[Feng]

My partner's got a Fiesta Econetic. We bought it used and after replacing a faulty fuel manifold under warranty it's been chugging along reliably for the past three years.

I've read about the DV6 engine being prone to carbon build up and I'm a bit paranoid about that. I can see a small oil leak near one of the turbo hoses which I hope is nothing serious.

The other thing I'm curious about is just how bad the NVH is. It's been mentioned elsewhere but sometimes it feels so rough I wonder if there's something wrong with it. Is it normal for the car to shudder when the engine starts up?

If there are any owners near Kogarah or Smithfield in Sydney, I'd love to meet up just to compare. Thanks!