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PPeugeot 306 Turbo Diesel - Fumes in cabin urgent help needed 12 Oct 2010 (Forum)
No excessive smoke or drips out of the exhaust when driving. Recently I have had the air filter and oil filter changed. I am getting the whole exhaust replaced as the end of the tail pipe has corroded and there is not a proper exhaust exit and I think this could be the cause of fumes coming into the cabin. -
Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 01 2.8 Exhaust white smoke after 2 months left sta 25 Oct 2009 (Forum)
Should I change the oil and see if that fixes it? (cheaper than a head gasket!). By the way, the engine oil looks clear, it's only on the oil cap there is the white stuff. The engine temperature needle stayed right in the middle where it should be. -
Should I sell my 2006 Honda FR-V? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2006 Honda FR-V 2.2 CDTi from new and I've always used Shell fuel. It's had oil changes every 8,000 miles following your advice. Apart from a couple... -
I'd like to buy a new Skoda Octavia, but does the cam belt really need changing every four years? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
The new Octavia is getting acclaim in all the reviews I have seen, but few have tested or commented on the 1.4 TSI 140PS petrol unit which I am thinking... -
Is there anything to look out for on a BMW 123D? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I may have the opportunity to buy a BMW 123D via someone who has been leasing it for three years - so I 'know where it's been', sort of thing. It's a 2009... -
Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - Aftermath of Cam Belt etc. Change 14 Nov 2007 (Forum)
Seems that there are more things than water pumps to worry about on this engine. Also got an advisory to change the EGR valve at £189 all in. It is dribbling oil. Why? -
Jaguar X-Type 2.0d SE - X type update 28 Feb 2018 (Forum)
The service and MOT cost £190 inc. VAT (he uses Forte flush and diesel clean) and interim oil and filter changes are about £50. I bought the car, more or less sight unseen, for £2,700 five years ago at 132,000 miles. It has been, I think, one of my better purchases. I hope to run it it to 200,000 - if only to watch the odometer change. -
Vauxhall asta 1.6 16 valve 2004 - Vauxhall astra engine problem 3 Nov 2012 (Forum)
I am new here and heard through friends that this is the best place for advice. My car has been eating oil like mad for a while. Started to loose power and stayed in high revs before changing gears(automatic). Had the cat change and fitted a new egr valve. But problem is still there. Started to blow white smoke realy bad when reving engin or pulling away. -
omega gearbox bizare problem 23 May 2005 (Forum)
There is a pipe hanging down from the box that looks like a vacuum pipe but vauxhall say its a breather . I had the oil changed at vauxhall but i know they can only change around 40% no difference if not worse. I just dont understand how it goes from perfect to crap just because of temperature even thought it has a oil cooler in the radiator. -
I need an estate car or tourer - should I pick the Mazda 6 or Citroen C5? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am self-employed covering 30,000 miles per year, and need an estate car or tourer. I have had an Audi A4 and MG ZT as my last two cars, and am looking... -
Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.6 16v Ticking noise, EML, poor starting etc 10 Jun 2008 (Forum)
evening folks, a friend asked me to have a look at his '02 plate astra 1.6 16v (Z16XE engine i believe) done 60k, as he said it was making a ticking noise. after looking at it and speaking to him ive ascertained the following, it had no oil in it (not registering on dipstick) may have been this way for awhile, once putting a few litres of oil in it is significantly quieter although still tappety in my opinion, i told him to check oil when stone cold in the morning as it may well need some more and i suspect it may quieten down some more once the oil has had chance to get back around the system and into the tappets, really hoping he hasn't damaged it seriously, there are no bottom end knocking noises but it could need new tappets. -
What is a reasonable price for a service plan? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a thee-year-old Mazda CX5 SE-L diesel auto with 18,000 miles on the clock. I do about 8,000 miles annually. My local Mazda garage... -
Seller of a car I'm looking at doesn't have all the service history paperwork. Is this a red flag? 19 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a 2010 car just to run around in but the seller can only provide evidence of its last service being 2017. He insistsIs this isn't a... -
Is a diesel van a no go if I only do journeys of 10 miles? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my Ford Connect for a Transit or Transit Custom. Most of my journeys are less than 10 miles - will I have DPF problems? -
Skoda Fabia - Fuel leaking into the Sump tank 10 Jan 2019 (Forum)
Has anyone heard of this? Is it too much off a coincidence or happened within a month of the water pump and cambelt being changed? Just after some honest advice, thank you -
MAZDA CX3 - SERVICE PLANS-PROS AND CONS 17 Jul 2018 (Forum)
I have a confident and cheaper local independent, but doubt whether he has access to all the Mazda gadgetry(s) BUT -assuming the three years of servicing will mainly involve just checks, top ups and an oil change-perhaps it's better to just "pay as I go" ? In fact I have a sneeky feeling the deal might not even include the oil change( anyone know?), hence my obvious question--what's included/what's not? -
Vauxhall Zafira B - Vauxhall Zafira co2 emissions fail 1 Sep 2017 (Forum)
I recently put it in for it's MOT and it's failed on two minor things and then co2 emissions. I tried additive and a good thrashing and put it for retest it still failed. So I tried an oil change and new oil filter gave it a run again and it still failed. Put it for diagnostics which the garage said came back clear so they were sure it was the cat. So i had a new cat put in and downpipe at the garages recommendation but had my brother in law do it independently who is a qualified mechanic. -
Is £4000 a fair price for a high mileage 2008 Honda Civic? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at getting a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC. It's showroom condition; one owner and full service history for £4000. It will come with 6 months... -
Which version of the Audi TT is best? 4 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new Audi TT coupe and would welcome your advice on the best model to go for. I do about 13,000 miles of mixed driving each year.... -
Should I spend extra for a Mercedes-Benz service plan? 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a brand new Mercedes-Benz E-Class from a main dealership. Would you recommend taking a monthly service plan?
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