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Old 12-09-2010, 11:26 AM
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hi all i have a problem with my fiesta 1.25 2001 freestyle
when i drive down a hill and leave the car run down in gear not pressing the throttle and come to a stop when i pull off i notice in my mirror a puff of smoke for a second or two then its gone dosent smoke any other times also i have noticed that its pinking alot when its warmed up to normal temp it has only done 79000 miles but dont know when it was last serviced anyone have any ideas for me or had this problem thanks......
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Have you checked the oil?

I had this the other day with my Mk4 fiesta 1.25 was sitting in traffic for a few hours and mine started smoking and engine didnt sound right when i got home i checked the oil and it had none in it

Topped it up and its been fine


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