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• Vauxhall Zafira A - car does not run anymore 23 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  hi my 2005 zafira had a bang which i had repaired,nothing major just cosmetics,bumper radiator etc.it was running ok up untill then,then it would run then cut out and now it will not start at all.thers no fuel getting through and no spark at plugs,ive changed coil pack which made no differance
• Eratic running Toyota Previa 18 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, Just bought another older (1991) UK spec 2.4 Previa, it runs well except that it will not maintain a steady throttle until you're up to motorway speeds although even then slight fluctuations can be felt. At idle the revs can be seen to drop sharply away only to quickly rise again. It starts
• Mondeo air con rough running 6 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hi All I have a 1998 Mondeo TD, When air con is switched on the car runs like a pig (i know air con saps some power but this seems a bit extreme). If i remove the air con belt and switch on there is still a drain on engine maybee ecu should tell the injector pump to run differently when air con
• Running In 7 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  I am picking up my new Citroen C5 2.0HDi Estate on the 16th June 6 days later i am setting off to mid spain a journey of some 1500 miles and all motorway driving. Can anybody tell me if I will have to do any specific running in of the engine before I set off or are new cars run in suffiently
• Erratic running when cold 20 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Now - I know I don't like cold mornings but nor does my car either it seems. It's a 1997 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo, and after standing it runs very 'lumpy' at first, after a couple of miles the problems gone. The lumpy running is like poor throttle response, and jerkiness. Can anyone suggest what
• 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.
• Peugeot 3008 2013 - What's the lowest tyre pressures I can run without 4 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  What's the lowest tyre pressures I can run without chewing up my sidewalls?
• BMW 525d E60 LCI - Low Running Temperature leading to DPF issues 24 May 2012 (Forum)
  I have a low mileage 37K, 07 which runs at a very low engine temperature, never above the 75 deg required for DPF regen. I have had the garage replace the thermostat and they say the EGR thermostat is fine.  However, the garage run the engine with the car stationary and it gets
• Rover 220 running on idle 1 May 2005 (Forum)
  Im having a few problems with my rover 220 when its ticking over on idle. Some days it runs as smooth as a baby bum constantly at 1000 rpm then some other days like today it ticks over like its running on 3 cylinders at around 500 rpm down to 0 rpm it goes up and down like a yo yo and then stalls
• The Old Crocks run 14 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I just realised that the Veteran Cars London to Brighton Run is nearly here again - I believe it is first Sunday (7th) in November. For anyone who has not seen it I can recommend it as the best free car show in the world, not just for the old motors on the run but also for the exotica driven
• Harse running 15 Dec 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
• Renault Grand Scenic 1600 - Engine not running smoothly 21 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Has 'Check Emissions' with engine motif, engine running poorly with a slight judder when accellerating doesn't like 5th gear, changed plugs no better any ideas?
• £4000 MPV with the low running costs? 4 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I am looking to buy an MPV priced around £4000, can you please recommend one with the lowest running costs, good MPG and low insurance and tax band etc   thanks  
• Does short runs kill a diesel too? 22 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I'm thinking about buying my first diesel soon and I'm wondering if lots of short runs and cold starts kills diesel engines as much as it does petrol engines?
• BMW 5 Series - Run Flats 25 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Hi,I have recently bought a 520d SE,the current tyres are 7 years old,5mm left,run flats.I have a mind to replace them but am getting conflicting opinions as to whether to ditch the run flats.Would it affect my insurance and what happens in the event of a puncture with normal tyres and I call
• n/a - The Pool Of Ship's Officers Is Running Dry. 7 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  , and medicine,” said ICS secretary general Guy Platten. “Without urgent action from governments the supply of seafarers will run dry.” https://gcaptain.com/the-pool-of-ship-officers-is-running-dry/
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 99 2.0 hdi limp mode on long runs. 5 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  i have a Citroen Xantia Feb 1999 hdi....great car but it go's into limp mode on a run.....around town it is fine...but on a run it go's to 2000 revs after about a hours drive and that's it ... ...also the light on the dash comes on with a picture of an engine....if i stop and turn it off
• Ford Mondeo 2si petrol - running probs 16 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  have a problem , may involve exhaust gas pressure differential valve EGPD , The hoses started popping off , i jubilee clipped them on , then they burst . put heavy duty pipe and jubilee clips on , then it wouldnt run at all , took them off and the car runs , but noisey and smelly, before i
• crysler voyager - crysler voyager running on two cylinders 31 May 2010 (Forum)
  hi,can anyone help my 98 2ltr petrol crysler voyager is only running on two cylinders ( 2 and 3 ) there is no spark at 1 and 4..i have replaced the coil pack but the problem remains.im not over good with modern engines but maybe someone else has had this problem and it an easy fix....the car