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• Does short runs kill a diesel too? 22 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I'm thinking about buying my first diesel soon and I'm wondering if lots of short runs and cold starts kills diesel engines as much as it does petrol engines?
• BMW 5 Series - Run Flats 25 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Hi,I have recently bought a 520d SE,the current tyres are 7 years old,5mm left,run flats.I have a mind to replace them but am getting conflicting opinions as to whether to ditch the run flats.Would it affect my insurance and what happens in the event of a puncture with normal tyres and I call
• n/a - The Pool Of Ship's Officers Is Running Dry. 7 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  , and medicine,” said ICS secretary general Guy Platten. “Without urgent action from governments the supply of seafarers will run dry.” https://gcaptain.com/the-pool-of-ship-officers-is-running-dry/
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  How do I run-in a diesel automatic? 6 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have followed your guide to running-in diesel engines in the past , my next car will be a diesel with a DSG gear box is there a guide for this combination....
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 99 2.0 hdi limp mode on long runs. 5 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  i have a Citroen Xantia Feb 1999 hdi....great car but it go's into limp mode on a run.....around town it is fine...but on a run it go's to 2000 revs after about a hours drive and that's it ... ...also the light on the dash comes on with a picture of an engine....if i stop and turn it off
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  Can I change to run flats? 11 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can I change to run flat tyres when due for change. Understand new RF are very good. Many thenks
• Ford Mondeo 2si petrol - running probs 16 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  have a problem , may involve exhaust gas pressure differential valve EGPD , The hoses started popping off , i jubilee clipped them on , then they burst . put heavy duty pipe and jubilee clips on , then it wouldnt run at all , took them off and the car runs , but noisey and smelly, before i
• crysler voyager - crysler voyager running on two cylinders 31 May 2010 (Forum)
  hi,can anyone help my 98 2ltr petrol crysler voyager is only running on two cylinders ( 2 and 3 ) there is no spark at 1 and 4..i have replaced the coil pack but the problem remains.im not over good with modern engines but maybe someone else has had this problem and it an easy fix....the car
• Peugeot 806 MPV (1995 - 2003) - 1996 1.9td engine running problems 6 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  avin probs with my 806 it starts fine and runs for a while then engine starts to hunt a bit and becums more smokey then it runs like this, when i rev it, it smokes more just had head gasket and timing belt done thw smoke is white i dun the work myself check everything still cant find out whats
• Citroen Synergie (1995 - 2002) - 01 2.0 car runs on when switched off 13 May 2008 (Forum)
  i have a citroen synergie h,d,i and i changed the fuel filter today when put back on the car runs fine but when switched off it runs on for about 6 seconds and the fault light on the dash is on i have had a code reader on and its coming back as po230 but was fine until i changed the filter thx
• running in vw pd to prevent oil use 7 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I've gone mad and changed my 1.6 touran for a 1.9TDI. Whats the best way to run it in to prevent it using lots of expensive oil in the future? I've read HJ's recommendations, but is there anything else to consider? Do I use gentle accelaration for the first few hundred miles or just keep the revs
• Why keep the engine running? 13 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I have noticed before, and was reminded today, that breakdown/windscreen replacement/mobile tyre fitters keep the engines of their vans running whilst they carry out the rescue or repair. Why? Today, a neighbour had Autoglass round to replace a windscreen. Job took perhaps 25 minutes. He left
• vauxhall corsa - running problems 5 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  when it is stood the engine runs fine but when i put my foot on the accelorator pedal it starts to hunt.when i drive it through the gears and keep power on drives fine,util i take the power of and it starts to jump.
• Mazda 323 f - engine running roughly at idle. 9 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Engine runs roughly at idle speed and kangaroo hops when coming off accelerator,particulally at slow speed. i`ve had it on diagnostics on laptop but nothing  showed up.
• Vauxhall astra vxr - Cooling fan running 17 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  When turning on my car even from cold the cooling fan is running very fast, After a short period it stops but then starts again at times.....anybody got a idea what this could be.
• Running In 29 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  new car first service due 10k miles or one year handbook contains no reference to "running in" (should I have an early oil change) engine 2.5ltr V6, I could ask the main dealer but prefer a wider opinion. Happy New Year.
• Renault Clio - Day time running light issue 10 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  Hi All My car is a 2017 Clio so comes under a different rule regarding day time running lights and MOT, So i believe that if the day time running light isn't working , Then it won't effect the MOT. I have just had a mayor service on my car and i knew that the passenger side day
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  Buying a 4x4 for the school run - diesel or petrol? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a 4x4 for our two mile school run. We are keen on a BMW X3, but have heard that short trips are not good for diesels due to the DPF...
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  I want a cheap to run car for short distance driving - what do you recommend? 11 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I work in the community and do a lot of short distance driving. I'm looking for a car that is good on petrol and cheap to run with regards to car tax and...
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  Is running on low fuel bad for your car? 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have read in a number of places that is a bad idea to run a diesel car on low fuel. Apparently you should never let it go below 1/4 of a tank. Is this...