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• Subaru Legacy and Outback Petrol (2004 - 2009) - Lumpy running on regular unleaded 16 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  The user manual for Subaru Legacy 2.0 says that the car should run fine on regular unleaded (95) and it is only the turbos that need the premium fuel (98 or above). However I am finding that the performance of my non-turbo 2.0 r is brilliant with say Shell v-power but horribly lumpy with regular
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 97 2.0 coolant leak 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  hi new here, just noticed a coolant leak , puddle under car after doing a 60 mile run, and another running drizzle from under car after 60 mile return journey, the temp guage hasnt been above mid way, no rough idel or running as yet, it did seem a little under powered after about 90 miles struggled
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.3 Eratic running with no acceleration 6 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  stalling problem), all pipelines and filters etc. I have got it all back together but the problem is still there - no acceleration. And I think I need a new head as it seems that the plugs are not sealing properly and the engine is "running away". Anyone got any ideas (and a spare head lying around
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 2000 2.0i engine running way too fast on tick over 5 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  HELP!!!! my mondeo with the zetec engine has recently started to run at about 1500rpm when ever i pull up at a junction or at the lights, but after about 2-3 minutes it will slowly come back down.I have tried spraying the cable and linkages with copper slip but no difference ,someone told me
• Audi A3 + S3 (1996 - 2001) - 1999 1.6 Big Boil up Now cant get it to run 4 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I have an A3 Code AVU and the water pump failed causing a boil up ...replaced pump and head gasket also fitted new rings and glaze busted the bores had head skimmed and pressure tested re ground the valves and the compression is still not as good as id like (around 110) the car will run with a tow
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 05 1.6 Starts on 4 cylinders but only running on 2 21 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hoping someone can help. Having problems with a megane scenic (2005, 1.6) that is only a few hundred miles over the warranty limit (ouch). When car is started all 4 cylinders are being used, but once running only using two. Emissions warning came on and felt/sounded as if there could be a hole
• Audi - Day running lights 4 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all I've noticed a lot of new Audis are coming with super bright day running lights that seem to be on permanently. My B-i-L followed me for a couple of hours the other week in his new A4 and in the end I had to ask him to turn them off, they were really distracting. That turned out
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2001 2.0TDi will start when cold but not when hot 28 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  but if I turn it off after about 10 mins running then it won't start! I have to leave it for a few hours and then it will start, several times no problem. It runs perfect and tickes over perfect but if turned off after a while running thats it! Can anyone please help me? Glen
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1997 1.8D runs weak & lumpy, and is also hesitant 12 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Comrades, just bought my first Modeo, 1800 diesek LX R reg 151K on the clock, no service hisory. Runs as weak and as lumpy as a lump thing, and on a 70mph road, is constantly hesitant, I am aware of the petrol/ diesel differece , last 4 cars have been self bought diesels, and cannot believe that I
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2004 CDTi 120 Power Loss 22 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hello I am experiencing a intermitent fault with my 117k Vectra. Yesterday started the car after a short run and 30min interval but struggled to achieve enough power to reverse or pull away. Stopped engine re-started and it juddered into life with a far bit of black smoke/ and rough running
• MG Forest Run 3/6/07 1 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  ) with everything from a 1937 model up to the latest model. You would be able to chat to all the owners! They are then taking part in a New Forest run, ending up at Exbury. For those who are worried about the Lyndhurst problem you do not need to go via Lyndhurst to either destination. The event raises money
• Micra throttle body question please. 6 May 2007 (Forum)
  Chap at work has 98 1ltr Micra with running rough problems. ( Have already used the forum search ) Local main dealer did diagnostic ( £40 ) and declared the problem to be the Lambda. Cleaned and replaced, no difference. Then decided new TB required at £400 recon unit. No chance said the owner
• Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 CDTi - running temp 30 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  retained and the temp gauge goes to the bottom. 3. The temp gauge show running around 80-85 C. Of course, this is a guide not too accurate It could be that the temp sensor is the "wrong side" of the thermostat, and I think the thermostat is electronically controlled Is anyone else having similar
• Fines for idling engines 11 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  One of the councils up here are running adverts on the radio saying the usual, how bad it is for the environment etc if you leave your car engine running whilst parked up, so you will now be fined if caught doing this. But how bad exactly is it? If you are sitting stationery at side of road
• Getting 13 months MOT 3 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I knew that you could present your car for a MOT, a calender month prior to the expiry date and have the new MOT run for 12 months from that expiry date (assuming you present the current MOT and make the request). Therefore you could have effectively have valid MOT(s) for 13 months. However
• High Vs Low Mileage Cars 11 May 2005 (Forum)
  As cars build quality is getting better these days, what is considered to be High mileage for cars? Is it different for Japanese cars compared to say Vauxhall/Ford? Also which is better to buy....High Mileage cars that have been run fully warmed up mainly on the motorway or Low Mileage ones used
• Sat Nav - a definitive solution? 9 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Go on then, you know I fancy one of these. Can the backroom recommend to me the ideal Sat Nav system. It must: 1. Be portable from car to car. 2. Run European maps. 3. Run good software. It should ideally: 1. Have a facility for re-routing round traffic jams. It would be amusing
• Omega poor running 24 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have a problem with my Omega 2.5 V6 Auto which my local dealer can't sort. When the car is cold it runs fine, but when warm things go down hill. I am getting a slight missfire when the engine is under load, ie when putting foot down or going up hills(which is most the time in the peak district
• BMW 320d - abnormal running mode 20 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  % operative? My local BMW dealer was likewise mystified, and failed both to reproduce the effect or suggest a reason. In all other respects the car has started and run totally reliably.
• Golf Engine Harshness ( Rough ) 15 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  running at normal temps the engine continues to feel slightly harse when on the cruise. The garage had rechecked the engine and run some diagnostics but no fault found. I've run a tank of loaded injection cleaner and different fuels. Tick over and starting are perfect, and fuel consumption as before 34/37