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• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.6 8V runs as if choke is staying on too long 18 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Car runs as if the choke was staying on too long. If you don't keep the car running when started, if it cuts out then the spark plugs need changed. Parts already changed: temprature sensor, lambda sensor,cat & EGR valve.
• Short runs - Petrol CVT or diesel manual. 26 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I know the Petrol/Diesel debate is ongoing but I see and hear conflicting advice which is best for short runs. As per the title, if the choice was between, say, a Jazz CVT and perhaps a Berlingo/Partner Escapade 1.6Hdi, what would you say? More concerned about maintenance issues rather than
• Bio Diesel 6 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Has any one got any info on this stuff. i am going to buy a diesel and was going to run it on this stuff. The mechanic said oh it will ruin your engine, over time. I have only run a car for two tankfuls and it ran perfectly. There is a supplier local to me, and a taxi driver who was running a PD
• TDI Diesels - after a run 11 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  'm sure I read in HJ's column somewhere that I should leave my diesel engine running after a long run before switching off. Why is this necessary and why don't manufacturers warn buyers about it? My engine is a 2.5 TDI (102 bhp). Congratulations by the way on this site. I had a very quick
• Renault Zoe - 600 miles per month- Running Costs? 15 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  What is the monthly running cost for this car, and what are your battery recommendations when searching for a used car? Thanks!
• Volkswagen Golf III 1.8 - My car can start but can't keep running 15 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  My car have problems of can start but can't keep running
• Vauxhall - Vivaro - 02 1.9 running sluggish. EGR valve? 3 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  vivaro van running sluggish through gears until turbo kicks in could this be problem with egr valve advice needed
• Daytime running lights 26 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  What happened to the proposal that all new cars should be fitted with daytime running lights? I thought legislation was going to be brought in to make them compulsory. I seem to remember that motorcyclists objected to the idea.
• what to do ?? 25 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Took my car into VAG main dealer for replacement of injectors under warranty. They called to say they have done them but the car is running rough. They say they will have a look etc. Next day they ring to say car running rough still - they don't know what's up with it ( if they don't
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace - Poor running/misfire/?running on 3 28 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Berlingo 2.0hdi (June 2002) 90bhp got a bad misfire, sounds like running on 3 , has siemens injection system, had new injection pump 8 months ago, have changed fuel filter, we seem to have very little pressure out of the high pressure side of the injection pump to the common rail, have
• Best tips for running in a brand new diesel 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All I was wondering what is the best way to run in a brand new Kia Rio Diesel. I picked up the car on Monday and am really happy with it. The manual states 'varied driving' but this could mean any number of things. The car dealer said it does not need running in and to just drive it normally
• Running lamps ? 1966 Landrover 16 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I run a 1966 Landrover with 245000 miles on the clock and would like to be able to see more miles but I have a problem in the dark. At night other drivers comin towards me think the I am a tractor and am moving at about 20mph - this is about 30- 40 mph slower than I am travelling
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 97 1.9 Can this car run on Bio Diesel 28 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Does anybody know if the 1.9 diesel SEDAN will run ok on Bio Diesel ??
• Peugeo 406 - Poor running 4 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Help When my car first starts there is no power until the engine is warm. Once warm it runs fine. Just got back from service still got problem, so not plugs
• Renault Grand Scenic running in???? 24 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  hello there, My mother is about to take delivery of a Renault grand scenic 2.0 petrol (136bhp) privégé. Is there a running in period for this car, or can she drive it as normal from new?? regards Dan
• What will we drive when the oil runs out 13 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Fuel cells, chip fat, chicken poo - what will the car of the future run on? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/3782801.stm
• Running in a new yaris 1 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  run-in decently before letting her loose with it, certainly I can't imagine that being run in by 600 miles of low-speed, overly jerky, learner-driver standard driving will be doing the car any favours. Also, assuming that the car needs running in at all, at what stage should we start to give it some
• Audi TT Coupe (2006 - ) - Any tips on running in new TDi? 31 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Picking up TT TDI for the wife tomorrow, any tips on running in procedure on this new TDI engine? Thanks
• Running diesels on vegetable oil 22 May 2004 (Forum)
  I've heard that it is possible to run diesel engines on vegetable oil, but that additives are required. What are the additives? Does it affect the engine life? Is the fuel economy as good as it would be on diesel? This is for a Kubota lawn mower.
• Surprisingly cheap cars to run? 18 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi guys Not sure if this has been asked before, but just wondering, is there any second hand car options out there that look like they would cost a lot of money to run, but are surprisingly cheap? Just wondering, as I wouldn't want to dismiss any cars because I assume they are too