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Has anyone put Stp Engine Flush in a rotary engine?

I've used it before on normal piston engines but I can't find anyone that's used it in a rotary. Most people on the rx7 club say they've never tried it and wouldn't chance it. I've got sludge in the...

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Violent shaking, bad odour and lights flickering.

Hi everyone, So my cars has been shuddering every now and again when I stop at traffic lights etc for around 3-4 weeks. I had the spark plugs replaced around 6 months ago when I had the same problem...

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Band D

Hi I want to buy a car with a band D The current owner is claiming that it was written off because of an accident on the side of the car on both doors and he has changed the sorra and now it's perfect...

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Changing lanes from left to right?

Hi so say you are in left lane but need to be in right lane as you are taking a third exit on a roundabout what happens if when you are signalling to enter right land no car will let you through can...

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Nissan Note - Slight Burning Smell When Revving

Hello I have a Nissan Note 1.6 (2010) Automatic, and have noticed burning smell when I rev the car whilst overtaking especially on the motorway. Before I take it to a garage to may try to fleece me,...

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Please help :( non-fault car crash

Hi I was wondering if someone can give me there opinion on this I am only young (22) and this is my first crash. It's a long story but have tried to explain as best I can! I had pulled out of a side...

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Pug 206 freezing

Morning all - I am hoping someone can possibly help me with 206 that doesn't like the cold!. A few weeks ago the temperature was below freezing and although my car starts first time and ticks over fine...

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Emission Control System lit up?

Hey Guys, I've recently had the Emission Control System light on my dashboard turn on and stay lit in my Audi A4 Cabriolet (2004, V6).* I've read the fault codes but am not that knowledgable so was...

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Dealer described vehicle incorrectly

On Friday of last week I purchased a 52 plate jeep Cherokee after rolling my car over the day before in bad weather. I found a local dealer in auto trader and found a car with average miles advertised...

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Zafira dti unsolvable problem

Hi all need advice my 03 zafira dti 2.0 has the dreaded spanner light on fult code is the common p0400 I have changed the MAF an map sensors changed the egr valve cleaned out all the carbon out of them...

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Anti pollution fault

52 Peugeot 307 1.6 petrol estate. I've had the anti pollution fault on the dash with eml on permanently and seem to get a good drive from it but.... After driving for a while the cat fault comes up and...

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Junction 13. Mistake :(

Hi all. First of all, I would like to kindly ask (I hope you will understand) to not start shouting from the start :(. I had to drive my family to Luton Airport today (Tuesday 3rd Feb) and...

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Used car depreciation.

Hello, I think I am in need of a new used car and I have narrowed my options down to either buying a used car somewhere in the regions of £8000 or waiting a year for my ideal car the updated Mazda 3 to...

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focus 1.6 TDCI speeding up when slowing down

I have just purchased a 2014 focus 1.6TDCI. I have noticed that when changing car will speed up, mainly when turning corners but will also do it on a straight when slowing down in traffic, which is...

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Peugeot 207 Air filter and breather mod query?

Hello, To start things off, I drive a Peugeot 207 S 1.4 I'm new to the forum so please go easy on me if this is the wrong place to post this as I don't believe the 'performance' increase with a new air...

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Does the used car I want exist?

Hi, First post here. I'll probably post a similar enquiry in a couple of other UK car forums too. Over the next few months (certainly by April when its road tax expires) I must reluctantly replace my...

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clutch problem vauxhall insignia

Had car three weeks In very cold weather after starting engine car wont go into first and second gear If engine left running for about ten minutes then first and second gear both work What is going on...

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very rude RAC Breakdown Customer Care(NOT SO CARE AT ALL)

i broke down on the 9th december 2014, the vehicle was picked up the next day, but this is where the fun begins, the first lorry to come out had a tarpaulin that covers the vehicle, well, it didnt fit...

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Toyota Yaris 1.3 2007 Grinding/scraping sound

Toyota Yaris SR 1.3 2007 This was in 2nd gear at 4500-4750 revs Sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NJY-K2NvX4

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Citroen C2 none start

Hi there, after a little help, ive bought a Citroen c2 1.1 which I got to repair and sell, anyways I thought I'd ask around on here incase any of you had come across a common fault with these. It won't...

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