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I purchased a 2019 model Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI earlier this month and it quickly developed an annoying, though mild, rattle when in two cylinder mode. As soon as the engine flips back to running on all...
Is the Jaguar XF R-Sport (2016) a Ford or Jaguar engine?
Is it worth using E10 protectant?
I have just purchased a 2021 Ford Kuga and noted that the engine cover that fits on top of the engine is missing. I have informed the dealership and the salesperson I dealt with states he has been informed...
Could you shed some light on why Honda and Mercedes both produce such different outputs from their 2-litre four-cylinder turbo engines? The new Type R produces just under 330hp whilst the A45 produces...
I drive a Hyundia i20 2011, it's small, compact, great on space, fuel economy and I love it. It's great on the motorways and in the city. The problem is the rust underneath. I now need to start to look...
Can you please tell me the make of engine which Ford used in its Mondeo Zetec Estate TD 2009? It's a lovely car to drive and I am very happy with it. A friend reckons they used Jaguar engines after taking...
We have a Peugeot 206 HDi and we have never ever heard the fan cut in Is there a way of checking that the fan does cut in and what temperature should it come on?
I've heard a lot of comments about the 1.5 TSI engine in Volkswagen Group cars and hesitation problems. Other than that it would suit me well, probably in a Skoda Superb. What is the current state of affairs?
I've read that the engines in the Rover 45 vary in quality and that the Japanese engines were best? How can you tell? My parent's car is playing up and we're thinking of replacing the engine.
 

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