July 2018
I have a Mazda CX5 with the skyactiv diesel, it suffered a complete engine failure a week ago and is currently with a Mazda dealer in Dublin. They say the engine will need to be replaced along with the turbos, ( twin turbos i believe ). The service guy at the dealer is trying to get some sort of goodwill from Mazda but as it has a full service history but he doesn't hold much hope as its over the 60,000 miles limit and he says they are a stickler for the rules. To have the engine and turbos replaced at the Mazda Dealer is costing almost 10,000 euro which is just rediculous , I found your website and have read some of your reviews, could you sort the engine in my Mazda CX5 and if so what would the cost be. Read more
I'm interested to know what peoples thoughts are about the AWD version of the RAV4 and whether it's worth the extra and reduction in MPG for AWD capability.
On the flip side of this - 2WD owners, are you happy with your motor? Read more
The relatuve narrowness of the C3's tyres will have helped, too.
Anyone else heard Vauxhall’s are recalling a batch of Crossland models due to high risk of major engine failure and giving customers brand new replacement cars?
Must be a major issue if they are going to that expense.
Does anyone have more details? Read more
A bit of googling suggests it's probaby to do with oil getting into the combustion circuit:
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I have a 2012 Peugeot 5008 that has an intermittent electirical fault and wondered if anyone else has had a similar problem.... Read more
Check the voltage across the battery with the engine running, should about 14.4 volts, much less and you could have an alternator problem.
I posted this on the Volvo forum earlier today but wondered whether anyone on here with knowledge of Volvos/autos could offer any advice. Thanks!
I bought my V60 D5 Geartronic from a main dealer in November last year and up until recently, it's been a joy. However, it seems to have started misbehaving a little.... Read more
Thanks Avant.
After a 3-hour drive home this afternoon (M6......) we were both complaining about how uncomfortable we were so I honestly don't think that it's something I am going to be able to rectify and, in all honesty, I don't have the energy. This morning I had some relief after a car-free day - tonight I am as bad as I was on Friday and yesterday and that's more than coincidence....
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I have a 2006 (Mk2) Ford Focus 1.6 LX (petrol). It's done 82k miles. The major work it's had done is a new slave cyclinder and clutch at 45k miles (slave cylinder failure). A new power sterring hose at 56k miles (design fault I understand). Two new wheel bearings at 70k miles.... Read more
To clarify, the only time the dashboard oil light is lit is at the same time as all the other lights are lit during the turing on of the ignition. Once I switch the engine on they all go out.
My friend has an Toyota Auris. Same year as my Focus. Same engine size (1.6 petrol), same level of luxuries, has done the same mileage give or take 1-2k, and has done the same type of driving (responsible driving on a mixture of A roads and traffic). Yet, his Auris has not required a single part replacing. All he has replaced is the oil, brakes and tyres when needed.
Which hatchback would you choose and why?
Mazda 2 90 SE-L Nav 5dr Versus Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost 100 zetec start + stop Read more
I was admiring one at a customers house the other week and a very fine looking car it is!. I'm sure it will provide sterling service.
Got code come up P0016 on A class W169 A150 2006 year
It says crank and cam sensor correlation ... Read more
Many thanks for help
I usually get a 6 month oil change at National Auto due to doing fairly high mileage but not enough to warrant an interim service at my local garage.
They used to use Fuchs Titan oil but have switched over to Lukoil, I can't see much reference to it anywhere. ... Read more
If you google it you will find that they make a wide range of synthetic and non- synthetic oils that seem to meet various standards.
Probably on the fringes of "motoring law", but here goes:
We (or at least, our limited company) bought an Outlander PHEV in 2016, as my wife's company car. Seemed reasonable value to buy the service plan at the time, so we did. The Ts&Cs are pretty clear, pasted at the bottom of this post for ease of reading.... Read more
Think they were highlighting that as a business owner they should pay particular attention to any contracts that they are signing and more aware of any of the fine print as business customers don't have the same protection that consumers do....
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Just bringing this thread up to the top because one of our members can't find it.
I think the jury is still out on whether newer Mazda diesels are free of the problems which have caused the engines to fail catastrophically. The problem is that according to most road tests, the diesel is generally better to dive than the petrols because of superior torque. (Indeed, so have diesel engines in general, but the petrol Mazdas are known to be sluggish at low revs.)