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4X4 that runs on both Petrol and Diesel 22 Mar 2002 (Forum)
4X4 that had just been introduced that runs on both Petrol and Diesel? We both looked at each other in puzzlement; I remember debating with him the possibilities of running an engine "dual-fuel". The discussion went on and on until we were thoroughly perplexed at how any manufacturer could achieve -
Mazda 6 - 59 Plate Mazda 6 1.8 TS running costs advice? 22 Dec 2014 (Forum)
What is the real mpg of this car in Hatchback version and Saloon Version? Are they both the same weight/size or saloon version is heavier/bigger? ... -
Air conditioning 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Should air conditioning be left on all the time? -
Citroen Xzara 2,0 2001 - Cabin blower runs at full speed 27 Jul 2012 (Forum)
What type of power transistor is used to control the blowermotor speed on the above car model ?. Where can it bee ordered from ? It seemes... -
peugeot partner, 1.9d , LHD, spanish plate - heater fan running full speed all the time 30 Mar 2011 (Forum)
the interior heater fan comes on as soon as the engine is started, and will not respond to the control knob, any ideas on how to fix this will be greatly... -
Skoda Felicia pickup - Strange running 18 Jan 2011 (Forum)
Friend has a 1.3 (skoda engine). It starts ok, ticks over ok, and accelerates ok. But on a steady throttle it just dies. So you have to go down the road... -
Rover 25 (1999 - 2005) - 99 1.4 car judders when running 29 Oct 2009 (Forum)
hi, got a rover 25 olympic, just paid out for brand new ecm as "the machine" said its what it needed, but car still jumps/judders when travel. can anyone... -
Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 97 1.8 heater blower 3 Jul 2008 (Forum)
my heater/blower has finally packed in after running only on high. Dont know how long it as been running on high but it had been like it when i bought it 5 mths ago. Any ideas? -
Volvo S40/V40 (1996 - 2004) - 97 2.0 petrol MPG 1 May 2008 (Forum)
P reg 2L petrol v40 estate. Is this reallt rubbish MPG I did run from Liphook to Gatwick and 2 runs from Gatwick to Brighton and back The rest of the tank was used locally. 25.99 mpg -
Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - Can a HDi engine run on sunflower oil? 29 Nov 2007 (Forum)
Is it possible to use sunflower oil in a 307 hdi i used to have a 306 1,9 diesel and it ran fine on a mix of diesel and sunflower oil but does it work... -
sunflower or groundnut? 14 Oct 2002 (Forum)
Following yesterday's news that most diesel cars in Wales are now running on cooking oil, what is the best type to use? Is it ok just to fill up with the cheapo Asda own brand, or should I go for the more expensive stuff from Marks and Spenser? Also is it true that Fiats run better on extra virgin -
Engine Rattle. 14 May 2002 (Forum)
I am running a 1.8CVH Ford Sapphire 115K. At start up, after standing all night, the engine seems to rattle until the oil light goes out. I know it will be worn in the bearing depts., or am I missing something a bit more simple? Non OE oil filter fitted. Otherwise it runs fine. -
Avoid Running Pheasants 3 Jan 2002 (Forum)
Ouch! I could hardly believe how much damage they can do to the front grille, bumper & radiator of a Focus, from a 70+ 'meeting'. Now, do I use up the... -
Running in and service regime on a new Skoda Superb? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am soon to take delivery of a New Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI (125ps). I hope to keep the car for as long as possible (doing about 16k annual mileage), and... -
Dervliverance 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I are taking delivery of a new BMW 520d SE auto in January. We've never run a diesel before and are absolutely thrilled at the prospect... -
fiat bravo 1.6 2002 model - Hi folks please help me with strange fault FIAT 23 May 2012 (Forum)
Hiya everyone please can anyone confirm my diagnosis, or had similar problem. My car has been running fine and used daily. Today I drove approximately 10 miles and stopped to get a drink etc. The car was parked for about 15mins and when I tried to restart, it was completely dead. Not even enough -
Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 98 1.4 unusual overheating prob 25 Oct 2008 (Forum)
and refilled with antifreeze and the system bled. The problem now is that from cold or when the engine has been allowed to cool down for 40 minutes or more on running it the temperature goes well into the danger zone and coolant boils over from the expansion tank. Immedately that happens the temp drops -
Towing as part of the running-in process 3 Jul 2003 (Forum)
, but main dealer is quoting a sum adjacent to £1k for fixing it. So, I'm looking at getting a new C5 2.2HDi SX Estate, at almost £5k off list. Assuming that I can get it next week I'll be able to put _some_ running-in miles on it (perhaps a thousand) prior to starting to tow with it. The 'van -
Do runflat tyres wear quicker than normal tyres? 21 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My MINI Cooper has runflat tyres. I have just had the first service after two years at 9200 miles. The tread on the front tyres is now circa 3mm and the... -
Which cars can use super ethanol (E85) fuel? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
There is an increase at the pumps in France of super ethanol. Which UK purchased cars can use it?