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Regarding your comments about short runs by IC-engined vehicles, (and engines in general), you're absolutely right. Short (cold) runs are bad for the engine, but even worse for the environment. The ECU...
Both you and AR are correct about the need to siphon oil from the sumps of boat engines. My previous yacht had a Perkins engine with a built-in oil sump pump. Fast and clean. However Volvo bought Perkins...
Whatever happened to the diesel engine used in the Rover 75? I've been driving one for the last two years and it has been excellent: economical, seemingly more reliable than some modern engines and keeping...
I have a 2002 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI 115PS. When started especially first start of the day it will start but then cut out immediately unless you rev it and then it will be fine. It also intermittently will...
I have read the bad points on your reviews regarding the 1.9 TD engine. I am looking at buying a 09/10 9-3 and wonder whether these issues are still relevant for the newer models? Also, does the petrol...
The power fails on gear changes and the coil and engine managment lights on dash come on temporarily when I change gear. My mechanic thought the turbo had gone and pressure built on the hose while revving...
I'm looking to change my current seven-year old Golf TDI (1.9-litre, 130 bhp) and would like to ask about car engine sizes please. I read that modern engines are much improved and smaller engines can...
I am a driving instructor and I do about 700 to 800 miles per week. My question is, would a diesel car be better for me? At first glance at my weekly mileage the answer would seem obvious, but here are...
I am about to choose between a Golf TDI 90 PS and a Polo 75 PS TDI, but am concerned about reports concerning DPF problems with the Polo in particular. There are also reports about Volkswagen dropping...
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