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• Vectra Diesel starting problem 26 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 1999 vectra 2.0 diesel (X20DTL engine). Recently, I've had a problem starting from cold in that: The car will turn over for a second or 2, run for a few seconds and then just stop. Then I have to turn the engine over 6-9 times (10 secs a go) to get it to start. Once started, it's OK
• Frontera DTi lumpy idle 21 May 2005 (Forum)
  W've got a 1999 Frontera DTi which after 5 minutes idling starts getting very very lumpy and rough running at the same time giving out a bit of black smoke from the exhaust. A blip on the throttle restores the normal idle. Theres a suspicion the injectors may need doing. Doe's anyone know whether
• Escort hissed and died 10 May 2005 (Forum)
  I have an N reg Ford Escort 1.8 si. It been running with reduced power for a little while - for which i could not find the cause. Suddenly it lost more power and started hissing from under the bonnet. I managed to limp home not being able to get beyond 2nd gear. The engine was very hot when i
• A free Porsche? 24 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  A friend of mine has just bought a £32k porsche. He reckons he'll be able to run it for a year and sell it for the same price at the end of the year. Now apart from servicing, cost of cash etc this means he'll be driving round in an expensive car for free. I'm not so sure - surely it can't be done
• Vectra Sri 04 Erratic idle on start-up 16 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  ,and return to its usual idle of 800 rpm.Car runs fine.No other probs.Any ideas?
• saab 9-5 fumes 14 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I looked at a saab 9-5 with view to buy the car when car was running you could smell a breather type smell in the car,like a crank case breather smell, apart from this the car drove and sounded perfect although it has 130,000 miles on, anyone any ideas if it is bad news or not? I know that the 9-5
• Pug 406 1.9TDi starting probs 6 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Friend has just bought a 97 'R' Pug 406 with the 1.9 Turbo diesel engine. Car has 'only' covered 160,000 miles - runs well and starts fine from cold with no smoke, however the warmer it is the more difficult it is to start!! Does anyone have any ideas what might be causing it? Glow-plugs
• April cheer & the M4 1 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  involved a 50mph restriction? It was rather galling to run along at 40mph being overtaken by HGVs doing 50+. Do they have exemptions?
• Motorway miles. 20 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Always confused when I read an ad. that states high mileage but motorway miles. What does this mean? Are they incinuating less wear and tear? The engine still runs when you drive on a motorway, you still brake. what about in heavy traffic? The clutch gets a hammering here too? And how do you get
• Two stroke oil - any difference? 14 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Sorry, non-motoring, but petrol engine content. I've just aquired a two-stroke petrol strimmer, no manual or stuff but I've found it should run on 40:1 two stroke fully synthetic oil. Is there anything to stop me using fully synth normal car oil - I've got half a container of Halfords stuff left
• French diesel fuel 25 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I am convinced that our Megane gives us about 4 to 5 mpg more when running on french diesel. In the UK I generally use BP or Texaco and average 50mpg. In France I fill up with whatever is convenient at the time at we seem to average 55mpg. Driving conditions are similar, length of journeys perhaps
• Clio 1.9tdi starting problem 23 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, since changing the air and fuel filter on my clio 1.9tdi the car struggles to start from cold. There was no problem whatsoever prior to the change, but it now turns over for 10 seconds or so before finally springing to life in a puff of grey smoke. Once started it runs fine and also starts fine
• 205 Automatic 18 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  volts with the engine running are13.75 and at rest they are 12.25,the headlights are brighter when I rev the engine Iwould be gratefull for any suggestions Burman
• Honda CR-V tyre changes 5 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  A neighbour of mine has just had a new set of tyres fitted to a Honda CR-V. He was told by the tyre fitters that he needed to change the complete set because running this type of 4x4 with some new and some part-worn tyres would damage the transmission. Has anyone else heard of this? Is it true
• Civic servicing 4 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Hi I have a 9 year old Civic which I have serviced my self for the past 5 years, oil, filters etc and it seems to run fine. The car passes its MOT with no problems. What checks and adjustments has the engine been missing out on over the last 5 years, if I was to put the car in for a tune up which
• Car less than 2k? 2 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Backroom, What would you buy if your looking for something cheap, reliable, dont want to spend too much money (i.e not over 2k but willing to spend slightly more if the right car comes along) and something my mom would consider still to have some street cred? This will be a little run about car
• Saxo 1.6 engine diagnostic light on 19 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Friend of mine has a 51 plate Citroen Saxo 1.6 VTR. Three times now the engine diagnostic light has come on. The engine runs and performs perfectly. It's been to the Citroen garage and been fixed by changing a switch. Yet again it's come on and she wants to know if this is common and fixable
• Renault Scenic wipers 28 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  The wipers on my R reg Megaine Scenic have gone berzerk! On intermittant they run constantly for several wipes then stop mid-screen, putting switch in off position, they continue to wipe, back to normal wipe they stop when they want to. Argh. Local Renault dealer says "might be switch, might
• New diesel tips please 21 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Next week I'm going to be picking up the new family transport, a Volvo XC90 diesel. This will be the first diesel car I've owned. Apart from boring SWMBO to death with pleas about not forgetting this when filling the tank, what else should I know about owning, driving and running a diesel car
• Setting up an SU carb 19 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Can any of you advise me of any good books or websites which can help me with setting up my SU carb in my Mini. It seems to be running quite rich. There seems to be two adjustment screws on, but I dont know which to turn/which direction to turn them. Got the Haynes manual for the car but it does