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09-21-2023, 06:19 AM

Jody Thornton replied to a thread Congratulations to my 2015 Micra SL in General Discussion

Was this nation-wide, or only if sold in certain areas? ... or dealerships? I guess I'm equally surprised at the automatic inclusion of a block...

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09-21-2023, 06:16 AM

Jody Thornton replied to a thread FS: Updated Nissan Accelerator Pedal Unit - MINT CONDITION in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

Excellent! I'll message you if needed :D

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09-21-2023, 06:14 AM

Jody Thornton replied to a thread Slow/longer than normal start time in Engines & Transmissions

Exactly the same issue I had with the 1999 Toyota Camry I dumped, before this Micra. I usually would go around the side streets to almost let the...

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09-21-2023, 06:09 AM

Jody Thornton replied to a thread Fun Workhorse :: 2015 Nissan Micra S (Garage entry) in Members' Micras

Hope you enjoy 'er Grumpa53

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09-21-2023, 06:06 AM

Jody Thornton replied to a thread New forum member in Introductions

I find that the Micra in its automatic incarnation can use a lot more gas while enduring city driving, all the while being designed for that. ...

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09-06-2023, 11:13 AM

Jody Thornton replied to a thread What’s the most gas you have put in? Is 43.060 litre fill up a record? in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Some years into the future, I put in 37.5 L today. I'm not sure how much was left before the fill up.

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09-04-2023, 07:43 PM

Jody Thornton replied to a thread What car did your Micra replace? Trade-in, sold, or none of the above? in General Discussion

I replaced a 1999 Toyota Camry XLE v6. I only bought it in 2020. It had about 266,000 km on it, and the engine was replaced with a 2001 Lexus engine....

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09-04-2023, 05:25 AM

Jody Thornton replied to a thread Fuel cap loose message - Check engine light on dash in Engines & Transmissions

Well not to celebrate too quickly ... turns out the message "Fuel Cap Loose" message appeared yesterday. There's no engine check light. I'll see if...

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09-02-2023, 03:06 PM

Jody Thornton replied to a thread Fuel cap loose message - Check engine light on dash in Engines & Transmissions

Well, I picked up some STP Fuel Injector Cleaner from Crappy Tire, and upon filling the tank, poured in the contents. After about 100 km driven, the...

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08-30-2023, 09:40 PM

Jody Thornton replied to a thread Baby Taxi :: 2017 Nissan Micra SV (Garage entry) in Members' Micras

Depends how you look at it. My Camry died on a side street reaching 306,000 km driven. It didn't owe me a thing. Low mileage is great, but it's...

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08-30-2023, 05:25 PM

Jody Thornton replied to a thread Fuel cap loose message - Check engine light on dash in Engines & Transmissions

I ended up going to Crappy Tire this morning, and purchased a compatible replacement cap for less than twenty bucks. The engine light is still on,...

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