Holden Commodore 1994

Holden Commodore 1994 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Holden Commodore 1994 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

• Mazda 6 vs Toyota Camry

  There’s no reason to think the Hybrid will not last as long as a regular petrol vehicle.

  Toyota has been making hybrids for many, many years and they have never shown any sign of being less durable or reliable then the company’s petrol models. The batteries are said to last the lifetime of the vehicle, so there’s reason to be concerned about that either. The thing with the hybrid is the higher purchase price. That’s offset by the lower fuel consumption, so the longer you keep the vehicles the greater the chance to recoup the extra initial cost.

  The other thing to consider is that hybrids work at their best in stop-start city traffic, they are not so good out on country roads where the petrol engine comes into play more of the time.

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• Ask Smithy Xtra Speedo tells me I'm speeding

  It’s impossible to say, but I would err towards the GPS. It’s most unusual for a speedo to read higher than the real speed, it’s usually the other way around. I would crosscheck the GPS on another car.

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• Insulation idea

  WE RECEIVED several responses form readers who had experienced similar problems with the VR Commodore. They suggested a number of possibilities: ignition coils, coil mountings and crank angle sensor on the damper. The crank angle sensor is a known problem with those early Commodores.

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• Unfriendly fire

  IT'S caused by a fault with either the electrics or the fuel, and neither should be ruled out. It could be dirty injectors. Even though you've tried a cleaner, it doesn't necessarily clear a blockage. It's better used to keep the injectors clean. Consider having the injectors cleaned. On the electrical front I'd have the ignition coil packs checked.

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