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• Astra 1.9 cdti 150 2006 - Astra breathing heavy 6 May 2017 (Forum)
  Anyone got any ideas.? I think the engine is on its last knocking's due to it being run low on oil I've been told  just want a bit more time from it.
• 2013 Dacia Duster Laureate 4WD - Aircon use 20 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all, I've just read an article from 2015 by the Telegraphs, Alex Robbins about running the aircon, always, occaisionally, or never. Even after reading the article I'm still in the never camp, as I feel I simply don't need it. My Laureate was bought new in 2013 & the aircon has never been on.
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel - vauxhall astra diesel 1997 won't start 28 Oct 2015 (Forum)
    It doesn't seem it is even drawing power when trying to start.  It started fine and it was running fine.  It will bump start fine and run.  Last night it wouldn't start and then this morning it started 3 times fine but now won't even turn over again.  The battery doesn't seem to be a problem at all.
• Any - Finally, the car that runs on water ... almost 6 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Interesting evaluation of a BMW prototype that uses water injection to boost volumetric efficiency in a petrol turbo:  http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/1-series/92092/bmw-1-series-direct-water-injection-prototype-review...
• Audi A3 Sportback - What should RPMs be for normal driving? 13 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hi Just had first service on Audi A3 sportsback  1.4 SE TSFI (cod). Since collecting my car, it seems to run away with itself. It runs around 2000 rpm. I was in traffic today and was coasting in first gear, with no foot on clutch or accelerator and it was doing 5 mph with me just steering, it increased to 9 mph in 2nd gear and 12 mph in 3rd gear.
• mondeo 2.0tdci - no throttle and bad engine 7 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  I have a problem with my mondeo . I dont have eny throttle and the engine its verry pourly . Its making like that after i run out of diesel . Befor tu run the engine start to knock verry bad and after dir . I put diesel in thank and after the cat its duing like this . Thank you for help . I make a video maybe you can help me somehow Watch "Mondeo 2.0 tdci problem no throttle and bad noise" on YouTube Mondeo 2.0 tdci problem no throttle and bad noise: http://youtu.be/EaNdDttF0T0
• Ford Fusion, 1.6 petrol, 2004 - starts but is like the throttle is not connected 20 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  I had a diags test which appeared to show nothing at all but a "failed response from sensor". After a few times it starts and runs normally, no missing or rough running.. All hints and tips gratefully rcvd! Cheers Dodgey      
• Estate - Economical family estate car ideas! 3 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I would like an estate and people have mentioned some Japanese cars are good so need advice from people who are in the know! My priorities are: Big boot space, economical to tax insure and run, not too expensive to buy 2nd hand (around 3k to spend). Any advice gratefully received! I should add im not bothered about what's cool or what the car looks like particularly, more about it being efficient and economical to run.
• VW PASSAT 1.9 TDI 2007 BXE ENGINE - EEOBD II P0726 / VAG 00802 28 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Car was running fine. Replaced clutch. Could not start again. Engine runs with oil light flashing  glow plug light flashing. And cuts out in 10 15 min and won't start again. If read gives P0726 and 00802 as fault code in EOBDII and VAG.
• Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 ltr 2000 - ECU problem 6 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  I am to,d when plugging in the diagnostics tester all is fine for a while and then the ECU zeros on all fuel related sensing whilst all other ECU values are fine. When running on petrol emissions are a challenge but it will drive as I am told the ECU continues to operated with predefined settings but as LPG works in real time it won't run. Any help gratefully received.
• Citroen Xsara Picasso - High pitched whine from rear of car. 10 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  It occurrs when the key is turned to the first position and also when the ignition is turned on and when the engine is running. I can't pinpoint where the sound is coming from. My local garage think that it might be that the diesel additive has run out but I got the impression that they weren't really sure. I've never heard of "diesel additive".
• Ford Mondeo 2.0LX TDCI - Flashing Glow Plug warning light 30 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I have had the plus changed and still it flashes. Other symptoms I have are bad starting 10 - 15 turnovers before it starts and then it runs rough with clouds of white smoke and a rattle in the engine. After a short while the engine settles down and I can pull away. The smoke then soon stops and after about a mile the engione runs normally.
• Vauxhall Astra - 1994 Vauxhall Astra Automatic not engaging Reverse 17 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  My wifes trusty 1995 Astra 1.4 Auto has a reverse gear selection problem. Sometimes occaisonally cant select reverse, mainly when cold starting. By running the gear stick down and up through the gears back into reverse with engine running seems to cure this and the car is then ok until next cold start. All other gears ok. Gearbox is showing as overfilled with fluid on the dip stick Any ideas whats causing this annoying intermittent fault!?
• KIA Rio - Petrol consumption 5 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I bought a Rio Chill 58 plate in January and it's now showing about 16500 miles. I can't seem to average more than about 30mpg. I do mainly short runs around town but interspersed with longer runs most weeks, I try not to be lead footed.  The car is under warranty until September this year and has been back to the dealer's twice, they apparently carried out diagnostic inspections but found no fault records.
• Vauxhall Corsa B 1.5td - Engine cuts after a few seconds 7 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Car has been sitting for a week or two in the freezing cold but started ok. I ran it for about 40miles and filled up with deisel, it was running great. Later I went to start it and it struggled, it would fire but die after a few seconds. I found that switching the ignition off then on when it started to die would keep it running. After a bit of revving and off/on on the ignition it ran perfectly again.
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 02 2.0HDI Reconditioned engine not running right. 17 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I have recently had a RHYY 2.0HDI 90BHP reconditioned engine fitted in in my car. This included everything bar the flywheel even had some used ANS (???)...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 2.0 Diesel cuts out when hot 23 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hello Chaps I've got a problem with my 2001 Mondeo 2.0ltr Diesel - 155000 miles I get blueish white smoke when starting from cold and the engine runs a little lumpy' this clears up after a while and it runs fine until it gets hot, it then starts to misfire a bit and then gets worse until it stops and won't restart until it's cold. I have replaced the fuel filter - cleaned the EGR - replaced the temp sensor, with no effect Any ideas
• BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 97 1.7 diesel.....Bleeding Hell!! 27 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me the procedure for bleeding a BMW diesel ? Any time the car runs into reserve it is almost impossible to restart. When looking at the supply pipe the the diesel can be seen running In "globs " for want of a better word. If I do manage to restart the car it drives perfect.
• Daytime Running Lights - again! 26 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  It has surfaced - again! NOW EUROCRATS TELL DRIVERS TO KEEP CAR LIGHTS ON ALL DAY http://tinyurl.com/4g4fao Now Europe wants us to keep headlights...
• Audi 80/90 Mk 1 (1986 - 1991) - 1990 2.0 starting problems 25 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I replaced this with an aftermarket pump, but now still have stating problems both hot or cold. It takes about three long cranks of the ignition switch to start. Once started it runs fine. When I switch the ignition on I can hear the pump run for a few seconds to 'prime' the system.. Any ideas welcome John