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• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1999 1.4 Zetec - Running Problems 27 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  My Fiesta Mk4 has started to lack power and hesitates on acceleration. I've changed the spark plugs & fuel filter. I've also checked the air filter which is a K&N and just been cleaned. When ticking over at 950rpm it feels lumpy and when trying to accelerate is holding back the power. No blows from any of the exhaust areas but the note of the rear silencer is different.
• cheapest to run / insure but Strong 1 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  If you were doing 30K miles a year, a 6 footer and wanted a good comfy ride. but also very cheap to insure / run / fuel. I know you are all gona scream mondeo at me or mazda6 or focus. I want a good choice, up to £10K. I too would love a mitsibushi animal d4d or nissan 4x4 thing. but what are they like driving at 30-40K miles a year?
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - car broke just after warranty expired 27 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Ten days after the warranty expired the car has developed a fault, in fact it will not start suspected ecu or fuel pump problem. Are there any rights that I have although the 30 days warranty has expired to get the dealer to repair the car?
• VaG PD diesels - why are only some noisy 20 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Some seem to be 'common-rail' quiet whilst other seem quite clattery. Having owned 2 cars with this engine and observed many others I can't figure it out. Is it fuel, hard driving, soft driving or just out and out mileage that quietens them ?
• Oversize Wheels - Mk4 1.6, 16V Astra 11 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  The handbook specifies 14inch only for the 16v version, the 8v having 15inch. Please can anyone shed light on the effects of this vis-a-vis ride characteristics with hard fuel saver tyres, etc., Also would not the speedo, odometer and trip all under reading by 7%??? Regards Brian {car details added to subject header - DD}
• 06 Mondeo 2.0-How do I reset ECU ? 11 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hello I have just purchased a 06 plate Mondeo Ghia X 2.0 Petrol 11,000 miles How do I reset the ECU Can i just remove the ECU fuse from the fuse box will that do the trick. My reason for doing this is that I don't want the previous owners driving habits to lower my fuel consumption. -- (I am not a mechanic) Martin Winters
• Toyota Estima Estima 4 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I posted this request yesterday but it seems to have been deleted My Toyota estima import sometimes on first starting makes clunking noises until it finally starts then whitish smoke until it burns off (FUEL?) The car runs great ,and will stat every time without problem until it has sat overnight, no oil or overheating problems. Sometimes when I require more power the Engine warning light comes on then goes off again, Anyone have any ideas?
• Cruise control - new convert 18 May 2007 (Forum)
  Just drove to Manchester Aiport and back - c300 mile round trip on M-ways - in my 320d. Cruise kept the 'swingometer' fuel consumption indicator on the right side of the 50 mpg mark than I can, and not having to apply pressure to the accelerator was more comfortable on my back (history of back problems). And it was a novelty.
• xantia XUD pump/ecu/key code 10 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I have just replaced the XUD lump in my series 2 Xantia. It came with a reco fuel pump which I was keen to use. Now I find out that it would appear that the pump is coded to the key/ECU as it objects to the new pump. All is fine if I temporarily wire the old pump back on. So.... how do I get the new pump to live happily with the exisiting key and ECU?
• 4 x 4 options 31 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  After weighing up options suggested in my previous discussion on what vehicle to tow a one horse trailer and horse, I am now in a quandary as to what 4x4 diesel to buy. I want the smallest vehicle capable of towing a minimum of 1500kg, with the most economical fuel consumption, as I clock up a fair mileage. I have had conflicting reports about the Landrover Freelander, any feedback welcome! I have a budget of up to £8000.
• 1995 BMW 318i starting problem 7 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  This is an intermittant problem. I have tried changing the plugs and coil pack but to no avail. The tank has plenty of fuel and the battery is well charged. Sometimes it will start on the first turn but often it may take five or ten minutes of constant turning on and off before it fires up. Once going, the engine runs very well with no noises or misfiring.
• SEAT CORDOBA Diesel Vario 1.9TDI Estate 26 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Latest car available in my local area that has caught my interest: 1999 T reg SEAT CORDOBA 141,000 miles Manual Diesel Cordoba Vario (Estate), 1.9TDI, 141K miles FSH, clean well maintained, 2 owners from new, had since 2000. Thoughts on fuel economy, reliability etc for the subject vehicle would be appreciated from owners or others that may have experience. Many thanks in advance.
• Peugeot 406 HDi Misfire Smoking 18 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  First thing in the morning car starts immediately on all four but within about 10/15 seconds tickover becomes lumpy and it's start's to smoke badly (grey/white) and smells of unburnt diesel, once it becomes warmer ther is a pinking noise reving from tickover to 2,000/2,500 revs, and continues to smoke horrendous, compression's are all 400. It's as though it's flooding with fuel.?120,000 miles f.s.h. {Shouting amended - DD}
• volvo v 70 7 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  the lock on the cover to my v70s petrol tank has jammed, unfortunately this happened 1 when i was nearly out of fuel 2 when i was on the way to see my daughter in hospital so needless to say i gave the thing a yank & snapped the plastic bit on the cover car is just out of warranty as well has anyone any knowledge of this happening on any other v70s & does anyone have any advice on unjamming the lock cheers deguman
• filling up 15 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Am i better off , doing as I currently do , fill up, drive 550 miles then when near empty fill up again, or fill half tank do 200 miles and then fill up - which is most economical. Finally why are the pumps so slow to dispense the fuel, the lorry diesel pumps are fine, obviously quicker, but why are normal pumps so slow
• Biodiesel 12 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  My concern is how do we know if our vehicles are compatible for biodiesel and is there any need for different fuel filters. Can somebody please help us? Batgirl303
• Buying LPG car from auction 9 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I will be looking for a replacement vehicle in the next few months. I want to buy a dual fuel vehicle with a factory fitted LPG system. I want to attend a few auctions and see what availability and roughly what price they fetch, ideally the vehicle will be not more than 3 years old. I live in the Thames Valley , can anyone suggest which auctions to attend ?
• S/H Mondeo MK3 1.8-what to watch for? 5 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I'm going to be buying a Mondeo 1.8 MK3 Zetec in the next couple of weeks, and wondered if anyone had any useful tips on what to look for.... it will probably be a 51-52 plate with about 80k miles on it. HJ lists corroded rear brake pipes where they pass over the fuel tank - how do you check for that on a visual ? Ditto rear suspension bushes ... ? Anything else anyone know to look for ?
• 306 hdi consumption 19 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  My car seems to be using more fuel than it used to. I haven't done a proper check-brim to brim but after 70,000 miles of using this car it seems not as frugal as it used to be. It is regularly serviced, everything seems fine mechanically and the driving style has not changed.
• Accord Brakes 6 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Would this mean the brakes are 'binding' - not fully releasing? and if so I'm thinking this could be a factor in the poor fuel consuption. Would just getting the pads (& possibly disks) free this up or will it require further work? (warranty?) Car has done 35K so will be booking it in for a service anyway.