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• Clio problems 29 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I'm a bit worried something is about to fall off somewhere! Please does anyone have any advice on what the problem might be? It's an automatic car if that makes any difference. Many thanks in advance. Regards,
• Zafira 1.8 auto gearbox oil (2002) 16 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  While pricing some bits for my cam belt change I thought I would get some automatic transmission oil for my Zafira 1.8 with a AF17 gearbox ? Haynes manual and a friends VX tis cd (2003) says it should be VX part No. 09 117 946 but having been down to the VX dealers they say it should be Dexron11 and VX part No 90350342.
• Oil change? 16 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I'm no mechanic, but I do know that on diesels, frequent oil changes are one of the most crucial parts of maintenance, and although this car is petol-engined, I'm wondering if it'd be wiser to get an oil-change now. (As an automatic, it often seems to be doing only 1500 RPM, which feels a bit on the low side, and there are airly frequent 5-6,000 RPMS burts on kickdown, tho both are interspersed with long bouts of 2000-3000 on the motorways).
• 2-litre Laguna auto freebie 5 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  SiL's Volvo 340 has burst its radiator, and a rich friend with lots of motors has offered him a 94 2-litre Laguna automatic for nothing. The car is said to be in good condition and has a new autobox less than a year old. Mileage is said to be low, about 5k a year average. It's a specced-up model with leather. My feeling is that since it's free he might as well give it a try.
• MB 320 - new GB but not finding gears 2 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  hi there - i've got a high mileage 320 and have recently had a new automatic gearbox put in as the old one was making a horrific noise. However, I've had this symptom existing before the change and it still happens now : 1. whilst driving along, and after no specific journey time, when I go to accelerate or decelerate I get neutral.
• Ford fiesta Bioethanol conversion 27 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  It also seems that some modification to the injector pulse widths is necessary, but i'm unsure as to whether this would be dealt with automatically by the closed-loop control of the engine management? The reason i ask is that i have a crazy idea to convert my mk3 fiesta 1.1 CFI to run on bioethanol. Does anyone out there have any experience of bioethanol conversion or know of any third-party conversion kits?
• 1998 VW Passat TDi poor performance 3 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  My automatic tdi Passat performs very poorly when overtaking or going up long, steep hills, it's OK on the flat and mild inclines, but gutless when the going gets really tough! It's as though the turbo isn't working, how does one know if it's working?
• whats the perfect car for me 4 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Here is a list, in order of priority! 1. safety. in a smash, needs to keep me safe. plus wife and kiddies. 2. automatic. driving with two mobiles at each ear, means..no gearstick allowed. 3. space. needs to fit golf clubs, bike and weekend fishing kit. also, kids + wife. 4. cost. needs to fit into 15K 5. reliability. can't be breaking down on route to golf, or fishing, or bike rides. 6. look and drive.
• How do I remove wheel wash marks 3 May 2005 (Forum)
  I hate car automatic car washes. The wheel wash brushes decided to position themeselves halfway down the car instead of on the wheels. Result... two circular wax rings about 6 inches in diameter left on the paintwork.
• Test Drive Technique...? 23 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Folks, How do I test drive an automatic to get a feel for the condition of the autobox? I'm on the search for a large reliable cheap load lugger. The latest possibles are an Audi A6 2.0 SE (N plate, 130k miles) and an Audi 100 2.6 SE (K plate 102k miles).
• Computer related questions. Volume 43 14 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Firefox is my default browser which as many will know has Google as the built in search engine. Perhaps unreasonably, it annoys me considerably that when searching Google, I am automatically connected to google. es . I know that Google's own preferences may be set to search for reults in a particular language, but very often I want to search google.com .I guess the language option is set by a cookie,but I regularly clean out cookies as a matter of habit.
• SoftRoader 4x4 's 14 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Comfort for 15k miles per year including commutes of up to 1000 miles on a weekly basis, but average of 250 miles per week. Reliability - This will be a self purchase to last 4+ years Automatic gears. No people carriers - we do not need 7 seats, but do need a big boot. We have looked at the new Honda CRV, and the Mitsi Pinin. The Isuzu Trooper is too thirsty, and Freelander .... well.. erm not quite right.
• Reliability: 528i vs S-Type 15 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all, a friend is current looking at 5 year-old (1999 S/T/V) RWD automatic with 100k on the clock, large saloon at £5-6,000 to replace his 10 year-old Scorpio. He has narrowed down to BMW 528iASE or Jaguar S-Type 3.0SE auto. Would anyone kindly comment on the 1) which is more reliable?
• Problem 125cc scooter (4 stroke) 16 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I have three problems with a brand new 125cc Scooter (4 stroke) with automatic CVT transmission which I hope someone can help me with. The first problem is that on one occasion, the engine stalled when turning into a junction. This happened when the engine was completely warm and it was raining.
• Auto. transmission problem on BMW. 25 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  After jump starting on my BMW P-reg having not driven it for 3 weeks, the shift electronics for automatic transmission (telltale lamp for electronic shift control) light comes on. Looking at the manual it says: \"This should go out when the engine is started. - If the lamp does not go out or - If it comes on during a journey, there is a fault in the electronic shift control or transmission.\" Without starting the engine, the light goes out, but comes on when the engine is running.
• Fuel pump auto delivery & cut off 13 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Yet the other day using an HGV pump in UK realised that this pump had the necessary "thingumajig" device so the pump could be set and left running while I wandered around cleaning lights etc until the fuel flow shut off automatically. Any logical reason? FiF
• Peugeot CD player 19 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  If I have to open the unit how can I get the reactivation code? I believe that this units maybe coded for this car only. If this is the case will it automatically reactivate when reconnected to the power supply? Any advice would be gratefully accepted as this is beginning to irritate me
• Insurance renewal 1 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  It's due for renewal on 1 September so last week I got a quote from their internet site of £267 fully comp - protected NCD. This week they've automatically sent the renewal form thru' by post - £335. So I can buy from the internet as if I'm a new customer again or pay the renewal at £68 more?! Mmmm (I'm also considering (as I always am) changing the car it's now 3 yrs old - and there's nowt wrong wi'it but I just get the urge.
• MAP Sensor?? 26 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I would like to ask a question,and if anyone knows something PLEASE let me know. Thanks in Advance. Here goes. I have a VW 1.6L Automatic 1997 Model. On startup the engine is racing and trying to cick it to go to normal idle is impossible. Putting it in gear is a trying affair too. However once i have got it in gear it takes off with a rush as you can imagine.
• Manual-diesel converted to auto ??? 21 May 2003 (Forum)
  If I purchased a nearly-new DIESEL / MANUAL car (approx 1-2 years old) would it be easy / is it possible to have it changed to an automatic.? I have been trying to locate another Diesel / Auto car and its like trying to find pink furry dice ..... Have got an Omega TURBO DIESEL AUTO but she finds it too big & heavy to drive so will be forced into selling, although I like the car, but my opinions DONT count!