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Powerplus fuel filter 27 Oct 2003 (Forum)
My revived Capri 2.8i is running happily on unleaded fuel with a lead additive. However, I saw in the Mercedes-Benz Club magazine this morning favourable mention of someone running an old unconverted Merc on unleaded with the Powerplus fuel filter. I have visited http://www.magyk.com/pages -
Lumpy Mondeo + Indepenedent Ford Garage 16 Aug 2003 (Forum)
Have an S REG 2.0i Ghia. Been running "Lumpy" for a few weeks. Happens when idling and accelerating. Much worse with aircon on. Plugs are plat and only 10K old, new ignition leads, all new filters and venturi cleaned out. Local garage have two suggestions from Ford ( can't remember what -
Ford Fiesta 1991 XR2i stalling 25 Jun 2003 (Forum)
Can anyone help. I have an Fiesta XR2i that stalls intermittently. The stalling occurs when idling, when the engine is warm after about 20 minutes running. The car will not restart then for up to one minute. When it does start it runs fine but the failure may re-occur. The idle speed control valve -
Diesel starting (White Smoke) 6 May 2003 (Forum)
Hi, My vehicle is a 1998 Motorcaravan based on a Fiat Ducato 1.9td (i think it is a Peugeot engine) The problem started Just recently and appears to be getting worse, when starting from cold, although it starts easily it runs rough for about 30 seconds with white smoke from the exhaust. after -
coke in turbo bearings 25 Jan 2002 (Forum)
re golf 1.9 tdi (90bhp) - '98 S honest john in agony column beg dec 01 recommended idling engine after long runs in order to keep oil circulating through the turbo while it cools. this to avoid the oil turning to coke in the turbo bearings when oil seals may give way. - temp.guage during driving -
New Passat nice... 11 Sep 2005 (Forum)
Had a run in a friends new Passat today. Beautiful car, beautiful... -
Fiesta tdci - Will Carbon Clean treatment fix an injector issue? 16 Oct 2017 (Forum)
My gf's fiesta 1.4 tdci has had a rough idle when the engine is cold for a long time has 97k on it now. The other day it actually broke down started running extremely rough and went into limp mode was undriveable and had to be towed. We took it to our diagnostics place who have said that one -
Ford Focus Mk2 1.8 Sport - Ford Focus Mk2 1.8 Idle/running issue 3 Sep 2016 (Forum)
Hello Everyone, I have receently bought a Mk2 Focus 1.8 as a second car. It seems to have a slight running issue. When cold the throttle feels very sensitive, and intially when you press it the revs drop slightly. This makes the car easy to stall when cold. The idle also bounces -
peugeot 306 hdi dt (99) - fuel problem, starting and running 4 Jun 2015 (Forum)
. sometimes it stalls when braking coming up to roundabouts and when stationry or idlling, sometimes its fine. sometimes it kangaroos everywhere and sounds like its running on three cylinders. It seems worst when its wet or damp. Now it keeps going into limp mode and wont go above 2300rpm. If i disconnect -
Mercedes Benz C-Class W203 (2000 - 2007) - 03 2.0 Engine misfire after 20 seconds at tickover 16 Sep 2011 (Forum)
Hi I would just like to add some info on the guy who has the same problem as I do, NOVEMBERS FORUM, my total milage from new is 36000, car runs as new, EXCEPT if I am stopped at the lights or a traffic jam, the engine gives symptoms as if its running out of petrol after about 20 seconds -
small economical run about ?diesel? 14 Oct 2005 (Forum)
to run. Will be used to commute to work too, so thinking about it so much of a run about then. What I'd like is one of those wee fast diesels that have arisen & looking through back threads I see the Seat Leon seems a better bet than the Ibiza. But, can I really justify this? If I feel the need -
Stupid Question 20 Aug 2004 (Forum)
Why do new tyres have those coloured bands running round the tread? -
what oil 15 May 2003 (Forum)
hi all what is the best oil for an 1997 omega 2.5 V6 auto. runs on lpg -
Vauxhall Corsa D 2007 1.3 CDTi - Engine doesn't pick up and runs rough 3 Dec 2014 (Forum)
was pressed, the engine would run rough, emit loads of smoke and have no power. If I let it idle for a few minutes it would eventually pick up and would be OK for the rest of the day. None of the dashboard warning/error lights came on when the problem was occurring. The problem slowly got -
Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1997 1300 Noisy engine and slave cylinder issue- n 19 Feb 2009 (Forum)
My dads car is not running right. It passed the emissions in August in this state but I have fiddeled about it with it and its running a lot smoother but its still not right. First symtpon was the car was loosing brake fluid, this was assumed to be a leaking clutch slave cylinder (posted about -
Diesel, Cold, stop start fuel consumption figures 20 Dec 2007 (Forum)
altitude. At this stage, the temperature gauge is not registering and computer showing 47MPG. Onto a motorway for two miles running at 60MPH, onto duel carriageway, halting and queuing at lights and roundabouts. 30MPH zone and enter the city from the other side finally arriving at my destination -
Silicon grease on brake slide pins 6 Dec 2022 (Forum)
Can someone point out what I am failing to appreciate. Brake slide pins are metal running through synthetic seals and the recommended lubricant is silicon based. Spring powered air rifles have a synthetic seal running within a metal cylinder and should never be lubricated -
ford galaxy 2.8 v6 - Alternator 13 Oct 2020 (Forum)
when engine is not running but 11.95v when engine is running. also car is ticking over at 1000rpm and climate control is not blowing when i turn up blowers (don't know if linked). if alternator is at fault is it just likely to be the regulator. any help appreciated. -
Citroen Xsara Picasso - Engine won't stop after the ignition is off 7 Jan 2019 (Forum)
I have bought a 2004 Xsara Picasso today, it is running great in every aspect, however when i got home after making several stops at different location, when i turned the key off, the engine remained running. I have turned the engine off several times today and it worked fine, it just started -
Diesel benefits for low mileage user 26 Jan 2018 (Forum)
We got a great deal on a 66 plate 1.5 dci n connecta Juke. She previously ran a 1.4 petrol 500x. My point is there are a lot of people who say you must do 20k for a diesel. I disagree my wife does around 8000 miles a year mixture of school run and a weekly run of 60 mile journey. Her average mpg