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• overheating 23 May 2004 (Forum)
  Would a 50%antifreeze/coolant mix with water lower the running temp.Also when using a high octane petrol such as shell optimax in an old conventional engine--1949standard vanguard--is the running temp raised?.My block may be sludged up ,the rad seems ok,does anyone know of a stronge internal
• Peugeot 306 HDi 2.0 (2000) - 306 HDi...possibly a dumb question 9 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I have a 306 which wouldnt start, I ruled out the LP pump by powering it via a sealey power probe and a spare battery and the car starts and runs fine After looking into common faults with this model and bearing in mind I probably know less about cars than the average 6 year old girl
• Enduring computers 13 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  with large, gardening roughened hands, wasn`t.  It`s still there and is used as Mrs O`s primary internet computer. It`s been running Windows XP, for 7 yrs without antivirus installed and without ever having a software glitch or needing a re- installation. To that success - the credit has
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 02 1.2 Starts then wont start 14 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I'll try to be as descriptive as I can, I've read through most of the posts regarding clio's but none seem to be the same fault as this. My GF's 2002 1.2 Clio Dynamique will start from cold, run perfectly, idles fine, no warning lights, then when you stop, turn off ignition, wait 1-2mins and try
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1997 1.8 Heater blower motor - a/c fitted 4 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  the car covered 8,000 miles last year but only 300 miles the year before. Total mileage is 81,000, the condition of the car supports this. Firstly, the heater blower motor. This runs v-e-r-y slowly when I first start the engine, with a faint "poorly electric motor" noise. I should mention that all 3 fan
• Vauxhall vectra sri direct - Running and starting issues 28 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  and if it does it continues to run lump, when it initially starts and runs for 30 secs I also can't touch the accelerator pedal because it then also runs very lumpy and dies. Now I bought the car as spares and repairs claiming it to be a fueling issue, after spending a fair few pennies on replacing high
• Tesla Model 3 - EVs much more expensive to run than ICE cars 9 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  Finished my research on buying and running an EV as an OAP. Conclusions: totally unaffordable due to Insurance  costs. Summary based on Honda Jazz 1.3 2012, 6,000 miles pa Cheapest fully comprehensive insurance 11 years NCD ,6,000 miles pa Jazz: £240
• Citroen Picasso - Poor running 2.0 hdi 9 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  I replaced the alternator on a friend's 2.0l hdi Picasso. A simple job I thought it also needed a battery as the had been run very low. It started perfectly after replacment and they drove away. The next day they call saying it won' start. I go to investigate and they are nearly correct
• 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI (101k miles) - clutch engaging in 1st gear & engine runs uneven 23 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Engine has a slight vibration and when I fully depress the clutch it slightly engages in 1st gear and the car slightly moves forward also the engine starts to run uneven. Had a complete clutch and flywheel fitted in 2013 Any idea of the problem
• BMW 535 M Sport Touring - Run Flats do fail and are not always drivable 13 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Just to let folk know that run flats can fail so badly, they need  instant replacement as they are not fit to drive. My passenegr side rear went on the motorway yesterday and I ended with a whopping bill. I thought I could limp home but the inner wall shredded (a smaller version of last
• Countryman All4 - Winter or All-Season Tyres 12 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  . There are only specific all-season tyres available in correct size (225/45r18) which are a Pirelli (run flat) or Kleber Quadraxer (non run flat). What would your advice be, and should I stick to run flats or would non-RF be OK ? (which would greatly improve ride, handling AND possible reduce
• Ford Focus - Focus Mk1 juddering 30 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi,  my mk1 Focus 1.8 zetec 2004 has started juddering when accelerating. It only seems to happen after its been running for about half hour and is warm. When I run the car first thing it runs fine but once warm that's when the juddering starts. It normally happens when pulling off from
• BMW Z3 - Run flat tyres 13 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  it is so small, which means if I had a punture in the middle of rural north Yorkshire where we live, I would be totally stuck. Are run flat tyres a good idea for this situation? Would I have to change all 4 at once, or could I do it gradually as the current tyres wear out? Thank you.
• Land Rover Defender - Who's running biodiesel in their motor? 7 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  biodiesel. I am curious who else is running their vehicles on biodiesel, and whether they have had any problems. I am particulary interested in people who are using biodiesel in modern common rail injection cars. Let me know if anyone is interested!
• Peugeot 1.8 - Peugeot 7 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  On behalf of a friend, so I don't know full details of the model, but her Peugeot is only a few years old and her car runs out of petrol very quickly. For example, she tops up her car to Half a Tank of petrol, but it runs down to the next level of the metre after just 3 miles
• Renault Scenic 1.9dTi - check emissions warning 23 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I have a continous "check emissions" warning but the car is running fine with no problems. My local indepedant garage ran a diagnostic check and came back with a code DF209 EGR Valve Position Circuit. As the car was running ok they just reset the warning, but it came back up after a couple
• Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec Petrol - Ford Focus (2000 X reg) Running Lumpy 27 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, My focus has started having a problem where it runs lumpy,the symptoms I have are: Fuel Gauge is inaccurate and only moves between 1/4 and 1/2 When petrol tank is fuel the car feels like it's holding back above 5,000 RPM When petrol is low the car won't gain any power
• 02 307 2.0 hdi 110 - Smoke on cold start and lumpy running 12 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I have just replaced the turbo on my 307 at a huge expense. Its hard to say if it did this before or not due to the turbo fault,  it starts fine but smokes a bit and runs lumpy for the first 30 seconds or so. It clears and is then fine except for what can only be described as a tappety
• Ford Fiesta 1388cc Zetec - Poor low speed running 25 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Jumped in my 1388cc zetec Fiesta today after it had been stood for 2 weeks and did a 6 mile round trip.It ran lumpy at low speed as if running on three cylinders or missing.No go in it until wound up to 60mph where it seemed smooth at that speed on neutral throttle.Back on my driveway it did
• Triumph Spitfire MK4 1300 - Engine dies after 20mins running 25 May 2010 (Forum)
  I hope the combined knowledge of H-J can solve this one. The car starts and runs up to temp as normal, but after about 20 mins the engine looses all power and splutters to a halt, after waiting for it to cool, it will re-start reluctantly and limp home. Car has solid state ignition