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  I've heard horror stories about the Ford Transit Euro6 engine - are these true? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a new Ford Transit Custom, but have heard horror stories about the new Euro6 engines. Tales of faulty injectors, constant limp mode,...
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  Noise vibration through gear lever - what is it? 30 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Mazda6 Tourer with the 165PS petrol engine and a 6-Speed Manual gearbox, which I bought new from the local Mazda dealer. There is a problem...
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  Buying a Audi Q5 - petrol or diesel? 24 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the Audi Q5 as my next new car. I got a really nice offer from my local Audi dealer (11 per cent off the list price) but I can't decide...
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  Cooling issue with Toyota MR2 12 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a Toyota MR2, but am having problems with air appearing in the coolant. I've changed for new the following: Radiator Major...
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  Why is my Nissan Primera automatic only returning 18-20 mpg? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 1999 Nissan Primera 2.0i automatic two years ago. It had 9000 genuine miles on the clock. The previous owner had ongoing health issues and the...
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  Too much to ask 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Last Thursday I took my 1-year-old Audi A3 (8,200 on the clock) for its first annual service at the Audi dealers where I bought it. On Friday morning...
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  Why is my Ford Mondeo TDCI producing blue smoke? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2.0-litre 2002 Ford Mondeo TDCI 130BHP and had a message saying 'P2339 Cylinder #4 above knock threshold' on the ECU diagnostics check. The car...
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  Why has the gearbox failed in my 2006 Vauxhall Zafira automatic? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my 2006 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2-litre automatic one year ago. So far, problems found have been a new timing chain, two fuel pumps, new housing for...
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  Disturboed 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  When I purchased my 54 plate X-Trail 2 years ago I was concerned to read your report regarding turbo failure on the 2.2 DCi engine. Accordingly, when the...
• Puegoet 406 2.2hdi - Anti pollution system not working 20 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Light keeps comming on then going off. After a couple of days fault started after warning light for additive oil low had this filled plus filler cap sensor, then fap light kept comming on changed particulate filter. Light would not go out after having car put on computer told heater plugs not working stopping regeneration changed plugs all well for few weeks then anti pollution not working warning keeps going on then going off causing power loss, had car back on computer told water temp sensor faulty changed this, cat sensor faulty reading new sensor fitted, vacuum fault found perish hose seal this but light still keeps comming on been told it could be the erg valve can any one help to stop me pulling hair out phone number would be good to talk it out.
• Citroen C3 (2002 - 2009) - 03 1.4HDi Cold Start Problem 1 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Changed Heater Plugs,Oil and Filters Also Control box for pre-post system, there is a leak somewhere in fuel system, as there is air in the manual priming pump every time I go to restart the car after a couple of hours of being parked up.
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 99 1.6 failing to start MK 1 10 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  The only thing I did notice when I first checked it was the water level in the header tank was fairly low, there is no water in the oil or cylinders and the engine temperature was indicating normal with no change in performance(is there a engine cut off if the water level gets to low) any thing else I can check before I have to get the ecu read thanks
• Renault Clio 1 Diesel (1991 - 1998) - 94 1.9 heater plug light 22 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  i have just changed the cam belt and also changed the glow plugs i have also changed 2 of the glow plug wiring terminal ends as they wre perished after refitting fuel pump, cam belt i did the usual check (turned engine over manually 3 turns) bled up the fuel system and turned engine over and it fired up and run lumpy at first but smooth itself out as it warmed up it had been ticking over for around 10 to 15 mins when it just cut out and since that the glow plug light now doesnt illuminate i only get battery ,oil pressure and temp warning light . also fuel stop solonoid doesnt click when turning ignition on . any thoughts or suggestions are most welcome thanks in advance . neil .
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - S-reg diesel - Getting harder to engage 2nd gear 12 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  The bite point of the clutch has not moved and footpedal action feels 100% normal - even on a 'stiff' gearchange. I had a garage change the gearbox oil 3000 miles ago as a routine service. Any ideas please. Thank you, Vinnie.
• Vauxhall Astra H Sporthatch (2005 - ) - service at dealers, can locking wheel nuts snap?? 11 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Took my astra in for a 1st service 56 reg at a large vauxhall dealership in leeds. They only change oil & filter, check levels a quick look around then it's done, however they forgot to stamp my service book, then just about to drive off service light still lit, mechanic sent over to re-set just jumps in with mucky overalls sits there & re-sets service indicator!
• Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 petrol - Misfiring engine 20 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  Hi my daughters car has suddenly started showing the engine management light and I have checked with a handheld diagnostic tool and it is showing as misfiring on cylinders 1 & 4. I have changed the ignition coil which made no difference but when I checked the plugs the ones from 1 & 4 have a little oil on them (2 & 3 are ok). What could be the main cause of this problem? Thanks
• Vauxhall Zafira A - Head gasket failure??? 12 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  After this the car still started to lose water. The guy that replaced the hose 'knocked' out the thermostat and also change the water pump but I am still losing water! There is no 'gunk' in oil filler or dipstick. Could this be a head gasket issue or something else less serious? By the way it's a 2.0dti. Any ideas anyone?
• Kia venga 2 1.4 petrol manual - 18 months on - old 6 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  So, 18 months on, and 10,000 miles on, still very satisfied with the venga. Routine servicing with annual oil changes so far and no problems except for one weeping shock absorber, no doubt down to the state of our roads. Fuel consumption mostly around here about 35 is, 40 on a "run". we'll see how it cope with a trip to holland and belgium next week.
• VAG 1.2tsi - Liquid gaskets 17 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Im having a timing chain changed today, I believe this involves removing covers including the sump, all of which are sealed with a liquid gasket paste. Question: When they apply the gasket goo and refit he sump/covers, is any curing time required before filling the engine with oil and running?
• Redex, Yay or Nay? 23 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  I was wondering what the general view is of Redex additive? My diesel Citroen ZX rolled over 250k a month ago and apart from doubling the frequency of oil changes I've always chucked in some Redex on a regular basis, a habit inherited from my father who loved the stuff. I wonder if its contributed to the Citroens trouble free engine life or have I wasted my money?