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Stop persecuting 4x4 owners. 31 Oct 2006 (Forum)
Enough's enough. These poor people have already willingly saddled themselves with vehicles that are tricky to park and manouvre in busy streets, drink fuel like there's a hole in the tank and handle like barges yet often have less interior space than a medium hatchback. Why add to their woes? -
dartford-m25-m11 OMG 18 Oct 2006 (Forum)
i had the misfortune to use the dartford crossing then m25-m11 last night, oh my god ive seen such bad delays , i thought i was going to run out of fuel anyone know whats going on there?? best check and avoid this area if you have a journey planned -
citroen xm keeps cutting out 2 Aug 2006 (Forum)
My n reg 2.1 diesel starts but cuts out after a couple of minutes.This happens 4-5 times then it is ok.It happens weather i use the heater plugs or not,on both hot and cold days.A new fuel filter has been fitted.Help me please!!! -
Tesco's and 5p off a litre 28 Jul 2006 (Forum)
Well annoyed with Tesco, in that if you should fill up at a TESCO EXTRA STORE, where the fuel is supplied by Esso or whoever, other than obviously by themselves they DO NOT accept the 5p of a litre voucher. Surely if the site is owned and advertised on Tesco's web site as a petrol station -
American Diesel 22 Jun 2006 (Forum)
low stressed fuel system. -
Starting Diesels. 21 Mar 2006 (Forum)
Recently there have been a number of air leaks on diesel filters/fuel pipes resulting in poor cold starting;I try always to remove the complete filter assy. from the engine when doing this job-it is then easy to see that the filter cartridge and seals are correctly fitted than trying to do -
1995 MK3 1.8 Golf starts and stops. 12 Feb 2006 (Forum)
Gents, I have a 1995 1.8 Golf which starts and then stops almost immediately as soon as the accelerator is pressed.(The car has a single point fuel injection system). Any ideas as to what is causing this would be greatly appreciated. Rgds. S Lyle -
TD engine chipping 8 Dec 2005 (Forum)
I've a Passat TDI (tiptronic auto and pd engine 115hp). Has anyone out there tried chipping one of these or adding one of those units that go near to the fuel delivery system? If so, I'd be interested in what performance and economy increases you got and likely costs/insurance issues. Thanks -
Rover 420GSDi 1996 28 Oct 2005 (Forum)
Usually when cold or at low revs. engine fails to pick-up to the point of almost stalling. Feels like fuel starvation but picks up if I change down. No warning lights and main dealer is hopeless as computer says nothing is wrong. (What happened to mechanics?). Anyone any ideas please? -
Mercedes management light 30 Aug 2005 (Forum)
My engine management light has come on my Mercedes E200, the handbook says it can one of three things Kat,injector or fuel as the car is running perfectly returning the same mpg I am inclined to go for faulty electrics.Has anybody had this problem any advice greatly received.Andy -
It is!! It isn't!! Settle this argument. 29 May 2005 (Forum)
Hi Gang!! I got myself into a bit of an argument over whether or not it is illegal to run out of fuel on a motorway. I said it is but my adversary said it isn't. Can someone settle this argument one way or the other, preferrably pointing to some form of official source. Ta!! one TN -
Small car drivers watch out 13 May 2005 (Forum)
The US State of Oregon, not wishing to lose fuel tax revenue caused by the popularity of small and hybrid cars, is carrying out a study of ways to introduce a Vehicle Mileage Tax to ensure that small car drivers "pay their fair share of taxes". You have been warned. -
Nissan Micra "v" reg K11 16 Dec 2004 (Forum)
Several people seem to have cold stall problems, mine won't start from cold, once running it's fine. I have checked there is fuel getting through and spark and it has just been serviced, the garage found no problems. Is there a cold start sensor? -
pug 106 starting problems 26 Nov 2004 (Forum)
My 1.4 XS pug is not starting first time. Starter motor is working and fuel is definately getting to the engine so the pump is ok. Ive read elsewhere that it may be something to do with the ?TDC sensor?. The other thing is that the revs go crazy from time to time are these problems connected? HELP!!! -
Your Most Expensive Repair 17 Aug 2004 (Forum)
I recently had a problem with my car misfiring and being bad to start (Merc C220CDI). I have now got it back, in full working order, but am £975 the poorer after the garage had to replace all 4 fuel injectors. Can anyone top the £1k? -
LPG ? 11 Aug 2004 (Forum)
Still looking for a newer car , and came across a Volvo S60 bi-fuel (LPG) . Its a 2002 model and to be honest it is very nice . But my big worry is (please excuse me) because its a 2.4 5 cylinder no turbo , will it still cost as much to run , as say a diesel Vectra ? The car will be doing a lot -
starting a stood rover 414 11 Apr 2004 (Forum)
im attempting to start a car stood for around 8 months. after putting jump leads on, it made some clicking noises (pressurising fuel system??) at first. but as i try to start it, all it does is make the ignition lights go dim. any suggestions most welcome -
Hyundai?? 14 Dec 2003 (Forum)
Called in at my local Hyundai dealer today, hey they look ok, 5 years warranty, fuel consumption ok, prices very cheap, the salesman!!!!! said we don't get them back for warranty work, they just don't go wrong. Anyone had any experience before I part with my hard earnt dosh???? -
Now I know I'm sad .... 2 Oct 2003 (Forum)
... after having filled up at the local Shell and paid, on returning to the car to make a note of the mileage and number of litres etc to keep the running total on the fuel consuption... to see grandma in her Toyota Corolla doing exactly the same thing on the other side of the pump...! Sad Steve -
vw golf mk4 lights 27 Sep 2003 (Forum)
hi, help needed 1)how do i change my headlamp bulbs. 2)what mileage/age do i change the fuel filter. 3)what is the highest wattage bulb for road use i can use in my front fog light\'s. thanks