Ford Festiva Engine Problems

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Timing Just Right

Answered by Graham Smith · 25 Sep 2009

YES, it is good advice. Belts are typically changed at about four years or 100,000km, whichever comes first, and in your case both milestones are up. As for cost expect it to be $200-$400.

Ask Smithy Xtra E10/E5 fuel for Festiva

Answered by Graham Smith · 23 Nov 2010

We checked with the Biofuels people and they told us that Ford’s advice was that E5, a five per cent ethanol blend is okay, but E10 is not. They went on to say that given the age of your car and the fact that there have been no side effects from running on E10 so far that you are not likely to see any side effects. On that advice you’re probably ok to use E10.

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