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• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - HDI 90 engine falters at steady speed 2 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  It doesn't feel like it cuts out then jump starts, its a smooth operation. It has never happened (yet) during acceleration I plan to change the air and fuel filters to see if that helps but if that fails , does anyone have any other ideas? As its intermittent would a diagnostics check see the fault? Any guidance would help Cheers Allan
• Subaru Legacy and Outback Petrol (2004 - 2009) - My Mondeo's Legacy 20 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I don't miss the Mondeo wind noise from around the driver's door post and the various creaks and rattles that the Mondeo had developed. The Subaru is going to cost me more in fuel and insurance but I now do a lot fewer miles than I used to due to a change of working location, so that is not a big issue. Many thanks to all those who recommended a Legacy, its a good choice and one I would never have considered before reading this forum.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - (96-97) 1.9TD -White Smoke on Starting 28 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  There are no obvious mis-fires in the engine, and it generally seems to drive as normal... My best guess is that it's either: A) An injector has gone down B) Fuel timing is out Ive read around, and most people suggest that white smoke is unburnt diesel. Fuel filter looks brand new. I did an oil & oil filter change over the weekend. and put a new Air Filter in too.
• Skoda - Skoda - VW's problem child 17 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  After humming and hawing and sitting on the fence for 10 years, they have decided to enter the Indian market however, they have a problem...Skoda! Summarising, Skoda came in over five years ago with the Octavia 19 TDi . It's robustness and fuel economy made it a winner. They experimented with 1.8 turbo's and petrols as well as the L&K but the way ot an Indian motorists wallet is through fuel economy - they would buy a diesel Rolls if given the opportunity!
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 03 Worn brake discs & drums - service limitations? 21 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Manufacturer: Vauxhall. Model: Astra. Type: Estate. Fuel: Dual fuel - LPG/Petrol. Trim: Elegance. Engine: 1600cc. Registered: 2003. Mileage: 50k. Just had the car inspected and given a full service by a Vauxhall dealership. When I gave them the car (bearing in mind I have just purchsed it) I gave them the RAC inspection report and the MOT certificates.
• not another out of company car Q :o) 6 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  really would like a barge type of car but good torque when i need it. not going to make much out of fuel at 17p per mile, with diesel going toward 105p a litre! and heated leather seats / cruise would be a bonus. I just am not going to be looking at laguna, as I have had a few, and they were always breaking down. or do I go medium and could get seat leon 150tdi cupra for around £7K but will it be comfy on 40K miles of driving a year?
• Saxo 1.4 Petrol - Power cut outs 20 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Like if im doing 60 for example, and I put my foot down it could even cut out so its going down in fuel to the engine instead of going up like it should, then it kicks in and comes back. (sometimes) I have started to notice power loss in acceleration, not really noticeable but you just feel it used to go fast...
• New Honda Civic (Diesel) 20 May 2006 (Forum)
  I've had my current Passat TDI 115 PD estate (sport trim) since new in 2000 (pre-face lift) and am looking to change within the next 6 to 12 months. I really like my Passat (the fuel economy has averaged over 50mpg throughout its life), but I am not at all attracted to the new model. It looks too big and to "Americanised" with all the chrome trim etc. I also do not particularly like the look of the Audi A4 Avant.
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 98 1.4 - sluggish performance and EML. 8 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I seem to be allsorts of problems with the thing at the moment and when I've taken it to the garage, they hook it up to the computer and tell me it's alright, it doesn't have anything wrong with it. It seems to have an intermittent sluggishness problem. The fuel gauge seems to stick every now and then so I have to guess how much is in there. My fuel economy seems to have plummeted too. My radio seems to be possessed and have a mind of it's own. When it's cold, and I've been driving my car for a while, when I finally stop my fan is on for quite some time and there's a smell - bit like clutch burning.
• Uni Run - observations 21 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  The camara vans were out in force on the bridges over the M4. As time was not an issue, I did an 'experiment' on speed against fuel consumption. Using the tip computer I monitored consumption over 2 30 mile m/way stretches. one at max 60 mph and the other at 'normal' speed. The difference was surprising. At 60 Mph the average was 41 MPG -- not bad for a big loaded V6 petrol auto estate.
• Stateside Fun Barge 20 May 2005 (Forum)
  The Yanks are moaning bitterly that a gallon costs over two dollars ( an american gallon is around 3.85 litres ) so Gordons tax levy means we pay nearly four times more for our fuel than they do. Just as well its so cheap there as we averaged 24 mpg. My question is why can't we allow overtaking both sides on the motorways as they do in the states ? It saves all the frustration of the middle lane hogger which is most people on this forums pet hate.
• Renault Megane Test function 7 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Here is one for all you New megane owners who like to be in the know, whilst driving down to a funeral in Wales two weeks ago I stopped at a motorway service station to both service myself and the fuel state. Deciding that since I refuelled the car I would reset the MPH/MPG/Mileage counter and made a mistake of pressing the start/stop button at the same time as the button to reset the mileage counter.
• Replacing Honda CR-V? 24 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  So..if I change the car, I would still want auto and to sit higher (4x4 is unnecessary), but would like a car that soes at least 35mpg which would save me about £1000pa in fuel bills. Am I crazy to change; should I simply hang on or if I did replace it, what would you recommend. The CR-V is about 3 years and four months old, has done only 11,500 miles so I reckon is worth on a private sale about £11,000.
• Seat arosa 29 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  . - Looks like it may have been crashed either by dealer or 1st owner - been standing since. The car does not start at the moment - is leaking petrol - from fuel pipe (looks like it has been disconnected to drain the fuel tank (well thats what the guy selling it said anyway...) My main concerns are - will it be difficult to sell on. Chances of me making a bit of money out of it?
• Focus C-MAX TDCI CVT? 19 May 2004 (Forum)
  One of the variants listed is the "1.6 16V Duratorq TDCi, Durashift CVT" -- see http://www.fordconnection.com//FordEuropeMultimedia/GBR_EN/002/cmax_specs.html A diesel with a CVT sounds to me like a very nice idea -- diesel economy, and a smooth automatic, without much of a dent on performance. Comparing the "Fuel performance and emissions" figures of the automatic against data for the the manual, it looks resonably efficient: * Fuel consumption up 16% (5.7 l/100km v 4.9) * Top speed barely changed (112mph v 115) * 0-62mph barely changed (11.6 sec v 11.3) * 31-62 mph much better (7.9sec v 12.1) -- probably because the manual is done in 4th gear, rather than starting in third * Emissions up 17%, from (129gm/km to 151) That all suggests that the CVT should be little more expensive to run than the manual, and offer better real-world performance, while still being much more economical than a petrol automatic However, none of the reviews I have read suggest than any of the journalists had driven one of these.
• HDi Power Loss - Citroen Xsara 4 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Kit was fitted about 2 weeks after new meter. 3 days after kit fitment same problem again, trying to push on no-go limp home mode (vvvv scary when trying to pass a lorry in heavy rain) Any ideas?? could air meter be damaged again (if it ever was in the first place) What else could it be Fuel problem??? I changed the filter shortly after the first incident made no difference, one suggestion has been fuel filter housing faulty. (Will create a log of all warranty work done along with servicing balls up later).
• Fiesta 1.8D H Reg Starting Problems 15 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  The starter motor still sounds strong (although it isn't happy at all this starting lark!) I took it to our local garage and they couldn't find a problem. They changed the fuel filter anyway and checked for air leaks in the fuel pipes by replacing them with clear pipes, but found nothing. They suggested I take it to a diesel specialist (who I rang and they said "it could be a number of things" and "we don't have any bookings available for two weeks") Not exactly helpful.
• Mondeo Noises 24 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I am starting to think that perhaps it should make this noise as part of the ECU program, to somehow control economy or emissions. My only other idea is that it could be the fuel injectors or fuel pressure. Any ideas would be very much appreciated. Anyone else had this problem?
• 1989 audi 100 quattro..... 12 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  And finally why is the fuel pump so loud. Any experienced opinions very much appreciated. Pete.
• Vectra MIL light (still on) 10 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Result bit like the curate's egg, good in parts. All the bad driveability issues have been resolved, bit early to say fuel cons now OK but I think its back to where it should be. However the light still comes on as before, stays on and goes out as before. Dealer is foxed, any suggestions. Ignore it? Could this now be moisture in the multi plug as it only happens first thing?