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• Basic Service - Skoda Favorit GLXie 3 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I want to do a "basics" service on my Skoda Favorit (1995 GLXie), hopefully so it runs a bit better (is not too bad) and better fuel economy etc. I'm planning to do: (1) Oil and filter (hasn't been done for a year/10000miles) (2) Spark plugs, Ignition leads, distributor cap and rotor arm (never done in three years I have had it but I can see sparks in dark garage on leads) (3) Fuel filter and air filter (did air filter 18months ago, never done fuel) Is there anything else should be done?
• mondeo mk3 tddi high fuel consumption 2 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  hi, can anyone help? i have just purchased a 2001 mondeo tddi 2.0l zetec(60,000miles) and am getting really bad fuel consumption, ie, 26 mpg around town, this has been consistant for 4 weeks and i have been driving like a sunday driver (im not a boy racer) the garage have done a diognostic test which did not show any engine faults, but the oil level was 1/2l above max, the mechanic said this could be the problem so he drained it out,also the air flow sensor was unplugged (i noticed this about three weeks ago) so i plugged it back in but there was no noticable difference to the engine running when i did so, have i bought a pig in a sack???
• Astra 1.7TD 1998 - Fuel leak 7 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Just got back from a shopping trip and noticed my car smelling strongly of diesel. Opened the bonnet to find fuel all over the engine bay. On turning the key, it is spraying out of one of the glow-plug housings. The last (or first depending on how you look at it!) glow plug has only one line into it, whereas all the others have (I assume) an in and out feed.
• Renault Scenic Starting Problems - HELP! 12 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me if this sounds electrical or a dodgy fuel pump etc. etc. All help greatly appreciated. Cheers.
• Noisy Fuel Pump - Renault 5 26 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  It sounds like what I would expect a pump to sound like when spooling down. Having a look around I\'m pretty sure that it\'s the fuel pump. If this is the case are these early symptoms that it might be on it\'s way out? (there has been no noticeable change in performance or efficiency) I just want to know if I should think about replacing it.
• Saxo fuel filter 30 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Oil & filter no probs, air filter a breeze and even fitted new glow plugs which cured the sluggish starting. The service also calls for a new fuel filter. This looks an absolute pig to get to, so before I splash out on a new one, is it easier than it looks to remove without causing permanant wrist damage and will the system need bleeding after replacement?
• Citroen Xantia 18 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Hot starting problems Car is hesitant to start when cold, but can be very difficult when hot (has been known to power up hydraulic system before starting, but has not yet failed to start) Been into Citroen specialist who has checked no leak from fuel pipe under bonnet and checked out fuel pump, injectors, etc. and fuel supply to them. He has suggested next step to have cylinder head off to check swirl chambers as lining may be cracked, but this will cost around £400 plus any repairs to swirl chambers, bit expnsive!
• Volvo 340 with 1.7 Renault engine. E reg 29 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  Has any one experience of intermittent fuel cut out problems? Possibly related to tight RH cornering eg Roundabouts or uphill use. It always restarts straight away. I have tried obvious eg fuel tank level, fuel tank vacuum etc but nothing proven.
• My question to an MP regarding Bio-diesel - Reply! 4 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Biodiesel has a lower flash point than conventional diesel fuel, and when extra fuel is injected to produce the temperatures required to regenerate the DPF the ‘bio’ element of the fuel is left behind unburnt in the engine, gradually increasing the engine oil level to the point where the car ‘self-fuels’, i.e. burns its own oil, rather than fuel from the tank.
• BMW 5 Series - DVLA fuel type incorrect verses V5 15 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  I am looking at purchasing a BMW 530i which is a petrol BMW. I have seen the V5 and everything adds up. However when entering the registration into...
• Air Con v Climate Control 20 Jul 2018 (Forum)
    My Toyota has air con, when you switch it on you can hear the revs on the engine rise. I am not sure of increased fuel economy as I only owned it for a short whille My Alfa has climate control, when switched on there is no rise in revs, it does not seem to effect the fuel economy, which is not good anyway. Do they work differently?
• Mercedes motor home 2.4 diesel 1988 - Non starter 15 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Vehicle ran ok for about 2.5 hours then started to miss then cleared for about 10 miles then started to miss again then stopped completely , I have replaced fuel filter primed system at diesel pump I cracked injector pipe at injector although there is fuel there not sure of pressure can you advise thank you Terry
• Does the temperature affect accuracy of fuel pumps? 13 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I was filling my car up this morning and noticed that the petrol pump, next to the read out shoiwng how many litres I put into the tank, had (at 15 degrees...
• MINI Cooper S - V - Power fuel 21 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Evening guys, I own a 64 plate Mini Cooper SD, I'm looking for your thoughts on V Power diesel? I've noticed it's around 8p per litre more, is it...
• Peugeot 205 - Peugeot 205 non start 15 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi there.  I have just changed the cam belt and flexible fuel lines coming from the top of the fuel tank on my 1989 peugeot 205 gti 1.6. The car however will no longer start. I have no idea what it could be as it was running absolutely fine before I started this work!
• vw golf plus 1.9 2006 - speedo, rev counter, fuel gauge, temp gauge out 2 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  all of the clocks/lights on the dashboard behind the steering wheel suddenly stopped wording yesterday.  radio and heater ok. fitted a new battery/alternator...
• vw bora 1.9pd - car wont start after running low on fuel 17 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  i ran low on diesal now car wont start  changed crank shaft sensor  rac sprayed easy start it tried to start but still wouldnt   ...
• peugeot 306 hdi - starts and stops after 2mins 7 May 2012 (Forum)
  car starts and runs for few mins but wont go over 2500 revs, then cuts out and the engine mangment lights comes. dirty fuel was put into it but i drained it out and put clean fuel in and cleared the codes but  when i turned the car off then re-started it and the light came back on and it stoped after few mins again.
• SEAT Arosa - mpg 14 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  its my wife,s ,i put 4.54ltr in a can and drove till the fuel light came on then zeroed the trip meter and put the fuel in ,it only went 31 miles ! jeez its only 1.4 ,i have a 22year old ford escort 1600 auto that does a lot more to the gallon than ,i would have thought that in 22 years things would have progressed not gone backwards !
• Citroen Synergie 2001 2lit HDI - Problems after low pressure pump fitted 19 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  had a low pressure fuel pump & fuel filter fitted while on holiday, since then engine continues to run a few seconds after removal of key. engine management light comes on intermittently and much reduced power when accelerating. any ideas would be most welcome