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• Cooling turbos - how long. 13 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Just been reading some of the posts on here about letting the Turbo in a diesel engine cool down before turning the engine off. I have a turbo petrol engine, so I guess it is the same for me to. but how long should one run the engine before they turn it off?. Made make/vehicle non-specific
• Long life bulbs 7 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  My H7 dip beam bulbs have only lasted 18 months/35,000 km's. For some reason they both failed within 24 hours of each other. We run DLR's here, so was considering long life bulbs for a mere 50p extra each. So do they actually last longer, or am I just wasting a quid?
• Cheapest new car with scrappage allowance 30 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all, I'm looking to get rid of a 1999 Audi A4. However, as it looks like I'll be lucky to get anything over £1500 I'm toying with the idea of getting a new car - something small and cheap to run. Does anyone know what the cheapest new car options are with the scrappage allowence? {typo
• Computer Related Questions-Volume 184 [Read Only] 18 May 2009 (Forum)
  I don't have Cut, Copy or Paste buttons on the toolbar on my PC. They are greyed out in 'Edit'. I can, of course use Ctrl + X; Ctrl + C or Ctrl + V, but how do I get them on my toolbar? Running Windows XP. Any advice would be appreciated.
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 01 1.6 misfire at approx 2,000 to 3,000 rpm 10 May 2009 (Forum)
  my saxo vtr 2001 model as a miss fire at around 2 to 3000 revs ,ive changed the plugs and it seems to run ok for around a week ,then the miss fire appears agan ,anyone have a idea what it is ,thanks tommy
• Mercedes Benz E-Class W124 (1985 - 2000) - 87 2962 Oil Pressure 5 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  When the car is started up, on tick over the oil pressure gauge fluctuates between 1.5 to 2 bar on the gauge. Should it read 3, should it fluctuate on tickover? It stays on 3 when running and doesent loose any oil. Thanks
• Toyota Yaris II/Vitz (2006 - ) - 2006 1.0 gearbox oil leakage 3 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I have just changed gearbox oil in my yaris 1.0 (yr 2006). It's running fine except that in the morning, while idling, gearbox oil drips out of a tube, apparently an air valve/tube. As far as i know the oil is not in exess.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1997 1.3 Endura - Idling Speed. 29 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Having trouble with my 1997 1.3 Endura Fiesta stalling everytime I come to a stop. Engine runs ok when going and drives well apart from the stalling. Think its the idling speed but don't know how to adjust. Can anyone help?
• Chicken on the M65.. 23 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  For the first time in 35+ years of motoring, I saw a group of young teenagers running across a motorway yesterday. I was driving west on the M65 near Blackburn as darkness fell, when 4 youths in dark clothing ran down the embankment, nipped across 3 lanes, then waited between the barriers before
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.6 eratic idle surging and backfiring 21 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  1.6 zetec escort very poor running reving up surging dieing out and the ocasional backfire crank shaft sensor changed usual service done plugs etc coil pack changed today but no change. any help would be greatly appreciated
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 Idle Control Valve? 13 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  1.6 Zetec Petrol. First turn of the ignition it starts then stalls. Second attempt it runs fine. Anyway I thought I would give the Idle Control Valve a check and clean. BUT what does it look like and where can I find it?
• Condensation on windows overnight 7 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Windows on wifes Focus keep misting up overnight. Sometimes quite badly (i.e. running down the windscreen). In the cold weather, they're misted up within an hour of parking. When driving, no problem. Tried leaving aircon on and tried leaving it off - makes no difference. Carpets, seats, etc all
• Volvo 740/760 (1984 - 1990) - Volvo club forum 17 May 2008 (Forum)
  ...has been off line for ages. Looks like there has been trouble at mill. Has anyone any idea when it will be up and running again? Must declare my interest as a Volvo 740 owner - sorry - who has been too tight to join the Volvo club.
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 1997 1.5d water loss 6 May 2008 (Forum)
  Any body confirm what i think but before i rush into a head strip?my wifes little 106xld is drinking water at the rate of half a pint every week,no external leaks,no smoke or steam and it runs sweetly.Is this a head gasket problem,by the way its the alloy head model.
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 99 1.6 heater problem 2 May 2008 (Forum)
  My heater does not blow hot air at all. i have tried to run the engine up to remove any air locks but this has not made any difference. All the heater controls work fine, but i just get no heat into the car. Can anyone help at all?
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 00 2.0 EML showing and engine won't start. 28 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Can someone help? I have a 306 hdi and I've just changed the turbo and replaced the cat and exhaust was running but just cut out and engine management came on engine just stopped and will now not start. Thanks. slight re-wording
• Volvo 850 (1992 - 1996) - 1996 850 GLT 2.5 - poor heater! 8 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  My low mileage 96 Volvo 850 GLT 2.5 estate (10v) has I found out a very poor heater. The temperature guage seldom moves from the bottom and into the bottom quarter - even after a longish run. Is it a thermostat problem? thanks
• Audi A4 B7 (2005 - 2008) - Experience of 2.0 auto? 20 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Anyone out there running an A4 with the 2.0 (non-turbo) petrol engine mated to an autobox? I'm not too worried about economy. If there's a special offer on this out-going old-shape model then could it be a bargain? Or does it have reliability/performance issues and will it be totally eclipsed
• Isuzu D-Max Rodeo Denver (2003 - ) - Alloys-centre hole size 18 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I have some aftermarket alloys, but the central hole is larger than the hub, whereas the original ones are a snug fit. The wheel nuts are tapered. Is it ok to run them as-is, or do I need to fit spacers so that the wheel is snug on the hub?
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - (95-99) 420 DI intermittant starting. 6 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, can anyone help? Our Rover has got my hubby baffled! Its starts ok from cold, on the morning, but after its been for a run out and then stopped for a few minutes, its difficult to get it started again.