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• 2011 Peugeot 207 1.4 8v - Possible failed cambelt? 18 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  recorded in the streamable link below (with sound), it basically looked like something was stuck and the belt rapidly moved back and forth. The video is here... https://streamable.com/jr4bi Some further checks I did... - Oil level is ok. - Coolant level
• Mercedes-Benz SportCoupé Kompressor - Too Shiny For Me 19 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  traffic calming/harming measures." "Mechanism of single arm wiper needs freqent greasing and is not included in normal Mercedes service schedules. "  "The transmission oil cooler of automatics is sited in the radiator matrix, so failure can lead to coolant entering
• fabia mpi - Rear-ended another car, it's totaled...now scared 17 May 2012 (Forum)
  is in worse shape and there was coolant fluid all over the road. The officer thought given the age of the car (51 plate) it would be a write-off. I'm really shaken up and passing bricks. I can't believe I was careless enough to let something like this happen...and now without a car I can't get to work
• Mazda 6 TS 2.0 Diesel 2007 - catastrophic engine failure 41000 miles 22 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  daughter out of the car.  i know I should have stalled it, but my main concern was my daughter - I thought the thing was going to explode. Eventually it stopped, but the engine had leaked a load of coolant and the radiator head had blown off.  When Mazda Assistance's roadside guy arrived
• Mazda - Mazda used approved warranty claim advice, please 13 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  ), it is not leaking oil, the performance is strong and the engine runs very smoothly. The fuel economy is good and the coolant level is static and the engine temperature never deviates once warm. Other than the appetite for oil, you really wouldn?t know there was a thing was wrong with the engine. Took it into my
• Celica GT Import - Emissions Failure 2 May 2007 (Forum)
  just the coolant sensor returning "out of range values". The sensor apparently had dirty contacts, so was cleaned and WD-40'd and seemed to be working OK after this, and the fault was reset. The diagnostic chap then ran it on his emission-tester, but the CO was still very high and lambda still way
• DS 5 - Smoke from DS DS5 Diesel engine after a short run 16 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  and could see nothing escaping from the exhaust. I took the cover off the engine for a better look and could see nothing untoward, no obvious leaks. Coolant level was normal and the oil level too, although I did notice a few bubbles on the oil on the dipstick. I also found a little bit of  mayonnaise
• Ford Fiesta 1.6tdci Titanium - Cat C repaired car - major issues, any advice 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  the bolt simply welded back on and a damaged inner supprt panel. There was dented air con pipes and leaking coolant hoses. The guys at the garage said that this car had obviously been involved in quite a heavy front end impact. They also said that the cambelt had probably snapped due to the mis
• Review Fiat Doblo 2002 JTD "the Fault-Master" 13 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  . The side door jammed at this point and one of the coolant hose had to be replaced due to chaffing (spotted by me) Time went on and there were many other little foibles and faults such as the rear window rubbers becoming sticky - as in seemingly uncured rubber - and on the sills that little forward
• Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - consumer rights 10 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  on September 23rd last year for £4500 with 82K on the clock. Was told by the sales guy that I'd get their full 'gold warranty' with it so felt reassured with my purchase that if anything did go wrong I'd be covered. Anyway, about a month and some 800 miles or so later I was doing some routine checks (coolant
• Honda Accord UK (1998 - 2003) - 00 2.0 Auto Gearbox Failure after service 17 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  more gentle with the throttle so it wasn't quite so bad. From 2nd to 3rd was slightly jerky but not too bad. Once the engine started warming up (coolant gauge moving to warm) the problem disappeared and all changes were nice and smooth again. All was well until the next time I started from cold (after
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 TDCI 115: Flashing glow plug light 2 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I've had a good read on the net and have realised that the flashing glow plug lights can be anything from £15 worth of work up to £2000! When I turn the ignition the engine management light comes on and the coolant/aircon light (? I think- the snowflake light) goes from amber to red. When I start
• Advice Sought On Paying The Bill 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I posted in the techincal forum last week about a problem that I had with low oil pressure on my 05 Passat TDI. In short, two weeks ago I was 50 or so miles from home when a STOP - Oil Pressure - Engine Off! - Owner's Manual red warning came up on the MFD. Having ignored a coolant warning on my
• Ford Mondeo - Rant about blatant lies from second hand dealer 10 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  that". When I picked the car up I should have lifted the bonnet to check but I didn't.. I don't know why, just taking him at his word. When I actually got some time to check it at home I found the brake fluid below minimum, the coolant below minimum and the washer fluid empty. The brake fluid
• DPF Q&A -- sheds some light 1 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  loading in the DPF. Question: What conditions are required for the DPF to begin regeneration? Answer: The following conditions must be fulfilled for regeneration to begin. a.) Engine running since start for longer than 2 minutes. b.) Calculated saturation higher than 80%. c.) Coolant temperature
• Those whom the Gods would destroy... 10 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  white smoke, just the black residue of a large muscle car being revved up and wasting irreplaceable natural resources as is entirely appropriate. Removing the radiator cap does however reveal something more reminiscent of Starbucks than radiator coolant. That needs looking at. Four 50% worn Bridgestones
• diesel - Diesel Engine remaps and emissions. 10 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  and coolant sensors. Unlike gas engines, diesel engines do not NEED any of these data to operate. These parameters are measured solely so that the ECU can optimise the fuelling rate and timing to real time local conditions. Fuel quality across Europe is regulated to a common standard. Fuel quality
• Picked up the Scenic today.... 23 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  at first, but the big LCD panel works far better than I was expecting. The panel contains the aforementioned speedo and rev counter, plus bar gauges for fuel and coolant temperature, and a text information panel which relays information from the trip computer, as well as any service errors. . Dynamically
• Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - Diesel Problem Vol2 19 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  just paying for the 72000 cambelt change, the 72000 major service, and for coolant and brake fluid changes (not at a Renault garage but using Renault parts and a saving over Renault dealerships of 50% £600 for all this rather than £1200). Apart from the engine problems I think the car is excellent
• Skoda Yeti - Skoda Yeti - my thoughts on 10K miles / 1 year 1 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  found random people asking me what it was etc. Over the first year / 10K miles it required no oil or coolant whatsoever. The tyres at 10K miles were 1/3 worn on the front and appeared virtually unworn on the back I had 3 unscheduled visits to the main dealer * ECU