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  How good is Blue HDi 120 S&S compared to e-HDi 115 S&S? 31 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Citroen/Peugeot Blue HDi 120 S&S worth the extra £850 over the older e-HDi 115 S&S engine in, say, the 2008?
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  What's causing the strange creaking in my car? 5 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Ford Focus ST 2016 with 17,000 miles. I have an annoying creaking sound from around the driver door and passenger door area. It's not...
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - EAC FAIL solution needed 18 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi... I have a 2003 Ford Fiesta LX. Petrol.. Duratec 1242 engine. 71,000 miles. For the last few days it has been a pig to start. On the 19th I was on the way to work. All power seemed to fail and i got an error message on the milometer.
• Running diesels on Gas (Update) 14 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Following on from previous questions about using LPG in diesel engines I saw the following today in 'Professional Engineering'. Referes to natural gas, but there are obvious parallels. 'Engineers at Ford's Dunton Engineering Centre are evaluating a prototype Ford Focus believed to be the world's first car to use natural gas with a diesel cycle engine. The Focus has already been road tested in the US and Ford's Dunton Engineers are said to be interested in the gas engine's potential for use in the Transit van.
• Warning! Volvo & Chrysler a/c 16 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  On Voyagers, it sometimes takes the compressor with it, spreading remnants throughout the whole system, particularly if it has rear a/c as well. Those with 850/V70's should take a lok at the bulletin board at www.volvoclub.org.uk. Other makes that have had the same problem, but now seem to have fixed it, are Ford Galaxy & variants, and Audi A4's. HJ: You mught like to add this to your comments against Chryslers.
• Isuzu d-max utah twin turbo 2012 - Engine problems 5 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Am having trouble with my engine even after overhaul and replacing the turbos i was told this is due to how the pipe assembly from the turbos to the engine...
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  How often should I clean my car's air con? 13 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My local garage recommends air con cleaning out every two years. Is this necessary?
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  Why does my car keep losing coolant? 10 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Toyota RAV4 is losing a small amount of coolant. The dealer checked it and topped it up but its already losing coolant again.
• Parking Eye - Charge 26 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I have returned to the car park and noticed two further parking eye signs that say 1 hr max stay contridicting the signs on the wall. I have drafted two 'appeals' along with photographs, is this the right thing to do? I've read threads to do with parking eye that say ignore them?
• Kia Carens 2008 2 l diesel automatic - Rear parking sensors 22 Sep 2013 (Forum)
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  Tyres for Seat Leon - what should we do? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife purchased a SEAT Leon 1.6-litre a year ago. Recent MoT advised all tyres need replacing. Her annual mileage is 5000 miles with minimum motorway...
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  Alternative to Honda CRV? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace a Honda CR-V with an insurance payout (max £7000). We like the CR-V, but wondered if you could recommend an alternative which was less...
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  Toyota Verso on Winter tyres 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought my third Toyota Verso, which comes without a spare wheel. Thinking of buying four steel wheels with winter tyres. Can I put a steel wheel and...
• Skoda Octavia I (1998 - 2004) - 2003 1.9 Loss of power max 3000 rpm 16 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, My dad's Octavia 1.9Tdi 110 estate (22,000 miles) which he as got recently has started to hold back around 3000 rpm at full throttle. I had a...
• Insurance - Max No Claims Discount 8 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, Received my renewal quote for my insurance yesterday. Last year I had 5 years and on the email it says that I still have 5 years. I queried...
• Servicing and fuel economy 9 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Also, what driving techniques are important to maintain good fuel economy e.g. quick gearchanges, low revs etc Any comments would be really helpful. Also, where can I get information about old cars e.g. max torque, max speed, MPG, (the official stuff).
• engine flush 1 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I was thinking of using an engine flush when i next change my oil (97 306 xtdt) is there a problem with over filling if the oil is already up to the max on the dipstick? or will the small volume of flushing oil make no difference?
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  How long would you expect the Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid battery to last? 31 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is considering buying the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 PHEV. Can you tell me if it's a good buy for £20,000, how long a battery would last for...
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  What might cause underfoot vibrations while driving? 28 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 3.0-litre diesel Audi Q5 and have noticed a strong vibration under my feet starting at 60mph. It stays, and arguably gets worse, the faster...
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  What's the best compact 4x4 automatic? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a 4x4 automatic that's narrower than our Ford Kuga. Nissan sold a Juke CVT (now discontinued). Is this a good solution?