Does my Volvo V70 have a chain cam engine?

I am seeking to find out about the engine fitted to my Volvo V70 SE Lux D3. I have been told that it is fitted with a chain camshaft drive, but I cannot find any details of this in the handbook or on the...

Does the petrol-engined Dacia Sandero have a chain-cam engine?

I am trying to get information about chain cam engines in relation to the petrol-engined versions of the Dacia Sandero. In today's Telegraph you mention chain cam in relation to the Duster, but how does...

Is the Fiat diesel engine fitted to the Suzuki Swift reliable?

Pleased to hear the Suzuki Swift 1.3 diesel has a chain driven camshaft. Apart from the DPF issue would you say the Fiat engine built in India is a reliable one? As good as a Mercedes-Benz diesel? I currently...

When should I change the oil in my Volkswagen Golf?

I have been buying, at vast expense from my local garage, YACCO VX 2103 FAP 100 per cent synthetic 5W30. I have a Volkwagen Golf Diesel on a long life service regime, being serviced every two years. What...

Mercedes-Benz E-Class or Jaguar XF?

I have the choice of buying either a new Mercedes E220 CDI or a Jaguar XF 2.2D. Which do you recommend please?

Which reliable, economical four or five door car would you recommend?

I currently have a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 coupe and a 1989 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon (that runs on LPG and petrol). Both have done over 140,000 miles and I tend to keep cars for a long time. I like both vehicles...

Nissan Tino - which chain cam?

I have a '04-plate Nissan Tino, and I want to know what type of timing chain it uses? I have been told that there is two types, Which one does mine have? Also, the ECU light is on, but there are no...

Which small, punchy car to replace my daughter's SEAT Ibiza?

My daughter is planning to replace her 2003 SEAT Ibiza next year and has a shortlist including the Fiesta 1.4 Zetec, Mazda 2 1.5 Sport and Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique. I note that the Mazda has a chain...

Are KIA engines chain cam?

It looks as if KIA engines are chain cam, which I believe you recommend. Do you have any brief comments re petrol/diesel and or manual/automatic?

Does the Mazda 2 have a chain cam?

Can you please advise if a Mazda 2 1.3TS2 has a chain cam and also if it has a dual mass flywheel?