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• Punto GT Head gasket? 22 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  -Idling/running problems(during idling the engine sometimes hunts between 300-1200rpm especially when cold.Whilst trying to drive in this condition acceleration feels jumpy to say the least.) -Gradual loss of coolant. -White exhaust smoke during operating temperature. The car has been to Fiat
• Trigard vs. Conventional Anti-freeze? 2 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  coolant. It?s recommended by Merc and Saab, so it?s obviously good stuff, but I?m wondering if these or other mfrs would consider that Trigard would give even better protection, and what is the difference between these formulations anyway?
• VW Golf Hassles 3 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  there's virtually no oil in the sump & a thick whitish substance in the coolant reservoir. The head gasket has gone hasn't it ? It's going to cost me a lot to put right isn't it ? Any ideas ? Thanks
• Nissan 200 SX 20 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  this make it a bad buy. If not, what should he get done before buying it...e.g. oil, coolant, ATF fluid??? Also, how much should he pay - I reckon no more than 12K... thanks
• Subaru Justy 10 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  Running my second Subaru Justy (1990 GL II) have noticed over this winter mayonnaise on the oil filler cap I recall that the previous car did this. There doesn't appear to be any water in the coolant or any loss of water. The rocker cover is plastic with a metal plate inside. Could it just
• Suzuki Vitara - Should have followed my own advice 17 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  a service, nine months into our tenure. We returned to the supplying dealer for this. Largely to maintain a relationship, at least in our first year. It meant kicking our heels for four hours. And that was “While you wait” service. They reported coolant leak stains but said it might be historic
• Renault Clio - Consumer act 2015, refund due to fault 18 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Decided to move this issue from technical to legal due to falling into the consumer act 2015. To cut a long story short, the pre reg Clio that I bought has been loosing coolant since I took delivery of the car in march, my local Renault service department was unable to find the fault
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  My manufacturer warranty is void - what can I do? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I took my BMW 1 Series to my local dealer to fix a fault with the USB connector. The car is less than two years old and has covered just 5500...
• Kia Picanto - Kia picanto automatic 18 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  when looking at engine that i have no coolant but i have never topped this up so hard to Know if that has caused the leak or ive juat run out
• Vag 1.6 tdi overheat 27 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  My mk6 golf 1.6 tdi rise the temparature hand over 90 just as I pulled into my drive tonight. I let it cool down and checked the coolant, it was still at the correct level and no visbile leaks/contamiination. There was plenty of heat coming through the vents when I turned the car off. I
• Eco boost engine 30 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  ( as any engine would without coolant) afaik this has been sorted with ford even replacing engines foc in some cases, I’m on my third car powered by an eco boost engine with no problems whatsoever including engines,  has enough time now passed to allow some leniency towards the ecoboost?
• Ford Focus Zetec 1600 Petrol 55 Reg. - Leaky Core Plugs 13 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Correspondence regarding water in the spark plug tray suggests a leaky core plug, apart from water ingress from a leaky bonnet. Surely, if it was a leaky core plug, then the coolant in the reservoir would go down. My Focus has never ever needed topping up by me despite a three thousand mile trip
• volvo s40 1999 t reg - sloshing sound from gearbox area 21 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  just had new tensioner pulley and fan belt fitted to volvo s40 , 1999 . Within a few miles after collection ,i noticed a sloshing sound coming from around gearbox area. Looked underneath car as well as under bonnet . Coolant level and engine oil normal . Car is dry ,no spills etc . Any ideas
• toyota celica 190 self revving /high idle 2 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  again revving to 2000, could this be a  problem with the coolant temperature sensor, iacv? Maf? Can't find. Any vacuum leaks as such, please give me your knowledge. Thanks,j :-)        
• Nissan Pathfinder - automatic transmission 27 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Has anyone had problem with Nissan Pathfinder atomatic gearbox. Coolant mixing with  trasmission fluid causing gearbox failure and have you had any satisfaction from Nissan  as we seem to have hit a brick wall.My Pathfinder is a 2005 and has done 70 thousand miles
• Ford focus 1.6 - cooling system hoses/ high speed temperature 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  tank or radiator are, or provide a diagram. Also any idea how much i should pay for a flush and replacement of the coolant. Thanks
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.9tdi engine cuts off when warm 3 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All whilst driving my golf the engine cuts off, usually when its warm. After a minute or so itl start again. Iv taken it to a few agarages who cant seem to diagnose the problem, wev had the obvious things changed i.e. fuel filter, coolant sensor etc but still got the same problem. has
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.6 electrical connectors 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I'm about to change the coolant temp' sensor on my golf engine code BFQ. i've tried removing the electrical connector (4 pin) without any joy so far. Do i need a special tool to get this connector to dis engage from the sensor. There are lots of electrical connectors on the car all of them seem
• Skoda Octavia I (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.6 No warmth from heater 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Temp Gauge 90c as standard. But no heat from Heater.??? Temp Light is flashing & beeping. Water level ok..No leaks.... Have topped up water in anti freeze bottle a few times & beeping stopped. Then the heat failed later on.. would a low coolant level cause NO HEAT. Any suggestions appreciated
• Hyundai Accent (2000 - 2006) - (00-06) Maintenance questions 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all I wonder if you would be to help me with the following questions: 1. DO I have to reset the car alarm or anything when I replace the car battery? 2. How often does the battery need to be changed? 3. Are there different types of coolants? 4. I have not changed the gearbox and brake