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I just purchased a 2014 Smart Fortwo "W451" and I'm looking for advice. Since I've had it (About a week) I've changed the engine oil and transmission fluid just to be safe. The old oil looked dark and transmission fluid while not terrible had some metal in it. The label with the tire pressures on the door looks like it was damaged by some type of cleaner so I can't read it. I'm not sure if that's replaceable. The insulation on the mat that goes over the engine is cracked in two but it's not visible when it's down. Just something I'd consider replacing in the future.
It's my primary car and I drive about 20k miles a year. It's mixed about half city and half highway but just short trips. I try to keep about 60-70 MPH on the highway so as not to kill the little engine. The speed limit here varies between 60-75 MPH so I figure if I'm doing 5-10 under they can pass. I love driving it and love how the transmission shifts. I think it's funny how CR made this into a bad thing :shrug:
I'm just looking to say hi on the forums and some general advice from people who learned the hard way with their first Smart car. Thanks >
Russell
It's my primary car and I drive about 20k miles a year. It's mixed about half city and half highway but just short trips. I try to keep about 60-70 MPH on the highway so as not to kill the little engine. The speed limit here varies between 60-75 MPH so I figure if I'm doing 5-10 under they can pass. I love driving it and love how the transmission shifts. I think it's funny how CR made this into a bad thing :shrug:
I'm just looking to say hi on the forums and some general advice from people who learned the hard way with their first Smart car. Thanks >
Russell