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• Toyota servicing - is this reasonable? 20 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Just had a quote for a 3 year / 30k mile service on the Yaris which has rather stunned me. They want £118.50 for the service and another £50 to change the coolant which is due at the 3 year mark. According to the book, a 3 year service in an intermediate comprising oil and filter change with brake, tyre and light inspections. Also, as it's 30k there is an air filter change.
• Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 1996 2.0 8v: running hot can't find a solution 13 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  i believe the water pump is working as there is a pipe from the top of the thermostat which goes up vertically and then 90 degrees and enters the coolant tank above the max line and when the engine is gently revved you can see the coolant pouring into the tank, are there any other ways I can test the water pump? if the fan switch is bypassed to run all the time then the car heats up to just over 4 bars and stays there constantly, oddly if you turn the heater on the temperature gauge goes up slightly and the air isn't that warm, id expect the temperature to go down as your directing hot air away from the engine.
• Vectra 2.0 16v - Help engine trouble 26 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  It turns out there was a problem with the head and they had it repaired (welded I think)changed all the timing belt mechanism, did an oil change and coolant change and I am told it would be a long term fix. Anyway all work done, no overheating, coolant levels fine and all was dandy. I got in the car this morning and set off to work and got half way and the car just cuts out.
• BMW x1 2918 58k petrol 1.5 - Intermittent no heating 28 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  I have above bmw that I get my intermittently no heating or have to turn temp up to 24 to get a bit of heat , apart from taking to garage any ideas what it can be please or what I can do to diagnose the issue. The engine does not overheat and the temp stays in the middle. Coolant is ok have to top up a small amount between min an max sometimes. Thanks
• Stellantis - Main dealer rip-off 19 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  A colleague had pointed out to them their car was leaving pools of liquid under it when parked. They admitted they were having to top-up the coolant regularly, so they tried to book it into the main dealer, who stated there'd be a £180 charge to plug it into diagnostics! They took it to a local quick-fit type place, who looked under the bonnet, told them it was the water pump and gave them a price to replace it.
• BMW 3 Series 318d - 318d 2010 replacement water pump, engine damage? 15 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  The mechanic says i should get rid of the car, the engine is running fine but as i ran it on low coolant for a few days, he thinks the engine might be troublesome down the line, though no overheating light came on.  Any opinions on whether he could be right? Thanks
• Vauxhall corsa comfort 1.4 automatic - car not starting when hot 2 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  When my car is cold it starts no problem, but when I turn the car off and try to restart it when it's hot it will not start, there are no codes found, Eml not coming on. Changed crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor, knock sensor, lambda sensor, engine coolant sensor, fuel pump relay, spark plugs, you name it. Can anyone think of anything else?
• Renault Scenic - scenic high idle 9 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  It then starts to rev up and down between 500 and 2000 revs. Its as though its gasping for air. Checked all pipes for leaks. Changed coils and coolant sensor but no joy. Anybody any ideas or experience of this.
• 2006 nissan xtrail 2.2 dci T30 - oil in the radiator 4 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  hi i went to work drove 34 miles engine was running great tempriture every thing was spot on when i got out of the car i noticed oil driping on the floor so  after some nvestigation i found there was very little oil in the engine as it had went into the radiator and coolant bottle has any one got any ideas thanks migw45
• ford focus - overheating 19 May 2015 (Forum)
  On occasion I had to pull off the road and open the water tank when I do that I can here a gurgling sound coming from the coolant hose that Leeds to the back of the engine. Any ideas what I could do next?
• Peugeot 207 - Water pumping from engine block 18 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, Been slowly losing water/coolant from the car for a short while. Engine heat gage doesn't change. No mayo under the oil cap. A closer look, and  i see water pumping out of the right side of the front of the engine block when the engine is running.
• Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi - MOT Diesel Emissions 10 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  MOT due next week and I think the coolant thermostat has failed. The car has always taken a long time to warm up but now it only gets half way up the guage unless it sits in traffic just ticking over when it goes up to "normal" at the top of the guage.
• KIA Picanto - Stone pierces radiator 15 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Had new (63 plate) for less than 48 hours (87 miles on the clock), had coolant warning light illuminate, spoke to dealer who suggested calling out the RAC. Patrol man filled up rad with water and pressure tested and found leak in "the system somewhere", Towed to dealership and advised that a stone had pierced the rad.
• Honda Civic Saloon - 1999 Civic dies, then starts and runs then dies... 25 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  So, it will start sometimes and run for 5 to 10 minutes and other times it won't start at all. It has new plugs, oil, air, cambelt, waterpump plenty of coolant in the header tank. It's done 139,000 miles, and is 1.6 litre. HELP PLEASE!!!
• Volkswagen Golf IV tdi - temp gauge 25 Jan 2012 (Forum)
   Sometimes it seems to be rising and then goes back down again. Is it just a sensor or is the coolant just not getting hot enough. The heating system seems to work fine so I guess it must be electrical, Any suggestions anyone?
• Volvo V40 11.9 tdi - Dodgy temp gauge 7 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Also - when he stops, the engine fans continue running at full speed and make a lot of noise. They continue for about 5 minutes after switching off. Car has plenty of coolant and is not overheating, could this just be a dodgy thermostat or sensor?
• Peugeot 307 5dr Rapier 52plt - Water in L/H/F footwell 26 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Today noticed the L/H front footwell having a pool of water under the Rubber mat. Its not coolant water as the header tank is still at the same level as always. As far as I can see, the left hand heater vent under the windscreen is not blocked with debris looking through the mesh. Any clues ???
• vauxhall astra 1.7 TD 2002 - warning lights 26 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  since coming back from MOT i have noticed my engine managment and coolant lights stay on when ignition is on but go off when engine started, neither come back on when driving and engine temp is normal (has always sat about 86 Deg) nothing else is effected to my knowledge.
• Honda Civic UK (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.6 Burning smell from top radiator hose 21 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  After a motorway run I could smell coolant from front of car and an acrid smell from the top hose. There are no obvious leaks, and engine oil is in a clean state. The car has done 41k. Appreciate any informed suggestions. The car is still under warranty and is going in to the main dealer soon.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.6 Slow moving temperature gauge 2 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Temperature gauge on my Focus 1.6 Ghia 03 plate after start up very very slow to reach mid way. Stops there doesn?t go past mid point and occasionally dips back to cool. Coolant level ok, no mayonnaise in the oil filler cap, no blown fuses. Any ideas?