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  • citroen zx. 1996 - muck in radiator 29 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    ;light brown  muck in  radiator/cap and  under engine oil  filler cap. is this a headgasket problem? the car is starting and running well..no loss of  puling or acceleration power. thanks,
  • Audi A2 - Misfire on Audi A2 20 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    Update on previous narrative.On running car at high revs the car does not misfire.Lower the revs to tickover and the engine warning light comes on and the car misfires.Anyone any ideas??
  • Citroen C4 Picasso - Citroen C3 or C4 18 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    Currently run a citroen picasso desire 1.6 diesel, looking to replace and have choice of new C3 or low mileage C4, any comments?
  • Audi a3 diesel - Engine cus out immediately 16 May 2014 (Forum)
    Hi my names capy my Audi a3 has brake failure message and engine only runs for a second. Any ideas?
  • SEAT Alhambra 2004 - wiper fault 21 May 2011 (Forum)
    having trouble with my wipers, they don't work sometimes or they go slow----today they won;t work at all  but i can hear the motor running on both speeds??  
  • ford cougar v6 - flashing/pulsating headlights 23 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    flashing headlights and slightly overcharging on alternater,also not running as smooth as it should,already had new alternator,still the same problem..........help guys.....       steve7423
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 99 1.3 misfire 15 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    my 1.3 endura fiesta is running rough change plugs and leads no difference,it misfires on high revs,any help appreciated. andy
  • Rover - Two reliable rovers 4 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    Two rovers - still running (albeit with one or two problems) some 20 times longer than the warranty period. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7808917.stm
  • Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 2000 1.6 overheating 22 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    hi bought a rover 416si T reg drove home fine but when i left it running on drive it overheated. any ideas
  • BMW 3-Series E90 (2005 - ) - 08 3.0 - Diesel at cold 15 May 2008 (Forum)
    Does a diesel engine run initially on a rich mixture at cold in the same way as a petrol one does?
  • Turning off engine when stopped 8 May 2008 (Forum)
    How long do you have to have stopped for before it's more economical to turn off a diesel engine and start it up again than keep it running?
  • Tax Break For Biodiesel 12 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    So does this announcement mean it is now legal to run a diesel car on undeclared veg oil from any source? eg waste and filtered oil or normal veg oil from tesco? teabelly
  • Volvo S40 lights 18 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    As my S40 seems to go through just so many headlight bulbs, is there a way or cheat to disable the daytime running lights thing? Could it be as simple as pulling a fuse? Thanks if you can help.
  • Smokey Renault Scenic Diesel 22 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    2001 Renault Scenic 1.9 Diesel, 50000 miles, apparently running OK but smokes a lot on hard acceleration. Is this normal for this engine? Will any petrol additive work? Are there any other cures?
  • Pug 205 1.6 gti - leaded or unleaded 25 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    Anyone know if a 1989 Pug 1.6 GTI runs on leaded or un-leaded. Read conflicting reports saying some do and some don't. Which is it ????
  • Vauxhall Corsa not starting 20 Sep 2005 (Forum)
    I have a problem with a Corsa 1.2 (2000) not starting after being on a run. After leaving the car for a few minutes it will not start until cold. The dealer cannot find anytihng wrong. Any ideas ?
  • f reg micra 28 May 2005 (Forum)
    My missus micras timing is out.how do I adjust it.sometimes it runs fine, others it stalls a lot.its done 100,000 miles so I know its knockin on a bit.thanx giles
  • Fuel Prices 4 May 2005 (Forum)
    (NOT A PROTEST THREAD!) I'm curious as to what those more in the know when it comes to motoring think will happen to fuel prices - they can't keep rising, surely? (Not until we really are starting to run out of oil anyway).
  • airbag light - Peugeot 306 4 Apr 2005 (Forum)
    I have a Peugeot 306 Estate on a W Plate. It has just run out of warranty and the air bag light is flashing is this anything to worry about and how do I stop it?
  • died diesel 3 Apr 2004 (Forum)
    Instead of having to run the cars on cooking oil as discussed earlier does anyone know how to take the die out of it That would keep everyone happy as it would be chear and customs would not know when they dipped the tank
 

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