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Last year at 70,000 careful miles several swirl-flaps came adrift on my BMW 730d and one went through the engine into the turbo. Inlet manifold and turbo replaced, one set of valves and piston changed....
My Oct 09 BMW 1 Series diesel has been suffering from clutch judder for the last few months from cold. This disappears when the car has warmed up. BMW forums show it to be not uncommon (52 pages to date)....
When I brake, the brake lights stay, if I pull the pedal back, the lights go off but the engine starts reving its head off. It's the same when driving: the engine always seem to be racing. Computer says...
At low speed, say 5mph, my Kia Cee'd lurches violently, typically in car parks, slow traffic etc. I tried another which does the same but not so badly as far as I can tell. Dealer says nothing wrong...
As a regular reader of your column, I note that you frequently recommend Shell V power as the best petrol for it's performance enhancing & engine cleaning qualities. I have a Nissan Note Acenta 1.6 automatic...
As an avid reader of your forum can you explain to me, why, based on your knowledge you furnish so many people who inquire about what to do regarding misfuel, with incorrect information? The last question...
Our main car, as above has just had its main annual service and I was advised to have additional work at the same time - replacing a faulty offside driveshaft and stub. I will be having the front brake...
We have a 10 plate 2.0tdi 2 wheel drive Ford Kuga. Just before Christmas the orange engine warning light came on. We called out Ford Assist (AA) who said it was a problem with the particulate filter,...
Have had the engine light come on and engine malfunction message displayed on my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI. The car restricted itself to 40 MPH. Have taken it to Hendy and they have told me that fluids need...
Hi there. I noticed the dipped beam headlamp bulbs fitted to our Hyundai Coupe Siii 2 litre were getting a bit dim. Internet forums suggested that bulbs dim over time, and as these were original equipment...
 

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