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• Nissan X-Trail - Possible Purchase - Advice 28 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  My questions are: a) Are the diesels really as bad as reported? If so I can't really justify the additional potential cost of getting them fixed versus the savings over petrol. b) Is the petrol fuel economy really around 29mpg?
• Peugeot 307 sw 2.0 hdi 110 Hp 2002 - Anti pollution and limp mode 29 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Can anyone please help several months ago the unblock diesel filter warning came on followed by anti pollution fault resulting in the car going into 3000 rpm limp mode. I have checked that there is fuel additive still in its tank and also removed the particulate filter and checked it's condition which was quite clean I also have a reciept for this being changed 10000 miles ago.
• Volvo V70 / Saab 9-5 estate - What estate for under £3k? 19 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Got to be an estate, so that's that. - Hills: I live in a very hilly area, so the torque of a diesel is really useful. But I don't tow anything and only do 10k miles a year (mostly local runs up to 25 miles, and an occasional motorway slog), so maybe the relative fuel economy bonus of a diesel isn't so important.
• BWM 5 SERIES - Comany Cars 30 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Make/Mod el P11D Value Fuel MPG CO2 BIK % BIK £ Monthly Benefit in Kind tax payable by driver @ 20%   Monthly Benefit in Kind tax payable by driver @ 40%   BMW 5 SERIES DIESEL SALOON 520d SE 4dr £27,990 Diesel 57.6 129 18% £5,038.20 £83.97 £167.94
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Which Mondeo Estate 4 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  So, I guess the fuel costs will be a few hundred less per year if I risk a diesel but what are the downsides ? What could I get for 5k ? I tend to use car as workhorse with all kinds of rubbish in the back , so don't fancy leather interiors etc, no ghia specs thanks.
• 306 diesel won't rev past 3100rpm... 18 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I've recently fitted a replacement engine to my 306. The new engine came from a citroen zx and has a bosch fuel pump without immobiliser, in order...
• any suggestions please 10 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  can anyone being really honest, say what car should i try next to use as a eliable taxi, ive had a vauxhall carlton in 1990 it got worn out, changed to the vauxhall omega - gave up with that as it had nearly all sensors replaced, two rebuilt engines, changed to a 1998 2.0 td mondeo, had never ever problems with that too, ie, fuel injectors, glow plugs, and bad shaking through the steering wheel, changed to a 2001 2.0 mondeo tddi , and have experienced more problems than ever, two diesel pumps costing 650.00 each. drop links replaced twice, drivers seat replaced, clutch that took 2 days to fit as the whole subframe had to come out, ongoing air con problems (which are still happening ) bad tyre wear even after paying out for the ford 4 wheel alignment, i could go on but dont want to bore you, i need a good, heavy working diesel, that doesnt need things replacing so frequently, many thanks claire
• Super mini's i've driven 4 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  As for the modus i could not decide what i was driving nothing special at all The biggest shock was the Picanto the small engine had plenty of urge it has cheeky looks but a very small boot and the interior is not quite there. Otherwise good One interesting point is on the 90 mile run they all use about the same amount of fuel around 7 quid even the diesel Renault was the same
• 306 diesel idle problem after start-up 17 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have noticed a new characteristic develop on my 98R 306D, and could do with some help in finding the problem. It has only started recently (since a...
• Corsa D 1.3 ecoflex - Engine issue 11 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Hi i have a 1.3 diesel 2013 and I’m having a bit of trouble with the engine. First of all once it’s driving for about 10 minutes, sometimes longer/sooner the noise off the engine changes completely. It turns into a more rough noise and when going up the revs there’s like a squeal noise, when this is happening it’s drinks the fuel.. once I turn the engine off the cooling fans will come on for around 5 minutes then power down, took it to a mechanic and he said it was the temperature control sensor and replaced it.
• N/A - Norway to ban all fossil fuelled cars by 2025. 5 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/norway-to-ban-the-sale-of-all-fossil-fuel-based-cars-by-2025-and-replace-with-electric-vehicles-a7065616.html Elon Musk apparently thinks it's a wonderful idea - he tweets. He would say that I guess- he makes electric cars. A bit hypocritical IMHO seeing as Norway is a large oil producer - they will be quite happy to take the oil revenues from their oilfields in the North Sea but ban petrol and diesel fuelled cars from their roads.
• Punishment for driver that's taking the mick 4 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  And the money he saves in fuel costs can help pay off his debts sooner.
• SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon - Used car for high mileage commuter 25 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  I'm considering looking for a used Saab 9-3 1.9 diesel as my mode of transport for a 600 mile/week commute. Any opinions on the suitability of the car? The main things I'm looking for are good fuel economy, reliability over high miles and be a comfortable motorway cruiser.
• frod transit 2008 - cranks but won't start 9 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  No dtcs.fuel rail pressure was going to high so I put a pressure relief valve on it and suction control valve as well. (Prv wasblown).fuel pressure within tolerance now.there is a good battery and good starter motor on it.tryed crank sensor, ignition switch.all to no avail, oh and fed pump and return into can so rules out diesel running back or taking in air.thinking of sending injectors of to get cbecked now.any help would be greatly appreciated.
• Changing my car 24 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  I have had my 04 Fabia 1.2 comfort for 6 trouble free years now, and have just retired and fancy getting something a little newer, another Fabia is prbably the best option but i do fancy somrthing different, looking at maybe Polo, Jazz, or Focus. Not to sure if i need a diesel or not, as long as its similar in fuel consumpton to my present car it should be ok. Lots of the hondas i look at have i shift, is this any good or is it trouble. Any advice or suggestions on suitable cars appreciated, i plan to keep the car for at least 6 years again.
• Mk2 Mondeo estate, 1.8 Endura.de TD - Shell V-Power vs Fuelsave re MOT emmissions test 18 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hello! Would anyone have any info or ideas concerning which of the above two Shell diesel fuels would actually produce the least (lowest) emmissions in the context of a MOT emmissions test?   I rang up the technical dept of the Shell customer care 0800 line twice and both times they told me that V-Power and Fuelsave produce exactly the same (low) levels of emmissions.
• Passat AVB 101bhp pd - Passat AVB poor mpg 8 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  The problem is my mpg seems to low, the car has had the timing belt & water pump done-egr replaced with a new one-lower boost hoses replaced- liqi Molly diesel purge as well as using it in full tank of fuel. I've done mixed driving 50% motorway A roads and around locally, full tank done just over 400 miles and I'm not driving crazy :-( The car has done 138k with two previous owners, should I get a remap to see if it helps with the mpg etc ?
• Mitsubishi L200 pickups (2000 - 2006) - 00 2.5 Lubrication Service 5 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Should I use a flushing additive before draining and if so, which one? Thinking of using Millers XFE diesel 10/40 oil. Also when should the fuel filter and air filter be replaced? Many thanks, Martin
• SAAB 9-3 Convertible - Loss of power at lower revs 24 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, My diesel saab 9.3 1.9 loses power at lower revs (<2,500)  All's well when the turbo engages until I change up a gear. The independent garage says they've checked all the obvious things and that the diagnostics and emissions are OK.
• Citroen c3 1.4hdi - Poor starting 16 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Pulls away ok. If you restart the engine while warm is starts no problem. I have checked the low pressure fuel pipes, replaced the spill pipes and injector clips. It looks like I am getting air in to the diesel or it waits until it has built up pressure before it will start. Any advice would be great.