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• Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - 02 1.4 diesel cutting out 23 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  By the time I got home it seemed to be pulling absolutely normally, so the only thing i can think of is waxing fuel. This seems unlikely though, as the other car (07 Honda CRV) parked next to it, filled from same pump, set off no problem. Any suggestions as to where to look? Left it parked in the garage overnight, so we'll see whether it gets me to work in the morning.
• motoring 50s-60s style , at low cost (motorcycle) 27 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  walked to petrol stn with an empty ep90 container , chap filling with diesel , asked him to put me 50p in my container, over the last week or so I have warmed the engine up , then removed the plug , and given it a "glug" of diesel down the bore , morning after , placed a rag over the top and kicked it , a lot of sh 1 t , came out of the exaust , this was continued for about 5 nights , on morning 3 and morning 6 , i drained the sump , that should hold 30ml oil , quite a lot of crap came out , DIY decoke on the piston head , but more so on the rings , 50p well spent the bike now ticks over better and smoother , but it was fun getting rid of all that unburnt diesel!
• Toyota Corolla Verso (2004 - 2009) - Potential purchase 14 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I was wondering whether it might be best to sit tight for 2.0 05/55 D4D T3 for a similar mileage/price or a diesel Spirit with+40K on the clock. I guess the fuel/service costs vs economy pretty much cancel themselves out on my annual mileage, 4-5k a year 60% of which is city driving. . I've driven both the Petrol and the Diesel and apart from the obvious Torque differences can't say I noticed a whole lot of difference.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2004 130 TDi - Petrol in Diesel Car HELP 20 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  HELP Last night my wife bought my car home, Mondeo 2004 130 tdci, says shes has filled it ip and it semed cheaper than usual, she filled it up with Petrol and its a diesel car! I could get the tank drained by a local dealer, but have been handy with cars for many years and hve equipment to stay safe and store the drained fuel.The question is how to drain it out.
• Espace diesel problems 29 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Hello owners of the espace diesel 2.2dci. I gather that most of you who own one have come across the slight problem of loss of power? Am I right? Of course. Let me guess you have had the following done by your local or nearest renault dealer 1/ Egr valve 2/ Egr valve pipes 3/ Turbo 4/ injectors 5/ Fuel pump 6/ Reprogramming of software. 7/ Anything else that I have missed.
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  Is buying a diesel van a good idea, bearing in mind the problems I hear about expensive emissions equipment repairs? 25 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My dad is wanting a van for approximately £2000. He's never had a van or a diesel vehicle. I myself am a car enthusiast; I've bought, repaired and sold...
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  Why is the EGR on our car repeatedly getting blocked? 11 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My son's 2019 Ford Focus 1.5 diesel shows an EGR restricted flow light every 8000 miles. We clear this by dismantling and clearing a metal mesh filter...
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  What's the most comfortable, economical commuter car for a tall driver? 4 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a comfortable, reliable, economical commuter car to cover 25,000 miles per year. I currently own a 2009 Citroen C5 2.0-litre auto diesel....
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  Should I go for petrol, hybrid or electric? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  O recently retired and I'm wanting an SUV for easier access. I do mostly short journeys, sometimes with two grandchildren. 8000-9000 miles annually anticipated....
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  Why don't diesel cars come with an option to manually regenerate the DPF? 12 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in understanding why a driver cannot request their car to kick off a regeneration manually, for example, when they get on the motorway for...
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  Toyota Avensis Tourer maintenance advice needed 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Toyota Avensis Tourer (2009) diesel with 80,000 miles on clock. Can you please advise me whether I should have the timing chain changed along with...
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  Which small SUV? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to buy a SUV as I spend the winter in the highlands of Scotland. My budget is £27k. The shortlist, in no particular order is: MINI Countryman...
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  Which convertible to replace our Hyundai i30? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Vauxhall Insignia Elite hatchback with leather upholstery, satnav and all the bells and whistles. Terrific car, I'm delighted with it. Currently,...
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  Luxury and Economy - Which car is for me? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to decide which car to buy next and I keep going round in circles. I always seem to regret my purchases soon after buying. I currently have...
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  Should I buy a Peugeot RCZ or Hyundai Veloster Sport for my motorway commute? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy another car for a 50 mile commute to and from work, predominantly on dual carriageway and motorway, capable of carrying at least one...
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  Rough idle on a Peugeot 406 HDI 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 406 hdi has a rough idle. When I rev it up it seems fine - a little misfiring, but soon it hits the turbo and it's OK. It feels almost like it's running...
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  Ford S-Max choices 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in a young-ish used Ford S-Max with Powershift gearbox to replace my 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi DSG estate. I would choose the S-Max...
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  Limping 306 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2001 Peugeor 306 2.0 HDi with an intermittnt limp mode problem. The problem seemed to start after running out of diesel after six months...
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  Should we replace our diesel Nissan Qashqai with a petrol version before we suffer DPF problems? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Hi John, my wife drives a 2007 Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi Acenta 4WD auto and used to cover 25,000 miles a year with work. However a change in our circumstances...
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  Tall story 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My husband, now retired, has driven Mercedes for many years but his latest Mercedes C180 estate no longer provides a comfortable driving position for him...