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• Diesel automatics 16 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I want a diesel The wife needs an automatic So what do i buy??? I was biggly in the notion of the VW DSG but am now a little apprehensive of it going wrong So an I30 Hyundai perhaps? Sommat Golf / Focus sized is plently What else is out there And what is real world fuel economy like
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 02 2.0 DTI engine light on loss of rev ctr & power 19 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  hi can anybody help me its doing my head in keep losing rev counter and loss of power changed all the filters thought it may have been fuel filter clogged but no its doing it can anybody help please
• Frightening experience 16 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  on the old m62 today doing 70 mph in a fiat siecento 3rd lane no problem ,electric steering wooly as they are, when all of a sudden i lost all power,thinking cambelt gone out of fuel etc then realised my foot had come off the accelerator pedal as its only the size of half a crown anyone else ever
• Honda Jazz/Fit (2001 - 2008) - mpg computer 4 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  When I bought my 3 year old Jazz, last year, I was pleased to see that I was getting consistently 53 mpg, according to the onboard computer. Subsequently this has steadily decreased and is now only 39 mpg. Neither my pattern of driving, or the fuel I burn (mainly Shell standard unleaded) have
• How long car engines can run continuously? 2 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  , which is more suitable for longer runs [not fuel wise]?
• Vauxhall - Estimating MPG on motorway 1.3, 1.7, 2.0 cdti? 2 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, i am due to get a company car soon with the choice of any vauxhall! i drive 120 mile a day on the motorway and was wondering what would the approx mpg be at 70mph with the following diesel engines, 1.3 ecoflex, 1.7cdti and 2.0 cdti? would the smaller engine struggle and use more fuel? anyone
• what is the best / worst automatic car ? 21 May 2009 (Forum)
  automatic was a terrible car. very underpowered and drank fuel. So are there any better / worse ones ?
• Chrysler Voyager (2004 - 2008) - 05 2.4 Petrol cutting out on decelaration 6 May 2009 (Forum)
  I bought a Voyager 2004 2.4litre petrol and its cutting out and hunting from time to time, normally after decelaration. It was perfect according to the old owner. All I did was change the battery. I noticed a silver button under the battery - is this a fuel cut out that could have triggered
• Toyota Corolla (1997 to 2002) - 1997 1.3 non start 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  hi there wonder if anyone can help. looking at a 1997 toyota corolla 1.3 4e-fe. it wont start had a quick look and it doesnt seen to have spark or fuel when cranked over. has ne one had a prob with the crank sensors before and if so where are they i couldnt find it. any help would be great ful
• Audi A3 + S3 (2008 - ) - 2008 1.4T 98 Ron Petrol 28 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hello Folks, I've just been reading a motoring magazine in which it suggested that VW/Audi FSI/TFSI engines should be run on high octane fuel. It claims that using regular unleaded will cause running or starting problems. Anyone got any ideas on this. I always thought it was only high performance
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 1998 2.0 Wont start 24 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hi - i previously posted that this would not start after stalling it - thanks for the replies to that - it was the fuel pump that needed replacing and the car worked fine for couple of months - until now. The car was parked on an incline for the first time since it was repaired and now it fires
• KIA Sedona (1999 - 2006) - 05 2.9 CRD Poor Performance. 11 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  My cousin has a Sedona 2.9 CRD (diesel) auto 2005, he says its really sluggish and uses too much fuel, ive suggested using Millers Diesel power (which I use,) he thinks it may be a software problem. Any ideas you guys?, be very grateful. Volume turned down - moved over to Tech.
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - 03 1.0e Will not start 6 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  My daughter has a new shape 2003 1.0E micra that was running ok when parked but would not start a few days later. I have checked and there is fuel pressure up to the injectors, but it will start and run when primed with petrol then stop, also the throttle does not work-please bring back the good
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - LPG and petrol MOT testing emissions. 31 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  How do VOSA/MOT testing stations test a dual fuelled car? Is the emission testing done on both fuel types or just one? Does LPG or Petrol give a lower emissions reading? Is it best to take your car in after a good run out & 'hot' or just take it in stone cold?
• BMW - BMW Used Approved Weekend 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I received an invitation to this event, which is taking place apparently due to excellent August and September new BMW sales that has resulted in a need to clear display space for forthcoming part exchange vehicles. So excellent have been these sales, in fact, that up to £500 of complimentary fuel
• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - 96 1.6 cut out wont restart 30 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  hi just bought an audi A4 1.6 p plate was not runnin very good would sometimes cut out or revs would rise if sittin out of gear since then it has cut out and wont restart any ideas wot it could be ? when tryin to start car it trys but just wont kick in could it be fuel pump ?
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 1996 1.9td erratic idle 25 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hi i have an s reg 1.9 td 406, 100k on the clock with an erratic idle it seems to be variating between 1k and 1.1k when the engine is on idle. Then engine appears to run OK when accellerating or cruising, any suggestions, i was thinking fuel? filter, injector? could you prescribe any actions
• Renault - Master Van 2004 2.5 - flat spot 20 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Renault Master van Can anyone help with this please. Van accelerates ok up to 2500 rpm, then goes flat and struggles to rev any higher. You can coax it up to 3000 rpm, which can take a while, and then it accelerates ok. Checked air filter and wastegate, and fuel filter was replaced a few hundred
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Mondeo vs Rover Sterling 9 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I own a regular 2004 mondeo 2 litre manual petrol. My friend acquired (very cheaply), a Rover 827 Sterling automatic on an M plate (1993?) and claims not only is it faster than my car but also apparently more fuel economical as well because the engine doesn't need to be pushed as hard. Does anyone
• Downsizing 12 May 2008 (Forum)
  in pref to the Forester so that we can keep it for when we need it and be able to afford to keep it despite fuel price rises. Seems to make sense moneywise atleast.