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My Oct 09 BMW 1 Series diesel has been suffering from clutch judder for the last few months from cold.
This disappears when the car has warmed up. BMW forums show it to be not uncommon (52 pages to date)....
A high frequency vibration peaks at about 2900 rpm on my Kia Cee'd. It's not noticeable at low revs but unpleasant at 65ish mph, coming through the steering wheel and pedals.
Depressing the clutch and...
I have a 2007 (last of the old shape) Volvo V70 sport with 17” wheels.
Although a ‘sport’ model, I’m a steady driver that doesn’t need to corner hard and doesn’t drive with lots of hard braking.
What...
Last year at 70,000 careful miles several swirl-flaps came adrift on my BMW 730d and one went through the engine into the turbo.
Inlet manifold and turbo replaced, one set of valves and piston changed....
After each of two years my BMW 520d has shown excess oil in the sump. Is this because attempts to clear the particulate filter have dumped fuel into the sump?
I now recognise that this is probably the...
As a regular reader of your column, I note that you frequently recommend Shell V power as the best petrol for it's performance enhancing & engine cleaning qualities. I have a Nissan Note Acenta 1.6 automatic...
When I brake, the brake lights stay, if I pull the pedal back, the lights go off but the engine starts reving its head off. It's the same when driving: the engine always seem to be racing. Computer says...
At low speed, say 5mph, my Kia Cee'd lurches violently, typically in car parks, slow traffic etc.
I tried another which does the same but not so badly as far as I can tell. Dealer says nothing wrong...
As an avid reader of your forum can you explain to me, why, based on your knowledge you furnish so many people who inquire about what to do regarding misfuel, with incorrect information? The last question...
Our main car, as above has just had its main annual service and I was advised to have additional work at the same time - replacing a faulty offside driveshaft and stub. I will be having the front brake...
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