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• Nissan Micra Idling Badly and Stalling 23 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  We have also checked the lambda sensor, throttle pot, mass meter, idle control valve which all seem to be okay. The only thing we haven't checked is the coolant temperature sensor but the gauge in the car seems okay. Has anybody got any other suggestions before I take it to the Nissan Dealer? Thanks C
• Excellent VW customer service 3 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I know on this forum VW dealers and customer service has not had much positive postive feedback to put it mildly, but today a dealership in the SE (not sure I am allowed to name them) were excellent. My Golf was losing coolant at a slow but steady rate for the last week. Rang up yesterday and they said bring it in tomorrow sir and we will have a look. Found the radiator had a small leak, new radiator fitted no hassle, and under warranty.
• Daewoo nexia poor running 16 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Also the water is going down, and on removing the oil cap, the oil has a creamy scum appearance on the top. My diagnosis head gasket gone between oil and coolant - but not into the piston - (yet) I would say they are two seperate faults, one requiring injector cleaner/new injector the other requiring new head gasket. Am I right or could the bad running be related to the oil problem?
• Xantia Heater 7 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  After driving for weeks with nothing but cold air coming out I have disovered something that cleans out the heater matrix. I recently bought some sink unblocker/drain cleaner from B&Q. I put about a cup full inthe coolant and after acouple of days the air has started to get warmer. Prior to this event I have tried flushing the whole system, I have used the small bottles of liquid from Car stores that allegedly clean out the system.
• CMAX Diesel Mayo 3 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  It looks like "mayonnaise" and I know this could happen with short runs but although he does these he tells me that he has done a few longer (20-30 mile) trips lately and I thought this might have disappeared. The car doesn't appear to be drinking coolant so is this just a combinatation of the short runs and the weather getting a bit cooler or is there something else(i.e. the vent has blocked on the oil filler cap?) With the design of the oil filler on the car quite a way from the engine block maybe the water vapour cools too quickly rather than being expelled through the vent (I think) on the filler cap.
• Skoda Elegance 1.9TDI 5/2003 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  About to ask local Skoda garage if they can consult their computer to check if brake fluid etc has been done. Was considering oil & filter change, brake fluid swop (DOT4?), Coolant change (probaly 5 year anti-freeze). When is the cambelt due on these, and do you require tensioners etc (405 still on original after 237k) Can the backroomers suggest any other jobs I should be considering, or advice against the above
• Mk1 Mondeo V6 - airlock? 5 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Symptoms are heater not working, radiator bottom hose not getting hot, zero reading from temp gauge, and pressurised cooling system - opening expansion tank will cause a jet of steam, followed by what can only be described as the sound of plastic bending or cracking, I assume this is hoses expanding. Thermostat has been changed and coolant drained/refilled, but problem persists. We both had a poke around this morning to try and find a bleed valve, but it's all a bit packed in under the bonnet! I wondered if the new thermostat might also be duff?
• Sisters 51 1.2 Punto - never serviced 24 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Do I need any fancy tools, we have star and hex bits.. Any discount OEM suppliers on the NET? I need to do coolant, oil, plugs, leads and air filter. Its very low milage but as I've said, never been touched. Cheers, James
• Damsel In Distress - Vectra Fumes! 30 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  It was worse with the windows open. Also a slight rattling but that could be innocent. On inspection the coolant was very low so it's been topped up. I also noticed some liquid spitting out of the exhaust and don't know how normal that is. The garage claimed to have serviced it and replaced the cambelt. I haven't rung them yet as I'd like to have an idea of what the prob could be.
• Am I neglecting my car? 26 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Am I effecting the long term future of my car with this attitude? I check my tyres obviously and would keep the oil/coolant topped up (not that the levels ever seem to change!) Other than the cam-belt (due for replacement soon) is it worth changing any other consumable component on a car as a precaution? Views please...
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - 93 2.0l auto radiator top hose pressure 12 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Vx omega 2.0L 16v ecotec-auto box- 95k L-reg Hi all, lost lots of coolant from radiator top hose last night,where the hose fits onto the rad. The rad is ok & the hose is only 3 months old. It's as if there's too much pressure & that's where it blows. I tested the thermostat 3 months ago & it was fine.
• Reviving a Fiat Punto.... 24 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I want to help but I'm not sure where I should start; The battery is going to be flat - should I recharge it or would it be less hassle to get a new one (£25-30)? What other things should I look at? - oil/filter/coolant change, brakes, tyres, spark plugs perhaps? Bear in mind that it just needs to be MOT'd and will be sold almost immediately afterwards Thanks in advance, Chad.
• BMW 330D E46 Door Leak 1 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  The following day i was greeted with the same pool of water. Can anybody help me, it is rainwater and not coolant of any kind i have been assured. I have been trying to get a hold of one of those rare beasts called a BMW SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, do they really exist or are they a figment of my imagination.
• Fiat Punto Overfuelling 12 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  It is currently overfuelling on tickover and is difficult to start when warm/hot due to excess fuel. The fuel injection warning light is on. Have looked at coolant temp sensor, inlet air temp sensor and throttle pot. All OK. Lamda sensor is working fine (although not sure this does much at tickover). MAP sensor appears to be OK but not exactly sure how to test.
• 309 service 7 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  K93 309 1.4i, 81000 miles For convienience I have just booked my car in at Halfords (AA). £146 covers the following: -Engline flush -Mobil 1 and filter -Air filter -Spark plugs -Coolant change -Fuel filter -'Checks on brake fluid boiling temperature, steering, suspension and so on' (what exactly this covers I don't know) I like using them as they do report back about anything they notice, which is reassuring.
• Help! Pug 306 Radiator swap nightmare 27 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  (BTW even if it was possible to repair the radiator, you'd still have to get it out first!) Any help/info would be appreciated. /John PS: Previous posts about how to refill & bleed the coolant system on a DTurbo have been already been read and noted.
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  How should I store my classic in the winter? 19 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How should I store my car in the winter? I can't drive on roads because of salt and I'm not sure if it's a good idea to start the car every two months...
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  Volkswagen Golf engine failure - do I have grounds to make a legal claim? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI. It has always been serviced at the main dealer (who I also bought it from) and covered 64,000 miles. A coolant leak...
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  Accelerator problems with Toyota Avensis 29 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have had some accelerator problems with my 2002 Toyota Avenis 1.6 petrol. When the car is cold the accelerator jumps massively during gear changes, specifically...
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  Ford Focus Zetec Estate losing power and slight knocking when at standstill. 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Been driving an X Reg Ford Focus Zetec for last five weeks. No problems until now. It seems to be missing or losing power a little and slight knocking...