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• Instant high revs on start up = damage? 12 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  to have damaged anything that will manifest in many miles time? V70 2.4 petrol turbo. 10k miles. No oil change or service performed yet. TVM
• 2016 VW Touran 2.0 TDI 150 - Lack of Use - Delaying a time interval service? 18 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  to the UK until October, it will now not be used until just before it is technically due it's next service - Obviously all the components that other than engine oil will be hardly used, so I guess I'm naturally inquisitive as to whether a change in engine oil is actually needed, or whether I can push
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.6 auto Replacing spark plugs 26 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hello, I have just changed the oil SAE 5 W 30, oil filter EFL 600, new sump plug and air filter on my Ford Focus 1.6 auto 2003. I used to get my spares from Halfords but this year used the Ford dealer as the prices were similar. I would like to replace the spark plugs soon as I have done about
• Mitsubishi Carisma (1995 - 2004) - 2004 1.9 DI-D Plastic engine undertray removal. 27 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I would like to give the car an oil and filter change. Bought all the necassary parts and thought it would be a doddle. Also bear in mind the last time i decided to do a service on a car it was fourteen years ago on a 1986 Fiesta. The oil filter is easily accessable at the front of the engine
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.8td excessive fuel consumption 22 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  of black smoke in my rear view , could anyone recommend any parts that may need changing, its had new oil, oil filter glow plugs, diesel filter , air filter but its still the same , my friend has the exact same car , his accelerator is more responsive than mine , could it be a timing issue?
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 01 2.0hdi What to check before a remap? 6 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  the cambelt is the original, and its done 61k. Oil done in the last 5k, and most my driving is motorway based. Air filters and such were done with the oil change. Recently flied through its MOT... mind you, had a bit done to it beforehand! Have already paid the extra for the insurance, so covered as soon
• Volvo S70/V70 (1996 - 2000) - yr 1997 2.5 turbo - coolant system pressurising 9 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 1997 r reg volvo v70 xc the coolant system pressurises after a few miles of driving, and it over heated, i took it to the garage where they said the head gasket had gone, there is no oil in the water nor any water in the oil, they said they didnt know why it was pressurising but the head
• VX Omega 2.5 V6 Headgasket probs 26 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  hey I have a 2.5 v6 CDX omega on a M 1995. It started showing signs of headgasket failure (oil in water, not oil cooler). I took the heads off to discover both gaskets were blown. I renewed the gaskets, cambelt( inc tentioners) and had the heads skimmed. i put it all back together and found
• renault clio dti erratic acceleration 6 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  waiting for the gear to engage and set off. Easing off the accelerator drops the engine noise several decibels. This most occurs accelerating in 4th abd 5th between 50 to 70 mph. Also - and it may be me - the turbo isn\'t whistling as much as it use to. It\'s had belts changed at 44k
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Vauxhall Corsa, 'Yellow spanner' light fault 26 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  . Oil was changed to a 30/0 or less viscous….this again was OK for 2 days then same problem.. Some other parts were changed… worked for few days
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  Is a car that's been standing for 18 months likely to have engine issues? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2013 Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.8 TSI that's apparently been standing for 18 months. The owner (one from new) has passed away,...
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  Can you give me some advice on maintenance? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You recently provided some advice when asked if I should part-ex my 2 1/2 yr old Focus 1.6 tdci Zetec S for a new 1.0 Ecoboost on account of my car's advancing...
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  What's causing a 'tappet' noise from the engine of my 2003 Volkswagen Polo? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 Volkswagen Polo has 18,000 miles and over the last 5000 miles has developed a tapping noise from what I thought was the valve gear, as it sounded...
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  What should I check for on a used Toyota Hilux? 17 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I fancy buying a Hilux about two years old. Which engine is better - the 2.5 or 3.0? And is there anything particular to check out apart from what it's...
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  What's the best diesel for £10,000? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to change jobs and give up my Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI Highline estate. I will need to purchase a car and will be doing circa 35,000 miles per...
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  Should I keep my well-maintained Forester? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 2007 2.0-litre petrol Subaru Forester for five and a half years, from ex demo. It has only done 42k miles; I have the oil changed every...
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  Buy parts now, or wait til they fail? 24 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased the Mondeo on your recommendation new in 2004. I have been very pleased overall with the car. It's reasonably ecomomical, fast enough,...
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  Twist or bust? 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 1999V Peugeot 406 L HDI Estate with no a/c and 83,000 miles on the clock. It has just had a new exhaust and drivers electric window switch...
• Bio Fuel - Jeep Cherokee 2.8 diesel 6 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  then broke down. So I had a look a found it wouldn't start due to low fuel pressure traced the fault to injector not holding fuel and leaking it all into the cylinder. Replace the injector and it started no problem but was still noisy so turn it off and check the oil found it was all sludge tried to drain
• Peugeot Bipper Tepee 1.4 HDI SA 2010 - Peugeot Bipper Tepee transmission fault 13 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  about an Audi and its tiptronic gearbox, they changed the gearbox oil and cleaned the filter which cured the problem. We have not changed any of the oils (gearbox or engine) in the last 4 years. Any suggestions would be much appreciated, cheers Mark.