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• Skoda Octavia I (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.9 Performance figures 26 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I've got a 1.9TDi 110 bhp Octavia (2000 model) and am thinking of buying a newer one. Does anyone know where I can find out the performace figures for that model (max speed, acceleration and fuel consumption) so that I can compare it with current models? Many thanks
• Mercedes Benz - How does Kompressor engine produce high torque? 21 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Usually, in most petrol engines, each 1L of displacement produces max 100 Nm (usually less) of torque. But in Mercedes Kompressor engines, they exceed this value eg. C200 (1.8L engine) produces 250 Nm of torque (from 2500-5000 range) How do they do it? Is there any other similar engine?
• German Power Battle 25 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I see the M3 V8 engine details have been released with a max bhp of 420. I am suprised it only equals the RS4 - they usually like to play games with nudging each other up the bhp scale. Have we seen an end to this between the German big 3 I wonder. I bet it features in the Internationla Engine
• Mk1 Mondeo Heater blower 11 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hello, a few weeks ago a horrible grinding noise was heard from behind my dash, since then the speed control switch only works on full. I have repalced the heater blower fan unit (behind the glovebox) but it still only works on max speed. Any ideas what else it could be, the switch etc
• Annual European Breakdown Cover 29 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I have just renewed my annual European Breakdown cover with WorldWide Travel Insurance Services Ltd. , but it's a Green Flag Policy - yes, good old Green Flag and I couldn't find anything wrong with it at £69 - bargain.. £69 is the cost for a whole year (max 45 days any one trip) for a car less
• ZR rated tyres 28 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Does any tyre techie out there know why ZR rated tyres sometimes dont have a load rating on the tyre itself or on the literature on websites, whereas others have it. How do you know if they are suitable? Mine (dunlops) have the words "max load 630kg" on them but this is only for the American market
• LR Disco V8i 3500 Ignition Timing 12 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Can anyone in BackroomLand help: I'm looking at a 93 V8i 3.5 litre LR Discovery for a friend and wish to check the ignition timing. I only have access to the data for 95MY 3.9 litre which says: timing at 800rpm max (vac disconnected) 5 BTDC +/-1 Can anyone tell me if the 3.5 is the same
• Picasso weight confusion 13 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi I am looking at buying a caravan and so need to determine the kerbweight. Looking in the manual I find unladen weight, gross vehicle weight, gross train weight, and gross trailer weight I assume train weight is the max combined fully loaded car and caravan weight, but am not sure which relates
• Caroline's dream car 9 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  . If this is what gets the Max Power crowd going these days, bring on middle age (I'm 24)...
• best diesel car 10 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  after owning a diesel i'm not sure i can go to petrol becasue of the cost in all aspects of ownership. it's just like throwing money away these days with higher torque engines. so what are the best disel cars for 20k miles max and a budget of 11k? trying to avoid french and looking for top cars
• Is it possible? 4 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  ...to buy and run a reliable car for less than £100 a month? This to include depreciating the purchase price over 12 months and one tank of petrol a month. (obviously talking old banger for occasional 2nd car use here) Two 30-something drivers, both max no claims, car garaged overnight, good
• Ford Ka PAS and spark plugs 25 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  My sister has just picked up a really tidy 1998 Ka 1.3 from a friend for £500. It's in lovely condition, has done 77,000 miles and has a full service history (part Ford, part indie). I haven't yet seen it apart from in pics, but I've offered to give it a check over for her and make sure all
• BMW M135 - M135 shudders on full lock in reverse 2 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  Hi, My wife's BMW M135 shudders initially when she reverses on full lock. It is 2015 model with 30k miles, any suggestions at to what may be the cause? Thanks in advance!  
• Toyota Avensis Diesel 2015 - Toyota Avensis Engine Failure 22 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  Hello guys, Last Friday I was driving dual carriage way and suddenly noise started appearing. It was like the belt got broken or something sort of...
• SsangYong Korando - astra gtc vs ssangyong korando, head or heart? 28 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  hello there, i hope someone can help me! 10 months ago i bought a 2015 Vauxhall Astra gtc 1.6 cdti sri (108bhp), 6 months ago my wife buys a 2017 Hyundia Tucson 2.0 premium se. i had never driven an suv before and i absolutely loved it so i started looking into suv's for my self
• Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0 D-4D T4 2009 (2009-2015) - Steering Column "Knock" 27 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Hey guys! When turning the steering wheel, I'm getting a light 'knock'. With my attention now being more drawn to this issue, it sounds like I've also...
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  Should the Honda HR-V get more power? 17 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am wondering if there is anyway of you helping by encouraging Honda to put their more powerful 160PS 1.6 Diese in the 2015 HR-V?
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  What is the difference between lineatronic and automatic? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What is the difference between lineatronic and automatic? I'm thinking of buying a new Subaru Outback.
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  Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Should I buy a Cat S or N car? 19 Jul 2024 (News)
  
• Servicing Porsche Cayenne S- 17 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Our 4 year old Cayenne S is due for its 4 year 40,000 mile service.How much will it affect the residual value if the service is done by a non-Porsche dealership?