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    The Age Old MPG Question

    Nick, will be interested in hearing what your running costs are. Always fancied an LPG conversion. Neighbour has an old v6 omega with the conversion and says it is far cheaper to run that his old 406 diesel. And he's pretty generous with the right foot :P
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    Air Intake Explanation

    Hi Chesjak. I'm not 100% sure but I thought the air intake was a straight feed into the air filter then into the "engine". Are you thinking about the intercooler? I would not have thought it normal for oil to be getting into the air filter. Is the car going ok, any loud whistles from the...
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    Outside Temperature Haywire

    Guys, some feedback for this problem. Waited till the sensor was well and truely knackered. Got a new one from Holdcroft for £40 all in. Ordered Wednesday arrived Friday ;) 1 min job to fit and has been perfect ever since.
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    50k Diesel Engine failure

    Been reading on net that some Subarus seem to have a tendency to pop the big end bearings shortly after a service. Read that this might have been due to the dealer not priming the new oil filter before fitting and causing the bearings to possibly run dry for a short while. Some people have...
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    What car shampoo do you use ?

    I've found Zaino Z-7 my favourate so far. Very good even at shifting bugs without much effort. Chemical Guys Bodywash & Wax is also very good. Have been using CG Maxi Suds recently but to be honest prefered the Bodywash & Wax (though understand its good for foam lances).
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    50k Diesel Engine failure

    I make a point of telling dealers I don't like the oil half way up the dipstick. To be fair to my local dealer he made a note on the job card. And when I collected the car he came out and checked it with me. Thought that was good. I don't think the Accord has a DPF?
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