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A tip for anyone having problems with Pierburg 2E carburettors. 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
For people having hassles with Pierburg 2E carburettors, I discovered a little secret that is causing the 2E to get a bums rap. www.edgebiz.net/pierburg2ecarb.htm... -
What components should be changed at the same time as my 2005 Skoda Octavia's timing belt? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2005 Skoda Octavia with a 2.0-litre 140bhp Volkswagen PD diesel engine in it. It has done 70,000 miles and I want the timing belt changing at the... -
Impending Twin Cylinder engines for city cars 30 Apr 2008 (Forum)
With Volkswagen and Fiat having petrol and diesel twins waiting in the wings, what advantages and disadvantages are likely over the `normal` 4 cylinders? I had a twin in a Fiat 126 (best not remembered) and a flat twin in a 2CV, but these new engines seem in a different league re power and economy. -
Personalised Number Plates 22 Oct 2006 (Forum)
I would like mens, and if so wished, womens comments on how masculine or feminine a number plate like the one above would be for an 18 year old lad driving around in an 03 mk4 Volkswagen Golf. Any help you could give me would be very much appreciated Cheers -
Fully Synthetic Oil for Diesels? 17 Dec 2003 (Forum)
I intend to run a fully synth in my XM 2.5 as a "life-prolonging" exercise (there have been hostoric issues with cam lobe wear on this engine, so I understand), to make life on the short runs a bit easier, and for the simple fact that Mrs G. is not always as sympathetic as she should be on short runs from cold. It's Quantum Syntha. Gold API SJ/CF ACEA A3 B3. With a Volkswagen label on it. However, the front of the can says "...approved for use...gasoline engines". No mention of diesels. I take it that this is OK for my XM? Are there any addtives, etc, in a semi-synth. that are missing in the fully synth. which make it unsuitable for diesels? -
vw with idle and decelerating problems 20 Mar 2003 (Forum)
This is the best bit, I took the car back to the dealership and they have told me that these are "normal characteristics of the Volkswagen 1.6 SR engine". Has anybody got/had a similar vehicle and are these normal characteristics? -
Is there such a thing as an economical hot hatch? 17 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I like the idea of have a warm/hot hatch for my next car but after driving a car does 40mpg in most town driving I am worried about the mpg being too low... -
Why does the DPF light on my 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI keep coming on after the emissions fix? 6 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Bluemotion. The DPF light was coming on after the emissions fix was done so I went to the dealer but the same problem... -
Timing chain problem on SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI - a known issue? 22 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your response to a recent question regarding a noisy timing chain in an Audi A1. My 2011 Seat Ibiza 1.2 TSI has suffered from a similar... -
Which SUV to replace our 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 4-Motion, which has a towbar and has been a delight to drive. The whole of our grown-up family... -
Did supermarket fuel cause a blocked fuel filter in our Nissan X Trail? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest a recent article you posted regarding supermarket fuel and thought I would share my feedback. Following your advice, after purchasing... -
Why does the warranty provided with a Volkswagen Golf we bought only cover a maximum claim of £300? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife recently bought a low mileage used Volkswagen Golf automatic from Partingtons of Woking. We were very impressed with the pre-handover service received,... -
Why does our Volkswagen Polo diesel hold its revs when I lift my foot off the accelerator? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
In January this year we bought a new 3-door Polo SEL 1.6 TDI, downsizing from our long-lived, and immensely practical, Saab. In most respects the Polo... -
Is the known Volkswagen Teves/ESP fault down to the whole unit or just a sensor? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0FSI GT with 51,000 on the clock. The light in the ESP switch, and the dashboard steering wheel and ABS signs, have... -
Can I get a refund after a workshop set my Volkswagen Polo's tracking wrong? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
On Wednesday I went to a well-known workshop to get my 2007 Volkswagen Polo's tyres replaced. They said I only need to replace the front offside tyre.... -
Have cam belt change intervals changed for Skoda models? 29 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read that VW has issued a new directive to dealers about cam belt change intervals. I own a 2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI which has only... -
What small automatic is best? 17 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
We have just bought a Toyota Aygo X shift but my wife can't get used to it as there is a delay when she puts her foot down which makes her nervous on roundabouts.... -
Are car dealers who operate by appointment only legitimate? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I've heard about car dealers who operate by appointment only and are usually home-based and claims it pre-dates the pandemic/lockdown push to work from... -
Is the Mercedes Sprinter a reliable van? 6 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2020 Mercedes Sprinter. It has FSH and seems to run and drive ok. t is £14,000+VAT and has 99,995 miles on the clock. Are these... -
What has happened to TMC traffic updates? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
What has happened to the TMC traffic events on VW cars. I have not been able to receive them since late March. Looking at various forums it appears that...
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