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• Sleeping with engine running 25 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I pulled into the motorway services about 7:30am today with the idea of grabbing some sleep. I picked a quiet spot away from the buildings. Within a few minutes a new BMW X5 parked alongside with the same idea. Surprisingly he just laid back with his diesel still running & fell asleep. I can
• VW running on 26 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  My 1.8 carb Scirocco runs on for between 5 and 10 seconds when I turn off the ignition . If I attempt to stop this by leaving the car in first gear and letting the clutch in the car goes backwards (and forwards if in reverse gear). Does this mean that the engine is running backwards
• Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG - Running Costs 31 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Can anybody assist with providing the true running cost for a CLA 45 AMG 
• Running in 6 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Not wishing to have another new engine in my Espace 2.2 DCI, ever, What is the suggested recommendation of running in, what max speed and to how many miles.
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 tdci 115 - starting problem 12 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  car as NO running probs  BUT   starting takes 5 to 15 seconds very rough no trot responce injectors leak test ok  pressure in rail is 400 then 5 to 10 seconds runs like new .       pressure is normal only when running,. second
• When is a car run in? 22 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  From time to time someone writes in to HJ in the paper and says "I've got a Merc 123 which has covered 275,000 miles." And HJ sometimes replies (words to the effect of ) "that's only just run in. There's a bloke in New Milliband, Texas whose Merc 123 has covered 350,000 miles." So when
• Peugeot 206cc 2.0 - Running rough when cold 20 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  The car starts ok but after about a minute it starts to run rough almost like it is missfiring, when it gets warm seems to run fine. I have been told its a common problem does any one have any idea's. Thanks, Doug.  
• Short mileage runs what to buy 20 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Looking to purchase a 2nd hand car for the wife, to replace the ageing 1600 Astra Sport. Need it for work and the annual run to the airport. The daily work journey is just over 2 miles a day. So looking for something small reliable and cheap to run, But not to slow on the motorway. Any advice
• leave engine running or turn off? 19 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  When sitting in a traffic jam, or waiting for someone (or whatever), when should one turn off the engine, and when should one just leave it running? Or, to put it another way - how long does one have to sit before it becomes more sensible to turn off the engine instead of letting it run?
• Peugeot - Expert 2.0 HDI running on fault. 29 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  i have a running fault with a Peugeot expert 2.0 hdi. it starts and runs with 298 bar at the fuel rail-not fluctuating when idling. it will sit idling all day but when u switch off it runs on for 5 secs. when you try and drive it just cuts out but will start up and stay idling. i've replaced rail
• golf driver runs out of steam 1 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Hi my 1.6 mk2 driver runs out of steam at 4000rpm, lke hitting a wall, I've replaced plugs and leads and have tested the ignition. I ahve also checked the valve timing marks and the ignition timing and tuned the carb. any ideas? the other funny is that the engine runs better when the ignition
• Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI 90 - Engine Running Temp 25 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  What is the normal running temp shown on the temp gauge with this engine. Thanks.
• Daytime running lights 26 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Late last year Hella announced a "Daytime running lights" kit. My local dealer can't get hold of any., any ideas please.
• Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 91 1.6 205 Running Rich (Help) 26 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, My 205 XL AUTO on a H reg. (1991) is running very rich... ??? I'm going to give it a new air, oil and fuel filter, oil change, and new spark plugs but that's about the extent of my knowledge and capability lol when it comes to my pug's running. It has a manual choke, and I have
• FIAT Grande Punto 1.3 ecotec 2006 - Starts lumpy runs fine 28 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  I have a fiat that starts fine just runs lumpy for about 30 seconds to 2mins then drives fine.   Had new glow plugs and air filter. Runs better with new filter but no difference to start up. Whatelse could it be?
• ford fiesta zetec s tdci 2007 - car runs rough 29 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  My car runs fine for a while then seems to run as if the turbo is not working but if I undo the fuel filter drain plug just a little bit power is restored. I have replaced the fuel filter but same problem now driving me mad. help....
• Qashquai - Mileage to Burn Off Particulates 22 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Can I run a diesel qashquai on the following mileage without getting into particulates burn off trouble. Weekly runs of 20 miles out . 2 hour break, 20 miles back rest of week doing short runs up to 10 miles. Holiday run in France 1700 miles once a year.
• Toyota Corolla - are you running on biodiesel do you know someone 16 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  ive got a 2003 D4D corolla and after doing lots of reading up and research im 95% sure i can run it biodiesel but i would like to know if you or someone you know is running there toyota or other car on biodiesel...
• Cambelt/long run - worried 4 May 2002 (Forum)
  309: 74000 miles Cambelt due at 72000 I'm a poor student! But will it survive a long run ie is it more likely to fail on the motorway?
• HJ's DT comments on "running in" oil. 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Another good column today. Re the correspondant with Skoda (a 1.9 so presumably a TDi) talking about oil usage and HJ's comment about VAG stopping the use of recycled oil for the running in period. I guess VAG dont use "running in" oil in the PD engines because they need a specific oil spec