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Having previously enjoyed an Audi A4 2.7TDI (190BHP) Multitronic and returned an average fuel consumption over 25,000 miles of 43.5 MPG, which pretty much matched the manufacturers data, I recently changed...
You recommend running at higher revs to help a DPF to regenerate. I drive a Volvo V70 AWD 2.4d. At 2,000 rpm I travel at 60 mph. At 2,300 rpm I travel at 70 mph. How do you suggest I exceed the speed limit...
I bought an ex-demonstrator 59-plate Ford Focus TDCI in March. Ever since I bought the car the cooling fan runs on for around 20-30 minutes after the car is turned off. This happens two or three times...
My mum has a 10-year-old 1.8 Mazda MX-5 Icon. It's been looked after very well, and is in generally good condition, though it doesn't go very far. She has had a problem though recently. The car is not...
I have a 2.0-litre 2002 Ford Mondeo TDCI 130BHP and had a message saying 'P2339 Cylinder #4 above knock threshold' on the ECU diagnostics check. The car starts fine, but is giving off a lot of blue smoke...
What is the best way to solve starting difficulties due to "low fuel pressure delivery" (per diagnostic machine) in my August 2000 BMW 530D SE Auto Touring?
I've bought a Volkswagen LT35 and someone has pulled the HT leads off the dizzy cap and the plugs. I don't know how to put them back and in what order - please help.
My 2003 Ford Fiesta has been making a high pitched noise, a squeaky rubbing noise, which happens almost constantly at various frequencies. It only stops when the brakes and clutch are applied together...
My Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI 130 Sport is throwing out white smoke, oil and water. Have you any ideas? Can I try injector cleaner?
I have a Citroen C1 diesel which I've owned from new. After 2.5 years the starter motor burned out and was replaced under warranty. Recently it burned out again, although it is now four months out of warranty....
 

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