The quick question thread

[dave]

Time to loosen your watch or take the elastic band off and go enjoy yourself

Pins and needles is more often than not caused by circulation issues and in worse case scenarios blood pressure issues and heart attacks.

i don't have a watch or anything like that, i had blood pressure check last month and it was fine, I've got a medication review on Friday, I'll try remember to mention it to the doctor.

 

[homeward]

i don't have a watch or anything like that, i had blood pressure check last month and it was fine, I've got a medication review on Friday, I'll try remember to mention it to the doctor.

As someone with a permanently numb left arm and hand (from damage to my neck), I'd be suspecting (i) something neurological (could be as simple as a trapped nerve, from sitting/staying in the same position, too long...); or (ii) as I think you've already surmised, side-effects of something you're already taking....

Get your GP to do a sensation test on your arms and hands (i.e. with a slightly pointy object...) -- and on your feet, if they're being thorough.... If you can still feel everything -- especially if it's the same, both sides -- chances are it was a one off. If not, get thee to a neurologist...!

 

[Kier]

Pfft, why aren't you having a ****!

 

[dave]

(ii) as I think you've already surmised, side-effects of something you're already taking....

nar review is standard, ive been on same meds for years. only new one is champix but this was happening before.

 

[stillzy]

how do i post a thread? am being stupid or what?....... cant figure it out:bang:

 

[the rake]

Navigate yourself to the appropriate section ie Punto... 500... Where your request is appropriately placed,

Then click on "new thread" up in the top left, below the site banner...

Also note the very handy search function above...

Oh, and welcome to the Forum :wave:

 

[Didge3]

*Prepares for imminent rage*

What would be the risk of putting 10W-40 oil in my Grande Punto?
The manual says it wants 5W-40 but I've got 5 litres of 10W-40 and I was wondering if I can get away with using it?
From what I understand it being 10W-40 means its exactly the same as 5W-40 at running temperature (roughly) but it'll be thicker at low temperatures, since it's not that cold now (around 8 - 10 Celsius) most days when I go out I was wondering if I could get away with it?

Or is it a must that I use 5W-40, like absolutely essential?

 

[Eklipze3k]

Ask in the Grande Section, this thread is for non-car related questions

 

[dave]

*Prepares for imminent rage*

What would be the risk of putting 10W-40 oil in my Grande Punto?
The manual says it wants 5W-40 but I've got 5 litres of 10W-40 and I was wondering if I can get away with using it?
From what I understand it being 10W-40 means its exactly the same as 5W-40 at running temperature (roughly) but it'll be thicker at low temperatures, since it's not that cold now (around 8 - 10 Celsius) most days when I go out I was wondering if I could get away with it?

Or is it a must that I use 5W-40, like absolutely essential?

it means your engine wont be lubricated to spec until the engine is warm, as most engine wear happens when engine is cold its a terrible idea

get the right grade and put the other in classifieds or ebay

 

[ChrisUK]

it means your engine wont be lubricated to spec until the engine is warm, as most engine wear happens when engine is cold its a terrible idea

get the right grade and put the other in classifieds or ebay

I don't do this often but I completely agree with dave. For the sake of a few £'s follow the manufactures spec and put the right oil in. if it was for a couple of months over summer months you may have got away with it.

 

[RuSZ]

Had the same decision last night, either buy a bottle of Castrol GTX 10-40w for £4 or Castrol Edge 5-40w for £12.

Guess which I went for

 

[dave]

Had the same decision last night, either buy a bottle of Castrol GTX 10-40w for £4 or Castrol Edge 5-40w for £12.

Guess which I went for

i wouldn't have bought any i hate castrol :yuck:

 

[Shadeyman]

Had the same decision last night, either buy a bottle of Castrol GTX 10-40w for £4 or Castrol Edge 5-40w for £12.

Guess which I went for

I like Castrol Edge. I used Castrol in my bikes for years without any problems so I now use it in my cars ..

 

[ChrisUK]

*awaits post full of references to "sludge"*

 

[RuSZ]

Prefer castrol to any of the supermarket brands.

I've always used GTX but using Edge since in matches the grade and SPEC to the Selena oil FIAT put in it.

 

[Ziggy122]

Punto has been using it since i got it
10-40 castrol GTX cause it was cheap
It seems happy enough

Except that blasted sudden oil leak....

ziggy

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Prefer castrol to any of the supermarket brands.

Oh dear.....

 

[stillzy]

cheers, apretiate that

 

[the rake]

Anyone know which cabling I should use to wire in an indicator....?

Just that I have absolutely no understanding of cable ratings,..

It's a 12v 21w bulb...,

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Anyone know which cabling I should use to wire in an indicator....?

Just that I have absolutely no understanding of cable ratings,..

It's a 12v 21w bulb...,

Will draw 1.75 Amps, so 2 Amp wire or greater