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  Is my power steering failure down to a low battery? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My power steering has failed.The power steering warning light has not come on but the battery warning light is on now constantly. Is the power steering...
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  Are there any battery-powered dash cams? 5 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any dash cams which do not require a trailing power lead? Presumably a model with a built-in, rechargeable battery?
• V. Omega 3.8 V6 21 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  I drove one of these this morning out to the airport and back, a new one. What a lovely car. This is a CDX and the standard of equipment was great. Lovely powerful & quiet engine, very comfortable seats, nice and smooth to drive. Loads of switches and lights to press and look at, always something
• High-octane fuels & power in non-turbo engines 3 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  In the latest issue of Bike magazine, there's a dyno test of ordinary 95 octane pump fuel versus Shell V-Power and BP Ultimate 102 (just £2.46 per litre!) They used two modern, high-performance bikes, a Suzuki GSXR1000 and the new BMW S1000RR. The results? Neither high-octane brew gave any more
• Audi 1.8 Sport W-reg - Petrol 20 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Given that V-Power is strongly recommended by Honest John and there have been questions about supermarket equivalents in the past, what is to be said about Tesco's Momentum99? It seems equally good in my engine from recent first experience.
• Daewoo Matiz Electric Window Problem 14 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hi every-one out there. I have a daewoo matiz 1999 v reg. The passenger side electric window has stopped working, i changed the whole gearing and electric window motor for a known good one, and it still did not work. Upon checking the voltage at the electric motor plug in connector it appears
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  Should I use premium diesel for a Volvo V60? 18 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Volvo V60 D3 2.0-litre diesel. I am just wondering (given this is not a performance car) if there is any point paying the 10 per cent-plus...
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  Injector check light on a Megane, 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have an idea what "Check injection" could mean on a 2004 Renault Megane 1.9Dci 120? Its done 80k miles and at 79950 miles yesterday, the service...
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  Clever revver 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007/57 Vectra estate with the 1800 petrol engine. At low revs in 1st/2nd gear I sometimes get a power loss for a few seconds. It then needs some...
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  The perils of overeating 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Golf VR6. The car has started to overheat so I’ve pulled over to let it cool down. I’ve then topped it up with water, started the engine with...
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  Twinkle tows 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your feedback on the Vectra CDTi were taken into account when I acquired, for 'very right money,' an ex-fleet 2006 estate, about 12 months ago, for towing...
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  Do you recommend 4WD or winter tyres? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which is better, getting four-wheel-drive as an extra or fitting winter tyres?
• Golf 2.0 Gti V Audi A3 1.8T 26 May 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, Was just wondering what peoples thoughts are, I looking to get either a VW 2.0 Gti or Audi 1.8T Sport. I am looking to spend about £6000. I am slighty more swayed to the VW as I will get more for my money. I know the Gti isn't that quick but I only want something that has power when needed
• Tanker drivers - Fuel Strikes 29 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  This morning went to fuel up on the way to taking swmbo to work and all the pumps covered except for the v-power diesel, luckily the attendant recognised swmbo is a doctor and allowed us to fill up as there is no public transport here in west wales before 8 in the morning and after 6pm,
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  Peugeot 308 SW anti-pollution warning light - what does it mean? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Peugeot 308 SW. Today the anti-pollution warning light has come on. Am I still able to drive the car?
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  Poor fuel economy after service 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 diesel (13 reg) used to do about 45 miles to the gallon around town but after my last service it does only 38 miles to the gallon....
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  Would you recommend Terraclean performance tuning for my BMW 118d? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering trying Terraclean performance tuning on my BMW 118d, in the hope of improving emissions and improving performance by removing engine carbon...
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  Best fuels for Mondeos? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mondeo Mk4 TDCI which has more than 110K miles on the clock. Although the majority of my driving is on the motorway, I’m conscious that I’m likely...
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  Poor fuel economy in my Ford Fusion diesel 1.4 . What's the cause? 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Ford Fusion Diesel 1.4. It's one owner with 46,000 miles. I am only getting 43mpg on a combination of motorway and commuting journeys....
• Torque v 0-60 times 29 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  to better 0-60 times (that probably sounds an incredibly stupid thing to say) and wondered if anyone could explain to a mechanophobe (is that a word?) For info: Smart = Engine Size 799 cc Cylinders 3 0-60 mph 16.3 s Power Output 54 bhp Valves 6 Torque 130 Nm 96 lb-ft Top