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• Ford Fiesta - Running in? 26 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Just got my very nice, new, Fiesta Zetec S TDCI - no mention of running in in the manual... Is that a thing of the past?  I just drive it normally from the get go?
• Car running costs 21 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Does any one out there know where on the internet I can find details of car running costs? These are usually set out as 'pence per mile' in tables. Thanks. CG
• Mazda 6 2008 - Diesel Run-away - Air intake cut off 26 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone, have not been on here for a while! I was just wondering that if a car, such as the Mazda 6 diesel 2008 2.0tdi was to run-away on its own fuel, by turning off the ignition - would it cause the run-away to stop? My main reason for asking specifically about this car
• Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.6 How was it running at all? 20 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I've just replaced the Dizzy cap on a colleagues 216 16v as it was running like a bag of spanners. When I took the cap off, the carbon brush literally crumbled into dust & the main coil lead snapped clean off at the cap end (it had gone a mouldy green colour). I replaced the coil lead
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  Can run-flat tyres with a puncture be repaired? 15 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Can a Pirelli run-flat tyre with a nail in the tread be repaired?
• BMW 1 Series E81/E87 (2004 - ) - 06 2.0 Run flat indicator 10 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I recently changed all 4 of my run flat tyres at the sametime. But since then on two separate occasions, the run flat indicator has activated despite being reset. Any ideas or should I just ignore it. The manafacturers warranty ends 1/9/09. Thanks
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.6 8V runs as if choke is staying on too long 18 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Car runs as if the choke was staying on too long. If you don't keep the car running when started, if it cuts out then the spark plugs need changed. Parts already changed: temprature sensor, lambda sensor,cat & EGR valve.
• Short runs - Petrol CVT or diesel manual. 26 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I know the Petrol/Diesel debate is ongoing but I see and hear conflicting advice which is best for short runs. As per the title, if the choice was between, say, a Jazz CVT and perhaps a Berlingo/Partner Escapade 1.6Hdi, what would you say? More concerned about maintenance issues rather than
• Bio Diesel 6 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Has any one got any info on this stuff. i am going to buy a diesel and was going to run it on this stuff. The mechanic said oh it will ruin your engine, over time. I have only run a car for two tankfuls and it ran perfectly. There is a supplier local to me, and a taxi driver who was running a PD
• TDI Diesels - after a run 11 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  'm sure I read in HJ's column somewhere that I should leave my diesel engine running after a long run before switching off. Why is this necessary and why don't manufacturers warn buyers about it? My engine is a 2.5 TDI (102 bhp). Congratulations by the way on this site. I had a very quick
• Anyone running on veg oil? 30 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Not seen any discussion for a while about running diesels on veg oil. I would of thought that with the current prices of diesel more people would be doing this. Was it just a passing fad?
• Skoda Octavia I (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.9 Running on bio diesel 15 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Quick question - Can the non-PD 110hp engine run on bio diesel?
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  Can I fit run-flat tyres to my Hyundai Kona Electric? 7 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Hyundai Kona electric earlier this year. It comes with a 'repair kit', which I don't want - I've had problems in the past. They would not fit...
• Renault Zoe - 600 miles per month- Running Costs? 15 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  What is the monthly running cost for this car, and what are your battery recommendations when searching for a used car? Thanks!
• Volkswagen Golf III 1.8 - My car can start but can't keep running 15 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  My car have problems of can start but can't keep running
• Vauxhall - Vivaro - 02 1.9 running sluggish. EGR valve? 3 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  vivaro van running sluggish through gears until turbo kicks in could this be problem with egr valve advice needed
• Daytime running lights 26 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  What happened to the proposal that all new cars should be fitted with daytime running lights? I thought legislation was going to be brought in to make them compulsory. I seem to remember that motorcyclists objected to the idea.
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  Do runflat tyres normally shred within a few miles when being run at low pressure? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had a bad experience with runflat tyres as a passenger in a friend's 2009 BMW 525 diesel. After the message saying 'check pressures', all tyres...
• what to do ?? 25 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Took my car into VAG main dealer for replacement of injectors under warranty. They called to say they have done them but the car is running rough. They say they will have a look etc. Next day they ring to say car running rough still - they don't know what's up with it ( if they don't
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace - Poor running/misfire/?running on 3 28 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Berlingo 2.0hdi (June 2002) 90bhp got a bad misfire, sounds like running on 3 , has siemens injection system, had new injection pump 8 months ago, have changed fuel filter, we seem to have very little pressure out of the high pressure side of the injection pump to the common rail, have