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Engine oil grade v fuel consumption - part 2

A month or so ago I posted about the increase in fuel economy on my regular Aberdeen trip after putting 5/30 oil into m...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by nothing
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by nothing

Audi a4 radiator fan

The plastic radiator fan on my 1997 Audi A4 Avant 1.9tdi has shattered, probably 2 blades left on it, do I have to repl...
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posted by richard3009650
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by richard3009650

Wanted:VW / MK2 Golf Bits

Specifically, I'm in dire need of the plastic pins that fit into the bumper hangers on 90 spec onwards golfs (and proba...
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posted by mrdoki
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by mrdoki

Re: Vectra 1.8 Fog Light Fuse

> I had a problem a few weeks ago with identifying a blown bulb. Very kindly > I had quite a few helpful replys, and a...
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posted by cawhelan
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by cawhelan

Important Update

Hello, We have an important update at Todayshotnews ! ( www.TodaysHotNews.com/featured.html ) It is the PC controling v...
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posted by Admin
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Admin

engine oil for 206

Hi, I've got a Peugeot 206 1.4 LX The engine oil level low indicator came on after turning the engine on, just after it...
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posted by paul.from.west.london
9 comments posted 19yrs posted by paul.from.west.london

Do I have enough r12 in my a/c

How do I check if I have enough freon in my a/c? Apart from looking at a sight glass on a receiver dryer? Is evacuating...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by me
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by me

how dangerous is hydrogen sulfide (cat exhaust?)

people who work with cars are familiar with the rotten egg smell that a cat produces as exhaust. this is hydrogen sulfi...
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posted by fordi2003
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by fordi2003

Cam belt snapped.

The Cam belt snapped today on sons car, he was doing 40ish. Its an 'M' regd 1.7 Astra Diesel. Whats the chance of valve...
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posted by klangley
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by klangley

Fuel pressure regulator test/repair?

1985 BMW E30 320i ... The fuel rail is apparently running at too high a pressure (again). The pressure was causing the...
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posted by alnews67
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by alnews67

Additional petrol filter

I'd like to add an additional petrol filter before the high pressure pump on my EFI SD1 - I've had problems with the no...
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posted by dave
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by dave

Nissab Almera clutch

I've noticed signs of clutch slip on my Almera (1996P, 1.6GX). Is this an indication of a replacement clutch required o...
1 comments posted 19yrs
posted by terry.dutson-NOSPAM
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by terry.dutson-NOSPAM

tips

Dear All, I would like posting tips to mantaint old bmw at http://www.ourcar-online.com,if you have any time to help me...
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posted by mastonogtg
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by mastonogtg

How did it do that?!

Ok so I go to , and nothing happens when i click the video, of course, however....at the very end when a flash kind of...
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posted by Ricky
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Ricky

93 Rover 218SD 'faltering'

Hi All, Just recently the ole 180K (1.9 Pug) Rover has started hesitating or faltering on light throttle loads at aroun...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by news
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by news