cheers lads, i didnt think it was too much of a problem becuase the manual does indeed state a fair bit of consumption, its always used 10w, magnatec for modern engines. it HAS had 15w for engines with over 70000mls in it too. Also blew a headlamp last night, its bloody hard to change becuase there is bugger all space to get at the bulbs....it aint no mk2 .