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« on: 20 February 2013, 12:58:30 »
Hi
I am new to this club and sincere apologies if this issue has been raises before. I have looked at the various topics but couldn't find one relating to this issue.
I have just bought (or on the process of buying) my mates 2001 Y reg omega 2.6 v6 CDX saloon. It's just done 85k miles. He bought it 18 months ago and has had 22k relatively trouble free motoring with it.
He said that the coolant needed topping up every 4-6 weeks but it was only minimal and he couldn't see any leaks and I can't either.
A couple of months ago the engine management light came on and he said it was running irregularly on idle so he had a diagnostic check done and they said it was the air flow meter. He had that replaced and all seemed well. A couple of weeks later the engine management light came back on again but it was running ok apart from occasionally it would just cut out when going to idle after driving.
Since I have had it for last couple of weeks I have noticed that the car runs ok when on motorway and temp is sticking at normal (around 85) but when it is dark I have noticed smoke coming from my car showing in the headlights of cars behind but I can't see smoke during daylight hours. That said when I get to my destination after a longish motorway journey (30 miles) the car runs really rough at tick over and cuts out a lot and quite a bit of smoke from exhaust. A greyish colour
When I get in it later and start it, it starts on the button and again goes well on motorway although lumpy on tickover. I have noticed a fair bit of mayo on oil filler cap and neck of filler spout on the inside but no trace of any on the dipstick.
Could the management light mean a problem with another sensor and would it cause problems as discussed.
Apologies for long winded explanation and any advice/recommendations would be gratefully received
