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• Renault Megane (1999 - 2002) - 01 1.9 only revs to 3000 rpm 5 May 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 2001 1.9 dci megane diesel it is very underpowered and will only rev to 3000 rpm I have changed the mass air meter new filter, oil etc any help would be appreciated. thanks Jon typo and shouting amended.
• Vauxhall astra temperature problem 25 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 2001. The current problem is with the temperature gauge. It flucates between the 90 mark and 80. This is more noticeable when driving around town. On the motorway the change is not as great. I have checked the coolant and I am not getting any oil in it and it does
• Rover 827-tappets noise 14 May 2003 (Forum)
  My 96 827 has developed a tappet noise at start up.It seems to be just one tappet sounding off and it rapidly disappears if revved.I think I may have read something on this subject but can't locate where.Is it an idiosyncracy of this engine and something to live with? Car has done 60 thou with oil
• Rover 416 handbrakes 23 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone please tell me how to tighten up the hand brake on my 1991 416. It is currently on about 20 clicks and is just starting to roll backwards now but I cam't find where to tighten the cable. I had it up on ramps yesterday to change the oil and couldn't see anything at the front end and its
• Suzuki Swift - Rejecting a car from a dealer 17 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  mm over the fill mark and the air filter hadn't been changed. The oil also smelt (in my opinion) quite strongly of petrol. After taking it to get the wheel alignment checked I found out the alignment was way off. Getting that sorted helped the steering slightly but it still wont self centre. I called
• Extralube ZX1 - Extralube ZX1 is 'NOT' an engine 'ADDITIVE'.... 5 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  to this product as an additive when it NEVER has been, EVER... It is a Micro Oil Metal Treatment that does not change the properties of the oil, or any other native lubricant. It chemically bonds to any metal surface creating a virtually friction free environment, and it is this quality
• Vauxhall Corsa SX1, 06 - vibration in low gears (1/2) 9 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Hi For sometime I have had trouble with car loosing oil, a coule of weeks ago a mechanic changed my oil pressure switch, but when I gave it a run the red light came on. I took it back and he relaced it and the oil leak seems fixed. (dipstick fine etc) However the car still sufferes from
• ford ka3 (2001) - What is it??? 26 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  way to describe it would be like a static noise with a little tapping. Anyway, I thought I'd best check the oil and water before driving it again, as I haven't since buying the car, so I popped the bonnet. The oil has a couple of dark bits when I wipe it, so I'm guessing I might need an oil
• Good Service? 18 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  A work colleague has just had his Mitsubishi Outlander serviced and asked for my comments on the service sheet and invoice. What would you have said? First Service, 9000miles, car 8 months old, Petrol/Gas fuels. 1, Service sheet is not ticked off in section for oil and filter change. 2. Total bill
• 2002 VW GOLF 1.9 PD TDI ASZ - Headgasket!! 22 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  !   Was out doing the normal weekly checks and there is a Light creamy film inside filler neck and creamy sludge on oil cap(Not lots)...None on dipstick... within the last month it has had full service( Oil change & oil filter,fuel filter,air filter pollen ect ect) new cambelt, new waterpump and new
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1994 1.4 Loss of power/sports mode light on M Reg 18 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Control Valve Oil seal replaced Spark plugs changed Oil and oil filter changed (twice!) Radiator fan switch replaced (twice!) Cylinder head gasket replaced (although I was only given an invoice for £5.28 for the part so not sure what work they actually did!) Thermostat kit replaced - was invoiced
• Audi A2 - Tappety Engine Noise Please Help! 19 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  with the same problem after paying for the work. 1. First one said the tappets need changing aswell as the camshaft 2. Second one stated the tappets only need a clean and an oil change 3. Third one said it needs a flush and oil change 4. Fourth one said the bottom end is gone so uneconomical
• Ford Focus 2006 (Mk2) LX 1.6 Petrol - Rattling, Powertrain light and won't start. 6 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a Ford Focus 2006 (Mk2) LX 1.6 Petrol. I've had it 8 years and it's done 90k miles. I have the oil changed every year (every 10k miles) but never bothered with the other serviceable items (air filter, spark plugs, etc..). The oil was last changed March '18. Two
• VW Golf Mk5 - Gunk in the expansion tank 27 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I thought of was the head gasket, however, engine temp climbs to the standard 90degC and stays there.  Plus there's no oil film in the coolant, or white gunk in the oil (on the dipstick or filler cap, plus did an oil change yesterday and the oil appeared uncotaminated).  I also couldn't
• PPeugeot 306 Turbo Diesel - Fumes in cabin urgent help needed 12 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  . Car runs fine and does not use an excessive amount of water. No excessive smoke or drips out of the exhaust when driving. Recently I have had the air filter and oil filter changed
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 01 2.8 Exhaust white smoke after 2 months left sta 25 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  or if here is some way damp has got in with recent rain and cold? I'm not sure if I should run it longer to see if it clears or if that might damage the engine - as it's currently SORN and no insurance I can't get it to a garage for anyone to have a look. Should I change the oil and see if that fixes
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - Aftermath of Cam Belt etc. Change 14 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  in it. A loose bush allowed this free play. If that had broken altogether?. This assembly cost £81 plus vat. Seems that there are more things than water pumps to worry about on this engine. Also got an advisory to change the EGR valve at £189 all in. It is dribbling oil. Why?
• Jaguar X-Type 2.0d SE - X type update 28 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  . What was more encouraging was that I always ask him at service or interim oil/filter changes (I get them done at about 5,000 mile intervals) to give the car a thorough going over for potential problems, including those outside the MOT. Nothing of concern was found, and I took the opportunity to ask
• Vauxhall asta 1.6 16 valve 2004 - Vauxhall astra engine problem 3 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hi there. I am new here and heard through friends that this is the best place for advice. My car has been eating oil like mad for a while. Started to loose power and stayed in high revs before changing gears(automatic). Had the cat change and fitted a new egr valve. But problem is still
• omega gearbox bizare problem 23 May 2005 (Forum)
  , It also does this constantly whilst reversing when hot. There is a pipe hanging down from the box that looks like a vacuum pipe but vauxhall say its a breather . I had the oil changed at vauxhall but i know they can only change around 40% no difference if not worse. I just dont understand how it goes