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• Honda Accord UK (1998 - 2003) - 1999 2.0 very poor mpg 31 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Im pretty sure it used to do about 290-300 to the tank only a year or two ago. It recently failed emissions at MOT. So after that, i had the rear exhaust changed, the o2 lamba sensor changed (original honda one), i had a basic service (spark, oil, air filter), also engine flush, no smoke etc. I also had the timing belt done (it was due, 98k miles on the clock) It passed the MOT without issue, but im sure the mpg has plummeted.
• New Leon TDi 110 alternator belt - when? 5 May 2005 (Forum)
  Reason for asking is that mine is frayed on one side after 54k miles, and when I called in for my local mechanic have a look at it, he insisted on driving me home in his car so that mine wouldn't go another yard before the belt was changed. He asked if I'd kept up the service schedule, which I have - I even had the timing belt changed early and I change oil/filters more frequently than the schedule. He didn't want to commit himself, but wondered if the frayed edge might have been spotted or the belt changed before now.
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  Illegal emigrant 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In July 2006 we purchased a smart ForFour 1.1 Passion on a 3-year lease purchase finance deal specifically to take out to Portugal and leave at our villa....
• Diesel fuel filters, changed too often? 7 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Regards NB I change the *oil* filters at half the normal interval and this is just debate really. I have no serious intention of leaving the Derv filters..but. fact is, they really are VERY clean when you cut one open.
• Vauxhall Monterey transmission judder 26 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Levels carefully checked. No change. Propshaft examined by garage (and me). No obvious signs of wear at all. UJ?s and splines greased, again probably for the first time! No change. Back axle oil drained and refilled. Whine greatly reduced.
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 01 2.2 dti - starting problems 16 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  hi eveyone. could anyone please help? my dti was running fine untill i decided to change the fuel filter. Since then then ive had trouble everyday starting, mainly after its been standing for longer than 5 hrs or so. I have changed the fuel filter housing thinking i may of damaged it, but no change. there is deisel spraying out of all injectors once its started and it runs great then. ive also cleaned the EGR vave and another sensor in the manifold which were badly oiled up but still no change.
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - '03, 1.9 PD TDi - low mpg 19 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  The figures have since dropped to high 30s to a max of about 47mpg (taking it really easy) but I've not noticed a change in performance. I have changed the fuel filter, air filter and pollen filter for non oem parts but all are Mann products (parts were previously oem). I was also using synthetic oil (left over from when it was on a long service interval) and have since changed to semi-synthetic (fixed service interval) - correct VW spec.
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  How long will my car last? 28 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Superb Estate DSG TDI 150. It’s been a great car and runs well and does everything I want but it has done 106,000 miles and is six years...
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  How do I cure Fiesta misfire? 21 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Fiesta was slightly lagging a bit on take off so I gave the car a service, the usual like oil air filter plugs. After installing the plugs the...
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  Is the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI a timebomb? 16 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is looking to buy a circa 2009 Golf VI 1.4 TSI 122hp with 85,000 miles on the clock, full dealer history and apparently no cam chain issues. So...
• DIY service 2001 A4 TDi 130 22 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I intend to service the car every 5k or maybe 10k miles, I have not yet decided. This was the first time I had changed an element style oil filter as opposed to the more common (in my humble experience) screw on all in one type. I was interested to find the oil filter on top of the engine under the silver engine trim beside what looks like the fuel filter.
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  Should Skoda change my automatic for a manual under warranty? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently traded in a three year old Skoda Yeti 1.6 diesel for a one year old Skoda Yeti 1.2 DSG petrol to avoid all the oil burner pitfalls. But the...
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  The DPF in my Mazda 6 has failed - should the dealer replace it? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a secondhand 2007 Mazda 6 estate with 62000 miles clocked, so it's out of warranty but under three years old, from a very small dealer - they...
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  BMW 1 Series timing chain failure - does this sound right? 5 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife & I bought a BMW 118d SE two years ago for £13k as an approved used car with 23k miles. 3-6 months in the start stop function ceased to work -...
• Peugeot 106 - Peugeot 106 1.106 1.1 revving up and down when warm 9 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  I wondered if anyone had idea's of the problem and what I can do to change it.      Thank you Ryan
• Honda Shuttle/Odyssey (1995 - 2000) - 1999 2.3 Holds 2nd gear in kick-down 25 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Lifting off the pedal slightly then makes it change up. I don't know, maybe this is normal? Don't think so though. 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.
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  Can you help with running problems in my Ford Puma? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after information regarding my 1.7 VCT Ford Puma. I have had bad running issues for some time now. Basically, when I start the car from cold the engine...
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  Is the Peugeot 108 engine known for chain cam issues? 8 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2015 Peugeot 108 has covered less than 52k miles but the rattling noise from the engine has been diagnosed as a failing cam chain/guides. The garage...
• SEAT Ibiza FR 1.0 TSi - 5 year 80,000 Mile Review 29 Dec 2024 (Forum)
  I now get it serviced by my trusted indy. I’ve had both the front and rear brake pads and discs changed once. When I bought the car, I bought a top-up bottle of engine oil. I like to keep the oil level on the maximum (I know many on the forum disagree with my view). Sometimes I top the oil up once between services.
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  Should I treat the rust on my 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van? 27 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've bought a 2002 4WD Mercedes-Benz Sprinter high roof van that's partially converted as a camper. It's been well maintained but has some rust along the...