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• New brake pads run-in? 22 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  wanted to know if I have to run-in the brakes before I can safely 'step on it', without causing damage. In that case I could drive the first part of my journey 'conservatively' (low speeds - light braking) to give a chance to the pads to 'bed-in'. It's not my first set of pads, but the thought just
• Avensis Diesel 1 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I've just taken delivery of a new Toyota Avensis T3-x Diesel as my new company car. So far (2 days) I'm very pleased with it (changed from a VW Passat TDI Sport - 115bhp), but am looking for advice on the following: 1. What is the best way to run the car in? Do I need to run it in? Looking to get
• Dynamic cooling problem 17 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I would appreciate informed opinions on the possible causers of a loss of cooling water only when the engine is running. The car is an 8 value 2Li Cavalier. So far the car has had the cylinder head gasket changed plus a new header tank all hoses & radiator checked in an effort to solve this problem
• Running in a Rotary engine/RX8 29 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  article on how one of these engines should be run in. Any comments people? Also the newer rotary engines seem to have a much better reliability record - can anyone comment on this?
• Audi 80 lumpy idling 19 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  My 1986 Audi 80 1.6 petrol (Pierburg 2E2 carburettor with automatic choke)is running well when the engine is under load (i.e. it goes well when you have your foot on the accelerator), and runs well when it is cold (the automatic choke keeps the revs high). When the engine has warmed up, it still
• Any - Diesel engine timing and temperature 20 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Can the timing being slightly 'out' cause a diesel engine to run hot? I ask as since the timing belt change recently my Berlingo has been getting 40 more miles to the tank and seems to run cooler! I even phoned the mechanic to say thanks for doing a good job and he said it was out
• Rover 623 1994 - ECU "learning" 18 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  The cambelt snapped leaving 4 inlet valves bent,my local garage replaced all the neccessary parts and engine runs ok however the idle speed has gone bonkers,running at 1800rpm then dropping to 500rpm sometimes stalling.My garage tells me that the ECU has to re learn and my idle should return
• Vauxhall Corsa D diesel manual - Vauxhall corsa - intermittent electrical issues 28 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  The lights on the stereo, click and air conditioning had been slightly pulsing over the last week whilst the engine is running. Now the sound on the stereo is cutting in and out and some buttons are temperamental. This issue only occurs whilst the engine is running Now the fuel gauge drops
• vauxhall corsa D 2007 cdti 1.3 - cooling fan constantly on 21 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Hi my car has developed a problem where the fan is constatly on even if the car is locked intitaly i though it was the coolant temperature senser although haveing disconnected it the fan still continues to run the fan is a 3 speed fan to which it runs at the fastest speed, all fuses still work
• Vauxhall Meriva - car with spanner light on dash board 3 May 2015 (Forum)
  My Meriva is running absolutely fine but the car with spanner light keeps lighting up on dashboard. Recently had a service and the garage read stored codes:  P1112 and P1116 I've not noticed any issues with the running of my car so how do I find out what these codes
• which where to buy my used car from ? confused.com 17 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Please advice me , I am looking to buy a used car to run 100 miles a day (should be highly economical) and low running cost - budget is short under 3000 pounds. Would authorised car sellers could help me ? or should i approach private sellers?>   Kindly
• Vauxhall - Vivaro 2003 1.9 - runs only for approx 5 seconds 8 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  I was wondering if anybody can help? My vivaro will start and after 5ish seconds will shut down itself im not sure what the problem can be its only got...
• Audi A3 Sportback - Tyre noise intrusion into intererior of car 16 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  My Audi (latest model) is currently running on Pirelli Cinturato P7 tyres which are causing a considerable noise into the cabin, which is so disappointing when the engine (1.4 C.O.D.) petrol turbo is so quiet and refined. Can anyone please recommend the quietest running tyre available
• Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 Petrol 2003 - Rough running on start up 21 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, My car starts first time every time but for the first couple of minutes it struggles. I found if i stay put and push the throttle a couple of times...
• Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI 90 - Peugeot 406 lack of power 18 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  When i first start the car in the morning the car will not go over 2000rpm but if you leave it running
• Looking for cheap to run estate for less than 3k 6 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, Looking to replace  a old caddy van with an estate car (require a large load space),  ideally dont want to spend more than about 3k. ...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.8 Turbo Diesel over run 21 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Recently when taking foot off accelerator in my 2001 Focus estate fitted with the 1.8Tdci engine, the car wants to continue on its way. especially at low...
• Ford Galaxy II 2002 - A/C and Fan switch problems 3 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Could use some help on following problem. When fan switch in position 1 or 2, fan does not run but A/C switch light is ON. When fan switch in postion 3 or 4, fan runs but A/C switch light goes out. Checked fuses and all are good. Could use a electrical schematic how
• Audi A6 Avant 2.5TDI - Poor Warm Starting 26 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi bought a 2002 A6 Avant 2.5TDI. Runs really well, starts from cold fine but is very difficult to start when warm specially when say the car has been run then left for an hour or so. Bought the diagnostic software and lead but no fault codes are listed. Has anyone had the same experience
• Buying a potential death trap!? Would you? 5 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hey guys, just a small question. Would you purchase a car knowing that if you forgot to check your weekly oil levels or missed your service by a few miles that your car can have an engine run-away....(speed up on its own accord without user input)? The fix for an engine run-away