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  • Which Used executive to run for next 5+ years for £2k 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Looking to pick up a comfy, safe executive car for my small family - used mainly for a 20 mile commute and occasional big motorway trips. Would like good...
  • Diesel smell from Ford Galaxy 31 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have another problem with my Ford Galaxy 55 plate. I have a slight smell of diesel when the car is running or has run. The smell is most noticeable nearside...
  • Peugeot 308 1.6 Petrol 2008 - 308 1.6 petrol fan keeps running 1 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    The cooling fan keeping running long after engine is turned off - about 2 min. This started happening after depollution fault for a misfiring cylinder which i got corrected after replacing ignition coil. The drive is fine now but the ran keeps running. Also the fault came along after i regased
  • bmw 320d m sport - struggles to start runs great when started 10 Nov 2016 (Forum)
    hi new to the forum after bit of advice,ive just bought a bmw 320d privately and ran great for last 2 weeks, but now it struggles to start but when running its like new,i took it to local garage and the machine came back as three glow plugs gone so replaced the 4 of them and today went to start
  • Fuel delivery problem with BMW 3 Series 30 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My BMW 3 Series E46 is running poorly, The engine appears to be uneven in its power delivery and feels like the diesel isn't getting through. Any ideas?...
  • What's the best method for running in a new car? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a new petrol Nissan Qashqai, can you tell me the best method for 'running it in'?
  • Ford Focus Estate tddi - engine cuts then after a few seconds runs again 10 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    accelerating gently or driving up a slope the engine cuts out, the instrument panel warning lights illuminate immediately and the speedo needle returns to rest, then after a few seconds the engine fires again and runs normally, after a further few moments the instrument lights go out. We have
  • Skoda Octavia VRS - Rough Cold Running 10 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    I have an 07 plate petrol VRS with 72k on the clock. Recently it has started to run roughly when the engine is cold. At idle it is best described as a slight misfire which can be felt in the cabin. When driving it is hesitant between 1750 and 2500 rpm but clears when it gets out of this rev
  • Saab 95 2.2diesel - smoking diesel 24 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    I have an 04 plate Saab 95 2.2 turbo diesel, that has started to run very rough. it has 55,000 on the clock, and was serviced @50,000. it starts without any problem, and runs well until it gets up to temperature, then it runs very rough, blows too much smoke, and is using too much fuel (down
  • Why is my Astra's cooling fan running permanently? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My Vauxhall Astra 2.0 TDi's cooling fan is running all the time.
  • Running on rails 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Could you please tell me which cars and also which 4x4s are built with a separate chassis.
  • escort 6 1.3 endura e probs. 5 Oct 2002 (Forum)
    mate has escort 6 1.3 endura e engine. was running rough and stalling so changed lamda sensor and cleaned idle control valve. also changed plugs and leads. now if lamda sensor connected the car runs so rich that it floods itself. if disconnect lamda car runs not to bad but intermitantly will die
  • Vw 1.6 golf diesel 2011. - Rough running on start up 19 Sep 2023 (Forum)
    Hi, my daughter’s golf starts up ok but is rough running until it warms up a bit then it’s fine. Just wondering what this can be. Glow plugs seem ok. Thanks for any help. Sparky 100
  • 4 Mar 2018 (Forum)
    The Mazda I-ELOOP has nothing to do with starting the car. It charges on the over-run, in about 8 seconds.The stored energy is then used to run car electrics. If the car has not been used for some time a warning note comes up and the note will go away after a few minutes of engine running
  • Jeep Cherokee 2.8 crd auto 2005 Model KJ - engine running cold 20 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    Hi guys engine running cold between 1/4 and 1/2 on guage can anyone tell me is this normal for my Jeep Many thanks in advance of any help given.
  • BMW 318 - Run flat tyres 29 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    Having read previous comments I intend to replace the run flats with conventional tyres when they are worn. The current ones have done 25000 miles. Is there any reason why this could not be done in pairs provided they are on the same axle? and where is the best place to purchase a space
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2.2 Tdci saloon - running costs? 15 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    Is there anyone on the forum got a mondeo 2.2. 150 bhp tdci saloon, if so could they tell me what the running costs are like i.e. are they pretty good on diesel. {header made less vague}
  • How many of your previous cars are still running? 20 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    As a rough guide to how many of my previous cars are still running I checked on www.askmid.com how many are currently insured. The only one shown was my last car, a 2 litre petrol Focus. All the rest are "missing, presumably dead".
  • Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 96 1.9TD Cooling fans not running 29 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    Problems with car overheating, found that fans are not kicking in, have run a drect supply to them and they work, tested sensors in boiling water, they are ok, suspect the relays could be at fault but not able to find them, any idea,s ?
  • Volkswagen Sharan (1995 - 2009) - 99 1.9 Will it run on bio diesel? 10 May 2008 (Forum)
    Could i run my vw sharan AFN 1.9 110 BHP on bio diesal. Would it sludge up im my tank and filter. Does it need servicing more frequently. {Typo in header corrected}
 

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