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• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 2000 2.0 Won't start after stalling 31 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Astra 2.0D Engine code X20DTL After stalling won,t start have changed crank sensor, have cracked open injector pipes & fuel is evident
• Volkswagen Passat (2005 - ) - Buying a 2.TDI DSG estate - is it a good idea ? 8 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  We're going to buy one tomorrow...pre-owned 4000 miles on the clock and for about £18k - worried about the fuel pump issues, should i be? Any info greatly appreciated. shouting in subject line silenced
• Drag racing back Monday nights 7pm Five US 24 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Just noticed that (American) NHRA drag racing is back on Monday nights, channel 5 US (Freeview 35) 7pm. Short on corners, but the watching the Top Fuels do 0-320mph in just over 4 seconds side by side is quite impressive.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 2004 318i - Lethargic Petrol Gauge 17 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Hello all, My needle petrol gauge on my 2004 318i touring goes up when petrol is put in but is not falling correctly as the fuel is used. A minor problem but irritating. Any suggestions. Thanks
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 1996 1.6 - spark plugs 15 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Have a 1996 1.6 {added to header so that people can see beforehand} polo saloon,seems quite heavy on fuel? just serviced,but noticed the plugs have four electrodes to each spark plug.Are these performance plugs? cheers.
• Which Polo is best? 23 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Come the new year i hope to sell my guzzler and buy an economical VW POLO that will do more than 300 miles to a tank of fuel. Which is the best performing/most reliable model to buy? It has to be petrol, manual, 3 or 5 doors, and no more than 3 yrs old. Thanks, Mark.
• Vauxhall Vivaro 03 1.9d 27 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, can anyone help with a problem on the above vehicle. It will only rev to 1500rpm, the fuel filter has been changed but with no difference. A diagnostics check has shown no fault (although not a dealership check as they were too busy). Any thoughts or suggestions gratefully appreciated, my friend is tearing his hair out!!
• cheap reliable 4x4 suggestions? 10 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Current favourite is a 4.0 litre Jeep of mid 90's vintage. Any other suggestions (due to low mileage fuel consumption is a low prioroty - cheapness and reliability are the main criteria)
• mitsubishi charisma1.8gdi 25 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  My motors only 3 years old with 46k and it seems to be idling erratically and hanging when you depress the clutch. Now I?ve heard that these engines are prone to carbon build up due to our crappy fuel here in Britain. But it seems a really low mileage for that to happen anybody got any ideas or does this sound about right. thanks!
• A/C: to use or not to use 16 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  In the handbook for my elderly neighbour's new Corsa, it says "Switch off all auxiliary electrical loads (e.g. air conditioning, heated rear window) when not needed" in the interests of fuel economy. The best advice for air conditioning seems to be "use it or lose it", which is what I told her. Hence, she's confused. Any views?
• XUD Engine hunting + loss of power??? 22 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  As of today the car will only run roughly, whole engine shacks violently, and the throttle does nothing. It is smoking (BLUE + BLACK), does this mean the FUEL PUMP is the problem? Thx
• Anyone got a V8 E39 5 Series? 30 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hey all, Anyone got/had an E39 540i or 535i? How do the running costs, excluding fuel consumption, compare with the 6 cylinder models? Is it worth the extra expense? Whats the reliability like? How reliable are the auto boxes? Found out I can insure one.. Cheers :)
• healthy car won't start.Citroen Berlingo 30 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Yesterday started my healthy (Petrol) Citroen Berlingo Multispace . Saw I didn't have enough fuel for my journey, immediately turned off engine, jumped into my other car and made my journey. Today my Berlingo won't start. Is it because of what I did to it yesterday?
• Focus (old model) - best buy ? 28 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Might buy Mrs Bob an old model (brand new) Focus as I've heard there's lots around that Ford needs to shift going cheap, cheap, cheap. Anyone point me in the right direction and what's the best engine for a bit of punch and fuel consumption ? Thanks in advance. Bob.
• Nissan X-Trail 2.2 Dci-Opinions 19 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  If anyone out there has opinions on the X-Trail 2.2 Dci as i'd like to know if this is a reliable SUV and get some idea on motorway cruising fuel consumption. The main issues with this car have been cam belt (chain) adjustments and black smoke on early 2.2 112 Bhp engines.
• Shell optimax in Pug 307 16 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Hey everyone, just purchased a second hand 307, 51 plate, 1.6LX and my girlfriend has a Pug 307 1.6 Rapier, 02 plate, just wondering what everyones experience or thoughts would be on using optimax from now on in the tank, or an alternative fuel/engine cleaner eg redex, thanks everyone Sam
• Mercedes C180K or C220D 31 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I'm looking at new Estate versions of above as opting out of company car. Performance figures are very similar, but obviously the diesel will use less fuel, but it costs £3K more, so doesn't appear to make sense unless it's worth more on resale (prob at 3yrs, 80-90K miles). Any thoughts, anyone?
• AUDI 80 Diesel Bad Starting 21 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Since changing the fuel filter the car ,which was always a good starter is now starting but at times it can several turnings over before it starts. The manuel gives air in the system as a possible reason but it does not say how you get rid of it Can anyone give me any help MICKEL
• Do you remember where you were when .... 1 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  ...it first cost you £50 to fill your motor up? For me it was Oxford Services when I filled up my humble Mondeo this afternoon. OK the low fuel light had been on for 10 miles or so and it was 84.9p a litre for unleaded but nevertheless, OUCH!
• clio faulty-chugging 20 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  can anyone help,my wifes clio (j reg)old shape is chugging on hills and stalling going down hill.Doesnt seem to pull well off junctions etc. Im wondering if this is a points or fuel prob? If its points does anyone know what the gap should be and how many degrees btdc the gap should be set?