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• ladas can run on nearly anything 3 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  if you have a lada, you can run it on cheap russian vodka, i know this because i went touring, and went through russia, they seem to use it all the time, it works out at 21 pence per litre.
• Peugeot 205 1.1 - throttle body engine running fast/revving 29 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  I recently had good condition throttle body fitted. Now engine is starting to run fast again and rev up and down. Any answers to fix this? Any reason for this recurring issue??
• fiesta zetec s tdci - 1.6 tdci runs lumpy 27 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  hi ive got a 56 plate zetec s tdci on start up first thing it runs lumpy and smokes a lil but after few seconds clears itself any ideas would be great thanks
• for fiesta zetec sport 2009 - fan running all the time 19 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  everytime I turn on my car the fan sounds like it is running really fast goes off for a while and then goes on again, I have been told it is my thermostat that needs replacing would that be right  
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 97 1.5 diesel run on 22 May 2009 (Forum)
  When i turn the key of the engine runs on for a second or so and it seems to shudder the engine as it stops, also the gearstick rattles and knocks slightly when in second gear, all the other gears are fine, any ideas??
• Running a classic with blue lights 6 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  A friend's son wants to run an imported (from Germany) VW Kombi, keeping it in the Feuerwehr livery including two blue beacons on the roof. My guess is it'll be no problem so long as he does not use the blue lights on the road. Is there clear case/statute law on this?
• Subaru Impreza running costs 13 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Looking for some advise on the running costs a 2.0 WRX STi PPP. What can I expect to pay for services etc. I'll be doing roughly 20k per year so what kind of maintanence costs are involved, for example brakes, tyres and anything else?
• Running-in on motorway dilemma 19 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Any suggestions how best to run-in a brand new diesel engine, with tiptronic gearbox, when you've got to do a 900-mile motorway journey across France the day after collecting the car..?! I can't afford to take 3 days over the journey and pooter around. Thks!
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 97 1.9d Cooling Fan running for hours after engine 1 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Can anyone help. Today I have had the car out and every time I have turned the engine off the engine cooling fan has run for hours and has obviously run the battery down to nothing. I have checked all the books and also online to try and find what the prob could be but have gotten nowhere. Can
• Petrol or diesel for short runs? 25 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  My wife needs a car for sort runs, school runs, etc. about 5 miles at a time. My Picasso HDi takes miles to warm up, her rover 214sli literaly gets toasty after a few hundred yards. If I got her a 1.4 HDi or similar, will it wear out prematurely as it will never reach proper temp (not to mention
• Peugeot 106 - engine running problem 31 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  hi i've got problems when the engine is cold on my 106 1.1 it runs fine drive a few miles and it idles up and down on the revs like its hunting and the engine management light is on could this be the lambda sensor any help appreciated thanks 
• swapping run flats to standard tyres 18 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  I've just bought a BMW 3 series on run flats. Its an M Sport 320D, ride quality over some rural roads is shocking! Given how much it will cost me to change the tyres to standard tyres will the better ride that results be worth it or is the difference marginal?
• Vauxhall Vectra cdi - Running 9 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Bio have a 53 plate Vectra cdi,it seems to feel as if it is running on three cylinders and have a surer will driving along but seems to clear when you put the foot down,there is no fault codes when plugged in and the chap that plugged in in said it has something to do with the inlet manifold is he
• Any - Daytime running lights 21 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I understood that all new cars registered from Feb 2011 must have daytime running lights but have noticed some 11 reg cars that dont seem to have them eg Honda crv Nissan Juke seen this morning plus others and wondered why this was.
• Lowest temperature cars can run... 9 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  What is the lowest temperature when cars can still run properly? I am considering on UK context only - so assume no winter tyres, no special features on car to specifically tackle low temperature. If components starts to fail, what will be first sign of failure?
• Volvo S70/V70 (1996 - 2000) - 97 2.0 Starting 8 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Had my v70 for 1 wk ....will start but not run..(cuts out)...replaced cam sensor and fuel filter. When it run on its owen ....it runs sweet...anybody had same problem or anybody with any idears.
• Not the cannonball run 17 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  For about two minutes the other night on one of the channels I saw something about the somethingorother (not cannonball) run in I think California. Heavens to betsy, what a tiresome bunch of exhibitionist airheads, poseurs and yahoos the participants seemed to be. Such an event would be on my
• Audi 80Tdi Erratic Running 16 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hello all. 1992 A 80Tdi suddenly started acting up. Loss of power,as if in limp home mode then an equally sudden bout of erratic running as if the ignition was being flicked on and off. All ECU block connections and Ignition Switch connections checked and found ok.....Any thoughts ?
• cooling turbo diesels after a long run 19 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  how long should i let my vw tdi idle after a motorway run? secondly, at what point does an engine reach maximum temperature; does a 3 hour motorway blast make the turbo significantly hotter than 30 mins?
• Anyone run a Nissan QX 8 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Has anyone run one of these cars? I'm interested is what they're like with regard to service and repair, especially price and availability of parts. '94-2000 model with VQ V-6 engine and auto transmission is the variant of interest. I know the US equivalent model is legendary for its reliability.