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  My automatic 1995 Ford Galaxy is suffering ongoing gearbox problems. 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1995 Ford Galaxy automatic. Recently I've had a problem with the brake lights and not able to select drive when running. I have managed to temporarily...
• Vauxhall corsa 2002 - Failed Emissions on MOT tried everything? 23 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  2002 corsa failed just over the limit on 2nd lambda reading, have changed both sensors, spark plugs, air filter, oil change, temp sensor, oil filter, repaired small hole in exhaust, cleaned throttle block, etc. Even had a camera put into the CAT and shows no breaks or anything. Still just over
• BMW E36 old age care! 10 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Picked up a nice tidy 316i Compact, a 97 R plater on 123k. Serviced every year and garaged most of its life, and generally in nice nick all over. I'm interested though in any prudent care that's worthwhile on these once into high mileage, aside from the obvious oil changes and routine servicing
• vw golf mk6 - Repaired EGR should i keep or change 3 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  year  Not a penny from VW themselves. The situation is now i am concerned, £1300 egr valve and cooler replacement.  i ran the car for 2 weeks with the light coming on maybe 5 or 6 times But i have since been reading up and i had oil loss and was at 75% which could have
• Mazda 6 2006 - No power/turbo 15 May 2015 (Forum)
  Over the past couple of days I have noticed I have no power when I put my foot down. I have changed oil and filter as it was due and thought this could of affected it, fault still there. Done a DPF forced regen and reset. Still no power. After doing the oil change I was sure the turbo kicked
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  BMW 120d - does it have timing chain issues? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a brand new BMW 120d. Can you tell me if the timing chain is still a problem on this engine, or have they solved the problem?
• opel astra 1.3cdti - Squeeling noise 20 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Hi a noise came into the engine of my astra .I thought that the drivebelt wwas slipping but changed that .Then i checked all pullies worked by the drive belt.I took off the belt and ran the engine but the squeeling noise was still there .The noise was coming from the oil fliter/turbo area .I
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  Tappet-like noise from the engine of a MINI? 6 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My partner's 7000 mile Mini makes a noise that would have been regarded as tappets once-upon-a-time. Have you heard any reports as to problems?
• Ford Mondeo Mk3 2.0 TDCi 130 - Low running temperature 23 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  A while ago when I was looking through this site, I found a link to a simple set of instructions on how to change the: 'Oil Cooler Thermostat' on a 2.0TDCi Mondeo. These instructions showed a way of changing this thermostat  that did not involve removing the inlet manifold
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  Why is my BMW 3 Series' engine ticking? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 318i SE E46 year 2000 with 74,000 miles. When I start my car there is a annoying ticking noise from the engine, but once the engine heats...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.6LX Seems less 'nippier' since a service 21 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, Its just over a month since I got my 1st car. So far it had the engine oil, oil filter, air filter and the spark plugs changed. Concern: It now seems less "nippier", e.g. when I'm trying to get away at the lights, seems to take slightly longer to speed up. People say its not the car, its
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2004 TDCi 130 - Vapour/Haze 12 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  to improve system pressure. There is a leak on the oil pressure switch (needs changing at next service). It is not possible to see the source of the leak, but it is front of engine rising vertically just left of the centre of the engine. No real smell to the vapour. It is not constant and is most noticeable
• Citroen Berlingo Service Indicator 12 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  upset about the lack of service history when purchased but I suspect it may never have been looked at. It is coming up to a year old which is probably why the indicator is on despite the mileage but I'll be changing it's oil tomorrow and don't plan on getting a dealer service to honour the warranty
• Pug 406 1.9td P reg smoke 24 May 2005 (Forum)
  in morning at first start up. This smoke clears very quickly. I do have the odd day when it does not happen. The car has covered 161,000 miles, has 6000 mile oil and filter changes, and air and fuel filters are change before they are due. Other than this the car drives perfectly. The smoke smells like
• Fiat Punto diesel 6 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I have just bought one for daughter. I know they aren't the best diesels, but the price seemed OK for its condition & many new parts and year, even allowing for the previous owner only changing the oil annually/10K using semisynthetic instead of 4½K. To be honest, I think the colour and microdisc
• Smart Forfour - Automatic gearbox problems 25 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  at a similar speed, the automatic and unexpected changing down at speed is quite fierce. Shifting to manual mode will obviously stop this happening.  Is there something that can be done?  Will a gearbox oil change help, or is it the gearbox on it's way out and in need
• Mazda 3 1.6 TDCI - After engine change - immobiliser on. 8 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I recently changed the engine in my 2005 Mazda 3 1.6 tdci. The old engine had run on its own oil and was shot. I bought a 2008 fiesta 1.6 engine, swapped my loom and ecu, clutch, starter and sensors over but left the fiesta injector pump on it as it has much lower mileage. After
• FORD MONDEO 2004 2.0TDCI 6 SPEED - DIFFICULTY ENGAGING GEAR 10 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  the gear change was normal . it was probably warm when they tried it. Does the linkage need adjustment or the oil need changing? Any suggestions
• CVT maintenance 17 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  Lots of cars are now coming with CVT transmissions.  What are they like for maintenance?  Do they need oil and belt changes and if so how often and what does it cost?  Do they have any other requirements?  Are they reliable for long term ownership?
• vauxhall 1.2 - acea 1 or acea 3 3 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  just changed  oil 5/30 full syn castrol  A1  small print in handbook says use A3  as A1 could cause damage. whats the difference?