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• VW Golf 1.6td se DSG 2013 - Cold Start issues 21 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  on a diet of ASDA, Sainsbury's, BP, Shell and ESSO. OIl is changed every 7-8k, using VW Quantum: 5w30 Long Life. Thanks for any replies.
• Seat Leon SE TDI 1.6 auto registered May 2013 - Seat Leon 2013 DSG 7 auto gearbox problem 24 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  the gearbox oil changed from synthetic to mineral under a recall in 2014. The car has done 30,000 miles and been serviced annually. Does anyone have any idea of what might cause this problem? If it needs specialist attention, can anyone recommend a repairer; I live in Walton on Thames, Surrey. Many thanks.
• Renault Megane 1.9 science 2002 - Renault Megane Dci EGR valve 26 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Hello, I have recently had my EGR valve removed and cleaned, when it was taken out if was rock solid with gunk and stuck shut and obviously had been for a long time. He car has been well serviced over its life regular oil changes every 5000 miles etc, but for e last five or six years it had been
• Lada 4x4 2013 - Car noises 27 May 2016 (Forum)
    the right front wheel bearing cracked and it   had to be replaced together with the front left wheel bearing. After this river crossing I changed the oil of the following: gear box, transfer
• Skoda Octavia 2012 1.4TSI 122 (petrol) - Water pump replacement, replace timing chain also? 18 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 2012 Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI 122, approx 30,000 miles, full Skoda service history and mid-service oil changes since 15,000 miles. The water pump has started to whistle a bit and, on taking it to the local Skoda main dealer, they said it needed replacing and, on my asking
• citireon c2/ 2003 automatic - Citireon c2 gear box 28 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  my citireon was not running for 2 months, when i started battery was dad get a jump start, then its run ok for 1st,2,3,4,5 gear BUT the reverse gear did NOT function or work means the car went not reverse I heard it can be a Linkage gear problem can the oil others said can
• Hyundai i30 Automatic - First Service 10 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  recommend I ask the garage to check/change? Should I ask the garage to flush the engine before refilling it with fresh oil or is that absolutely not necessary? I have to say this is the best car I have owned, not the slighest problem, very comfortable and a pleasure to drive and I get 6 lt/100
• Porsche 911 997 - Station runs in my 997 13 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  the mechanical impact of the journey - it is one mile so the car will only be started, driven there, stopped, and same home later thus never getting warm. I have no issue doing more frequent oil changes & might get the stuff to do them at home, maybe every 5k or so
• Rover Streetwise - Cooling System Headache 1 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  to clear any blockages. This didnt work so they changed the thermostat - this has helped the time it takes to heat up but now when i use the car for the first trip of the day, t as soon as the engine has heated up & the speed hits 50/60 mph, the temp gauge shoots right up to the red zone & heaters
• Nissan - Nissan timing chains !!! 29 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  (and some !) replacement. Anyone want further details on this - let me know. *You must* change that oil EVERY 6 months or 6000m whatever the book sez. Also, you remember I sed about my car failing the MOT cos the lights were way out man, well, it seems that there is/was a recall on these motors
• VW Beetle - What sort of milage have you seen on a VW Beetle 24 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi everyone can anyone help me i have been driving my beetle for 4 years it is a V reg, 2lt engine, 141,000 miles,  i have to top it up with a little oil every 6 weeks approx. it has just had the cam sensor changed,  can anyone tell me what sort of milage you would
• Mitsubishi Lancer (2009) 1.8MIVEC - Mechanical details (Cam, clutch etc 17 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, Just a few quick questions regarding the late model Mitsubishi Lancers. I am thinking specifically about the 1.8MIVEC engine. 1) Can anyone confirm that these are built in Japan, rather than Europe? 2) I believe that this engine is chain-cam. Can anyone confirm? (Mitsu recommend interim oil
• Renault Scenic - Frozen Gear Stick - Renault 13 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  at full blast. I sent the car to the Renault garage 3 times now and they tried different things (changing the gearbox oil/fluid, cleaning rust etc...). But unfortunately, I still experience this problem every winter. My questions to you are, 1. Have you ever come across this problem
• Ford Mondeo III LX strange power loss - Strange power loss!! 11 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  the car starts to loose power and splutter forcing me down the gears to a final stop. Fill up with fuel and the problem dissapears? No error codes reported? Problem nerver seems to occur on A and B roads but on motorways averaging 60-70 MPH Oil filter, fuel filter, air filter
• x18xe1 2000 vauxhall astra 1.8 - petrol filling up cylinders and inlet 28 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  hi guys  was wondering if you could help me?   I'm currently having problems with my 1.8 astra,  I recently got the engine replaced as piston failure occurred when driving down the motorway due to low oil, the mechanic said now after the new
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 TDCI diesel strange smoke when warm 23 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  every day. 1.Valve stem oil seals-NO-it is opposite situation. 2.Emission test done-OK. 3.Had it on the computer as well and nothing came up,except some turbo faults. 4.Turbo has been changed at 80 thousand miles. 5.Injectors tested-OK. 6.No warning lights on the dashboard. {moved across to tech
• Ford Fiesta 1.25 - Servicing 18 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  that they will update the ECU software - is this a reason to stick to the main dealer? I should add that I normally do all my own basic servicing (oil, filter , brake pad changes etc) but normally with cars out of warranty and we usually reckon to keep cars for a fair number of years.    
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.8 Removing side skirts 11 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  . Obviously the bolts need to be removed first but it seems to be quite a lot of work to me. I need to remove them so I can jack the car up on the sills to do an oil change. I could just jack under the chasis but what if I got a puncture and needed to fit the spare tyre? The car jack only works under
• Hyundai Getz (2002 - 2008) - Hyundai Getz service cost £350 9 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  My nearest dealer is quoting £350 for a 4 year service. They tell me it includes change of oil and filter/air filter/spark plugs/brake fluid / fuel filter and inspecting the rest as normal. The Issue is I also have a noise that can only be described a 'piston slap' in the engine.(more than tappets
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 99 1.4 noise under trailing throttle 17 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  affected by steering. engine speed does not affect the noise. It is only present above about 35mph. The noise is a fixed frequency, i.e. it doesn't vary with speed changes. There is very slight play in the inner n/s cv joint, and the boot has a pin prick leak of oil. Is this joint lubed from the box