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• Ford 2011 Zetec Mondeo 140 tdci - Ford Mondeo 2011- Engine malfunction light!! 24 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  the same) until about 18,000 miles when the light eventually came on. I took it back to fords who told me that the light indicated a deterioration in my oil and oil filter. They changed the oil and filter, which I paid for because this wasn't covered under warranty. I also paid for a pcm update, as I
• Vx Omega Rocker Cover 3 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  housing was also clean, by squirting white spirit through it, and yes, I did mop it up from the inside of the air inlet manifold. I have fitted an oil separator / filter on the top of the crankcase breather pipe, a part which was not originally fitted to my Omega. Part number 9 193 502 ( highly
• Mondeo TDCI Injector String of Problems 4 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  and the car was back on the road, except I otice a 'pinking' sound was now coming from the engine. Calle the garaged who told me the new software would change the tone of the engine (utter rubbish) Got the car to work, still not happy, calle them back and they said to bring it back in. When they took
• Suggested maintenance 6 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  advice on what to prioritise and concentrate on first. The obviouse engine oil/filter change is planned for but what others? The diff doesn't exactly whine....more of a 'ssshhhhhh'....and i've been advised by a local small motor factors shop to replace the oil in there with the Lucas Oil additive
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  Volkswagen group engine confusion 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  If the 2.0-litre(210 bhp) engine is the same in the Audi TT, Golf GTi and Volkswagen Scirroco, why is there such a big difference in quoted torque figures? The...
• Nissan Micra - K11 16v very poor low rev running 15 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  quite slowly, after about 50 miles at 70/80 I came back and its running even worse at low revs not even idling and cutting out all the time.    I changed the oil, & filter, plugs, air filter about 1500 miles ago and it was running fine.There is no warning light on the dash
• Vauxhall Zafira DTI - Simple replacement for my trusty Zafira 31 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  .  It is chain cam - I have changed the oil regularly - and does not have any of the additions that seem to plague the modern diesel such as a complex common rail system or a diesel particulate filter.   Unfortunately its reliability is not recognized by the Government who now want to tax it at 200 per
• Jaguar XJ 3.2 V8 sport 1998. - Torque converter. 23 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  would like advice as to what to do next because the car has only recently come out of the same garage having had the gearbox oil and filter changed and I wondered if this latest fault could somehow be connected or is it just a coincidence and bad luck? I'm unsure what to do next and would welcome
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 Several electrical related problems 11 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  of dashboard - dimmer for dash board illumination does not do anything - no rear fog lights - and engine feels likes its gonna stall when first starting - had oil and air filter change. Checked all relays under bonnet and inside by the steering wheel all ok - only cig lighter one had fused. Please help - i
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 2005 2.0 How do I prime the fuel filter 27 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I have just bought a 2005 307SW 2.0 90bhp. I changed the oil and filter this afternoon and attempted to drain the water from the fuel filter as per Haynes. (I have previously owned low pressure Peugeot diesels and have never drained the water, but changed the filters regularly.) I released
• Renault Clio II (1998 - 2001) - 98 1.6 cam belt change 16 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, We have had our Clio since nearly new, had the cambelt done by the Renault dealer (Renault Minute dept) 5 years ago (cost £200 inc oil + filter), the dealer has quoted £360 this time and a (reasonably) trusted indy has quoted approx £210 though I am thinking of doing it myself this time around
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 2001 - 1100cc - very rough running in wet weather 10 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, Sorry if this rambles on a bit. My girlfriends has a 106 1.1L Independence. She didn't have any service history with it and hasn't had any servicing done since getting it. I've recently done the oil and filter and the cam-belt / tensioner / water pump. Air filter still need still be changed
• Astra 1.7DTL surging problem 3 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  service items such as fuel and air filters. The engine is very clean and I change the oil & filter at least twice a year. I have also checked the valve timing, pump timing with a dial gauge. I don't really suspect cylinder compression because it starts so well from cold. But still I have this problem
• jumpy/smoky F. fiesta, injector leak? 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  , noticed that when it kangaroos up a hill puffs of darker smoke come out timed with the kanagarooing. opened up the bonnet, around the right injector there is a lot of dark soot (lost for the correct description, it's not oil, but black stuff on the metal) i've been reading, alot, what i've found so far
• Yipee it's here 13 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  After 7 years with my trusty 528SE my new 535d Sport has arrived, I kept the 528 as I hardly drive it (43k) and I just could not justify changing it. I believe that when you load a car with extras it changes the economics of used car values. Three bits of advice / thoughts please 1. Do I de-badge
• 306 d-turbo smoke 30 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  a cloud of white smoke out. Not a huge amount of smoke but enough to get me worried. Also it doesn't feel quite as quick as it once was... doesn't always have the same kick when the turbo cuts in but sometimes does. I've changed the glow plugs, done all the usuall oil and filter changes and it's just
• Honda Prelude Type-S, opinions? 31 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  , was imported to the UK in 1999. As far as I can tell the car is clean, both in terms of its history and the condition it's in now. The current owner has had it for two years, he's changed the oil every six months, changed the plugs and other routine jobs - he's had nothing whatsoever go wrong with it. Thing
• 306 Dturbo starting 17 May 2003 (Forum)
  and run fine at the turn of the key. The smoke appears bluish in colour but I can never tell the difference in colour in exhaust smoke. It doesnt use any oil(between 6k changes) or water. If its been warm and not fully cooled it has to crank a lot longer than when its cold before firing up. Not starting
• When is the right time? 28 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  and servicing.I have had regular oil changes every six months. All the usuals have been replaced including cat & timing belt (but not tensioners) . The clutch,radiator, alternator etc are original. I realise this car is worth peanuts so do I wave goodbye and write off my losses or be proactive in parts
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  Can I reject a car that does not have a full service history as advertised? 1 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a car from a National Car Dealership under the distance online regulations. The car was delivered last week just before I was...