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• Land Rover Defender (1946 - ) - Anybody ever washed a paper air filter? 30 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Rinse in washing solution for 5 minutes, rinse in clean water till no further dirt emerges, shake out water and dry at max 60 degC. This can be done a maximum of three times thus extending the change interval to 40,000 miles or 2 years (which ever comes first). "NOTE: Air filter elements without perforated metal covering are not to be cleaned, these must always be replaced."
• Astra diesel problem 28 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  This is not an uncommon problem on these models, but to try to cure it I've changed the injectors twice, fuel injector pipes, engine mountings, cleaned the EGR valve many times and blocked it off, cleaned the inlet manifold thoroughly, adjusted the fuel screw on the pump (½ turn max, and every subsequent adjustment has been within that ½ turn), used Millers fuel additive, checked and double checked pump timing with a dial gauge (0.8mm ± 0.1mm BTDC), and I still can't cure it.
• Uni Run - observations 21 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  As time was not an issue, I did an 'experiment' on speed against fuel consumption. Using the tip computer I monitored consumption over 2 30 mile m/way stretches. one at max 60 mph and the other at 'normal' speed. The difference was surprising. At 60 Mph the average was 41 MPG -- not bad for a big loaded V6 petrol auto estate. At normal speed the average fell to 29 mpg --- 12 mpg less and a huge endorsement for the 'reduce speed limits to save fuel' lobbys.
• Towing as part of the running-in process 3 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  The 'van will be around 1100kgs laden (C5 limit @1400) and the car will be 3-up but not heavily laden, nowhere near max train weight that's for sure. Is this a complete "no-no" ? There are a couple of used examples in the region with 3k miles on which could be a better bet (but not necessarily any cheaper!). Depends who, and how, the 3k miles was done I suppose....
• MPG wanted for 4-6k. 29 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  I have a 2001 Y plate Corsa SXI (new shape) with 20000 miles on the clock, bought new because it came with free insurance, I'm only 23! However, now i've got max no claims I want to upgrade into a larger car, but I also want better economy than what I'm getting with the Corsa - about 40 - 43mpg usually.I've just graduated and my job will involve commuting up to 50miles a day on motorway so figure in 20000 miles per year total.
• Vectra 2.0Di To Dip Or Not To Dip. 22 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  I drove the car from the garage this morning, arrived at work about 9am then dipped it at lunch (1:30pm). The oil level was covering the entire plastic level- way above max. I've phoned the garage and they said the engine oil should be checked about 15mins after stopping the engine which in this case would probably give a low, artificially low in my opinion, reading of the engine oil level.
• Dilema (no it's not a car) 23 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  If anyone has any ideas as to what i might find for up to £3000 please let me know. Preferences: 1996-2000 Reg Max 70,000 miles Diesel Peugeot or other French car, Renault etc Not fussy about gadgets, must be safe above all. thanks again!
• Ford Fiesta - current DVLA times for V5C - change of address 21 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE ...
• Ford Focus 2007 - Front wheel bearings 13 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  The old Focus has been making a grinding and droning noise from the offside front, I think the long Christmas drive finished it off. I've been quoted...
• Ford Fusion - Misfiring after service 17 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  Hello Started noticing a little splutter at 1200 rpm on 2nd and 3rd gear right after the car was serviced (spark plugs were changed). Lately it is...
• Ford Fiesta - BCA auctions - when do you break even? 3 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  This is a bit of a broad brush question, but bear with me please. On average, how many cars a month get you to a break even position, when you look at...
• Ford Galaxy 2004 1.9 - Part Worn Tyre . holey moley ! 14 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Hi, I got this part worn tyre last week, and noticed it was flat today. Could this be a puncture of my making ? or is it more likely to have been there...
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  Best seven-seater? 13 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Which is the best seven-seater for carrying adults?
• Ford focus 1.8 petrol - Egr issue 10 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  Have a bit of a rough idle on my mk2 focus zetec(1.8 petrol hatchback) Was told to give the egr a clean. So got some cleaner but upon taking the part...
• Toyota Carina E ('94) - Toyota Carina E-A worthwhile buy? 5 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  What is parts availability like (does it share a lot of its parts with the Avensis)? Will parts be more pricey generally than a Ford? Many thanks in advance, Alfie. 
• Ford Kuga - Dad bought a used car for daughter. 19 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  So a neighbours dad bought a 2014 kuga diesel auto a couple of years back for her, not serviced since, as far as I am aware, no gearbox service either...
• Ford fiesta - Sealing exhaust joint 10 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  Got a slight leak on my replacement exhaust muffler/ backbox. It's one of them slip on joints and it's leaking in one certain spot. I have tried using...
• Ford Escort - Insurance type 5 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  Hi there. I obviously want to go with a policy that gives me adequate protection in the instance that there's an accident with another driver, and that...
• Ford Focus 1.6 auto 2003 - Breakdown renewal 25 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  I have been using Auto Aid for the last 3 years, never needed to use them, yet. How do other users find them in the event of needing assistance? ...
• Ford Mondeo 2004 (Mk III I think ?) - 12v socket always on, can it be changed please ? 18 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  Possibly one for elekie&a/c :-) I think I've read somewhere that the 12v socket, by the handbrake, can be changed from being always on (regardless...