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• BMW 3-Series E90 (2005 - ) - 08 3.0 - Diesel at cold 15 May 2008 (Forum)
  Does a diesel engine run initially on a rich mixture at cold in the same way as a petrol one does?
• Turning off engine when stopped 8 May 2008 (Forum)
  How long do you have to have stopped for before it's more economical to turn off a diesel engine and start it up again than keep it running?
• Tax Break For Biodiesel 12 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  So does this announcement mean it is now legal to run a diesel car on undeclared veg oil from any source? eg waste and filtered oil or normal veg oil from tesco? teabelly
• Volvo S40 lights 18 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  As my S40 seems to go through just so many headlight bulbs, is there a way or cheat to disable the daytime running lights thing? Could it be as simple as pulling a fuse? Thanks if you can help.
• Smokey Renault Scenic Diesel 22 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  2001 Renault Scenic 1.9 Diesel, 50000 miles, apparently running OK but smokes a lot on hard acceleration. Is this normal for this engine? Will any petrol additive work? Are there any other cures?
• Pug 205 1.6 gti - leaded or unleaded 25 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Anyone know if a 1989 Pug 1.6 GTI runs on leaded or un-leaded. Read conflicting reports saying some do and some don't. Which is it ????
• Vauxhall Corsa not starting 20 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I have a problem with a Corsa 1.2 (2000) not starting after being on a run. After leaving the car for a few minutes it will not start until cold. The dealer cannot find anytihng wrong. Any ideas ?
• f reg micra 28 May 2005 (Forum)
  My missus micras timing is out.how do I adjust it.sometimes it runs fine, others it stalls a lot.its done 100,000 miles so I know its knockin on a bit.thanx giles
• Fuel Prices 4 May 2005 (Forum)
  (NOT A PROTEST THREAD!) I'm curious as to what those more in the know when it comes to motoring think will happen to fuel prices - they can't keep rising, surely? (Not until we really are starting to run out of oil anyway).
• airbag light - Peugeot 306 4 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I have a Peugeot 306 Estate on a W Plate. It has just run out of warranty and the air bag light is flashing is this anything to worry about and how do I stop it?
• died diesel 3 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Instead of having to run the cars on cooking oil as discussed earlier does anyone know how to take the die out of it That would keep everyone happy as it would be chear and customs would not know when they dipped the tank
• lpg V8 chevrolet 15 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Has anyone experience of running a year 2000 chevrolet pick up with 6 litre vortec engine on LPG ? Where was conversion done ? What cost ? R U happy with conversion ? Any problems ?
• Nissan Primera and Mobil 1 23 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I have a'98 Primera SE that has now doen 75000 miles,on semi-synthetic.Should i change it to run on Fully synthetic and if so how should i go about it ??
• untaxed vehicles 15 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  around me in SW London, there has been a spate of new clamps being administered by the DVLA (the local council doesn't clamp yet!). Is this a new scheme against untaxed cars by the DVLA or has it been running for a while.
• 5th Gear 27 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  5th gear last night, pointed out that Bi fuel and LPG cars are exempt from the London congestion charging scheme even though the exact same sized car running conventional fuel isnt:-))) mmmmmmm.....
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  What happens if my keyless fob battery dies? 14 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently acquired a Toyota Corolla Hybrid which has a Power On/Off button but not keyless entry - I still have to physically lock/unlock the car using...
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  My car has failed the MoT on emissions - how can I fix this? 3 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW Z3 is failing the Irish NCT (equivalent to MoT) on CO2 emissions. Do I need to change the catalytic converter?
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  Nissan Qashqai DRL failure - is this common? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Nissan Qashqai. I have noticed the left side daytime running light is not working but all other light on the same side (left) work with no...
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  Should I buy a BMW E39? 28 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a bit of a spanner monkey in my spare time and now that I'm working more from home I'd like to scratch my 'practical modern classic itch'. I'm looking...
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  What's the best small crossover or SUV for a hilly environment? 28 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I live in rural Wales and need a small-medium car or SUV with decent ground clearance, which can handle potholes, floods and snow. Service and running...