January 2011
I used to get around 550 miles to a full tank although I have noticed over the last month or two it seems to be drinking fuel. I now seem to be getting around 400 to 450 miles out of a full tank even though around 90% of my driving is on the motorway I have dropped my speed down to 55 - 60 mph over the last few weeks to see if that helps but to no avail.
On my old Vectra (1996) diesel I used to put redex in now and again and this certianly helped is this a wise thing to do with the tdci? The manual certainly seems to suggest you avoid it.... Read more
Durning the cold spell my 2004 7 seater Terrano central locking started to play up. Once i turned on the igination the doors all locked. I manually opened them and that was fine. On one occasion i got out of the car to put the trailer on (engine still running) and when i tried to get back in the doors were locked with key in. I used the spare key to open, and i have to carry it around with me yet to i find out what the problem is. Any ideas? Read more
Durning the cold spell my 2004 7 seater Terrano central locking started to play up. Once i turned on the igination the doors all locked. I manually opened them and that was fine. On one occasion i got out of the car to put the trailer on (engine still running) and when i tried to get back in the doors were locked with key in. I used the spare key to open, and i have to carry it around with me yet to i find out what the problem is. Any ideas?
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Hi, people!
I got the timing belt changed in October in a local garage, then a rocker snapped out 27 miles after I took the car out of the garage. The guys took the car back into the service and told me that I had to pay another £500 to get the cam follower replaced. When I took the car out of the garage this second time, it was running OK until last week, when exactly the same ting happened, with the only difference that the engine wouldn't start this time at all. I had to get them to take the vehicle back to the garage and check it once again. Now they come to me saying that another cam follower snapped out, and that they advised me to change them all the previous time (which they didn't). They are now advising me "again" to change all cam followers and want me to pay for the whole service, regardless of the fact that the labour and parts are still under warranty. They say that it is a "coincidence" that the parts snap out one after the other, right after I have changed the timing belt. The car was running perfectly before that (for 102.000 miles). I am only a woman and I don't know much about engines, but it doesn't seem right at all to me.... Read more
Ketta
Andy is spot on, the valve timing is incorrect, may only be a fraction but thats all it takes and this will be tha cause of your rockers breaking,...
Hi all - new to the forum so thanks in advance for reading about the problem!
I've just purchased a 2002 1.6 vvti Corolla, and it has started to make a sort of grinding or rattling noise when in gear only. On start-up in neutral the car sounds normal, clutch pedal pressed or not. But as soon as I drive and get to 3rd, 4th and 5th gear there is a rattling sound coming from the engine area. It is definitely mechanical ie not wheel bearing related, and the noise disappears as soon as I press the clutch when I’m driving. The noise seems to be more apparent in 4th and 5th gear at around 30 to 40mph, but I think it may be there whenever I am not pressing the clutch and I have a feeling that the noise may be just quieter and hidden under engine noise in lower gears.... Read more
Hey, did you find a solution for your problem, I have the same
Gearbox will need to come off to see what needs doing, as its possibly a gearbox bearing as well as clutch release bearing needs attention (complete clutch replacement needed)...
My mother in law drives an '09 plate Hyundai i20 (which she loves). However recently with the cold weather she has had ice forming on the INSIDE of the windscreen. Now, I have not quizzed her about the air-con being on/ off etc, but clearly she shouldn't have to defrost the inside of the windscreen as well. Any thoughts or suggestions?? Thank.. Read more
Yes it happens - the moist outside air condensing on the cold aircon element in the heater housing, evaporates after car stopped, goes up the demist trunking and condenses on the cold screen.
The remedy is to turn off the aircon a mile or so before stopping, turn the heater to maximum to dry out the aircon element and shut the heater system down. ...
Hi All,
I'm after some advice on the poor starting on my Pug 106 1.5 Diesel. The car has 163,000 miles on it (nicely run in!!) and it has recently developed a cold start issue. When it has been stood overnight it will turn over firing on 1 cylinder and one by one the other 3 will follow suit.... Read more
My 106 1.5d 1999 has same starting symtoms/problems.. After mucking about I discovered problem was air in the fuel system. On my motor I discovered a 2" length of clear fuel line just after the fuel housing. After cleaning the muck off I noticed air bubbles. And just before the prime hand pump, another good length of clear fuel line with again, bubbles. In my case, problem may sit at the connection on the tank pick up (fingers crossed). But its handy to know if you can have a visual on the fuel line. I also have the immobiliser pickup issue but havn't got round to replacing it. Have had car for 10 yesrs with immobilser problem for 9!
hi ya,
just wondering if anyone could give me any advice regarding my car radio.... Read more
my radio would not come on we have the code but not sure how to put it in
Example given is for a CAR400 model stereo, but the proceedure is the same for most Vx stereos....
Hi to all,
My 306 smokes quite a but when under load.
It's hard to tell what colour it is through the rear window but if ever there is a car behind me with their lights on I can normally drench them in smoke! I think it's black smoke...
Service wise other than coming up for an oil change everything is new, belts, filters, everything!
It started though after a recent cambelt change. The old belt was very slack and the new one (Inc rollers) made a very noticeable difference in performance, a slight one in mpg and the engine even sounds more like a diesel!
it does around mid 40's mpg wise.
It all seems like a very healthy engine but, it smokes so much under load!!
Any ideas? Read more
my peugeot comes out with loads of black smoke wen it goes ova 2000 revs
Hi my peugeot 307 is hard to start in the cold the pre-heat light is only staying on for a split-second and it stalls straight away, it takes about 3 attempts of trying to start with a bit of throttle before it will go any ideas? i was thinking glow-plugs Read more
I can fix you problem. It can cost about 60-120 pounds
My wifes Merc has just started cutting out or just will not start.It starts if given a blast of easy start but this is not a solution.It may cut out after 5 minutes or it could run for a week without any trouble.When the problem occurs the clear plastic fuel pipe from the filter to the high pressure valve is just a constant stream of bubbles.I have replaced the filter and seals but the connector which connects the pipe to the filter is a pathetic flimsy plastic clip and only seems to seal if you push on it.At the moment it is held down tight with a couple of cable ties which seem to work ok, but I would appreciate comments from anyone who has or has had the same problem. Read more
'to see if there are any leeks in the pipes'
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I recently had a major service and instead of 550 miles pre tank its down to 420 once I filled up.
I assumed this was because they've changed all the filters! Although I thought I would get more miles out my car for the filters being clean and engine working more efficiently???
Saying that ive driven down south today 300mls and avg 58 mpg according to the car. Which isnt bad for my 2.0 tdci. Fuel gauge is halfway so I will see how it plays out.