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  Reoccurring DMF problems on a Pathfinder 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We last communicated back last summer (May/June) as I'd just bought a Pathfinder from a main dealer in Birmingham (Chatfields) with a failing dual mass...
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  What things should I look out for when buying a 2008 Ford S-Max? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a 2008 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi, 133,000 miles on the clock. It's priced at £2650 and I'm looking at it this week. What things should...
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  Audi A1 - how much should a new clutch and DMF cost? 20 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 Audi A1 diesel. During a recent service, I was told it needs a new clutch and dual-mass flywheel. I have been experiencing recently that sometimes...
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  Diesel or petrol? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am driving a BMW 520D manual 57 registration for about 14000 miles per year, 80% in heavy traffic (A406).Very good car but I have problems with the DPF....
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  Stalling Nissan Pathfinder problem 12 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  When the engine is not under load (idling or coasting to a stop) my Pathfnder sometimes cuts out, or very nearly cuts out. When this happens it will not...
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  Motorway cruiser advice 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I commute 90 miles a day with motorway driving and plan to get a used cruiser as my main priorities are driving comfort, stability and safety. Being a...
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  Ford Mondeo estate - Petrol or diesel? 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son wants to buy a Ford Mondeo estate. It would be a 3 year old car and he would hope to keep it for around 6 years. He does about 25K per year and...
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  Should I buy a Toyota Urban Cruiser? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  An elderly neighbour has offered to sell me his 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser AWD 1.4 deisel. He doesn't drive it anymore and the mileage is only 12,000 and...
• Focus 1.8 TDCi - 2002 Focus 1.8 TDCi poor starting 22 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  over, coughs and never quite catches. I've tried using the glow plugs for three attempts of ten seconds apiece, and whilst this appears to improve things, it will occasionally still stall. The car has done 95k, original glow plugs, DMF and starter motor were replaced at about 70k. There is none
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  Looking to replace my Zafira - suggestions? 3 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace a tired Zafira, with a budget of £5K max. Needs to be automatic and have a high driving position. Would prefer seven-seater but...
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  Does the Volvo XC70 diesel have a DPF, dual mass flywheel and EGR? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am contemplating the purchase of a 2004-2007 Volvo XC70 automatic diesel. Were these vehicles fitted with DPFs, dual mass flywheels and exhaust gas recirculation...
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  Is the Subaru Legacy too good to be true? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on the hunt for an economical diesel estate with good performance. Is there anything that comes close to the performance/mpg/tax band/insurance group...
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  Replacing a well loved Xsara Picasso 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I’m 66 and 6’10” tall and have run a Xsara Picasso Exclusive 2.0 HDi from 2004, which I love. Everything about it is right for me; however, it is approaching...
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  Buying a Subaru Outback 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of buying a 2008 Subaru Outback diesel as we live in a rural area that has been cut off the last few winters when it snows. We have...
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  Petrol or diesel? 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  An answer you posted recently pointed out multiple drawbacks to diesel ownership from the fourth year onwards, on a car under a 3 year lease. If I buy...
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  Taxi breaks 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The warranty is about to run out on my 2007/57 Octavia, which has been a taxi since new. So far the DMF has been replaced under warranty once at 30,000mls...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 tdci Strong clutch pedal 17 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  said that the pedal should be "light as a feather" and that it sounded like the dual mass flywheel (DMF) was seized or sticking. I understand from what he told me that the "DMF" is like a shock absorber to absorb the engine torque as the clutch "bites" and that this was designed to make power take up
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - Mazda6 corrosion 2 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  . Some owners have had the first fix attempted several times, rust obviously returns very quickly. Q - Anyone know if Mazda resolved this on later models? Some Mazda3 (hiroshima built) also suffered it in DMF? Traditionally DMF were used on high
• Audi A4 B7 - Audi A4 B7 diesel engines 12 May 2021 (Forum)
  ... And btw what should I focus on more? oil pump, hex shaft, DMF... Or I just should always ask for the engine codes and then do some research? Thanks.
• MBI Autoguard 29 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  (with notable exceptions of clutch and I guess DMF with it due to anything other than a nuclear meltdown, plus bodywork, entire exhaust, airbags and a few others) but the only user experiences I can find on the internet relate to a fairly refused claim where a dealer was actually liable. Can anybody shed some