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• Audi A2 (2000 - 2005) - 2002 1.4tdi misfire 23 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi. I have an audi a2 1.4 tdi which has a 'misfire' above 2500 revs. It sort of cuts in and out under hard accelaration. Also, the glow plug light flashes and the fuel guage doesn't work and I wondered if there was any conection. Would love to hear from some bright spark out there who could shed
• Leyland Daf - 1992 FA45 - Difficulty starting 10 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  ), or is there a non return valve on the fuel system that is not working? Both batteries are in perfect condition.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2001 1.8 Zetec - Stalling at low revs 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  When I slow down approaching a roundabout / junction, the revs drop to below 500, battery light comes on and I have to give it a little gas to stop it cutting out - battery seems fine, not low on fuel - engine management light does not come on. Why the drop in revs? Any ideas anyone?
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2001 1.8LX - New engine problem 22 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hi I have had a new engine fitted but the garage fitting it have now said that the engine keeps 'surging' and it may have something to do with the fuel pump. Can anyone shed any light? Is this likely to cost me even more cash? (year found via a forum search and entered into subject header)
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - Sounds like pinking! 7 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Can a diesel engine have pre-ignition? On these cold mornings my engine makes a sound like an old petrol engine "pinking" when I accelerate. It lasts until the engine gets warm, maybe 3-4 miles. The car has done 50,000 trouble free miles, I hope there is no fuel pump problem as mentioned
• ANPR at filling station 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  it? Do they keep the info? Or if I am legal and I pay for my fuel do they delete the info? Is it legal for Tescoburys to record my plate like this?
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - Urgently needed - LPG service centre South Yorks' 7 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I am looking for a reliable LPG authorised service station in South Yorkshire as all of my local Vauxhall dealerships are now dropping servicing all dual fuel vehicles. Something to do with with software updates on their diagnostic equipment not being available. Any pointers please?
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - control indicator light 5 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I have recently had my fuel filter changed as my Vectra was running like a bag of brazil nuts ,this seemed to do the trick.I filled up with petrol this evening and when i pulled away the control indicator light came on and stayed on,and it started misfireing !!! Any ideas anyone what it could
• Add On Vehicle Computer 11 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  As a result of trawling through the website mentioned in the 'Another Acetone Thread' I found this link: http://www.scangauge.com/ If your vehicle does not have one of those on board computers then this could be the toy for you. It seems to provide much more data than just fuel consumption
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - td - Timing belt changed, now won't run properly 4 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Just changed timing belt on R plate 306 td.Used bolts to lock camshaft and fuel pump in position plus paint marks. When tried to re start engine it will not tick over plus lots of smoke and misfire . Any ideas? {Subject header expanded to include problem - DD}
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 1.8TDCi Engine re mapping 29 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I own a 56 Focus 1.8TDCI. I have been told engine re mapping not only improves performance but also fuel efficiency and drive ability. Does any one know where I could find out more information. Engine variant edited into the subject line - OOooooh as per the stickey up there ! - PU
• Accord: what tyre pressures? 25 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  running them at the higher pressure to get better fuel economy? Cheers, David.
• BMW 7-Series E38 (1994 - 2001) - BMW 730i M reg - thinking of purchasing! 20 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Looking to purchase a mint condition 85K BMW 730i V8 on an M plate (1994) with full service history. What pitfalls should I look out for and are there any known issues with this model of vehicle? Does anybody own one and can tell me what its like on fuel? Thanks Dan
• Payouts for silicon damage top £9m 9 May 2007 (Forum)
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6636579.stm "Supermarkets have paid out more than £9m in compensation to motorists following an incident which saw petrol contaminated with silicon. Tesco has paid about £8m after more than 17,000 people filed claims when the fuel damaged their vehicles. Asda
• Nissan X Trail servicing 11 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I own a 52 plate XTrail 2.2di,i have had it 12mths and with a 3week caravan holiday to cornwall due i am going to service it myself instead of taking it the incompetant Nissan garage i bought it from,which oil is best to use?also i have heard changing the fuel filter involves more than usual any
• Chrysler Voyager speedo and rev needles 21 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, Got problems with my 97 Chrysler Voyager SE 2ltr, my speedo and rev counter needles both have died, the odometer still clocks up the milage but neither needles move, I performed a test cycle by holding in the trip and trip reset buttons, this moved temp and fuel needles though high and low
• Road Deaths Up 9 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Tucked away at the end of an article in today's Times about how the Driving Test is to have more emphasis on saving fuel/reducing emissions is the little nugget that road deaths have gobe up 33 in the last year. Nice to see those 'safety cameras' are doing their job so well! Unless of course you
• VW Golf MKIV air bleed valve 29 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  My son has just changed the temp sensor on a 2001 MKIV DTI as the Vag Com reported it reading 12 degrees instead of 92 which explained the overfueling the strange fuel consumption figures. However although about 1/3 litre of water escaped the level in the header tank has not changed at all
• First MOT 4 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  about a fuel additive? And do the garages still rev the living daylights out of the poor engine to test it? Thanks
• Metro 92 1100cc 1 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hi im having a problems with my 92 1100cc Metro carb run. Iv replaced the carb with a 2nd hand 1 and replaced the fuel pump, plugs and leads. all the hoses goin in and out of the carcoal canister are all clear and now im stuck and dont know what to try next. Does any1 know of any command faults