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• service warning lights..OK? 6 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I have a warning device on my car which is to let me know when the service is due.(merc 220 diesel) It has done 10,000 miles at least since it saw a garage and I am concerned that this thing may be faulty. I changed the oil as a precaution but the 'you need a service' sign stays off. Any thoughts?
• service intervals..can they really be ok 31 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I have just bought a Mercedes 220 cdi and am amazed that the service intervals can be up to 18,000 miles. There is a warning on the dash when the car reckons it needs looking at. Has anyone any thoughts on these long service intervals? I still can\'t get out of changing the oil every 6,000!
• Vectra oily spark plugs 6 May 2004 (Forum)
  I have a '98 Vectra 1.8 which is running a little lumpy. It's done 80k so I went to change the spark plugs and found that all but the plug next to the timing belt were drenched in oil. Doesn't look good to me, is this the head/head gasket? Is this a 'known' failure for a Vectra? What
• Renault Clio Autobox question 24 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  My wife's Renault Clio auto is changing gear a bit clonkily and I think that it needs the fluid topping up. The only problem is that there is no dipstick in the engine to check this, only a rubber stopper stuck into a tube that goes to the gearbox. Is this unusual or am I missing something. Have
• primera servicing 29 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  My primera had its last full service at jan 04 69719 miles , mot in april 04 73603 miles , should i fork out £50- £80 on a interim service or just get oil and filter changed for £20 approx? Also can anyone recommend some replacment tyres, currently on bridgestone b371's 185/65r15 Ian
• Nissan Micra K12 - Strange oil pressure issue 7 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  . Upon collecting the car from me, the cousin dropped it to his local mechanic who offered the same diagnosis I did: a partially blocked or faulty oil pressure switch, but it seems, not so. The mechanic dropped the sump and cleaned the (already clean) strainer, then he flushed out the gallery, changed
• 2007 Peugeot 207 1.4 dohc timing belt. - replaced head gasket but now idling at1500rpm 25 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  Hi, I have replaced the head gasket, oil change ect. The runs well but the but it's idling at 1500 rpm.  Fault codes P1158 P0123 P0011 P0010 I have changed the changed the Timing Control Solenoid Camshaft Actuator. With now really change
• Nissan Micra 1998 - Difficulty putting gearstick into gear 31 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  try to change gear it may be okay. It seems to have happened after I changed the clutch cable, I did it myself. There can also be a grinding/rumbling noise when I press down on the clutch pedal. Also last yeah oil came out of the transmission box when the drive shaft was being replaced. As far
• BMW 318IS Noise! 3 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  as being like a mini chainsaw buzz and although it ONLY HAPPENS WHEN WARMED UP, it does always do it ie not intermittent. Cam chains have never been changed, nor has tensioner but a \"knowledgable\" friend said it sounded \"more than just a cam chain\"! Could anyone also let me know what oils to change
• Servicing and fuel economy 9 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I have been interested in comments that good fuel economy comes from good servicing and responsible driving. However, when coming to servicing, what is important to have changed or looked at to maintain economy. Coming to mind may be air filter changes and cleaned, oil change (pistons and rings
• FORD FIESTA 1.4 TDCI - LIMP HOME MODE 19 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  the air fliter box and around the back of the engine , i have since changed the oil and all the filers also tryed a injector cleaner but still no change what should i try next . Thanks
• Ford Fiesta St '56 - Stiff Gears when Warm 7 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I've got a Ford Fiesta St, 56 plate, 60k miles.  The gears get extremely stiff when its been running for around 30 minutes. I've had the gearbox oil change, which hasn't helped. Garage is recommending changing the gear cables (?), but aren't sure that this will fix the problem
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 2.0 Won't rev past 4000rpm 19 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  but then it was back to pathetic. Returns 35mpg on mix of town and open roads so thinking it should not be a serious fault. Air filter looks fairly new and oil recently changed Thanks in advance for your help
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 2002 130TDi sport - Blowing smoke 25 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  (which was reset following service). It seems to be a little high on oil , could that do it ? I have only done very short runs since the belt change .
• BMW Servicing 22 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Is anyone aware of the new condition based servicing requirements of newer BMWs . Just bought new shape 2005 3 series with 8800 miles, genuine. Will be coming up to first service, after 2 years. Dashboard computer states oil change needed now (May2005 or 14,000 miles), along with air
• Vx Corsa Diesel - Rusty Sump Pan 21 May 2005 (Forum)
  Neighbour has a Vx Combo Van (basically a diesel corsa). The sump pan has rusted to an extent that oil is weeping out through the pan walls. A new pan is £142+vat from Vx. Apparently this is a common problem. I can get a pattern sump off ebay for about £60. What I would like to know is whether
• mitsubishi carisma turbo diesel gearbox 18 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I should like to change the gearbox oil which I suspect has never been changed; the car is difficult to get into reverse, esp when cold, might this help? I know the engine is a 1.9 Renault, the drain plug appears to be at the bottom of the diff (square drive socket) and the filler appears
• Peugeot 308 - Peugeot Problems!!! 6 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  the work done. Within a few weeks it was playing up again, cutting out, especially when in reverse, not changing gear when it should be, no power when putting his foot down, and constantly saying the oil level is low (I mean topping up a litre and within 2-3 days it’s saying it’s low again
• Mazda 6 TS2 Petrol (147) - Actions having bought car 8 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Just bought a 55 reg 94000 mile vehicle with all MOTs but a light history. Only intend keeping it for a few months until my new car is delivered. Apart from an oil and filter change, what should i get the garage to check or do?
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 97 1.9td engine rattle 11 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  my 406 1.9 turbo diesel makes a rattling noise on start up, then dissapears when revved. it also makes this noise at low gears when engine is under load. the car has done 85,000 miles and i have changed oil and air filter recently.