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• Puegoet 406 2.2hdi - Anti pollution system not working 20 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Light keeps comming on then going off. After a couple of days fault started after warning light for additive oil low had this filled plus filler cap sensor, then fap light kept comming on changed particulate filter. Light would not go out after having car put on computer told heater plugs
• Citroen C3 (2002 - 2009) - 03 1.4HDi Cold Start Problem 1 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Changed Heater Plugs,Oil and Filters Also Control box for pre-post system, there is a leak somewhere in fuel system, as there is air in the manual priming pump every time I go to restart the car after a couple of hours of being parked up. Been to Citroen Dealer, HaHA ,could be faulty injector(s
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 99 1.6 failing to start MK 1 10 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  As I was driving the engine cut out and would not start, there were no problems prior. I have checked the fuel pump (ok) plugs are wet with fuel after turning over, TDC sensor has been changed fuel cut off switch changed. The coil pack is on top of the rocker cover and is the next thing I am
• Renault Clio 1 Diesel (1991 - 1998) - 94 1.9 heater plug light 22 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  i have just changed the cam belt and also changed the glow plugs i have also changed 2 of the glow plug wiring terminal ends as they wre perished after refitting fuel pump, cam belt i did the usual check (turned engine over manually 3 turns) bled up the fuel system and turned engine over
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - S-reg diesel - Getting harder to engage 2nd gear 12 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  - even on a 'stiff' gearchange. I had a garage change the gearbox oil 3000 miles ago as a routine service. Any ideas please. Thank you, Vinnie.
• Vauxhall Astra H Sporthatch (2005 - ) - service at dealers, can locking wheel nuts snap?? 11 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Took my astra in for a 1st service 56 reg at a large vauxhall dealership in leeds. They only change oil & filter, check levels a quick look around then it's done, however they forgot to stamp my service book, then just about to drive off service light still lit, mechanic sent over to re-set just
• Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 petrol - Misfiring engine 20 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  Hi my daughters car has suddenly started showing the engine management light and I have checked with a handheld diagnostic tool and it is showing as misfiring on cylinders 1 & 4. I have changed the ignition coil which made no difference but when I checked the plugs the ones from 1 & 4
• Vauxhall Zafira A - Head gasket failure??? 12 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all I recently had a split water hose which I had replaced. After this the car still started to lose water. The guy that replaced the hose 'knocked' out the thermostat and also change the water pump but I am still losing water! There is no 'gunk' in oil filler or dipstick. Could this be a head
• Kia venga 2 1.4 petrol manual - 18 months on - old 6 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  So, 18 months on, and 10,000 miles on, still very satisfied with the venga. Routine servicing with annual oil changes so far and no problems except for one weeping shock absorber, no doubt down to the state of our roads. Fuel consumption mostly around here about 35 is, 40 on a "run
• VAG 1.2tsi - Liquid gaskets 17 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Im having a timing chain changed today, I believe this involves removing covers including the sump, all of which are sealed with a liquid gasket paste. Question: When they apply the gasket goo and refit he sump/covers, is any curing time required before filling the engine with oil
• Redex, Yay or Nay? 23 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  New here so greetings to all. I was wondering what the general view is of Redex additive? My diesel Citroen ZX rolled over 250k a month ago and apart from doubling the frequency of oil changes I've always chucked in some Redex on a regular basis, a habit inherited from my father who loved
• Peugeot 207 - Water pumping from engine block 18 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, Been slowly losing water/coolant from the car for a short while. Engine heat gage doesn't change. No mayo under the oil cap. A closer look, and  i see water pumping out of the right side of the front of the engine block when the engine is running. Can't see if it's from
• Peugeot 307 SW - Wet Passenger footwell 28 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  My 2006 1.6 petrol 307 has a wet Passenger footwell. I noticed it a few months ago and put it down to all the bad weather we have had. I hoovered out today and it's still wet, when I ribbed my hand on it the liquid was not water and looked like a fine oil. The brakes have been changed recently
• No - Part Exchanges 2 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  if it is not sold and previously serviced by them. Must admit, have chickened out and sold my 3 and a bit year old dpf/dmf fitted diesel, beforeencountering problems, but got fed up of the regualr expensive additional oil
• Mazda MX-5 - 48000 mile / 4 Year service 17 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Opinion/advice please on whether my MX-5 - 4 years old in May and with 16700 miles from new -  REALLY needs a 48000 mile service - incuding replacement of brake fluid and rear diff oil change this year ? It has had  Mazda main dealer service in accordance with manufacturer
• Ford Focus 2.0 tdci 2006 - Failing to start 19 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, My focus is failing to start. It was recovered by the RAC and he seemed to think there is no fuel getting to the engine. It has a quarter of a tank. The garage have run diagnostic and it is coming with a P0606 error and P0089. It has just had the oil
• Jaguar X-Type (2001 - 2009) - 05 2.0D Stiff gearbox - anyone else have problems? 17 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I have a 2005 Jag xtype 2.0D. It has 98k on the clock and entering it into first gear it feels a bit stiff. Has anyone else had this problem on a Jag or Mondeo - I guess they are the same gearbox. Also what is the solution? Can the oil be changed on these or are they sealed units? thanks
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 420 diesel - Head gasket? 3 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I think my HG has gone on my 420 diesel. Water is disappearing at an alarming rate, even when the car isnt moving and gettin the mayo in oil filler cap. Temp is steady but Ive heard that it depends on where it goes as to whether it overheats as per the gauge? Can anyone tell me how long the change
• Renault kangoo cabin filter 19 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  The cabin filter for the air-con on my 04 Kangoo seems blocked after a very dusty holiday. Air flow is way down and it smells !Problem is that I can't find the filter and don't want to visit the main dealer until I need to at 18000mls ( I change the oil and filter myself at 6000 ) . I can find
• mercedes endurance record 26 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  it must have been going faster. Would they have bothered changing the oil? Wonder if, when and which make will be the first to do 1 million non-stop.