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• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 93 1.4 oil in air filter 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  hi just brought an old 1994 1993 {typo corrected} escort 1.4 from ebay drove most of the way home fine then there was random puffs of blue smoke out the back on inspection once i got home i found the breather off at the back of the carb the air filter seems to be full of oil
• Second hand car warranty - oil leak 26 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  I purchased a used car from a dealer. I had to buy remotely, so asked him to confirm that car had no issues - which he did.  3 weeks in, I gave car for a service and to change cambelt. Mechanic called to say that there is a 'big' leak of oil. Turns out was from the rocker
• Volkswagen Sharan - VW Sharan DSG oil/flywheel 27 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, looking at buying a 2nd hand sharan or alhambra.  Post face lift 2010 models with sliding doors. I've read lots of what appear to be conflicting reports over this engine.  Does it have a wet clutch?  None of the auto boxes I've looked at have had the dsg oil changed
• Ford Focus 2004 1.8 Diesel - replacing crankshaft pulley and seal after oilleak 30 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi All, My Focus got an oil leak and my father-in-law located the problem as the crankshaft pulley. He changed the seal twice to no avail, then replaced the pulley and then another seal in the new pulley. Each time he has replaced the seal or pulley the oil leak has returned
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - Electronic oil-level gauge 30 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  How does this gauge function? Mine has behaved itself pretty well for 9 years, but it is now showing signs of reading low. That doesn't matter much to me, as I always check the dipstick and I am 99.99% sure that the oil will be on the top mark, as the engine uses none between changes. The problem
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2001 2.0 Oil Filter Removal 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, Hope you can help me, I want to change the oil filter on my 2.0 Duratec HE engine, i'm pretty sure it's on the front of the engine but how do you get it off, it looks like i need a small type of key and while i am here what type of spark plugs do i need and what is the gap, can you please
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8, Oil spots under my focus? 22 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Hi guys I have a 1.8 1999 Ford Focus I have noticed a few problems. I had my power steering cooling rack changed on my last service by a local garage back in April this year. I have started to notice the power steering fluid going down and a few oil spots appearing under my car. I think it may
• Fiat Panda Selecta 16 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hello, I need to change the gearbox oil in my Panda Selecta, the CVT automatic box, and have not had much success in tracking down the oil. Apparently you can use Dexron for topping up but not for refilling. The Fiat agents weren't very helpful but told me I should use Tuvala CVT oil
• LandRover Knackered? 10 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  A girl at work has a Landrover Freelander and this morning she parked up and oil was coming out by the front wheel. She thought it was brake fluid but when I opened the bonnet the oil has come from the expansion tank and is everywhere. I took the oil filler cap off and there is a mayonaise type
• Mondeo - Which filter? 14 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I have been trying to change the oil filter on an L reg Mondeo. Both the filters are marked "EFL600". The old filter also has the number "1 119 421" on it and has five holes around the top. The new filter has the number "1 066 071" on it and has six holes around the top. The new filter also has
• peugeot 108 - Sump bolt now a service item? 28 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  According to the latest edition of Car Mechanics magazine i should fit a new sump bolt every time I change the oil. That would equate to 9 new bolts so far how can this be justified? I still have the original sump bolt fitted, it is in perfect condition, it has never been over torqued
• Toyota Avensis - DIY service looking for advice 19 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  I am thinking of servicing my 2008 1.8 vvti Avensis myself this year, has 110k on the clock.  Apart from oil change, air filter, spark plugs what other checks and lubrication are required?  I will adjust the handbrake, the coolant isn't that old so will leave that, might
• How common is sump plug thread damage ? 26 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I've just had an oil and filter change on my Citroen Berlingo (5 years old, 62,000 miles) at a main dealer. As I was waiting, a gent came out of the workshop with the sump plug to show me that the thread was damaged. I'm not sure, but I think that means that the thread on the sump itself would
• Motorbike Head Gasket CBR1000F 18 May 2006 (Forum)
  , there's no sign of oil in it, checked oil no signs of emulsion, i'm thinking gasket failure from water jacket to cylinder. Anyway how much of a job is it to get the engine out, break it down, rebuild and refit? Also whilst it's out i'm thinking about changing the camchain tensioner and doing the valve
• LR Discovery Power Loss 3 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 94 3.9 Auto V8 which after having the oil cooler pipes changed developed an intermitent power loss. It can happen at any speed and the revs just drop to nothing. If I hit the throttle it will pick up. I've tried keeping the throttle in the same position and knocking the auto into neutral
• Mondeo TD starting problem. 8 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Guys, I have recently bought a Mondeo 1.8 LX TD. I changed the glow plugs myself and replaced the air filter and the oil, oil filter. while changing the glow plugs I disconnected the trottle cable from top of the diesel pump, and manage put it back together afterwards. since then whenever i start
• ford escort 1.6 si 1996 - White smoke out of exhaust 1 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  along head and it was straight, put it all back together and gave it an oil change, it started but lots of white smoke comin out of exhaust, took it for a run after running it half hour and it was blowing white smoke out, checked dipstick and its clean oil, checked coolant and it does not seem
• Exchange of fluids! 18 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  We have a 2 year old Skoda Fabia 1.9 tdi, with the PD engine. It has covered just under 45,000 km and we hope, as pensioners, to keep the car in good running order until WE are not! I asked my Skoda dealers to carry out the 45,000 service last Monday and in addition requested they change
• VW crafter 2.5tdi - DPF 27 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  on despite repeatedly cleaning DPF. Van on short trip mode as used as delivery vehicle. Mileage 87,000, my mileage 10-12000 per year. Well maintained all Vw parts and oils used. Van has become undriveable due to DPF issues. Lamda sensor about to be changed but don't hold out much hope. Has anyone
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1997 1.3 Endura - smoking and missing 19 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  flush followed by oil and filter change.........Any thoughts? Thanks, Andrew (new member)