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• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel - Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTI ECU/Fuel Pump Problem Help 7 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  I've had to put a Astra down as the model for this post, but the vehicle I need help with is a Zafira! I've a friend who's recently bought a 2003 Zafira...
• Skoda Octavia 2010 1.6 TDI - Skoda Octavia DPF v Shell new fuel saving diesel 15 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hi guys. I bought a new 1.6TDI Octavia, with the new common rail engine, in March.  It has settled down to a routine ~57 mpg over mixed but consistent...
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 05 1.6 FSI - Sometimes Lacks Power 15 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  of fuel economy and performance, even after 3 successive tanks of each. -Fuel economy is worse when it lacks power. -Switching off the air-con makes no difference. It's got its first major service (4 years old, 25000 miles) in 2 weeks, which will mean new spark plugs, oil, oil filter and air filter (I
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 01 1.9 dti - possible change of engine 20 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, Wonder if someone can assist me. I currently have a 51 plate Renault Scenic with 1.9 dTi engine. It has what I believe is a problem with the fuel pump or system, and so is a bad starter. The car itself I like (much moreso that the 2003 onwards shape scenic that I have test driven and even
• Lexus GS 300, 430, 460 (2005 - ) - New car, happy with fuel economy !! 4 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I recently bought a 2005 (MK III) Lexus GS300 SE. I fully expected the running costs to be far higher than my previous car (2008 Skoda 1.8 TSi), but decided...
• Ford Fiesta filler cap 31 May 2009 (Forum)
  has probably gone beyond that parameter and stands comparison with most other manufacturers' products, price notwithstanding. One small feature of the ongoing Ford range that has baffled me for many years concerns the fuel filler cap. As far as I can recall every Ford model over the past 45 years
• Citroen Despatch (2007 - ) - 04 1.9 diesel poor running 5 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  run out of fuel at between 20/30 it is as if it is being starved of fuel temporarily then as you drive through it it springs back to life. I have spoken to the garage who carried out the first repair who says it might be air? and should right its self but the van did not do this before the electrics
• BMW 5-Series E34 (1987 - 1996) - 89 3.5 non starter, no spark 4 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  day and it just turned over and spluttered but would not actually catch and fire, my first thoughts were the engines flooded through lack of use so i pulled the fuel pump fuse and plugs which were black and soaked with fuel, i cleaned the plugs up and left them to dry for roughly 12 hours. before
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.8 engine pings.. 30 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  checked for vacuum leaks.. even had the whole PCV assembly changed... had fuel filter changed and air filter.. checked the MAF.. unplugged it.. still did the same thing... so i guess its not causing the problem.. although ive got some readings from my scanner regarding my ignition advancement.. at idle
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 2001 2.0 hdi cooling system management problems 22 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  tests with same bulbs, they had to be orange also high emmisions for turbo deisel engine corrected by new fuel filter and engine flush collected friday wife drove saturday no apparent problems but today going to dads for fathers day and all lights on dash going mad specifically stop sign flashing
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1997 1.8TD Blowing black smoke 31 May 2008 (Forum)
  as if it has just had a power boost it's at this point the black smoke puffs out the back. It went to it the garage on Friday, they checked the air filter (replaced about 7000 miles ago at service) and fuel line for blockages, all clear. The garage think it may be a blocked intercooler
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - HDI 90 engine falters at steady speed 2 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Guys I have had a 406 estate for the last 5 years. It has a HDI 90 engine which has done high mileage. To date the engine has been totally reliable and apart from a new clutch, cam shaft pulley and fuel lift pump in the tank I have not needed to have any work done to it, just regular servicing 4
• Subaru Legacy and Outback Petrol (2004 - 2009) - My Mondeo's Legacy 20 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Well, after months of argument with Ford and their local main dealer, and the involvement of my solicitor, my 2006 Mondeo TDCI estate was finally repaired under warranty in early January. A new fuel pump and several other components finally had it running properly. The dealer apologised
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - (96-97) 1.9TD -White Smoke on Starting 28 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  ... My best guess is that it's either: A) An injector has gone down B) Fuel timing is out Ive read around, and most people suggest that white smoke is unburnt diesel. Fuel filter looks brand new. I did an oil & oil filter change over the weekend. and put a new Air Filter in too. Any ideas as to what
• Skoda - Skoda - VW's problem child 17 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  and fuel economy made it a winner. They experimented with 1.8 turbo's and petrols as well as the L&K but the way ot an Indian motorists wallet is through fuel economy - they would buy a diesel Rolls if given the opportunity! The Octy 1 is still made here and sells for about 16000 pounds (the duty
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 03 Worn brake discs & drums - service limitations? 21 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Manufacturer: Vauxhall. Model: Astra. Type: Estate. Fuel: Dual fuel - LPG/Petrol. Trim: Elegance. Engine: 1600cc. Registered: 2003. Mileage: 50k. Just had the car inspected and given a full service by a Vauxhall dealership. When I gave them the car (bearing in mind I have just purchsed it) I
• not another out of company car Q :o) 6 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all again ! Type-R is out of question as I wont have fuel card, just 17p a mile. done my insurance quote of a 330d bmw at 515 a year. thats £41 a month. RFL is 200 a year thats £16 a month, so say £60 a month for them two. so got £300 a month, thats about £6000 finance over two years. so
• Saxo 1.4 Petrol - Power cut outs 20 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  , or even 30 revs at times. If I put my foot on the gas while its doing this it will make a low hum..like its about to cut out and the revs actually go down while I put my foot on the gas, I believe its staving the engine of fuel when I do this. But most of the time no the rev's are higher than they should
• New Honda Civic (Diesel) 20 May 2006 (Forum)
  I've had my current Passat TDI 115 PD estate (sport trim) since new in 2000 (pre-face lift) and am looking to change within the next 6 to 12 months. I really like my Passat (the fuel economy has averaged over 50mpg throughout its life), but I am not at all attracted to the new model. It looks too
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 98 1.4 - sluggish performance and EML. 8 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  anything wrong with it. It seems to have an intermittent sluggishness problem. The fuel gauge seems to stick every now and then so I have to guess how much is in there. My fuel economy seems to have plummeted too. My radio seems to be possessed and have a mind of it's own. When it's cold, and I've been