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• Volvo V50 2 litre diesel - Volvo V50 manual transmission oil 9 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  According to my handbook my manual 6 speed has Castrol BOT130 at new (4 years ago). Since this oil is unobtainable I have just drained and filled with Ford oil (WSD-M2C200-C) as the gearbox is a Ford. All logical but the outcoming oil looked red ; could Volvo have used anything handy
• Ford Focus Estate Diesel 99/2000 - Water / coolant leak 29 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi my engine overheated and i had a loss of power when i checked the water level, as soon as i unscrewed the cap all the water started pouring out but...
• Ford Focus 05 1.6 TDCI - Heater motor 24 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Recently my heater blower has been failing. I get nothing from positions 1 & 2. I did think it was working correctly on 3 & 4 but the power seems...
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  Holding parking tickets in the screen 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Why don't manufacturers provide a clip or similar simple device for securely holding parking tickets on the dash to avoid them being blown off or disappearing...
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol 2006 - Help! will not start 8 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I changed the oil & filter (nightmare getting the filter off) and now it will not start. It turns over fine but will not fire. I had started the...
• Citroen C3 - Good small torque-converter automatic 31 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  have). My suggestions so far have been a Citroen C3 1.6 auto, or a Ford Fiesta 1.6 auto, both around 2008 vintage. Any thoughts (good or bad) on the PSA AL-4 transmission? Or whatever transmission the Ford uses? Any thoughts gratefully received. Greg.
• Cars which were ahead of their time 27 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Which cars do you think were so ahead of their time when they came out that they flopped at the time but might sell well now? I nominate the Ford Cougar, came out in 1998 and wasnt popular at all, it didnt sell particularly well although it has built up a cult following. People didnt like
• Ford Fiesta 2005 TDCi 1.4 - Air in Fuel system 26 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I have to prime fuel into the car before it will start, once it started its OK, on the hoses that go into the engine I can see bubbles proir to priming...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.8 Heated Rear Windscreen Fault 14 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I have recently purchased a 1.8 Zetec, its great but the heated rear screen (and mirrors) won't heat. When I press the button the light comes on but goes...
• Ford Mondeo - Trip Computer 14 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Iv'e just been reading the mpg section of Honest John. Don't take to much notice of trip computers before you have checked them out by noting down the...
• Ford Fiesta '01 - Heater Problem - Cold air when engine hot! 7 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Morning, Think this is more than likely the Heater Control Valve but wanted to check if anyone had any opinions as it seems strange fault to me. ...
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  Buying a Volvo as a taxi 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a Volvo V70 2.0d for taxi use. This comes under 160g for emmissions. What do you think of this in terms of economy and maintainance...
• Ford Fiesta mk4 - Best way to sort out rust 6 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I am hoping to have an old 1996 Fiesta passed on soon, the mechanicals are still fine as it has been looked after but the rear arches and sills are starting...
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 01 - best way to change front anti roll bar bushes 14 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  has anyone got a easy way to renew anti roll bar bushes on a 2001 fiesta i have looked and it seems you can get one bolt out easy but one will hit the...
• Ford Fiesta 2011 1.25 Petrol - Scraping away black paint from edges of windows 30 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  I've got a 2011 Fiesta. Like most modern cars, the windows are small, the pillars are wide, and visibility is inferior to older Fiestas. This is made...
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  Price quote from garage 10 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My son has just been quoted £150 by a Ford main dealer to repair a broken clutch return spring. Is this reasonable, as the part only costs about £4?
• Ford Fiesta - Can't remove main crank bolt when changing cambelt 6 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, Can anyone help me please. I'm trying to change the cambelt on my Fiesta 1.4 Petrol 107,500 Miles :-( Have got the belt kit so have all part I...
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 54 1.6 rattle on front from high speeds 19 May 2011 (Forum)
  hi ive been experiencing a rattle noise from the front of my car at speeds over 60mph, ive found the problem ,its the plastic guard within the wheel arch...
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  Recommend some tyres 19 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need two rear tyres for my 08-plate Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4-litre. Are there any particular tyres you could recommend for fuel economy please? I average...
• 1998 Ford Fiesta - Rusted Sump 6 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I've noticed that there are small patches of oil appearing on the ground underneath the car when it is parked. I've had a look  underneath...