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• Skoda Octavia I (1998 - 2004) - 1.9TDi - variable servicing 4 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  My second hand 1.9 TDI is on variable servicing and the service indicator has now come on for the first time in my ownership. I would like to keep the car on variable servicing but dont like the high costs of the main dealer, whilst i can change oils and filters and check belts i need to acess
• Audi A8 (1994 - 2003) - 1997 - Automatic Gearbox specialist -- Midlands?? 29 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend any of the above please? I would like to get a so called 'sealed for life' box serviced with oil and filter change. As I'm sure many know, Audi main dealers will not touch these unless something has gone wrong (which it hasn't..) and so I'd rather use a specialist. THanks
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 2004 1.4 16v - throttle delay 3 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Hello there guys and girls, I am the proud owner of a clio 1.4 which has this kinda strange behaviour. It has a delay on throttle ( about half a second ) both on press and on release... This happens regardless of the temperature of the engine. I also have to add that this car has never changed
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 1997 2.0 petrol - failed MOT on emissions 15 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Our pug 1997 75k 406 2ltr petrol failed mot on emissions yesterday, cat is in good condition as is the exhaust, air filter was changed not so long ago with oil and filter, any ideas to getting the emissions down? i took it for a blast down the motorway before the test to get it nice and hot
• Vauxhall Brava Gearbox Screech 7 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  My N reg Brava (Isusu Rodeo) has developed a loud screech when under load. It happens in all gears and the noise seems to be coming from the gearbox. I've tried changing the oil, but this has had little effect. I've had a couple of experts look at it and they are mystified. It seems worse in third
• Vectra 2002 Temperature 23 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Having problems with SWMBO's 2002 Vectra 1.8. The heater has stopped working (not good as weather has changed!), and the temperature gauge has gone crazy. It goes up to the edge of the red sector then down again and then back up again. Obviously something is not right! Have topped up header
• Vectra C - Noise 19 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  it back to the Dealer) Air Filter Pollen filter Oil and filter Fuel Filter were among the items changed,but this could be a "herring rouge" Any ideas welcome
• Hard starting scooter if left for 3 days 21 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 125 honda scooter (automatic). It has been serviced since new (plugs and oil always changed frequently). It seems to start first time in all weathers if it is used daily, which I use to work. There are no obvious signs of engine wear or anything like that. However, if I leave
• civic type-R gearbox 12 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I'd like to know if anybody with a Honda Civic Type-R, has trouble selecting 1st and 2nd in the cold weather, especially in the mornings? I had the engine oil changed a thousand miles ago to Castrol SLX 0W-30 but doubt if this would have anything to do with gear selection!! Also, big up
• high mileage cars 22 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Hi there people. I own a 1.4 cl vw golf j reg. and it has done 106000 miles. I bought when it had 88000 on the clock. Has anyone got a car that has done maybe 150,000 200,000 miles still with the engine? How many miles will an engine do if its serviced regularly. I get the oil changed every 6000
• yes my 306td again 6 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  on the cause of this? the oil is coming up for change so thinking of getting some engine flush to put through it first anybody think of any other cause? chris
• Cheap diesel car for less than £1000 23 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I was considering buying a cheap diesel. I would prefer something easy to work on as I\'ll be changing the oil amongst other stuff myself. My mk3 1.3 fiesta is a delight to work on \'cos there\'s stacks of space under the bonnet. Just really wanted some opinions from a few DIYers
• Fiesta 1.1 emulsifying up 5 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  would not consider this a car-killing journey. Is it worthwhile to consider changing the thermostat to one that opens at a hotter temp ? Running on a different oil ? All help appreciated.
• Resurrection after 15 mths 23 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  months now and I was wondering what precautions I should NOW be taking e.g. changing oil, air filter etc. Thanks in anticipation Tim
• opel vectra c - Failed MOT on high lambda 4 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  , oil and filter spark plugs, a genuine 02 Sensor and a genuine Maf, and also some suspension work ( tie rods and anti roll bar links) since changing the MAF the car feels more responsive and the code has gone away I changed this after the last MOT test I was just wondering could this be why I failed
• Volvo T5 V70 auto 2001 - Shudder 23 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  rod ends, drive shafts etc, etc. checked by Volvo Garage no faults, also no fault code when put on diagnostic. Engine management light showed sticking solenoid about six months BEFORE problem, transmission oil change fixed it. I've just fitted new spark plugs. Nothing has worked. Now been going
• FORD MONDEO 2LTR DIESEL 56 PLATE - SMOKEY POOR PULL AWAY 11 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  ANY IDEAS I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED TURBO / INJECTORS / CLUTCH AND DUAL MASS FLY WHEEL / ALTERNATOR / ALTERNATOR BELT TENSIONER / STARTER MOTOR / HOSE BELOW EGR VALUE AND CLEANED EGR VALVE AND A PART ON DIESEL PUMP WHEN INJECTORS WERE DONE ALSO FUEL FILTER CHANGED AND OIL AND FILTER
• Peugeot 306 - Peugeot 306 1.9td smoking under load. 8 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Hi to all, My 306 smokes quite a but when under load. It's hard to tell what colour it is through the rear window but if ever there is a car behind me with their lights on I can normally drench them in smoke! I think it's black smoke... Service wise other than coming up for an oil change
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol - Advice Appreciated - Vauxhall Astra I.6 Envoy - 52 11 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  should get checked/changed?  I have heard that there can be issues with the engines running cool on the 8v. There were signs of an oil leak when we inspected the car and the dealer said it needed a new head gasket and offered to replace it .  I'm keeping my fingers
• Current highest mileage with NO engine repair 3 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  . Our old 'school-run' VW Passat Est 2.0 GL did 242,000 with no attention to the engine apart from regular oil and filter changes every 10,000 and a few sets of spark plugs. Only the cambelt tensioner pulley was replaced [by me] - but not even the cambelt. Oh, and the HT leads once. No coolant change