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• Toyota Camry - Lost ATF 26 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  About 18 months ago I had a new radiator fitted (the original started to weep at the bottom). I had new coolant and ATF topped up at the same time (some ATF was lost because the radiator incorporates an ATF cooler). The car was serviced (oil, filters and checks) in July last year. Yesterday evening I checked the ATF and was surprised to find it was low.
• 2003 NISSAN MICRA III K12 - 2003 NISSAN MICRA III K12 Identifying rubber pipe 24 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  The warning light for the engine being too hot has been showing lately and I am unsure if this pipe is related to it or if I just need the coolant topped up. I have checked all around the area of the pipe and can see nowhere that it should be connected to.  Does anyone know what the purpose of the pipe would be and where the loose end should be connected?
• MK5 VW Golf 1.9 Diesel - Cranking but not starting 12 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  I’ve had it plugged in to the computer and nothing comes up. I’ve changed the fuel pump relay. I’ve changed all 4 glow plugs. Had a new coolant temperature sensor on it. Serviced with new fuel filter. I’ve put some diesel cleaner additives through a full tank. Has anyone had anything the same? It’s odd how once it’s started once, that it’s fine for the remainder of the day, until the next day where it starts all over again.
• Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 30-06-2018 Part 2 1 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  In answer to DJL with the Volvo XC60 D4, if his car has Volvo's newish VEA D4 4-cylinder 2.0 diesel, the problem is almost certainly related to the well-known problem these cars have with the EGR cooler & valve. The EGR cooler design, and coolant flow to it, has been revised several times to fix the problem, which is overcooling of the exhaust gas. This creates condensation in the cooler which mixes with the exhaust gas, creating a mucky paste which eventually gums the cooler and valve up.
• 2011 Focus 1.8 Duratec - Mk2.5 Focus acceleration/throttle issues? 17 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Additionally as low speeds in first/second it surges slightly, only 10-30rpm, is this another issue or normal? The oil is fine, so is the coolant. Ive checked the air filter and tube they're both clean, as is the face of the throttle that I can see. Ive pulled the spark plugs and theyre all good as well although I dont know what the gap is.
• 1.6 petrol 11 plate - Ford Focus Mk 3 - heater pipe joint failure 24 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  I had a failure of the O-rings which joins the heater matrix pipes to the pipes coming from the engine compartment. This led to anti-freeze/coolant leaking inot the driver's footwell. Ford have no altered the spec and there is no longer a joint invovled. However they can (or will) not supply new O-rings or tell me the exact sixe of the O-rings.
• VW Golf III - VW 1993 AAM inlet manifold relay clicking+stalling 18 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  It will drive well for a period of time and then kangaroo badly with the revs dropping and then suddenly returning to normal. It has just had a new throttle idle control motor unit and coolant temperature sender. Also it has had good second hand inlet manifold preheater and fuel pump relays. To give you an extra clue after the engine has cut out the fuel tank vent valve behind the airbox clicks in time with the inlet manifold preheater relay.
• SAAB 9-3 - Not any old white smoke problem! but a problem! 2 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Problem which has been going on for a few months now: loads of white smoke and what sounds like something blowing. the MPG on the computer sarts to rapidly fall too. no loss of oil or coolant. here is the puzzling bit - it only does it randomly. If I turn the ignition off then on, it will stop the smoke / blowing - mpg returns to normal. it can restart smoking within two minutes or stop completely until the next occurance - i can travel miles without it happening.
• Ford Fiesta Freestyle 2001 Zetec 1.25 Code: DHA - Swapping Fiesta Engine - Must Engine codes match? 17 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi All I've had a coolant leak and fried the engine of my Fiesta and been told by a friendly mechanic that it will be cheaper to get a new engine and put it in. I know my engine code is DHA but have only been able to locate DHC and DHF engines in the local scrap merchants which I've read online won't work with the engine management computer in my car despite being almost identical to my existing engine (same model and and cylinder size etc).
• 2003 Ford KA Duratec - Strange only-when-warm-low-rpm hesitation! 21 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Here is what I've changed so far: - Plugs - Leads - Coilpack - Front Lambda - Rear Lambda - Fuel filter - Cleaned all engine earths - Cleaned TPS - Cleaned throttle body   Help! Nothing seems to fix the problem. I've of course done oil / filter / coolant changes. Bit of back history - before I met my girlfriend she thought the MOT was servicing, so the car did around 3 years and 30k on the same oil etc. I'm not sure if this could be part of the issue...
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 01 1.2 Engine cuts out and EML comes on. 6 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  After the car has cut out just the once it runs fine apart from the occasional splutter when accelerating or cruising along. I have replaced the coolant temperature sensor, replaced the air filter, and put Redex through the throttle body (carberator), to no avail, the problem still persists! When the car has been stood a while, ie. overnight, the rev counter works, until it does the cutting out thing again, but the engine block light is now permanently on, and it seems to be using more fuel than usual.
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 95 1.8 High exhaust emissions at high idle. 12 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  The print out from the test centre gives the following information: RESULTS Engine oil temperature 69 C Low Idle CO 0.14 vol% Pass (880rpm) HC 30.00ppm Pass High Idle Lambda 1.01 Pass (2920rpm) CO 0.38 vol% Fail (above 0.3% ) HC 18.00ppm Pass The catalytic convertor was replaced last year so is hopefully not the cause of the problem as it was very expensive to replace. I have also replaced the air filter and the coolant temperature sensor. A local mechanic has suggested that I put an injector cleaner into the fuel and let it do it's stuff before I take it in for a retest. He has also told me that there is no adjustment of the idle settings on the car.
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 98 1.6 gti starting runing problems please help 12 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Things tried; Replaced spark plugs Cleaned throttle body and idle control valve Disconnected the ECU overnight Re-connected ECU, car ran for short distance Idle ticked over - very erratic, then stalled when accelerator pressed. Towed home, have now replaced; Coolant temperature sensor. Engine starts, then cuts out almost instantly. Please help, Adrian. {Post amended to substitute the 'txt / MSN' language for proper words}
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 02 1.8 Fluid leaking from beneath the engine 28 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  A kind chap at a filling station spotted fluid leaking from beneath the engine on my Mazda6 about an hour ago. Closer examination reveals this to be coolant which is dripping quite furiously while the engine is running. I carefully drove the five miles or so to my home while keeping a close eye on the various warning lights etc, then had a closer look.
• Antifreeze - a cautionary tale 31 May 2009 (Forum)
  Don't know the names of them TBH but the one in the car was the new pink long life type apparently. When I got a coolant change some 18 months or so ago it would appear the old style 'blue' stuff was used and the system hadn't been flushed. As a consequence there was a reaction between the two, causing a corrosive (It apparently it particularly harmful to aluminium components) sludgy, jelly like substance to form through the entire cooling system.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Engine cooling system question? 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  Would this suggest a head gasket problem ? Would any of these symptoms suggest a problem with the coolant pump, radiator or any related component ?
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.6 cutting out & erratic temp gauge. 28 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  It still did this when the temp gauge was working properly. The most obvious cause appears to be the coolant temp sensor and i understand how the cutting out could occur. I'm not too sure about to over revving though. It is likely to be the sensor deteriating and giving incorrect readings? Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
• Honda Shuttle/Odyssey (1995 - 2000) - 1999 2.3 Holds 2nd gear in kick-down 25 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Car is going to my local indy at the end of the week for a full service. Will ask hime to change all fluids incl. auto oil, brake fluid coolant etc. Don't mind spending quite a bit on this as I bought it cheap and love it.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 (petrol) engine oil level 17 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I took my Ford Focus into the Ford garage yesterday to have the rocker cover gasket repaired as it had a slight leak. They also topped up my engine oil and coolant. When I checked the oil level first thing this morning (before running the engine), on level ground, it was slightly above the max notch by about 2 to 3 mm. After I checked the oil I drove to the shops about 4 miles away and after I had been in the shops (55 minutes after switching the engine off) I rechecked the oil level on the dipstick and this time it was 3 or 4 mm below the max notch.
• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - TDCi "transient overboost" -- what triggers it? 8 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  --> or is the ECU clever enough to give overboost if the pedal is 'stabbed' quickly, over a certain defined range of pedal travel? --> is it only available in certain conditions (i.e. coolant / oil temp above a certain range, exhaust gas temp in a certain range etc) I would have thought the driver has to actively initiate it with a determined right foot -- especially after the "unintended acceleration" lawsuit that hit Audi in the US in the 80s.