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• LPG Conversions 19 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Since then -no probs. I have done more than 250000 miles on gas now and so far it is just great. The engine oil has stayed clean and I have not changed it yet-just about to. THe conversion paid for itself in 9 months at a mileage of about 2500 per month. I save 55% on fuel costs, including the cost of driving to fill up with gas.
• OMEGA HELL 5 May 2002 (Forum)
  I purchased a 1996 Vauxhall Omega 2.5CDX Petrol in January. The car was brought for a good price as it had an oil leak from the engine and needed new brake discs, pads etc. I had I checked over by a local car trader who told me it was sound, but would also need the plug leads replaced. With this information I left the car to a mechanic, and entrusted him with the work.
• A very detailed explanation of how DPFs work 2 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Using this information the module predicts the level of oil dilution. When the oil dilution level reaches a threshold value (the fuel being 7% of engine oil volume), a red warning lamp and 'Service Required' message is displayed. Depending on driving style, a small percentage of vehicles will require an oil change before the standard 15,000 miles service interval.
• First wheels 7 May 2007 (Forum)
  Feeling that the Citroën, which never received a tuning check at my hands, needed some sort of routine care, I took it to a small garage (still a service station) near the top of Parkway in Camden Town. The service man, a gloomy but fairly sympathetic Greek, agreed to flush the engine and change the oil, and suggested an underbody oil spray. I had never heard of one of these, but it didn't cost much and sounded a good idea although things were frankly pretty far gone. As an afterthought I asked him to drain the gearbox.
• Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - Two weeks (almost) review and update 18 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  No play in anything and no sign of impending bills. Had the 120k service done 5k late using an OEM filter and Fuchs XTR oil. Done 600 miles since, and none of the fluid levels have budged, although the previous owner (a mate) reckons it does usually need an oil top up or two between services - always has done apparently.
• New Car Time - Replacing Nissan Primera P11-144 6 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Not fussed about leather and heated seats though, or climate control. iPod and Bluetooth connectivity is a requirement whether it's part of the car or available through an add on, with full integration - ie, not just a parrot kit of audio in cable, I want to control the device through the radio. Either that or I have the ability to change the radio for an OEM. Other things are niceties, but I think if I had to put two things at the top of my list for other most desirable things, it would be: Front Fog Lights for the aesthetics - they really do change the look of a car (even though I don't use them) and heated front screen.
• Daihatsu Charade (2003 - 2006) - 12000 mile report 3 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  The gearbox is a bit noisey but I think that when it has its 6th year service and its first gearbox oil change, this should certainly quieten it down so Im waiting to see how that effects it. Its not irritating, you just become aware of it. Running costs. I pay £24 a month to insure it which I think is just fine, road tax is the ever useful £35 a year and buying that Im sure will never get old, its a guilty pleasure for a penny pincher.
• Renault Twingo - Arnold Clarke will not do body warranty inspection 16 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Service and MOT £175, you can watch the MOT but not watch the service. And how much for just an oil change? £110! Nah, Im not up for that. Receptionist say I can pay for a service at another dealer, bring proof of the service being done and provided all Renault service items have been carried out, they would do the paintwork \ body warranty inspection for free!
• Ford Focus tdci 11 plate - Advice needed 23 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  June 2017 - engine light on and halfords say need a new solenoid, aa covered this Nov 2017 - Turbo failed aa cover we just pay for parts that aren't covered for turbo change leave garage get home light back on halfords say to drive for a few days so can do a reading it stays on and start to get a strong burning smell so it goes back and told faulty turbo so new one ordered and put in Dec 17 - engine light on told turbo again and need new lambda sensor aa will cover sensor and i guess turbo on part warranty?
• 2004 Astra G 1.7 CDTI 80ps - Astra 1.7 CDTI Starting Troubles 4 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hi right its my mates 2004 astra G 1.7 CDTI 80ps Problem is it wont start on the key starts fine with a bump start or i'm guessing with easy start also altho i haven't tried this yet. Fuel filter and air filter have been changed and made no difference When running there is a bit of a knocking noise when cold, sounds a bit like an injector knocking altho this is alot quieter when the engine has warmed up a bit.
• 2001 Fiesta Zetec-S - Fiesta playing up 16 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  The fuel came out black when we changed it. So not sure if it threw some crap into the injectors. This is a video of said smoke. I believe its condensation and I can see no blue to it http://s191.photobucket.com/user/Mastspotter/media/20130805_171736_zps9e69e6da.mp4.html.
• Vauxhall Corsa D (2006 - ) - Another Dealer Servicing Rant 2 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  On the return of the car, they had charged for fuel system and oil flushes at a total of probably £30 (waste of time and money). The bonnet catch and bonnet, door and hatchback hinges had seen no lubrication, the battery contacts had not a lick of Vaseline or similar on them.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1997 1300 Noisy engine and slave cylinder issue- n 19 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  There is also a thick black ring at the tip of the exhaust so I assume it is running rich. I've just had the plugs changed so its running a lot smoother now, it was mis firing before it still does a tiny bit but its hardly noticable. Would I right in thinking that worn plugs would cause it to run rich because of unburnt fuel?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2000 1.8 Zetec, Intermit. Whirling/rattle gearbox 7 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  They say there is no play in any of the bearings and are baffled as to what it could be. I don't want them to start stripping the gearbox down at great expense in case its not that. Oil levels are all ok and there's no signs of any leaks anywhere! Any suggestions anyone? Anyone experienced anything like it before? Cheers Ando
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 1998. 416 model - heating issues 15 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Hi have been proud 416 (r reg) owner for 6 months. have previosly only needed to add air to tyres and check levels etc. around 4 weeks ago car steamed over from expansion tank and got worried , temperature on dashboard said between 1/3 and half, refiled and drove home thought all was well. then couple of days later heater now heater only blows cold. car has had new radiator, plugs, leads, dizzy cap, starter, thermostat, recent oil and air filter change. also after reading through this web site other symtoms have lots of white smoke and water from exhaust at all times and whithe mist and petrol smell in expansion tank when running. also bubbles before boil over usually after 10-15 mins (sometimes more). fan comes on not that much but think may be normal as high running temp?
• Vectra 98R 2.0 16V Cutting Out 23 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  My 98R Vectra 2.0 16V estate has started to stutter and cut. Beyond topping up oil and changing the odd bulb and wiper blade I leave my maintenance to a small one man garage, but he has not got any diagnostic stuff, so tommorrow I am going to bite the bullet and take it to the local dealer for a tech test (at £50!).
• Peugeot 308 SW 1.2L Puretech - Peugeot 308 SW 1.2L Puretech Engine Problem -P1032 28 Aug 2023 (Forum)
    I don’t think there is a problem with the engine, certainly not one that warrants an engine change and if it does have a problem that serious then surely Peugeot has a big responsibility to put it right free of charge.  Nobody should have to replace a brand-new engine after it has only done 24000 miles.
• MGF P Reg Coolant Overheating 9 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  A couple of mninutes later steam started to come out of the coolant tank. My first thought was HGF, so I checked the oil, no milkyness. I called out the AA, they did their pressure and chemical tests and the car was fine. They towed me to a local garage who said it WAS HGF and the head had to be sent off for the tests - ie £££.
• Renault Clio - Water leak, Renault/RAC unable to find 25 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Bought a Pre Reg Clio a few months back,  2 weeks after buying the car, I checked the car for oil, water etc and noticed that the water reservoir was totally empty, To i topped it up with approx 1 to 2 litres of water, So i thought that the water cant have been checked before i bought the car or that maybe there had been a air lock in the system.
• Vauxhall Zafira A - Ecotec 1.6 - turns, fires, immediately cuts out. 1 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  My cheaply purchased Zafira A 1.6 16v petrol has been pumping out a lot of smoke (clouds!), feeling "strangled" and underpowered, and knocking under load. It burns a lot of oil, I top it up about twice a week and the knocking stops immediately afterwards, but returns in a day or two (low mileage, local town driving mainly, although it has had a few 200+mile Mway trips recently.