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Can I replace Castrol Valvemaster with Miller's VSP Power Plus in my 1967 Triumph 2000? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I run my 1960 Standard Vanguard using Miller’s VSP Power Plus as a lead replacement additive. I have now acquired a 1967 Triumph 2000 which has been run... -
SEAT Exeo ST 6 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My seat exeo st is just 2 years old.Recently the climate control stopped giving out any cold air and also gave a terrible smell. The main dealer I bought... -
My Mazda 323 will not run - what's wrong with it? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
This afternoon my X-reg 1.4-litre Mazda 323 died. The engine starts but will not run, it's as if the ignition is being switched off. I'm guessing there... -
Can I disconnect the EGR valve in my 1999 Vauxhall Vectra? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1999 1.8 Vauxhall Vectra and I've been having problems with it since we got it. After spending around £160 on replacing some parts, I think its... -
Should I really run my Citroen C5 diesel to 4500rpm several times a week? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I note your advice to hit 4500 rpm through the gears several times a week. Does this apply to all engines? At only 4000 rpm in my 2008 Citroen C5 2.0HDI... -
Big banger theory 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have about £800 to spend on a family car for two adults and two kids. What would you recommend? I have seen a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0DI turbodiesel,... -
Saving fuel downhill 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Is the petrol cut off to the engine when running downhill? -
Best used family car for £7000? 17 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a petrol used car (circa £7000) that has low running costs but is large enough to fit two child seats in the back plus a double stroller... -
Why does my car continue to run even when the key is removed from the ignition? 10 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Escort 1.8 TD but the ignition lights are on even when the key is not inserted. It goes out if the brake pedal is depressed. The engine continues... -
Are engine revs raised during DPF regeneration? 30 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
Are engine revs raised during DPF regeneration on a Nissan Qashqai? -
Is supermarket diesel as good as BP? 3 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I run my Toyota Auris 1.6D on Sainsbury's diesel for two tanks and then two tanks of BP Ultimate. The car runs very well on both brands of fuel. I have... -
BMW won't heat up on short runs 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 BMW 320d Estate is cold and refuses to blow hot air on short runs. I know diesels heat the engine first but is there any way I can get the cabin... -
Which S-Max engine is best? 21 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking of trading our Volkswagen Golf Plus for a one year old Ford S-Max. It'll mainly do running around with a longer trip once a week on average.... -
New Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI - any advice on care & maintenance? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to take delivery of a new Skoda Yeti 1.2TSI petrol for my daughter and her partner, who know little about cars. Please advise best procedures... -
Where can I buy an outside temerature gauge? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Where can I buy an outside temperature gauge ? I am looking for one that is connectable to the car battery system not one with its own battery. I... -
To keep or not? 1 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a Peugeot 308 HDI 110 Sport with 50,000 miles on the clock. It is on a lease but we have the option to make a final payment of £4,400 to keep... -
Emissions warning light on my Volkswagen T5 13 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have started my Volkswagen T5 motorhome after 1 month idle and emission warning has come on. Handbook states take to dealer for check but in your article... -
Advice on a used C4 Grand Picasso 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I mainly do short school run journeys with the odd summer hoilday/weekend break during the year. We want to buy a used Grand Piccasso as it has low CO2... -
Running in a new automatic 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
(1) You recently gave specific information on running in a new engine to reduce oil consumption, giving RPM relative to mileage. But how would you be able... -
Quiet summer tyres for a Volvo V50? 13 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
You have in the past recommended quiet-running tyres. I find the 17-inch Pirelli P7 (which I run from April to October) produces a noticeable amount of...
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