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• Nissan Maxima 2007 - Fuel pump replacement 31 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Although I have indicated a car brand, I think that the information I need may apply to any car models. Where do you typically buy your fuel pumps i.e. online or from distributors? Which OEM equivalent fuel pump brand would you recommend I buy and why? Also, have you had to stop using a brand? If yes, why? I have not had very good experiences with OEM equivalent fuel pumps so your advice will help me in taking a decision going forward.
• ford fusion 1.4 tdci - air getting in fuel 7 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  i have a 1.4tdci and is letting in air to the fuel.  i have found the problem which is a pin hole in the corrugated inlet pipe  to the fuel priming bulb.  i have fixed this by fusing it over witha soldering iron! drastic i know and i suspect it wont last.
• 535i (petrol) - BMW reliability fuel system 26 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  535i petrol April 2012 9500 miles. Stunning car. Stopped suddenly on M6 with fuel system message. Recovered to Maidstone (5h in recovery vehicle!), delivered to dealer Arden  Maidstone. 3 days for repair: replacement high pressure fuel pump. 3 days later, car failed again with - allegedly - start/stop system failure.
• 55 vectra 2.2 16v sri - engine cuts out 22 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Engine starts fine drives fine when engine gets hot and you park up go shop get back in car engine starts runs 5mins then cuts out then wont start for 10 mins then cuts out again.RAC said it was my fuel pressure sensor either on engine or fuel pump sensor.what does anyone else think RAC man said if was fuel pump sensor it would cut out all the time so he thinking fuel pressure sensor on engine or cable for that the problem came up on his computer fuel pressure fault ?
• XTYPE JAG - FUEL PUMP 30 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  HI THERE  ,  IM GOING LIVID  WITH THIS STATION THAT FUELED ME UP WIT SOME DODGY FUEL. MY JAG BROKE DOWN 30 KILOMETRES FROM IT I HAD TO PAY 200 QUID TO HAVE IT TOWED AWAY TO A GARAGE, THEY SAID IT WAS THE PUMP GONE BUT IT WAS COZ OF THE FUEL  IT SEEMED TO HAVE SOME WHIT RESIDUE INNIT, ANYWAY HE PUT A SECOND S PART  ON IT  AND IT DROVE OK FOR  200 MILES BUT NOW BROKE DOWN AGAIN     IM SICK  AS A PARROT   AND  JUST CARNT FIND  A BRAND NEW PART# I HEARD THAT  THE MONDEO  IS THE SAME  PUMP,  MY CAR  IS 03  AND ITS A 2 LTR V6    CAN ANYONE  HELP ME BACK ON THE ROAD   THANKS   JIM  
• Google Maps - handy little fuel price calculator 14 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  A little FYI for cost-conscious HJ forumers Google have added a rather handy fuel calculator to their already pretty wonderful MAPS online application. It's not the last word in accuracy (yet) but it seems to be indexing against current fuel prices, and one can tweak this price anyway.
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 04 1.6 bleeding fuel system 25 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  As a result of a problem with the power output of my car { not going into the turbo } I replaced the air filter and fuel filter, the car wont run now , but was starting fine prior to this. I have primed the fuel filter and the filter has definately got diesel in it. After attempting to start it by towing it as the battery is now flat, there is pressure in the system if I release one of the pipes off the filter.
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 97 1.0 humming fuel pump! 30 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I have checked and changed the pump relay and the fuel filter. Is this a fuel pump on its last legs and causing the cutting out? Also why is the pump running in the accesory position? Has me stumped so any advice most appreciated.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 02 2.0 fuel gauge clock 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, Any one ever replaced fuel gauge on the cluster unit. i have had a new fuel pump installed and now the fue gauge not working. the garage says it might be the fuel gauge which means changing the whole speedo probably. if so then what happens to the mileage reading that is in existing.
• Citroen ZX (1992 - 1998) - 1995 1.9TD XUD9 - Fuel pump leak 2 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi I have been running this car on 100% veg oil for many months now. It is well known that veg oil attacks rubber and I've been monitoring the fuel pump for any signs of leaks fairly regularly. I have now noticed that there's a small leak which is obviously only going to get worse. I presume the rubber seals on the fuel pump are on the way out.
• Focus has gone fuel bonkers 30 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  My car has "suddenly" become ultra fuel efficient, I don't understand why. Is the weather spot on for max fuel efficiency at the moment I wonder ? I'm now getting over 70+mpg at a steady 70mph or any dual carriageway or motorway, and 77+mpg on A roads with varying gradients etc.
• scenic 2002 1.9dci fuel pump ? 2 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Scenic cut out today RAC just towed me 300 miles. Their computer says low fuel pressure and suspect low pressure pump. where is it? they said under boot floor/seat. Haynes says in engine bay. I cant find it ! Where is it ? Is it easy DIY job ? When i turn ignition on fuel pipes that come up to fuel filter are vibtating and i can here a buzz from below. some times it starts. the STOP light is on and then the engine cuts out.
• 406 Fuel Filter 21 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Afternoon all, I have what I fear is a rather muppit like question. I am trying to change the fuel filter on a 406 HDI (90)(2000) but cant get the fuel hoses off the top of the housing. The Haynes manual is of little use saying to "insert a small screw driver to release the hose." I have tried this and it does not seem to work and I am cautios about applying to much presure on it.
• scenic fuel filter 23 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  hi i have a renault scenic 2002 1.9dci.it has been suggested to me that i should change the fuel filter as it is a probable cause to my jerking at steady speeds then dissapearing on acceleration.it also seems to lack power on the lower end rev range.i have never had to change a fuel filter before or even know any one that has had to.what is the likelyness of this being the prob.the car has only covered 33600 miles and the wrong fuel was put in(previous owner)at 24000 miles,would the filter have not been changed then???
• New(ish) Petrol 7 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  My local Total filling station has just started selling a new fuel - Total Excellium. It is rated at 97RON and the leaflet states that it contains unique detergents. I appreciate it may be a bit too early to say but does anyone have any views on this fuel as it does not appear in the list of fuels in the FAQs.
• VW TDi fuel pump bolts 13 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Volkswagen said a defect during the manufacturing process of a bolt on the cover of the fuel pump could, ?in isolated cases,? lead to the bolt breaking ? possibly resulting in a leakage of diesel fuel. K2
• ?Fuel starvation on BMW 5 Series 8 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Have taken out and cleaned all six plugs, all looked OK, so seems like a fuel system problem. Is there an inertia switch somewhere and if so how do I re-set it? HJ's book mentions fuel pump relay problems in several places, where do I find it (the relay not the book)?
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  Will supermarket fuel damage my engine? 21 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have read recently it is not good to use petrol from supermarkets as it does not have the same additives as regular garages and can lead to engine problems...
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  What is more fuel effcient - towing or hauling? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What's the most fuel efficient way to move two tonnes of cargo, a light truck like a Daily or Sprinter or a trailer behind a Toyota Hilux or Isuzu D-Max?...
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  Should I change the fuel filter on my Volkswagen Lupo GTI? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 16 year old Volkswagen Lupo GTI with a full service history. There's no record of a change of fuel filter - not even in the Volkswagen...