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I won't waste forum space on why those statistics are incorrect and the truth is probably the reverse, but if you want to know listen to the start of this https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09vyy6h Regards HMC

"Also in the us. Which side is bank 1 and bank 2? I see both online. I thought bank 1 was my drivers. But now i read its passenger?" Bank 1 is the bank with number 1 cylinder in? Regards HMC

The reason I would not thrash a cold engine is because even with modern multigrades, the viscosity might not be at optimum, the fueling will not be at optimum compared with an engine at correct running temperature, but most importantly all the components in the power train can be affected by...

Actually, I meant block the PCV system because when the oil is full of petrol the vapour gets sucked into the induction and thus richens the mixture. Regards HMC

Before you throw more money at it, you could just change the oil and maybe block off the crankcase ventilation system for a test. if you get the car hot and drain the oil you will know by the smell if it petrol contaminated. Regards HMC

Remember this? Regards HMC

Hi Diva, Is it possible the ECU has been tampered with? I am wondering if a "tuner" has disabled the DTC reporting. You need to start physically testing, Have you checked fuel pressure and flow with gauges or are you just relying on data, have you checked if the injectors are powered and...

I have heard this (anecdotally) several times about different vehicles, with body controllers being kept awake by spurious signals and flattening batteries. People have found that parking in a different place has solved their flat battery woes. I vaguely remember that Land Rover modified an...

Hi Drex, I would suggest you log the voltages with an oscilloscope, as the the drop out may be too quick for the ECU to display. Regards HMC

Yes, it is possible the O2 sensor is on it's way out, but it is also possible the engine management needs to fully adapt after the previous fault. I would drive it and see what happens. If you wanted an aging O2 sensor test may be available or "reset adaptions" may also be available. Regards HMC

Yes! Regards HMC

Join the 2 wires together, if you cannot do it at the connector (best) cut and bare the wires and join them, see if the bonnet light come on and the oil light goes off. Regards HMC

Hi shwetank, It looks like the ECU is asking for full boost but the position feedback is only showing 38%, so is the turbo sticking or is the sensor faulty? It is more likely that it is sticking intermittently, I have used https://www.revivecleaner.com/ successfully many times. More testing is...

I guess it depends on what you mean by severe illness. I am thinking the 4 million plus that have died might consider it a severe illness, or locally, ask Petrol Dave or to a lesser extent myself whether we consider it a severe illness. Yes I do. Regards HMC

Hi JTT1603, Make sure the left front wheel speed sensor is fully seated correctly and then try the test again. Regards HMC