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    E5 or E10, Who has problems.

    in Vauxhall Owners Lounge

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    On 8/21/2022 at 9:01 PM, AndyR said:

    I wonder if the E10 may have some sort of additive that clears out any carbon deposits, and that is the cause of the jerkyness. That could just be me thinking outside the box. 

    The Ethanol burns a bit hotter which would help to keep the engine clean but it also leads to slightly less MPG which along with the higher cost of fuel is leading us to be under the illusion that we are not getting much to the gallon as before

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    Handbrake light

    in 2000 to 2006 Corsa

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    Firstly, check your brake fluid level as the warning light looks similar and then see if there is too much slack on the handbrake lever (e.g. floppy at rest and lots of movement before it gets to the first ratchet click)....if so, then top up the fluid and investigate why it has gone down (could be worn brake pads) and then adjust the handbrake lever (which could also be associated with worn pads)

    Let us know how you get on with it

    Warning lights

    in Vauxhall Insignia Club

    Posted

    It sounds like the tyres may have been swapped around recently and some may be slightly below pressure.

    Try inflating all tyres to slightly above the recommended pressure (you can always let some out later if required) and go for a drive to see if that makes any difference.

    If a low tyre pressure has been registered then the headlamp alignment (via the suspension sensors) would recognise a slight deviation in vehicle height on one side, e.g. if the car has been driven on a flat tyre or sat in a driveway/forecourt with a flat tyre for a while)

    Master Cylinder

    in Carlton Club

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    Sounds like the fluid is leaking past the seals in the master cylinder (like internal bleeding so it doesn't leak out but the pressure just drops as fluid leaking between the seals)

    I would be tempted to install a repair kit (seals, etc) in the master cylinder as they are rebuildable from memory

    A very easy job to do just ensure you soak the new seals in fresh brake fluid overnight and try to clean up the bore first

     

    Wheel

    in Vauxhall Owners Lounge

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    You should be able to purchase a wheel stud and new nut

    The stud will beat out of the back of the hub flange and then just feed the new stud in and tighten down to the correct torque

    Hey all

    in New Members Introductions

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    Hi Helen....welcome to the Club

    I think we have now lost the summer and heading for winter 😞

    How has the car been mistreated, anything in particular not right with it or is it a whole load of issues?

    Good to have you onboard!

    Exhaust gas temperature sensor

    in Vauxhall Insignia Club

    Posted

    I would say that the fault shouldn't have recurred unless the part is faulty (as it may actually be the case).
    If the part is faulty then the garage should replace it under warranty (part supplier will pay for the replacement part and labour time) 

    Let us know how you get on with it all

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