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• Vauxhall Zafira A - fans running 26 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  my 2001 zafira has the coolant light flashing on and off on the dash board the coolant levels are ok all so when i turn on the ignition but dont start the engine the radiator fan and the ac fan starts to run when the engine is started the fans still run all so hard to start when cold but when
• Vauxhall Zafira A - car does not run anymore 23 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  hi my 2005 zafira had a bang which i had repaired,nothing major just cosmetics,bumper radiator etc.it was running ok up untill then,then it would run then cut out and now it will not start at all.thers no fuel getting through and no spark at plugs,ive changed coil pack which made no differance
• Eratic running Toyota Previa 18 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, Just bought another older (1991) UK spec 2.4 Previa, it runs well except that it will not maintain a steady throttle until you're up to motorway speeds although even then slight fluctuations can be felt. At idle the revs can be seen to drop sharply away only to quickly rise again. It starts
• Mondeo air con rough running 6 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hi All I have a 1998 Mondeo TD, When air con is switched on the car runs like a pig (i know air con saps some power but this seems a bit extreme). If i remove the air con belt and switch on there is still a drain on engine maybee ecu should tell the injector pump to run differently when air con
• Running In 7 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  I am picking up my new Citroen C5 2.0HDi Estate on the 16th June 6 days later i am setting off to mid spain a journey of some 1500 miles and all motorway driving. Can anybody tell me if I will have to do any specific running in of the engine before I set off or are new cars run in suffiently
• Erratic running when cold 20 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Now - I know I don't like cold mornings but nor does my car either it seems. It's a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo, and after standing it runs very 'lumpy' at first, after a couple of miles the problems gone. The lumpy running is like poor throttle response, and jerkiness. Can anyone suggest what
• Audi TT Coupe (2006 - ) - Any tips on running in new TDi? 31 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Picking up TT TDI for the wife tomorrow, any tips on running in procedure on this new TDI engine? Thanks
• Running diesels on vegetable oil 22 May 2004 (Forum)
  I've heard that it is possible to run diesel engines on vegetable oil, but that additives are required. What are the additives? Does it affect the engine life? Is the fuel economy as good as it would be on diesel? This is for a Kubota lawn mower.
• Peugeot 3008 2013 - What's the lowest tyre pressures I can run without 4 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  What's the lowest tyre pressures I can run without chewing up my sidewalls?
• BMW 525d E60 LCI - Low Running Temperature leading to DPF issues 24 May 2012 (Forum)
  I have a low mileage 37K, 07 which runs at a very low engine temperature, never above the 75 deg required for DPF regen. I have had the garage replace the thermostat and they say the EGR thermostat is fine.  However, the garage run the engine with the car stationary and it gets
• Rover 220 running on idle 1 May 2005 (Forum)
  Im having a few problems with my rover 220 when its ticking over on idle. Some days it runs as smooth as a baby bum constantly at 1000 rpm then some other days like today it ticks over like its running on 3 cylinders at around 500 rpm down to 0 rpm it goes up and down like a yo yo and then stalls
• The Old Crocks run 14 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I just realised that the Veteran Cars London to Brighton Run is nearly here again - I believe it is first Sunday (7th) in November. For anyone who has not seen it I can recommend it as the best free car show in the world, not just for the old motors on the run but also for the exotica driven
• Harse running 15 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  running at normal temps the engine continues to feel slightly harse when on the cruise. The garage had rechecked the engine and run some diagnostics but no fault found. I've run a tank of loaded injection cleaner and different fuels. Tick over and starting are perfect, and fuel consumption as before 34/37
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  Is it legal to have the engine running when not in the vehicle? 28 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo can be started from the phone app - useful for defrosting/warming in the winter and cooling in the summer. (The car remains locked and can't...
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  Our neighbour leaves their engine running, unattended for 10 minutes every morning - is this illegal? 4 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Every morning someone in our street leaves their car engine running for about 10 minutes. I think they do it to warm up the car, but it is very annoying....
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  My Peugeot 307 won't turn off, what do I do? 4 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How can I make my Peugeot 307 stop running. I tried taking the key out and disconnected the battery, but it's still running. It's very annoying as we have...
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  Can I swap run flat tyres for ordinary tyres on my Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 220 D AMG line which has run flat tyres on 19-inch rims as standard. Do I have to keep the run flats...
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  Buying a car with the lowest running costs - which is best? 3 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a car with low running costs, but which is still comfortable for long journeys. I am also a little picky on style, but the running costs...
• Renault Grand Scenic 1600 - Engine not running smoothly 21 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Has 'Check Emissions' with engine motif, engine running poorly with a slight judder when accellerating doesn't like 5th gear, changed plugs no better any ideas?
• £4000 MPV with the low running costs? 4 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I am looking to buy an MPV priced around £4000, can you please recommend one with the lowest running costs, good MPG and low insurance and tax band etc   thanks