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• Fabia TDI v's Mini D 2 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  However I'm concious that its been out for a while and over 3 years the residual on the Mini will be better. 1) How does the trade rate the diesel? Doesn't seem to be many around used - is this good or bad. A friend has a regular Cooper and the fuel economy is really bad - hence the interest in the diesel. 2) If I do go for the Mini what are the vital options to add - clearly aircon, anything else???
• Cheap Motoring 28 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Hello Back Roomers I have to travel 60 miles each way to get to work and to do this, I bought a 94 Montego diesel Countryman (£500). I roughly average about 42 mpg and this costs me around £50 a week in fuel. However, while the engine is still running like brand new (well running anyway!) the body is having trouble hanging onto it!
• Ventilation problems - MONDEO 9 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  I've been noticing for a while that when ever I switch on the cabin fan in my diesel mondeo (95N LX TD) the smell of unburnt/burnt diesel fumes enters the cabin. I've checked the engine bay for any obvious fuel leaks with the engine running, couldn't find any obvious leaks. I was also told at a recent MOT that the front exhaust downpipe was leaking (not a failure point) so I had it changed even though the mechanic who replaced it said there wasn't anything wrong with it.
• So would you buy and oldish diesel.... 26 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I have thought about sourcing a W124 MB (probably a petrol auto), which would of course be cheaper, but over 15k miles a year, I am looking at spending a good slice more on fuel - which could go on potential diesel maintenance costs! Suggestions appreciated... Jon
• Volvo XC90 - Volvo high pressure diesel pump failure 26 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  Would appreciate your opinions/thoughts.  Story in short: very happy owner of Volvo XC90 (really happy), diesel. Car was bought second hand from volvo dealer, full service history from volvo, 6 years old in Nov 2023, just 50k mileage.  Problem: high pressure diesel pump died while driving. Volvo on-call was very helpful.
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.8 Diesel expert opinion needed please :-) 30 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  However, first thing in the morning (cold), on starting, it fires once and then continues to crank for up to a miniute (sometimes longer, thank goodness for the new battery) slowly getting faster and faster and faster until it eventually fires and runs. I put some clear hose into the diesel return line and found some air bubbles (not a lot mind you). I have now run a clear diesel hose from the priming pump outlet direct to the diesel injection pump inlet. I notice that air bubbles appear to be coming out of the pump exit spigot into the hose.
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - Any views/opinions please? 3 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I am looking at the likes of the Verso, the C-Max and so on because they allow me to feel comfortable and safe in the driver's seat as opposed to cramped and too near the metal. I am against diesels for health reasons but have to admit the 1.6 and 1.8 Ford diesels do seem very economical and I am told that they are the most refined diesels on the market - hate diesel clatter also - and the VED is low on them compared to both the diesel and petrol Verso VED...
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 96 1.7 td Isuzu Diesel Cuts out & Lazy Alternator 14 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Airbag light The Airbag warning comes on when I'm cruising at around 3000 revs when warmed up. Any ideas? Is point 1 related to the fuel filter or pump? Are points 2 and 3 related? I plan to change my 'Glow Plugs' tomorrow Many thanks, Jim
• Toyota Yaris Queries 5 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Is there any tell tail signs that to look?? for eg round about fuel lines, tank that would indicate its been removed to drain petrol. 2/ Does this model have a particle filter and diesel addive that has to be changed after so many miles and if so what would the costs be and at what millage should the filter, fluid be changed at???
• Oil labelling explained 6 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  If you want a better more up to date oil specification then look for SL, SM, CH4, CI4 ACEA This is the European equivalent of API (US) and is more specific in what the performance of the oil actually is. A = Petrol, B = Diesel and C = Catalyst compatible or low SAPS (Sulphated Ash, Phosphorus and Sulphur). Unlike API the ACEA specs are split into performance/application catagories as follows: A1 Fuel economy petrol A2 Standard performance level (now obsolete) A3 High performance and/or extended drain A4 Reserved for future use in certain direct injection engines A5 Combines A1 fuel economy with A3 performance B1 Fuel economy diesel B2 Standard performance level (now obsolete) B3 High performance and/or extended drain B4 For direct injection car diesel engines B5 Combines B1 fuel economy with B3/B4 performance C1-04 Petrol and Light duty Diesel engines, based on A5/B5-04 low SAPS, two way catalyst compatible.
• Diesel injection pump replacement - VEG OIL 20 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Yes, another one dreaming of the holy grail - free fuel forever , but I may have a case ? One of my cars is a US Ford F250 pick up truck of 1986 vintage, with an International 6.9 V8 diesel ( factory standard, this engine ) . Now, this is used sparingly as it's big around London's streets and on a limited mileage policy.
• Vauxhall Zafira - Garage can't find out what is wrong with my car 12 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Was recovered by the AA to our garage but they can't findout what is wrong. AA man suspected an injector had gone (it is a diesel) as there is white smoke being emitted from the exhaust and it sounds like it is mis firing. The garage is now saying it could be a fuel pump. These are really expensive (I think) and was wondering if anyone else has any ideas.
• Vauxhall Astra - Which engine best for automatic transmission 16 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Am looking at low mileage 07 or 08 plate Astras, around the £5k range.  Specifically want an automatic, but probably can't pay the premium for the diesel version, and only make short journey's anyway with very infrequent motorway miles, so a bit bothered about DPF issues.  Thefore want  petrol version. Fuel economy aside, Is there much difference between the 1.6 and 1.8 petrol versions in an automatic?
• ford courier 1.8 endura - non runner 24 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  we have a ford courier 1.8 diesel thats just come back from the garage in bits we have managed to get it to turn over and it seems to want to start but it seems like theres not enough fuel getting to the cylinders we've read the haynes manual and timing wise everything seems to be a,ok according to the manual bt our pulley are slightly different and theres no bolt holes on them so dont know for definate if the timing is ok anyone any suggestions as to what to do
• BMW i - Coal fired/nuclear BMW 13 May 2011 (Forum)
  So burning fossil fuels directly in the engine is a climate crime, but creating a wasteful intermediate step to generate electricity makes it quite all right?
• BMW 2002 E39 525 - loss of power and white smoke 31 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  My wife's BMW 2002 E39 525 diesel appears to have intermittent starting problems on the odd occasion the vehicle will not start.
• misfuelling 26 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  LDV helps AA sort mis-fuelling van maker LDV says it has just delivered 13 specially liveried 3.2 tonne Maxus vans to the AA to help the roadside assistance firm fix its customers mis-fuelling problems. Each van has Sortimo racking and a Whale-supplied 330 litre tank so that a car, typically a diesel filled with petrol, can have its tank safely drained. The AA says its research shows that 150, 000 motorists a year get it wrong and need fuel systems drained. sign of the times eh..........
• Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) - How much should for I pay for this 08 model ? 21 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I thinking of buying this car over the weekend in Oxfordshire Toyota Avensis 2.2TD TR Estate 5dr Registered: Jun 2008 Mileage: 13,900 Fuel: Diesel It is listed at £13 995 but what is the lowest realistic offer I should go for? Payment in cash probably trading in my old 2001 mondeo. I don't buy cars very often so any help appreciated.
• Honda - Honda Accord Tourer 8 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Having got rid of the Smart forfour I have bought an ex lease Honda Accord tourer executive diesel and my first impressions are that it is a very nice car with all the toys except for one thing it does not have a fuel usage computer something I find strange on a car of this quality.Its very comfortable and quiet a very relaxed drive I have always had a bit of a down on Japanese cars but this is certainly nicer than my ex BMW 525 tourer but time will tell I suppose.
• Renault - 01 2.2d black smoke on tickover cant get full revs 22 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  renault master 2.2d 51 reg starts well no heat needed will only rev to 3500 had new injectors air flow valve egr valve cleaned no lights on dash got a diesel knock main dealers computor cant get any readings at all any ideas what i can tryit seams heavy on fuel but i dont know if it is poss to adjust common rail systems thanks paul