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I booked my Honda Civic in for its first service since I bought it, mileage 13,000. I was asked if I wanted an engine flush for an extra £33. I asked what this was and was told they flush out all the oil...
My new Ford S-Max manual (p155) recommends using petrol "without additives or other engine treatments". Also supplied with the car is a leaflet saying "Ford recommends BP because BP fuels include additives...
I own a Toyota Corolla Verso 2.2 D4D. The Toyota dealer recommended that I not run the car on diesel purchased from supermarkets (do you agree with him?).
Also, that I use an injector cleaner once very...
I took my Mazda 6 (2.0 litre petrol) in for its annual service to the local dealer recently and was advised to include a new petrol additive called TuneUp at a cost of about £15 (when VAT is included)....
I have a Skoda Yeti 2.0 Diesel with DSG. 5,000 miles a year, 40% of my journeys less than 5miles. Would a fuel additive reduce the chance of clogging and, if so, how often should I use it?
Today's diesel fuel is low sulphur - an EU requirement for polution control - but sulphur helps lubricate the fuel system. I have been told that by adding 2 stroke oil (1 to 200) to each tank of fuel this...
My Peugeot 406 coupe is missing its fuel additive tank. What will it do to the car and its performance?
My daughter has used Lucas upper cylinder lubricant as a fuel additive with her Honda Civic 2.2 cdi and experienced much better mpg figures. Would this be OK to use with my Audi A6 3.0 se TDI quattro automatic...
I have a 3-year-old Hyundai Getz 1.1 petrol. The 'Malfunction' light is occasionally coming on and when I accelerate the power is "lumpy". The handbook indicates it could be a faulty component with the...
I am given to believe that the actuating rod on the turbo of our Ford Focus 1800 turbodiesel is sticking with the wastegate held open, causing the engine to run with greatly reduced power. I understand...
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