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• Nissan QX ownership report 1 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  in 4 road rallies] Serviced every 5k. Non-service items changed: At 123k: 1. Air-con belt 2. Power steering belt 3. Battery 4. Oil-pressure switch [my started to seepage, this is a known fault on all A32, well documented in US] 5. CV gaiters [+200gm of grease] 6. Front suspension arms 7. Anti-roll
• stalling KA 17 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  has had it in and can find no faults on the ECU error logs and cleaned some stuff out of the air box intake and adjusted the timing, but this hasn't helped. Other than this it drives fine. The only thing that has changed is that when it was delivered, the oil level came past the max mark on the dip
• Golf Mk 2 - Lots of repairs needed! 3 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Hello all - I'm new to these boards and have found an absolute wealth of information! And as I've just bought an ole Golf (1988 1.6 CL) that needs a bit of work doing to it, I will probably test your patience several times! It needs an oil change and the like and new brake pads and discs (which
• Running in a new yaris 1 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  the car should be taken back for an oil change sooner that this to get rid of the inevitable swarf that will be created by running it in ? Thanks Jake
• Wot car? 22 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  I am looking to change my 10 year old very reliable Volvo 740 for a similar sized car but am really put off by the cost of even simple repairs to the electrics on modern cars. For example, my wife recently bought a Mondeo privately and, as we were only given one key, she was told she had to have
• Mercedes Benz E Class - Mercedes Benz UK & Dealership 28 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  In July our Mercedes Benz E350 (2011) 25,000 miles went for a service at an authorised dealership. this requires a transmission oil change. Upon driving home the car made a noise under acceleration. The car was returned and after investigation the dealership took responsibility stating the oil
• Mazda 5 2.0D sport '06 27000k - Mazda 5 DPF Flashing, but no power loss 19 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  ) but light was still flashing. Came home & read some forums & got worried! I have checked the OIL which was changed aprox 2500k / 9mths ago & fund it about 1/2 way between the "F" & the "X" marks. I left the car for a few hours & rechecked for the DPF light & it had gone out
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.6 Overheat Problem 19 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  extremely slowly. I am not mechanically minded (the oil filter change is the top of my abilities!) but have looked online and found suggestions that it could be blocked coolant or dodgy thermostat. Does anyone have an opinion on if it's something so simple or if this is indicative of impending engine blow
• Saving fuel: Car vs House 2 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  . HOWEVER, very little seems to be done to persuade householders to use less fuel (i.e. heating oil) - and indeed, to use less heating generally, since about 75% (or so I am told) of the UK?s electricity is generated from the combustion of fossil fuels. In my efforts to conserve fuel, I changed my driving
• 1999 Honda Civic MB6 shaped 1.8 VTi - Air Conditioning is cycling on and off 12 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  gauge set, the needles look ok, and stay consistent, only changing when the compressor changes state from clutched in and clutched out. Can anyone out there make comment to whether this is normal or not? Is the compressor supposed to stay clutched in all the time once the AC button has been pressed
• Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2006) - 02 1.9 tdi power loss / limp home mode 22 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  is overboosting resulting it to go into limp mode. I had the 3 sensors at the back of the engine changed. (The ones which has the turbo pipes going in and out of it). However, the problem is re-curring. More recently, whilst driving once I get to about 2 -3 revs the car starts shuddering and the ABS light comes
• 2008 OPEL COMBO 1.3 CDTI COMBO-C-VAN 1245cc 75hp - 08 COMBO 1.3 CDTI Wooshing sound while driving 11 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  the trottle pedal even slightly or pressing the clutch. Also disappears / greatly lessens when increasing the trottle, but then builds back up quickly when holding the new trottle state. Started after a long highway trip (~100km) at 5th gear and about 3000-3500 rpm. Recent oil change, (not that i suspect
• Abarth 595C - My NEW car is actually 15months old 30 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Just decided to p/x my near 4 year old Abarth 595 Turismo for a brand new stock 595c at a main London dealer. Finally collected the car this week and found various issues on arrival. Rear number plate light not working, chip out of a sill spoiler, car needed half a litre of oil, front bumper had
• Mazda 3 1.6 tdi - At a loss as to what to do now! 22 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  (such as leaking pipes, faulty wires or broken hoses in the engine) no lights ever illuminate on the dashboard when the problem happens or afterwards. I have changed the fuel filter, oil filter, air filter, MAF sensor, all 4 injectors had new seals, o-rings and seating rings, and ran some redex thru the system
• BMW 320D M Sport Cab 2011 - Not serviced until 56k? 29 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  ? If the engine was damaged for want of an oil change in its early life would it definitely be irreparably damaged? I'm due to see it this Monday so advice and questions welcome, as always Thanks
• Ford Focus - Fod Focus MK2 petrol - 1.6, 1.8 or 2.0? 23 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  a worry. Often stuttered a little going up hills with only moderate load, felt lumpy mid range. Engine felt underpowered in general for the body and really felt like it needed another gear on the motorway The car was looked after, serviced, oil changed etc. I
• Toyota Carina E - How to keep a 15yr old car running 21 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  ) Known issues: Original Cambelt (should have been changed at 60k, but non-interfearance)  Gearbox a bit clunky Drivers elec window doesnt work Temp gauge stuck in middle Boot struts dont open boot, very stiff Havent tried A/C, doubt it will work
• Nissan Pathfinder - Automatic gearbox problem 9 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  was. he explained he wasnt sure but would sort it. within the 6 months of the warranty...i went back 3 times with the problem and on the last time he said he would change the gear-oil and hoped that would sort it....IT DIDNT. so in Dec 2010 the gearbox seem to fail...there was no drive to the engine...i
• Audi A3 - Audi A3 problem 24 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  if it means anything but it has been worse since I serviced it a week ago, I changed the oil & filter, air filter & spark plugs. Sinced the problem started I have checked the coil packs, changed the MAF sensor and the pre cat lambda sensor but still havnt cured it! Any ideas?
• my omega... 14 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  . Am I just a very lucky guy? She's now covered a majestic 94,000 miles, everyone feels tight and solid, even the winter mornings and frost haven't bothered her warm little heart! (though I do miss heated seats!) I did do a mobil one change from Kwik fit a few months back and changed the pollen