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  White fan drivers 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI and occasionally the fan comes on during and after driving for no apparent reason. This would last for between 10 and 15...
• Seat Arona losing oil 17 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  I have had many cars , a lot go them cheap and cheerful and I honestly cant remember the last time the oil light came on My wife has a 2021 1l Seat Arona FR with 14k miles on it. Last week the water coolant light came on and SEAT said it was a leak in the radiator so replaced the radiator
• Ford Escort - Overheating engine 30 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  could be the problem? One thing I've always noticed is that the coolant level never seems to drop. Could this be behind my engine heating problem?  Many thanks. Alfie. 
• Astra 1.7DTI Kangaroo juice! 18 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  Cylinder Head at 117 000 miles. There is no coolant loss and other than the Kangaroo juice the car runs well.
• Ford Focus Titanium X 1.0 Ecoboost - Ford 1.0 Ecoboost Engine Assembly Replacement 8 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Hi all! Ford replaced my 14 plate Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost engine in 2017 under warranty at 37k miles. Root cause was a well known manufacturing defect that caused a coolant leak and, in turn, a catastrophic engine failure. When I asked the dealer what exactly did
• Peugeot 206 - Bleeding air out of the system (car is overheating 6 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Hello, My car has been overheating a lot recently. Sometimes on the motorway, sometimes in slower traffic. I refilled the coolant a few days ago, and I've been told this could have left air in the system which can cause overheating. A mechanic gave me advice on what to do, open the bleed
• Engine Start/stop (Eco) 7 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  . On Mercedes in particular there are several things can cause this including coolant temperature too high or too low, outside temp, high current drain, low vacuum, seatbelt not fastened, and strangely, cabin temp not reaching the set temp, and probably the ngine management just having a "moment". Normally
• BMW 3 Series E46 - BMW Auto Trans Fluid Change or Not to Change 6 May 2016 (Forum)
  appreciated. One other thing - water pump - replace as a preventative measure or leave well enough alone - no coolant loss or noises.
• Mazda 323 1998 petrol hatchback - won't restart for 2 hours after short trip 8 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  the engine turns over. It won't catch. AA have been called out four times and suggested camshaft, crankshaft, temperature coolant sensors all of which have been replaced and made no difference. Lambda sensor also replaced. Ecu stripped down, immobiliser examined. Nothing puts it right, once it does get
• 2002 Ford Fiesta MK6 - Fiesta overheating 20 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I've recently picked up a 02 Fiesta MK6. After driving for a while the temperature rises and the warning light comes on.  I've been trying to diagnose the problem myself. So far this is what I know. The coolant looked
• Mini Cooper S R56 - Mini Cooper S - Timing Chain Failure 8 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Purchased new in Sept 2007 and already spent out on Ingnition Coil, Fly Wheel, Clutch and Water Pump.  Timing Tensioner upgrade 2009.   Turbo Coolant Pump recalled and replaced 2013. Last week the timing
• Vauxhall Vectra B 1.8 16v 2000 estate - Won't pull away when cold 8 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  ,  replaced the plugs, ignition pack, maf sensor and coolant temp sensor, but its still the same.  Any ideas please
• 2004 Ford Fiesta Finesse 1.25 - Car Heater problem 16 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I have been having problems with my car heater for some time.  I have tried lots of coolant and it has not worked.  When I turn the car heater to the highest setting it does not work for a good 15/20 minutes (it simply blows out cold air).  After around 20 minutes
• volvo 940 se turbo - Volvo 940 beyond repair? 4 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  it was bone dry. Dash light indicator hadn't come on. Refilled the oil, started engine and it was pouring out grey smoke. He said possibly seals gone in turbo and was going to be expensive. Also coolant level dropping, another repair. He gave me the impression the cost of repairs compared to value of car
• XANTIA HDI 2.0 DIESEL W REG - Warning Light In Temp Gauge + Stop Light 30 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  with the weather being quite cool The car is not overheating,i have recently changed the coolant and all levels are correct.After trawling the net on this subject i understand its more than likely a bad connection between the brown sensor in the themostat housing & the bitron controll unit (controlls
• Subaru Forester 2.5 Turbo - Overheating 14 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  . The problem persisted. Eventually after talking to Porsche of all people the fault was chased back to the engine right bank cylinder head bolts. These apparently stretch allowing exhaust gases into the coolant system. This only manifests itself after driving 40 miles plus when the engine is fully warmed up
• Renault Megane 1.6 16v 2000 - Renault Megane cold starting problem 19 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  be a coil but more likely to be the Coolant Temperature Sensor. Any ideas as I would like to sort this out before I put it in for the MOT which is due in a week. Thanks.
• peugeot 307 2.0 hdi - HELP lots of white grey smoke peugeot diesel 16 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  i have a 2003 peugeot 307 diesel that smokes the road out with whitish grey smoke. theres no coolant loss, it starts easy, theres no loss of power  and the turbo appears to be working when you start it up theres no smoke at all however this changes quickly to a fog even whilst on tickover
• Audi A3 1.6 2001 - Secondhand car bought 4 days ago (Refund) 9 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  paid £1600, the asking price was £1675, bought from a car dealer.There appears to be no oil leaks, however when the coolant is, the bottle seems to have a lot of grainy substance around the inside (Possible additive?) How does she stand as far as getting a refund, because my fear
• mk. 4 golf v5 2.3 ltr - emission light / tight gearstick 17 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  owned the car for 2 yrs. replaced coolant fans after overheating last autumn car does `nt get used very often,  recent journeys( low mileage 40 miles tops) yesterday travelled 25 miles, after 20 miles gearshift seemed to tighten up , it`s the tightest shift i have experienced,on any car