Recent content by C3mike

Is this something to do with the Cat converter or what?

Loz, thanks for your comments. Glow plugs and fuel filter I understand, but what is EGR? The car was serviced within the last eight months, possibly 9000 miles ago, and nothing untoward was reported. I had the emissions checked because of this about 1 month ago and was told it showed no...

Thanks Waynne for your reply, but I get the feeling that the car seems to surge very slightly while driving 'throttle steady' on level or uphill surface [more when cold] Not sure if this is imagined though. Am going on a 1000mile round trip this week [mostly motorways] so I might have a clearer...

? My C3 1.6 HDi 92 diesel has over a period of 12mths started using more fuel Last physical check was 56mpg. [Was around 61+mpg] It's been serviced as per and I'm not carrying any extras. Mileage 42K Tyre pressures are 32psi and reasonably new. I've not noticed much drop in...

Thanks for the welcoming replies everyone, I'll be in touch soon

Hi everyone I'm new to this site [well new to all sites, I guess] Not had a look around yet but hoping to pick up some info on foibles with my 2006 C3 and maybe offer some advise on older cars if I am able. Mike