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  • Hyundai i20 1.4 diesel 2014 - car trouble 11 May 2020 (Forum)
    hello, my car bucks as soon as I pull away first thing in the mornings. I get the P0532 a/c refrigeration pressure low and P0101 MAF. would the A/C affect the mass air flow and cause the cars behaviour?.    I have checked egr, new fuel and air filter and cleaned the boost
  • diesels - thoughts on this article 9 Sep 2019 (Forum)
    in  tax and fuel economy are outweighed by the costs of repair. looking to find out more info on this matter I came across this article and as the above title suggests " thoughts on this article " https
  • BP halts Nectar cards 11 Jun 2019 (Forum)
    you've only got minimum cash value or a reward I'm unlikely to want. Must check what my Nectar balance is since I rarely fuel up or go to a Sainsbury-thus my Nectar is pretty redundant.  
  • Vauxhall astra mk6 - Faults and steering problem after recall. 24 Apr 2019 (Forum)
    Hello,took my astra to a main dealer for a recall, which included Apply wax to fuel cap Wiring on cooling fan Reprogram, which I'm guessing
  • Dollar car rental? - USA platinum package 29 Aug 2018 (Forum)
    i wondered if anyone has rented with dollar in USA...im getting a okay price on their site for "all inc" and being offered a platinum package at £60 odd on top i know they often have a inc fuel package but £60 sounds a bit strong..cant find any details on the website its for 4 weeks in L.A
  • "Stick with same brand of premium diesel" 26 Jun 2018 (Forum)
    , one premium may be better in one area that another, so alternating would give the best of both worlds. Unfortunately ALL the premium fuel's sites use weasel words such as "may help" or "could..." with no definite promise being made. Cheers DrTeeth
  • Ford Mondeo Estate - Ford Mondeo Air Con - sensitivity 25 Jun 2018 (Forum)
    The air con in my 2015 Mondeo Estate seems to be over sensitive to temperature changes and effectively seems to try to keep the temperature exactly as set, blowing hot and cold alternately.  This almost continuous operation is frustrating and unnecessary and probably doesn't help fuel
  • Ford Ka 2008 MY - Repairing rust around the petrol filler cap 14 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    The Mrs has a 58 reg Ka with the usual rust around the fuel filler cap. I've been told that a kit is available so that a qualified person can effectively cut out the rusty bit and replace it with new. Has anyone had this done, on a Ka or any other make of motor
  • Vw polo - Small, quiet car 27 Sep 2016 (Forum)
    .  I want something sensibly priced, with adequate safety to cope with road risks, enough power to overtake when I need to, and moderate fuel consumption. And quiet!  Ideas? Thanks   
  • Vauxhall Frontera (1991 - 2001) - 2000 2.2dti can bus systems 15 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    hi... just wondering if any one has had problems with frontera 2.2dti engines... The car wont start aftter all the basic checks put it on a code reader which pointed to the cam sensor (in the pump) so i removed the fuel injection pump for testing this came back no faults fond. I then removed
  • Jag XK150 replica 4.2 auto ! - which BMW diesel is best ? 12 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    I have an XK150 replica. 4.2 jag auto returning 18mpg. Just about too expensive to drive due to fuel. I have considreed and rejected LPG and intend to repower with diesel. A nice big, low tech powerful economical  complete with autobox and must be rear wheel drive! BMW probably- 2.5
  • Peugeot 307 - Pug 307 hdi 06 DPF warning 5 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    Need to know if anyone has a fix for a DPF (depollution system fault). So far this has blown my turbo which I've had replaced and engine cleaned - DPF fault still on. Also had Fuel cap additive fault - had this checked and fixed, cap was loose Had DPF checked -not needing cleaned, pressures fine
  • Any - Have we fallen out of love with the car? 25 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    (purchase price fuel, maintenance, insurance for instance)
  • Toyota Avensis Parking brake 22 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    at fuel station and after a stall. Had a few warning lights most of journey. I imagine the Alternator could not keep up with the Electrical system demands. Also when stopped back at the Dealer the electric parking brake said in-operable any thoughts ?
  • Nissan X-Trail 07 2.2 diesel engine YD22DDTi/2.2 - Strange knock and miss when started from cold 15 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    Nissan x trail has slight miss on cold start  and knocks on accelaration  knock disapears after 15 to 20 miles at first I thought it was a small end but now I'm thinking it maybe somwhere on the fuel / injectors  dose not smoke or use excessive oil nor over heat or lose water
  • ford kia vw etc - small economical cars 17 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    i trying to decide which cars is best i have ford fiesta 1.0 80 bps  not as good on fuel as it says so im going to trade it in. iv been looking at new cars  fiesta 1.5 or 1.6 diesel  but price keeps going up and the insurance  groups go up on eco diesel  up group
  • Audi A3 - REAL MPG 10 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    I have just entered the figures for my car onto the 'Real MPG' database. The figure based on the last 6 tankfuls was 59.04mpg, as calculated by the mileage divided by the fuel used, ie the accurate way.  Significantly, the average indicated by the on-board computer for the same
  • 2012 VW T5 California - The Curse of a Diesal Particulate Filter 14 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    : Have VW recognised this problem and come up with some longer term solutions?  Is there an approved fuel additive I could use? What is the future for DPF are changes on the way?
  • Vauxhall Zafira - Garage can't find out what is wrong with my car 12 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    firing. The garage is now saying it could be a fuel pump. These are really expensive (I think) and was wondering if anyone else has any ideas. There are no warning lights on. Cheers
  • Opel astra 2006 1.6 - Start problemand noise from the exhaust 24 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    the wrong fuel of which its impossible as i am the only driver.and it again flashes the exhaust light.What could be the problem.
 

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