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• Manual or Electric Oil Extractor? 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I've seen it recommended here to change your oil using a vacuum oil pump like the pela, and I was looking to buy one when I saw a 12v electric version of these that run from the cig. socket or with croc clips to the battery e.g Draper 73319. The price is roughly the same but I was wondering
• fiesta gasing up 19 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  my dad has a ford fiest 1.1 L reg...the car starts fine some days but then other days when i start, it starts then dies.....then i try again then nothing happens....but i have found a way of setting passed this by starting it then when it dies take the fuse out and start the car again, it runs
• 1994 Audi 80 TDI Erratic Running 12 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Here`s the scenario..... Within 30 sec of start the Engine Oil Pressure Light illuminates and remains on. 30 Secs later the Engine Management Light (Orange)...
• Computer Related Questions - Volume 79 4 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Just bought a new mac mini, the best one with the DVD burner for the absolute specific task of loading itunes 6 and running my ipod prezzie. It won?t let me load ipod software it just says "you are not allowed to install software onto this volume for an unknown reason". I?ve been using macs
• 1990 Audi 80s Auto Central Locking Failu 3 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  I had an air leek on the fuel flap locking mechanism, now the pump isn't working. My Haynes Manual says if the bi pressure pump unit (located right hand side of boot) runs for 35 secs (which it did) an internal control unit will automatically turn it off. Does Anybody know how to get this system
• saab9000cde-erratic idle 28 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Help please with a problem on my brother's 9000 2ltr ecoBosch LH injection. It started with a slightly higher idle than normal(1100) after a run . When later cold started it revved at 1500rpm and the revs then increased to around 2000 : it now does this every time when cold started. Once warm
• Why be bothered about fuel consumption? 5 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I was wondering why people get so worried about fuel consumption and less concerned about other costs for the car that negate any saving? It seems a lot of people buy a diesel but dont think about either depreciation or cost of servicing, or just other general running costs. Sometimes it appears
• Volvo S80 Headlamps 30 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I have just bought a 2002 Volvo S80 and am wondering if it is possible to run the car without the full headlamps on? I find that if I turn the rotary switch to parking lights when driving only the side lights come on then, but in this mode it is all to easy to leave the lights on all the time. I
• Honda Civic 1.6LSi Non VTEC 27 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I have recently purchased a V reg Civic AeroDeck (Estate) and am considering having it converted to run on LPG I would like to know if anyone has had their Civic converted to run on LPG. Are Honda engines OK for Conversion?? Any Horror Stories relating to Honda Engines and LPG. I changed from
• Tyre Life - Budget or branded 6 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I have a 'V' reg 1700cc diesel corsa (bought last September), which is used as a cheap to run motor. It now needs a pair of front tyres. Now, ordinarily I would go to my local fitter & buy the cheapest they have, but I am wondering if this is false economy in the long run? What us the general
• horn wiring..any car 23 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  okay ive purchased some airhorns for my car, the instuctions suggest i i earth the compressor and run a live into the car to a switch via a relay id rather wire them like this if its safe..fused power wire from batt to compressor, then run a earth wire into the car to a switch rated at 20A which
• Cavalier hesitation 30 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  My Cavalier 1.6 petrol 78,000 miles, has started to hesitate when accelerating under load especially when going uphill. It acts as if it is misfiring. It also very occasionally runs on when cold, when accelerator pedal is released. Apart from thse problems it runs very well. Plugs, plug leads
• Kia Picanto - do you have one? 11 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm considering buying one of these (with the 1.1 engine). We've had a decent test drive and we're very impressed. As the car will be shared with SWMBO I'll be using it every now and again for a 125 mile each way run that is mainly motorways and dual carriageways. I'd appreciate real life
• Metro exhaust blowing 7 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Call me stupid if you will but I have a question that is probably soo darn obvious but Wifes 1993 Metro (cue laughter), runs fine when rolling along, when stationary (ery?) engine runs a bit rough, has been known to cut out, have just noticed small holes appeared in silencer from corrosion. Would I
• Terrano 2 tyre wear 26 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Anyone out there running a Nissan Terrano 2 built within the last couple of years? Do these cars still leave the factory with the front wheel geometry mis-set, needing re-alignment by the dealer to prevent horrendous and uneven front tyre wear? I ask because I have run both a 1993 Maverick
• 94 Supra TT a good buy? 11 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I have the opportunity of buying a uk spec Supra turbo automatic. The car is a 94 with 100k on the clock but has been maintained to a high standard by an enthusiast. Am I barking mad even considering such a car I really dont want to end up with a money pit. At present Im running a yaris
• Jeep cherokee with U/S lpg conversion 29 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hello all, anybody got the knowledge on LPG conversions? Its a Millenium system about 3 years old. It will run the car ok for a few miles then almost shuts off. ( Car will just idle only) Car runs ok on petrol. Diagnostic inconclusive. Ive re-earthed the solenoids, renewed the stepping motor
• Car for student 7 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  A friend's daughter aged 19 at University asked me for advice about buying her first car. Absolute top price is £3k. She was staggered at the potential cost of insurance. I suggested a Fiesta, Micra or Nova because of relatively cheap running costs but there is the problem of street cred
• Engine rotation - which way? 26 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  mind - is it the camshaft operating the valves in the right sequence that means the engine cannot run backwards? So if say on a very simple engine the inlet and exhaust manifolds were reversed, and the fuel fed in the 'exhaust', would it run the other way round?
• Golf2 doesnt like wet weather 24 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  on with throttle right down;when it eventually starts,it splutters for a few miles before running smoothly.It starts and runs fine in dry weather,so,any ideas what the problem is?Leads?Coil? Tony