Car Maintenance

removing oil patches from block paving

Hello, Sorry if you see this twice, I unsuccessfully tried to cross-post to uk.d-i-y I have some engine oil on my block...

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sat navs

Hello, When my car had to be towed home, the chap in the recovery truck told me he was ex-army and had a military GPS....

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Nissan Micras

I keep seeing these mentioned in this group so looked them up as a maybe replacement for when the time comes. One of th...

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posted by famewarandvictory

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Nissan Micra K12 offside tail lamp and number plate lamp

Niece presented my with her Micra this weekend. Said she kept getting flashed at from behind and could I check the tyre...

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posted by peter.aioe

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58 Reg Focus front bumper separated from wing

I caught my front bumper with the hedge when I was reversing out of my drive, and now there's an inch gap between it an...

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posted by siramictiles

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Mk1 Focus electric window

The driver's window on the old Focus has been dicky for many years after I tried to open it before it had fully defrost...

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posted by Null

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Another symptom on VW Caddy heater not getting warm

'08 Caddy 1.9TDi van. I notice that there is some heat inside the cab. if I rev the engine over about 2000 rpm. Below t...

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posted by mike

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Ping Mr Cheerful

Wife drives a 2005 Nissan Micra K12. Don't laugh, it's done 50k miles, looks and drives like new, passes every MOT and...

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posted by MrPounder

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What is approx normal coolant temp for 1.9 L Diesel engine

What would be a normal coolant temp for 1.9 L Diesel engine? There's no temp dial on our Caddy 1.9diesel and the ODB re...

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posted by mike

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New addition to the fleet...

I may be asking some maintenance related questions! https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/E2TgFSjVLOq5NpZCoU_aAdMTjNZET...

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posted by italiancar

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Replace indicator stalk 107?

What is an average price to supply and replace the indicator stalk on a 107? (Main dealer and independent) It is very h...

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posted by hereboy

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excessive revs on tickover FOCUS 1.6 PETROL

IN ADDITION TO MY EARLIER POST THE FOCUS 1.6 PETROL 2004 PLATE TICKS OVER AT 1200/1300 RPM AND IF YOU BLIP THE THROTTLE...

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posted by PAUL130861.11150382

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Eratic Temp Gauge Readings Ford Focus

Ford Focus 1.6 Ghia Mk 1 Petrol 2004 Plate 80000 Miles Just Serviced The Ford Focus I Completely Replaced The Coolant F...

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posted by PAUL130861.1114af22

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Brake Fluid Test in Health Check

Got my Focus back after its 2nd annual service today and the health check gives the brake fluid boiling point test a re...

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posted by Gordon

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zaboravljen cod

molim pomo? zaboravljen kod Philips car 400 2f3 Philips 330886636 no 24455379 wa 020223 90222139975402 00302233239168 hv...

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posted by dorlovcic

3 comments posted 10yrs posted by dorlovcic