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THURSDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2009
A4 2_5 TDI 2002
Posted in: Audi
Hi. I have a 2002 Audi A4 2.5 tdi. It has recently become very sluggish on accelaration and tends to put out a fair bit of black smoke when i accelarate hard. Would this simply be caused due to dirty injectors or is this a bigger problem? Is the cur smething that I ould do myself or is it a job for a mechanic?
Thanks
Ian
Posted by KEITH DA COSTA at 09:16 | 6 COMMENTS
MONDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2009
Escort 1-8 TDI 2000
Posted in: Ford
I have been having a problem recently with white smoke,hesitation and rough idle from cold start until the engine heats up. I was thinking of getting the injectors cleaned. I notice in your advice blog that you advice the use of a sealing device, how much is this to rent or buy. How much are new injectors please?Do you think the injsctors are the problem as i notice that you wrote in another blog that it may be the injector pump timing. Any advice you have would be appreciated. Thanks.Laurence
Posted by KEITH DA COSTA at 09:21 | 1 COMMENTS
WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2009
Freelander II
Posted in: Land Rover
Less common Service reset information
Freelander II Service Reset - manual procedure
- Insert Remote Control into the Ignition slot
- Do not touch the brake or clutch pedals
- Press and hold Button "A" on the dash (Under the mileage display)
- Press and hold the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds , this will switch the ignition on
- Release the "A" button
- The message "Distance" or "Date" will be displayed to indicate reset mode in the dash display
- Press and Hold the "A" button for 5 seconds
- The Reset message will be displayed for 5 seconds
- The message "Date" or "End" will be displayed.
If the "Date" message is displayed press and hold button "A" for 5 seconds again then the "Reset" message will display for 5 seconds.
The message "End" indicates that the procedures complete.
Press and hold the Start/Stop button.
NB: If the vehicle has gone over it's service interval by more than 20% of it's distance, then the manual procedure may not work.
Posted by Rodac
Posted by KEITH DA COSTA at 15:53 | POST A COMMENT
WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2009
Nissan Primera 2_2dCi (2184cc) 2002
Posted in: Nissan
Hi there
I have a 02 Nissan Primera 2.2dCi (2184cc) with poor MPG and it stutters & coughs a bit while maintaining even revs in any gear.
Acceleration isn’t bad, there is no sign of any stutters when you floor it.
I’d like to try cleaning the entire fuel system somehow.
A few trusted sources have told me there’s no point in buying any type of fuel additive, that they’re pointless.
I was told to ad half a gallon of kerosene or paraffin to half a tank of diesel.
Any thoughts yourselves?
BARRY
Posted by KEITH DA COSTA at 09:59 | 5 COMMENTS
FRIDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2009
Hyundai Tucson 2_0 CRDI 2004
Posted in: Hyundai
Hello.
Firstly I would like to thank you for your very informative 'tips & problems' page, unfortunately my own experience is not covered there.
I understand it is impossible for you to make a definite diagnosis without seeing the car, but I am hoping your experience may be able to point me in the right direction. I am in Portugal, so bringing the car to you is a bit impractical. I do hope you post abroad!
A friend's BMW320D recently died (expensively), apparently two piston crowns have melted. Which got me to thinking about my own car & the 'prevention is better than cure' approach.
Mine is a 2004 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi, and it has done almost 100,000 km (60,000 miles). It starts & runs perfectly, I have never seen unexpected amounts of smoke, and at almost 30MPG I have no issues with fuel consumption. What I am experiencing is a slight 'shudder', as if one cylinder isn't firing correctly, but this only happens at about 1900 ~1950 RPM, and is only noticeable under moderate load, i.e. normal acceleration on, say, a slight incline. I recently added some 'Wynns' fuel system cleaner, which I am sure reduced the effect slightly, but only for the duration of that tankful of fuel. Cheaper diesel 'treatments' have no effect. Filters etc. get renewed as per service intervals.
Sadly our nearest Hyundai dealer is the most awkward business to have dealings with (they never answer their phones & they don't phone you when it's ready- and it's 30km away!), and most local garages are still happier dealing with Peugeot 504 technology.
I am worried that my engine may suffer the same fate as my friend's BMW if the injector(s) are spraying unevenly, but is this likely to be the cause of the shudder if only apparent at just under 2000 RPM?
Finally, a local petrol station has started selling bio-diesel; 15% bio-fuel (whatever that is). Is it to be trusted/recommended/avoided?
Thank you for your time & patience, I look forward to your opinion.
Kindest regards, Trevor Morgan.
Posted by KEITH DA COSTA at 09:14 | 2 COMMENTS