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• Nissan Pathfinder - Nissan Pathfinder Head Gasket Gone Again... 16 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  I did note that the area around the expansion tank was damp (the weather on the day was bright sunshine and high temperatures) and there was a pool of coolant below the expansion tank. I pulled over and called the green flag man to get me home. The vehicle starts fine and sounds normal. The only thing I noted was that having topped up the radiator with some water, after 10 minutes of running at 1500rpm and with the temps Normal, the expansion tank was almost full, on inspecting, there was at least some of the original fluid in there (the coolant was bright orange).
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  Why is my Daewoo Matix sluggish in first and second gear? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Daewoo Matiz feels sluggish in first and second gear. It jerks and I hear the exhaust knocking, what's the issue?
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  Skoda Octavia won't start when engine is warm 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Skoda Octavia diesel with a DSG gearbox and 40k on the clock. The car starts first thing, when the engine is cold, but doesn't start very...
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  Vauxhall Zafira: Starting problems 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 won't run. Starts for two seconds and then cuts out.
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  Starting problems with a Rover 214 30 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Rover 214 SEI which won't start. It pours petrol into bores on cranking, causing the plugs to foul.
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel - fans constantly running temp gauge not moving 27 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  hi i have a astra g 04 diesel y17dt engine i had the glow plugs replaced now i have fault codes (p0115 engine coolant temperature circuit) (p0180 fuel temperature sensor a circuit) (p0380 glow plug/heater circuit a p0409 exhaust gas recirculation sensor a) the two fans start when the engine starts and go off about 2 minutes after the engine is turned off or when you turn the key to the fourth position this will turn the fans off i have tried a differant coolant control moduel and replaced

  Considering buying a Mercedes-Benz SL 10 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buyind a Mercedes Benz SL 350/500 from 2002-2006. I recall from your column that there were lots of problems with Mercedes engines...
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  Driving over the Alps - how to prepare? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car is in VGC but which mechanical/coolant/electricals should I have checked prior to crossing the Alps? The brakes are my number one task. Any advice...
• Mini one 2007 - Garage not fixing problem? Where do I stand legall 14 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  I had a coolant leak and the coolant exchange was replaced, this lasted for 6 months and needed replacing again, the garage did this under the parts warranty but since they have replaced this part I have had to take the car back to the garage about 4 times because the overheating warninglights keep coming on, and the heating failed only blowing out cold air.
• Vauxhall Zafira A - fan and AC continuously running HELP 21 May 2012 (Forum)
  I have a problem with my Vauxhall Zafira comfort ( 2002 1.8) , although the car is running fine / hasnt broken down , I keep getting engine management light ( car with spanner) also when the engine is running the coolant yellow line is on as well as the coolant fan  continuousily running . When I took the car to the mechanic he did a full service still no change with the lights , so he then changed the temperature sensor switch after that for around 10miles of driving the car behaved ok , the fan only came on when needed, however, its gone back to running continuously , I am also told that the A/C is also running .
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  Hyundai Getz vibration on acceleration 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The wife's Getz has a funny vibration which is felt through the pedal and steering when accelerating. Usually comes on around 2000 revs. It's a light vibration...
• MERCEDES W211 AUTOMATIC - MERCEDES E320CDI W211 GEARBOX OIL GET DIRTY IN 20K 8 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  It recently developed a slight judder when mild accelerating. I've read lots of information online about coolant in ATF prolem. Hence, I had the car for a Glycol test at local gearbox specialist last week. The result is good and they found no coolant in the gearbox. They noticed that the fluid level was slight low and fluid was quit dirty and recommended a fluid&filter change.
• KIA Sedona 2.9CRDi 2004 - My MPV has started overheating and juddering 28 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  So the coolant top up hasn't resolved it. What could it be?
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  Hot topic 10 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Fiesta 1.25 V reg and the heaters will not turn off. I've changed the heater valve and flushed and renewed the coolant but this seems to have...
• Hyundai Getz - Any Engine management experts out there? 15 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  After a few minutes idling the coolant was reading 77C and the intake air 22C. It would appear the temp sensors are ok but the lambda reads low when cold. Apparently the ECU's run open loop when cold so in theory the lambda sensor is ignored.
• Ford KA - Radweld on Ford KA 53 plate 30 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, Would appreciate a little help - this will be a familiar story for you lot but looks like I'm leaking coolant/anti-freeze. It seems that I can go 50 miles or 200 miles and notice about the same amount of leakage (from max to quarter full) - it's never gone below that but I guess that's because I don't let it.
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  Why is my Volkswagen Golf III overheating? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem were my Volkswagen Golf III TDI is overheating. It seems to use a lot of water. I have checked both radiator hoses, and both are hot when...
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  What's causing my Mercedes-Benz CLK's gearbox to stick in lower ratios? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have run a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK Cab from new (it's now at 98,000 miles) and I recently had the autobox circuit board replaced by a good specialist...
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  My Vauxhall Corsa has blown oil all over the engine - what's caused this? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My oil light came on in my 2002 Vauxhall Corsa 2002 yesterday. When I pulled over to check the oil the whole of the underside of the bonnet and engine...
• 01 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 petrol Engine cutting out. 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I said I would have a nosey this evening to see if anything obvious (and to have a pint with him!) but wondered if you could give any points to a failed HG (exhaust steam, funny coloured coolant and maybe sniff?? the coolant) He called again to say has just used the car to pick her up from work and whilst not cutting out in that trip it felt sluggish and described a missfire type problem so I've no idea what is going on.