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Why have fuel prices not reduced at my local BP petrol station? 27 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I drive a BMW M2 Competition and from new I have endeavoured to use BP Ultimate. On 17 March I filled up at my local BP and paid £1.739 per litre. I... -
Does E10 petrol affect fuel performance? 21 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
There are many reports of E10 petrol affecting the performance and economy of cars. I am looking for a new car next year and want to know if the fuel... -
Readers should keep their fuel tanks filled during winter. 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
It might be time to remind your readers that during the winter months it is a good idea to keep their fuel tanks topped up to the brim for the following... -
Can I try a premium fuel to improve my Vauxhall Astra's fuel economy? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2006 Astra 1.8 SRI with 49,000 miles on the clock. A few months ago, the onboard computer indicated a 15-20 per cent drop in economy. I checked... -
Texaco super octane petrol 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
You often mention Shell V Power, BP ultimate, or Total as high quality fuel. Recently I have found Texaco have a 99 octane petrol which at least here in... -
Best small car for fuel economy? 19 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I drive a lot for work, often on motorways, clocking up 20,000 miles a year. I currently drive a petrol Honda Jazz, but want something similar with improved... -
Does stop-start technology really save fuel? 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Mercedes with an 'Eco' button, which cuts out the engine when stationary to save fuel. Surely turning the engine on and off engine wastes... -
Best fuel for Volkswagen Up - what would you recommend? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently ordered a Volkswagen Up (your review was very informative) and was wondering what fuel (brand, RON etc) would you recommend? The model... -
Fuel injector - do i need to chip it? 2 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My mate is changing a damaged fuel injector in my Skoda Fabia 1.9tdi (2001) he has asked me if it needs to be chipped as some of the models do - not sure... -
Is my car due a recall 17 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Is there a recall Audi vehicle for a dodgy fuel pump? A google search would suggest so, but I can't find anywhere to search for recalls. -
Car won't start after running out of fuel 29 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I ran out of diesel but when I refueled the car won't start. It turns over but won't catch. Do I need to prime the pump, and if so how? It's a Mercedes-Benz... -
How do I reset my Mitsubishi Spacestar's fuel range indicator? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 52-plate Mitsubishi Spacestar which shows the approximate distance you can travel with fuel, but when I topped up the distance did not change.... -
Is there a known problem with Volkswagen Passat fuel injectors? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Is it true that there have been a substantial number of Volkswagen Passat fuel injector failures? If so, does this apply to all Volkswagen dealers? -
Why have all four injectors failed on my Volkswagen Golf? 15 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf and was told by a garage that the high pressure fuel pump had disintegrated and blocked the injectors. I was later told by... -
Do you have any tips for improving my Honda Accord's fuel economy? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
What are the realistic fuel figures for a 2006 Honda Accord 2.2 CDTI Tourer? On average, I am returning approximately 39 -42 mpg for general careful driving.... -
Why are Bosch fuel pumps in the Fiat Scudo and the Suzuki XL7 prone to failure? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Did you know that a Fiat Scudo combi (van with seats) 2001, 2.0-litre TD and a Suzuki XL-7 2004, also 2.0-litre TD, both have two fuel pumps, one of which... -
Can I drive my Tiguan in two-wheel-drive for better fuel economy? 15 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can a VW Tiguan 4 Motion be switched to driving in 2WD mode? If yes, will the fuel economy improve? -
Do you have any feedback on fuel-saving devices? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Do you have any feedback on fuel savers that plug into a car's tuning system that are being marketed at the moment? -
Are there any long term problems with direct fuel injection engines over port injection engines? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
Are there any long term problems with direct fuel injection engines over the port injection engines type? Particularly with Subaru's Impreza? -
Why does my Audi A4 have poor fuel economy following the emissions upgrade? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Has anybody else had a reduction in their fuel economy following the recent emissions upgrade? The range on my Audi A4 has gone from 620 to 570 miles per...