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• Surprise, surprise! 15 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  .) # The four brake bleed nipples which I bought simply as an insurance for when I changed the system fluid cost £13 the set (I expected to pay a fiver). # The rear screenwasher bottle lid cost 52 pence (I thought I might have to buy the whole bottle). # Two new gas struts for the opening glass panel
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 2003 2.0 320d turbo boost problem 5 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  converter to turbo 12. Vacuum Reservoir & hose that goes across engine. 13. EGR pressure converter was removed (covered in oil) and the Turbo pressure converter was used in its place (the turbo pressure converter was significantly cleaner). 14. EGR vacuum hoses changed. 15. Vacuum hose to radiator
• Life story of a car - Polo C 1985 23 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  . At this point he was only doing a couple of thousand a year to the shops and I changed the oil ever 12 months. I used 15w40 Castrol or Duckhams, whichever was cheaper at Halfords and I was doubling the recommended interval on time. (this experiment helped me to believe mileage was a more pressing factor
• Honda Jazz - Getting car on the road after 3 yrs 27 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  which may well need to be replaced and it will need an oil / fuel change but I guess this would just be the tip of the iceberg. Obviously it would need an MOT as well (and the last MOT included an advisory for 'Macpherson strut pin or bush worn' on both the near and offside front upper
• running in, please pass 15 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  new. I seem to remember Ford years ago had a 1500 mile first service in order for oil changes to rid engine of swarf that may of occured during bedding in but that's disapeared a long time ago. So my question again.. is running in neccesary or is it a waste of time?
• Ford Ranger is probably not alone - DIY Dissed 17 Jan 2019 (Forum)
    Here's an irritating Australian pushing the JUST DO AS YOU ARE TOLD mantra   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_5zb918uQ4 Dont they revoke your citizenship for that anymore? Now I suppose the implication that an OIL
• Car won't start in the garage after MOT & Service 6 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  a coincidence and it’s no bodies fault.   After further research it appears that these cars are prone to the timing chain slipping if it’s not considered during an oil change.   The garage have agreed to fit a new timing chain free of charge however we’re
• All - Dangerous Attitudes 31 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  serviced bar an oil and filter change every two years. Previously a number of members felt it was adequate to have your tyres checked as part of the MOT. They would probably think I have OCD as a check pressures, the treads (including sidewalls and also looking for uneven wear) and for any foreign objects
• MINI Cooper and Cooper S - Mini for SWMBO, yes or no? 9 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  with the same lump. I've read about all the cam chain problems and the 'death rattle'. I was wondering though if the 122bhp engine had an equally bad reputation or is it basically okay if its had regular oil changes? Thanks again in advance
• Land Rover Discovery 2 - Tyre advice etc. 19 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  out of steam at 70 mph. 3. Auto box seems to want to change up the gears too early. 4. engine oil leaf, steering box leak, fuel filter head leak, left hand rear chasis leg rotten, need just about every brake pipe replaced, ACE system still fitted and needs deactivated, air
• Mondeo 140 2.0 TDCi - Out of warranty - keep with main dealer servicing? 28 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  My car is 2.5 year old and within a few hundred miles of hitting 60k and thus out of warranty. So far I have had it serviced each time at the same main dealer and have had no issues. Following advice here, I got an oil and filter change by a mate about 6k miles after the last service
• Hyundai Santa Fe - great car but only up to 5' 10" 31 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  . It hasn't lost any oil or coolant.  It is going in for a service soon.  The only thing is I am 6 feet tall and it is built for, er, SMALL PEOPLE>  I CAN'T STAND IT. I REALLY CAN'T. I do not advise anyone over 5' 10" to buy this.  I do long miles and my legs
• Zafira 1.8 petrol '07 - Intermittent misfire 13 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  I have an occasional misfire usually at low revs when under power. Its never cut out or failed to start. Sometimes it goes months and then reappears. Changed plugs and it seemed to disappear for ages.Checked codes (with a simple tool) last week and there was nothing stored. However, yesterday
• Renault laguna 2.2 dci 52 reg - Smoky diesel 22 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  the engine with the on/off button. Lots of soot on the floor at the exhaust. the EGR valve was changed a 3 months ago and oil checked about 3 weeks ago. Any ideas as to what it could be?
• Peugeot 308 - Second hand car engine test 5 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  of the oil filler and increase the rpm. If you feel any blow on your hand it's bad, if not it's good.Do you agree with this? What else can I check to test the engine? I am a bit suspicious about the engine because I realized that there is no antifreeze in the expansion tank. Since the car
• Daewoo Korando - Jerky Auto Transmission 27 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  to tow a horse trailer and hasn't even done that for a few months, so I don't want to spend a lot on it but equally don't want to scrap it. The handbook says that the auto transmission and filter should never need its fluid changed. It needs Castrol TQ95 which isn't available as far as I can tell. My
• Nissan Micra K12 - Nissan Micra overheating problem. 3 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  . The fan was not kicking in so I will change the temp sensor too. The problem is this, I topped it up again and there is white smoke coming out of the exhaust, all coolant was lost so I suspected the head gasket, however, there is no milky residue in the engine or the expansion tank. I did
• Volkswagon Polo 1.4 TDi (twist) - Volkswagon Polo 1.4 TDi (twist) Possible purchase 28 May 2011 (Forum)
  state? Also are there any glaring issues with these that I should be wary of? I hear oil changes in these are expensive, not sure when the cambelt will need doing.  
• Citroen Synergie 1.9td 1999 - rattles and smoke from xud 1.9td 3 May 2011 (Forum)
  although it appears to be ticking over very nicely. Air filter is clean.  Oil and cambelt were changed recently. Any ideas would be great as this was meant to be a cheap car and any problems i shall have to fix myself as cant afford the garage bill. And finally where is the rev
• Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI 2006 - Temperature 21 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  a DIY oil change on Saturday but cant be sure if this problem is related or has been happening for a few weeks. The temp gauge isnt something I normally look at. When I got home I started the car in test mode and the engine temperature was showing as 107c so the engine was definatly hot