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• Focus hidden speedometer function 1 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Am I dreaming, or did I once read about a hidden menu on the mileometer readout of the Ford Focus? Maybe some kind of OBD readouts, digital RPM guage and more accutate fuel reading or something like that? I have tried to do a forum search, but havent found anything yet. Google hasn't helped me either. Thanks in advance
• mondeo misfire? 7 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  when i drive my mondy i get a misfire at about 2500 to 3000 rpm. it's ok when accelerating and it's ok at idle, it just misfires when i coast or on gentle deceleration. it's a 2000 zetec 16v 1998 and it's 100k+ miles. the fuel economy is really good most of the time as i do motorway driving and i dont drive it hard.
• Adding an intercooler to a Land Rover 15 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Of course the turbo boost would have to then be turned up to maximise performance, but do I need to fiddle with the injection pump to put more fuel in the cylinder, or is this done automatically?
• Typical lifetime of a diesel injector? 20 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I believe haynes suggest replacing at 80k for a pug 306. Mines is on 127k and original injectors, and is running okay. However, fuel consumption is slightly below average, but then again I do have a slightly heavy foot.
• The last 5 series 3 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I have noticed some that look rather smart with a factory body kit called the sport. The suspension is firmer and they have some extras. Since the fuel economy is similiar on all of them I thought I would treat myself to the 528 or 530. Any thoughts from owners? Cheers Peter
• BP Ultimate gives 11% power increase 20 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Since it's illegal under the Trades Description Act and Advertising Standards to make mis-leading claims, this must be true! What's this fuel like in real world conditions?
• New car problems 7 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I am currently looking for a new secondhand vehicle up to £5000. Spec require is as follows, reasonable fuel economy, saloon or estate, aircon alloys etc. I know this is very vague but there is so much out there, on the list so far is: Alpha 156 Passat V40 406 Is there anything else I should be looking at and any reason not to plump for one of the above?
• How do you rate your car ? 24 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Car make/model/year: a) Reliability - b) Running costs - c) Dealer support - d) Practicality - e) Build quality - f) Performance - g) Fuel consumption - h) Overall satisfaction - i) Likelihood of buying another of same make/model
• idling problem 14 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  i hav a 1800 8v fuel inj. gti.the problem is wen i start the car up it takes but then almost immediateley cuts out,& wen i pull away even if the car is hot,it feels as if there is no gas going through no matter hard or soft i accellerate.
• Air filters 28 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I think it is a paper one and wondering how do I know when it needs changing. Are there any pages showing what condition they should be in. Also, when should fuel filters be changed and what does failure to change them do to the engine?
• Trafficmaster - or something else? 2 May 2003 (Forum)
  Or is there anything comparable worth considering? My only experience of the system to date was in a hire car, caught in a rolling fuel blockade. That thoroughly confused it!
• 306 DT Bad Starting 5 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  It's got just over 135K on the clock. I have recently replaced the glow plug (which are working correclty), the fuel and air filter. It runs fine once she's going, but on start up it needs about 20 sec of cranking, then it stumbles to a start (med revs). Can anyone suggest anything.
• Dodgy diesel on TV tonight 1 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Anyone see the report on dodgy diesel ? One shot showed a fuel pump selling diesel suspiciously cheaply,i.e. 72.9 p per litre. I`ve just filled up on the A414 with diesel 4 or 5 or 6 pence per litre cheaper than "normal". It was wearing Shell logos everywhere so I should be safe.Shouldn`t I ???????
• Insurance for reconditioned cars 2 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  My 280 E Merc (Auto, petrol, 20 years, 200,000 miles) has undergone a £12,000 reconditioning, including modification for unleaded fuel, plus respray and other body work. Insurers won't now accept a valuation above the going market price for an un-reconditioned car, which seems to be about £9000. Does anyone know of a sympathetic insurer or broker who might help?
• fiat 127 15 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  my sister has a fiat 127 from 1982, it has 41.000 miles on the clock, with some history, and the original sales invoice, it is the 903cc engine, and the model is the comfort, its the rare two doors with a boot, it must go to a good home, i was wondering if any body would like to buy it, and how much is it worth, it has some rust on the passenger door, and the fuel gauge doesnt work.
• re diesel or petrol 21-02-01(ashley) 27 Feb 2001 (Forum)
  ,that works out at about 85 mpg! for a car that is rated at 50+mpg.The only way you can work out the fuel consumption correctly is by filling the tank to the brim, running it to nearly empty, filling it again and then doing your sums as has been already mentioned by H.J.
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  Why does my Kia Picanto Mark 2 automatic have a slow creep speed? 9 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 2017 Kia Picanto SE automatic (Mark 2 not mark 3). I learnt to drive in a Polo and the Picanto feels very different when first...
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  Why has the MPG in my BMW dropped after recall work? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Four weeks ago I took my five year old BMW 630D GT to the main dealers after getting a recall. The dealer was unclear about why it was needed, saying something...
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  First car for £1500 - what would you recommend? 18 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Six years after passing my test and driving other people's cars, I'm finally going to get my own motor. I've been doing lots of digging, and it seems that...
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  Mechanic says the oil level is high due to diesel in the oil sump from stopping DPF cycle. Is this possible? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've just had my Hyundai Tuscan serviced and, after 3000 miles checked, the oil level - which was about 2cm above the max line. I took it back to the garage...