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• Cars could soon run on thin air 14 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  So says an article I found this morning on Yahoo News. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/cars-could-soon-run-on-thin-air-thanks-to-hydrogen-breakthrough-151322536.html  As my wife and I intend to keep our  petrol cars (2012 Kia Rio and 2013 Suzuki Alto
• 1964 Hillman minx series v - Help my hillman minx not running to good 3 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Can anyone help? My car isnt running too good, when driving the car seems to hesitate when hot, its as if its about to stall or out of fuel, then it clears and drives ok. I dont want to take things apart if its just an adjustment somewhere, can anyone advise me on what it might
• Renault Kangoo 1.9D 2001/Y reg - Running issues sorted but is it a safe fix? 22 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  After seeing the idea on another forum I disconnected what I believe is the Warm Air Sensor (located just above the EGR) and my really rough running has been solved instantly. Does this mean the sensor or the wiring to it it caput or can I just leave the plug disconnected without causing any
• 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4 - Car will not start again after running 11 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I have a Fiesta that starts ok but if you run it and then stop and then try to re start it again after a very short period, the engine turns over but it will not start. The padlock of the immobiliser continues to flash whilst the engine turns over and the only thing I have been able to do
• Vauxhall meriva 1.7 CDTI - Starting, not revving 7 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I have a 52 plate Meriva. Runs perfectly well when it does, but has a very intermittant problem. After a run, and being left for an hour or so, It will start, somewhat reluctantly, and run OK, but will not rev at all. When left for a few more hours it behaves perfectly OK. A bit
• vw polo 1.9 sdi - vw polo diesel leak problem 15 May 2013 (Forum)
  Hi  I have just relised on my vw polo 1.9 sdi has a diesel leak its on the front right hand side and only leaks when it is running and a while after it has stopped running. Engine starts and runs fine as normal. Does anyone know what the problem could be ? Any advice would be greatly
• KIA Sorento - Kia Sorento - Whirring, whining noise on over run 16 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  I have a whirring, whining noise on over run but migh aslo be there under power, just can't hear above engine noise.  I think it was ther before changing front tyres but worse since.  Car also jumped to a stop as I pulled up, quite a jolt through the transmission.  Is this the TOD
• Honda Civic Saloon - 1999 Civic dies, then starts and runs then dies... 25 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Civic died on the motorway exit. Started then died at 3000 rpm. Then wouldn't start, CEL on. Started again then  died, then wouldn't start. So, it will start sometimes and run for 5 to 10 minutes and other times it won't start at all. It has new plugs, oil, air, cambelt, waterpump plenty
• 1998 2.0 petrol Rav 4 - Rough running 15 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  My wife's Rav 4 runs roughly when travelling at a steady speed. It's fine when accelerating - no lack of power and ticks over very steady too. I've changed the coil packs and leads and plugs, as well as the fuel filter but with no difference. Toyota main dealer couldn't find anything
• Citreon Saxo 1.4 Wstcoast - Will not Idle and poor running. 13 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  My sons saxo was playing up two weeks ago. It was reving high. It was plugged in and no fault found. Since then, all sensors removed, contacts cleaned and then put back on. Now it will not idle and stalls. If i hold the throttle on slightly, it will run but the revs go up and down
• Peugeot 406 hdi - Servo 14 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Servo is creeping to the floor when engine why is running when it runs? the engine dies without warning, could there be any relation to the problem..sometimes auntie polution flashish on, engine light on constantly, I have since flushed out the engine replaced the oin & filter plus new air
• Ford Mondeo 03 TDCI - Poor Running 25 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I have a problem where my car dies down after 2000 rpms i have replaced Injectors fuel pump filter and EGR valve now i have an oil leak but cant seemto find it . Have been told this could be my turbo goosed . It smokes (black) pretty bad when yo u rev it up idle and when running. Has anyone any
• Astra F 1.4 16v ecotec - engine missfires and knocking. 28 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  started running on 3 cyls,checked T/belt, very worn, thought it had jumped a tooth,replaced new, still runs on 3 cyls and knocks when accelerating, double checked valve timing, ok, number 3 cylinder not firing, spark and plugs ok, took off rocker cover to control valve clearences
• Vauxhall Vectra B 1996 2000cc sri - running rough 23 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  changed high pressure pipe back of engine,got air out water .whitish smoke running like a dog .hope air pipes in right place.if thats ok .is it here goes ,air pump,cam censor,egr valve,is there a obvious place.dianostic not working ,changed engine.didnt really want to renew each part to find
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 02 2.0 C5 fail to run engine 6 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Citroen c5 hdi will not start and it says that license 4759747 has expired (traffic master) What does that mean. Every thing goes dead all accesories including power windows. the radio, aircon, etc. And if at all it start and run the engine, everything comes back to life, like magic. Ive
• Toyota Corolla and Verso (2002 - 2007) - Run 2005 Corolla D-4D (114) on vegetable oil? 21 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I recently watched this Quentin Wilson-fronted episode of ITV's "Tonight" (http://tinyurl.com/4bxupm) and wondered how to determine whether my 2005 Corolla D-4D (114) Manual can be run directly on supermarket vegetable oil. I need some help as to where to find this info. Thanks.
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 98 1.0 litre Uneven tickover 6 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  My S reg. Corsa 1 litre will not run smoothly. It doesn't idle at 1500rpm - it runs from 1000 to 2000. If you try to hold the revs. at 2000, it runs from 1500 to 2500. This carries on throughout the rev range. I have changed the stepper motor and throttle position sensor but this has not made any
• cheapest to run / insure but Strong 1 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Like the subject. If you were doing 30K miles a year, a 6 footer and wanted a good comfy ride. but also very cheap to insure / run / fuel. I know you are all gona scream mondeo at me or mazda6 or focus. I want a good choice, up to £10K. I too would love a mitsibushi animal d4d or nissan 4x4 thing
• 'Flat out' run 28 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Random question, is there anywhere private in the UK like an old air strip or such where you can run your car up to maximum speed? Not in a Santa Pod kind of way...I just really want to see what my car's like at 114mph (I thought it was faster than that actually, but a Google search reveals
• Thermostat Peugeot 406 21 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Recently had the thermostat changed as the car was running a little cool at about 75c. Now the car runs even cooler at 70c at normal cruising and 75c when I am giving it some beans. The garage says its unlikely to be the thermostat as its new, but I can?t see any other cause. However