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• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 97 XSi Phase 1 has my head gasket gone? 16 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  the first time I put my foot down. A few hundred miles later and it seems to have sealed up so I start the next job. an oil leak, seemingly coming from the rocker gasket. it's running down by the front left engine mounting (as you stand at the front of the car). Gasket changed and drive away, still
• Chevrolet Aveo - Coolant Loss, Engine light, Warranty etc 26 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  of metal and never went wrong  He then informed me the oil and oil filter hadn't been changed during last service. Checked myself to find pollen filter hadn't been changed either. Sorted all that myself. So now my 5 year warranty might be in question!? Another fight for another day
• Peugeot 207 - Stalling when Cold 10 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  experiencing it I have had: oil + oil filter changed thermostat changed as it was stuck open and thought this was the issue, tried premium unleaded from other petrol stations in case I had bad petrol in it but still seems to happen! My thoughts are: 1. Not getting enough air
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  Is Ford planning any major updates for the Mondeo? 10 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a nearly new Ford Mondeo. Are you aware of any upcoming model changes in the near future? And is the auto gearbox fitted reliable?
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  Change of Scenery 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a '55 plate Renault Scenic 1.9 diesel 130bhp that has proved extremely reliable but most importantly able to tow a caravan at approximately 1,300kg....
• Corsa C twinport - Oil leak Mystery 29 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  everything.also put cylicone on the gap where the gasket stuck up,I cut off the excess gasket first. changed the oil filter and refilled car with oil.I still have a slight leak would the groove in the hub cause it to leak past the new crankshaft seal. feeling great that I took it all apart and refitted
• Citroen C4 - Stop oil pressure low, just had head gasket repair 20 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I have a Citroen c4 56 plate 77k miles on the clock. I had a blown head gasket as my oil was leaking into the coolant. Had this repaired at the garage and they also changed the cam belt. 2 days later, covering only 50 miles on short distances the car started cutting out when the engine got hot
• GOLF 2L MARK4 GTI - CUTTING OUT WHEN SLOWING OR STOPPING 5 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  ,and both lambda sensors (very expensive) this just started yesterday after i changed the leads again because i felt like there was a miss and i brought the last set of leads of ebay (never agan) and sometimes when i turn a corner the oil pressure warning light comes on plus i was getting a clicking
• Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.4 timing marks 3 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi ive just changed my waterpump on my Rover 214si N reg and as far as im aware ive lined all the timing marks up correctly ie:exhauste pully pointing towards inlet pully and locked them in place with locking tool, ive also lined flywheel pully up with the oil pump marking which is about 1 ocklock
• red warning light - pull over or foot on the gas? 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  it will change. I think many people do not realise that the only reason we have the 'modern world' is down to the cheap and easy energy given to us by natural gas and oil reserves. Many people also believe that it is their 'right' to drive a 'gas guzzler'. Do they really understand the impact it will have
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 (Y), 1.8 TDDi Ghia 15 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Posted around a week ago re: Focus TDDi, about to do a deal on the car, had a car inspection report that indicated a possible oil leak that requires investigation. The franchised dealer that we're buying it off has seen the report and serviced the car, and says it has attended to any problems found
• Astra 1.7TD - valve rocker thingy broken 11 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Long story behind this one! My sister forgot to put the oil filler cap back on her 1996 GM 1.7 diesel, and consequently the oil drained out and the car overheated and stopped on a steep hill. Trailered home where I refilled with fresh oil and surprisingly, it ran fine, although a bit tappetty
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  Is a turbo 'whistle' a symptom of turbo failure? 22 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The other day I was driving my 2012 Renault Scenic 1.5 DCi when the Check Anti Pollution System Message came on with a slight loss of power. I managed...
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  Should I take my van back to the dealer if it has some issues with the brakes and oil? 14 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a 2009 Citroen Dispatch 1.6 off a dealer after part exchanging my old van. After driving it for a few days, I've noticed some oil spots...
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  Mazda 6 vs Volvo S60 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering buying a new car and have narrowed our choices to a diesel Mazda 6 and a S60 Volvo diesel. However we are concerned about reports that...
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  Does the mk1 Skoda Superb 2.0TDI potentially suffer from a known oil pump problem? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking through your excellent website car reviews to guide me and came across the one for the Mk1 Skoda Superb, a car I quite like. You mention...
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  These fuelish things remind me of you 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I went to your website on real fuel figures and found that it is based on a month's consumption. My figures are based on 20,100 miles since new in a VW...
• Honda Civic - Honda servicing plan 6 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  change. I took it up with the service manager at the time and he turned off the computer and they did the oil and air filter -also not due according to the computer but due in the service plan. I am amazed that with Honda and their dealers reputation for sevice that such a fundamental mismatch is allowed
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 Tapping noise from under the bonnet ?? 28 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  , tensioner and idler pulley renewed at the same ford dealer I asked today in May 07 and had done about 15k miles since do you think this is the likely cause ? Also I have posted other questions concerning an oil change I had done last November when they put 10w-40 oil in. Like I said I went back
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - Golf TDI PD 100bhp engine issue/oil 27 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  have caused the intial problem, but I need to check with the VW specialist and also could this have caused the wear on the cylinder?? If so do you think the large company should change my oil to the correct stuff for free?