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  All the belts and whistles 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just replaced my 156,000 mile 1994 Volvo 850 auto estate with an almost identical 1998 V70. This is the 4th consecutive Volvo estate I've owned...
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 1995 1.9 TD Smoky start 5 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  a tank which I'm assuming is on the low side. The oil is black and a change is next on my list of chores. It doesn't appear to burn oil though when it starts from cold a great cloud of smoke (I'd say blue smoke) is thrown out until engine settles. Can't see any sign of head gasket failure (no gunk on oil
• Peugeot Conrod Failure. New Engine fit 5 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  a year, it had 72000 on the clock when i bought it, and had allegedly been off the road for 8 months before hand. I immediately changed the cambelt, and oil, and have done a couple of oil changes in our 14000 miles together, most of them being motorway miles. Then one day in March, after a gentle poodle
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  Will a 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi be suitable for muddy terrain and long commutes? 4 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to trade in my 2011 diesel Nissan X-Trail 2.2 for a slightly smaller 4WD. I commute 50 miles a day, but need a 4WD for rough farm tracks. I have...
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  Head gasket failure? 26 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought Ford Fiesta 1.4 2002 from an auction. When I tried to service the car the spark plug snapped, which I removed with an appropriate extractor....
• KIA Picanto (2004 - ) - Running fault turning into a duff engine. 17 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  a liter to get it back to correct level - he reckons it was beginning to seize up. 3. Oil filter had not been changed - same grubby dirty thing is still fitted. 4. The oil has not been changed. 5. The sump plug was loose!!! that's how he noticed the oil was old as it was all over the bottom of the sump. 6
• Meriva A CDTi 1,7 diesel - spanner light fixed it 30 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  . Bought a cheap code reader but no joy, Took it to Vauxhall, no joy Saw a video which advised changing EGR valve on a 1,7 engine in a Corsa, no joy I change my oil and filters every 8000 miles and add cleaners to the diesel Have recently had cambelt changed at 75000
• Fiat 500 sport - Engine Misfire 30 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Can anyone help solve this issue! I have recently purchased a Fiat 500 sport on a '59 plate. The car as started with a mis-fire issue on number 2 cylinder. I've tried 2 different brands of coil packs, changed all the plug leads, new plugs, serviced the car new oil and sent the ecu away
• Ford 2.2 diesel - service intervals 30 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  , would you have the engine oil changed before delivery and secondly, based on using the motorhome for  around 6000 miles per year. Should I have a service done annually or before each major trip?. Regards, Mike
• How easy for a home mechanic to look after? 6 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  .   My situation has change and I am looking for a small 1.0-1.4lt car for around £700-£800 at the moment.   I’m looking at Peugeot 206, Fiesta, KA and a couple of others
• vw polo 1995 - vw polo almost cuts out whilst driving 15 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Every jouney car starts well but stops when revs are low it sort of stutters along.  Stoping engine and staring again using high revs car goes until revs are low then it comes to put put put almost halt  .  It has had a full oil change .   New valves  six months ago
• mercedes slk230 (2003 manual 6 speed) - gearchange on 03reg mercedes slk230 17 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  This car (only 37,000) miles has had a "notchy" gearchange for years. Having recently driven a Ford with a lovely gearchange I am wondering first is the Merc faulty or is this a common feature? Secondly it seems like a good idea to change the gearoil in which case has anyone had good results
• Astra H 1.4 SXI - Noisy Air con 8 May 2011 (Forum)
  My air con whines when I switch it on. the note increases with revs so I assume its a mechanical issue, the aircon still works fine, but would like some advise before it goes tits up (pardon the Pun). does the pump need oil or some kind of lube ? if so can it be changed/topped up without dumping
• Ford Fiesta - fiesta 1.25 engine rattle 24 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  be, my first thought was valve clearance, its a 1.25 zetek with 84k on it, apart from oil changes it has never had any work done to it.
• Ford Ranger 2.5TD - Loud squeal from rear of engine 14 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  of lubrication on camshaft, air blown through oil passages and clear. Turbo swapped but still the same, engine flushed to be on safe side - no change.
• Nissan Micra K11 2001 - Broken drop link: 40 quid quote 16 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I took my car into KwikFit for an oil + filter change. Although 40 quid seemed a bit steep, I noticed that they had done a "mini MOT" on the vehicle and tested the alternator, battery, tyres etc. They noticed a defective rear brake light. They also noticed a broken drop link
• C180K - Mercedes Benz - Loud Humming Noise 23 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  My car was recently serviced (Service A) by an authorised Mercedes Benz Service Centre. It has 30000miles on the clock and the following items were replaced - oil change, fuel filter, spark plugs and brake fluid. The car came back with a loud humming/howling noise. The dealer is claiming
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - 00 1.8 What's green plug near sump for ? 14 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I recently did an oil change on a Picasso 1.8 while I was under the car I noticed a green plug near the sump It looks like it should have wires going to it but I can't see anything. Does anyone know what its for ? I have a pic http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o98/stewart29992000/img173.jpg
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 Manual gearbox service life ? 1 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  to change the manual gearbox oil, does this mean that most people don't bother to have this done and so just hope for the best ?
• Honda Civic UK (2001 - 2005) - servicing 2003 2.0 type-R 4 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  75000 mile service will be due in the next couple of months. Thing is, Honda want £550 for this one because gearbox oil and sparkplugs will be changed(1st time). Usually, the expensive service costs between £250-300. Across the board, this particular service for MK6 Civic's is the mega expensive