November 2011
Lets try and avoid these awful devices. I'm guessing the 05 Ford Fiestas should be safe? Read more
I've just had a test drive in one and was quite impressed. I'm seriously considering taking the plunge on a 1-2yr old with up to 20k on the clock.
I've read many reviews, all largely positive and was wondering if any owners have any views which they may like to share which could affect my final decision?... Read more
What can cause excessive engine noise on the Tdci engine is the air intake pipe -- it's in three sections from the front grill, past the fuel filter and behind the air filter -- it can only too easily come just a little bit loose behind the air filter, and by Gum, 'just a little bit loose' = 'very noisy'!
Hello All,
I'm aware of the DPF issues the 2.0D Mazda6 (08 onwards) suffers from.
However, does the newer 2.2D engine have the same complaint?
Anything else to be aware of, or is the latest incarnation now a well sorted car?
As always, i appreciate your opinions.
Thanks
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try www.s*******.co.uk there good with mazda's audi,bmw they do loads of cars and i think they remap as well
I had a major breakdown a few months ago car lost power and died. The problem was traced to the fuel pump, at which the insides decided to go through the fueltank and injectors. Anyway i have had the pump replaced, and got 2nd hand injectors which the salvage yard gave me two weeks to have them fitted to see if they were ok. I ended up chasing the mechanis for nearly 3 months, by which time when he did fit them the car still would not run. At this point i lost it with the mechanic and took the car back from him.
I removed the injectors myself and took them to a speacilist to be tested and found that 2 of them were not working, (something i should have done first) And now the salvage yaard will not do a refund.... Read more
I'm having the same problem too with my '02 TDCi 1.8 Focus. Gradually getting harder to start over the last 2 years, after left for some hours, most especially over cold nights. Plus clouds of white/light grey exhaust upon ignition. Runs absolutely fine after that even though as done @138k miles.
Spoke to my trusted mechanic yesterday (he's neither a Ford or Diesel specialist, but a decent all-rounder) and he said almost certainly one or more injectors are worn and I should bring it in for a leak-off test to confirm....
hi, i'm looking to buy a diesel around 2008 & 2009 but the more i look the more problems i seem to find, was originally looking at a mazda 6 2.0d sport but have read too many dpf issues, then looked at the vw passat r-line 2.0d but this also has a dpf, does anyone know if this engine is any good, i've read bad things about vag 2.0 diesels.
i currently drive a vw golf 1.9 gt tdi 2003, great car hassle free done 128k and had since 46k, been ultra reliable.... Read more
The engines came straight from Renault the only input the Nissan had was designing the badge.Having said that there is nothing wrong with them.
Hi, I'm looking to buy a AUDI A4 S-line a B7 one, problem is is it best to go for the 1.9 TDI or the 2.0 TDI, I've noticed you can get both engines on the B7.
I've read comments on problems with the 2.0 TDI, but not much feedback on the 1.9 TDI, is there a certain era of A4 B7's best to buy, certain milleage etc.... Read more
Saab 1.9 diesels have a bit of a swirl flap munching reputation
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I've narrowed it down to one of the above. Which would you go for and why? I'm after a diesel automatic with reasonable running costs/fuel consumption, and looking to spend around £10k max (second hand) but I'm not sure which...
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Nice to see you back with us, Ian (ijws) and glad your Skoda has done a good job.
Zoobyzoo - a Superb like Concrete's might be worth thinking about as you're buying secondhand: being bigger than the Octavia it might depreciate faster, as big cars do unless they're German.
What do people think of this car? Does it have any of the problems of modern diesels? Will be used 50/50 A roads/urban. 12k miles per year. There is a forum member on here who has one and rates it as a highly competent car but not so in terms of ownership/driveability I think.
I'm also after views on its performance and driveability. Whats it like compared to a 320i? Read more
BM reliable? Good joke..
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The Nissan Almera 1.5 S, N16 petrol is a well designed strong motor together with a strong trouble free manual gearbox. I have worked as a trained mechanic for 25 years in a main Nissan dealership. Many people don't realise that you need to change the gear box oil every 50 - 70,ooo miles. The N16 Almera has a oil filler plug on the front face of the gearbox which becomes seized from metallic corrosion over time and needs to be opened every 2-3 years, (smear copper grease on the thread when you get it off) other wise the 10mm plug will become seized for life. We have many cars in where it's seized beyond repair, due to lack of maintenance. A tip we use in the workshop is to heat the g/bx casing carerfully with a hot air gun, to expand the thread, to assist it's undoing) be careful however to heat everything gently. Remember to Torque the plugs to the correct settings as these are vital seals: 35nm Filler plug, / 29nm Drain plug.
The gearbox oil is relatively cheap to purchase. You will need 2.3ltr. about £30. Nissan don't specifiy a service interval for this oil, though Toyoto recommend changing the oil at 70k. The Nissan gear box oil needs changing as the viscosity is worn down over miles of driving and will eventually wear out the gearbox bearings. This leads to failure of the gearbox. If the oil is changed every 50 - 70k the manuakl gear box will be smooth with syncro gear changing and will last 200 k or more. Read more
Agree with Cyd, whether manual or auto you can tell the difference in gearchange immediately, and nearly all cars can be so serviced by any competent home mechanic.
One of the posters above mentions oil still not up to the level, you have to be extremely careful and use make specific forums if you can't find a proper workshop manual.....
My wife has a 2.2 diesel Civic, 57 plate with about 25,000 miles on the clock.
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Hi I had an ecu lockdown.. The uk ecu,s are ok if they get a power over boost or flat battery issue they will go into lockdown mode- a software update will fix this my local honda garage only charged £50 for the update .. It's a 2006 civic 2.2 and well out of warranty
Some none uk Civics do have an issue with the ecu fuse box usually around $200 for a new fuse box and recoding ecu should fix the problem.
The civics do need a bit of a trashing every one and then to clean out the exhaust and stop blockages.. My civic just hitting 160,000 miles only expense has been 1 seal replacement on an injector (£90 parts and labour as the retaining bolt snapped).. And most recently the constant flat battery and jump starts locked the ecu and a simple software update for £50 fixed the battery drain and ecu/imoboliser issue..
Hope some of this was helpfull
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The specimen calling itself Alan767 inserted a link into a quote (from me!) and was resurrecting the thread to introduce spam.
But it's worth emphasising that:...