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• Peugeot 407 SW - Fuel cap locking solinoid 9 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Hi the pin on the fuel cover locking solenoid has been broken off how hard is it to replace this item and approximately how much would the part cost. thanks  
• Fuel Duty Rise Scrapped 29 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  The Chancellor George Osborne today confirmed in his Autumn Statement that the planned 3p Fuel Duty rise in January 2012 has been scrapped and the August 2012 rise has been reduced from 5p to 3p.
• pug 206 - removing a fuel pump sprocket, cant get it off 16 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  i have to remove the sprocket from the fuel pump, do i need a special socket or is there a tip on how to do it thanks guys
• Metro 1992 - Fuel filler neck pipe 24 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Fuel filler neck pipe is broken and garage say no new spares available. They can patch with rubber solution but it will not pass MOT. Where to get S/H item from?. TKS
• Rover 420 fuel filter 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I have just bought a Rover 420 GSI petrol (1996) on a p plate. Unfortunately there is no documentation to suggest the fuel filter has been changed. Is there any advice on changing it, does and don't etc. Cheers
• Oil Additives / Fuel Quality 30 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Do "in between change" oil additives have any real benefits? Is there any evidence whether different brands of fuels are of varying quality? I would particularly like to find some objective independent test results.
• Astra Pollen and Fuel filters 4 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Hi Simple question from a novice but where are and how do i change the pollen and fuel filters on a vauxhall astra estate with a 1.7td isuzu engine (1997). Any help would be appriciated. Thank you
• Renault Clio - Fuel gauge incorrect 28 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  Checked the fuel gauge and it's still reading what it was when I pulled into the filling station. On the trip computer, the amount is reducing since filling up on Thursday and the miles to empty is reducing, so it seems to be remembering the information in the fuel tank before filling up on Thursday.
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  How can I improve my Hyundai Accent's fuel economy? 9 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  How can I improve the fuel economy of my Hyundai Accent 1.3? Are there any special products like air filters, plugs and leads which can help?
• 1993 Chevy Cavalier Fuel Gauge Question 20 May 2007 (Forum)
  I recently purchased a 1993 cavalier to save some gas. The fuel gauge was well over full, the seller said he just filled the tank. After 80 miles, the gauge barely moved, and I ran out of gas. My fuel gauge does not work! I am not picky, but I need help to figure out how to fix the fuel gauge.
• EU Legislation on Petrol and diesel 14 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Sulphur-free fuels are expected to speed up introduction of modern fuel-efficient technologies in cars and other vehicles. Sulphur-free diesel will be mandatory from 2009 subject to a review by the Commission in 2005. "...these fuels will help clean up the emissions of older more polluting vehicles and improve air quality for people throughout the European Union", sais Environment Commissioner Margot Wallstrom following the agreement.
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  Can I modify my car to save fuel? 15 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  A local company says it can adjust the fuel use of my Citroen C5 6 spd, 2.0 HDi, upping it 10% without risking any parts. I'm a slowish driver, mostly...
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  My car has been sat for six years with some diesel in the tank - should I drain it before starting it? 10 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI sitting on the drive for the last six years with some diesel fuel in the tank. Now I am about to restart using...
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  Fuel pressure issues 3 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have read about a possible issue with the Ford C-Max and the fuel filter becoming easily blocked with emulsion, which forces the car to go into limp...
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  Why does the engine cut out on my Astra? 13 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 1998 Vauxhall Astra keeps cutting out. After stalling I can hear the fuel pump running. Wen switching the ignition off and then on again, the fuel pump...
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  BMW 320d - what's the best fuel and tyre combination? 7 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  After reading your glowing report of the BMW 320d ED, I have bought a one year old model. Do you think it is worthwhile using a premium fuel such as Shell's...
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  Taking fuel consumption into consideration on new cars 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car for around town, low mileage use - and would really like a crossover like a Hyundai ix35, Toyota RAV-4 or Kia Sportage, but...
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  Is real fuel consumption among modern cars static or increasing? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Like so many car owners I have experienced increasing difficulty achieving the EU fuel efficiency of the various cars that I have owned. I suspect that...
• Fird Fiesta Edge 2012 - Fuel nozzle gets stuck 2 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  I have owned by previous 2004 Ford Fiesta for 12 years and putting petrol has never been a problem. Now I have a 2012 version Fiesta with the Easy Fuel capless fuel filler and put petrol in 3 times and each time I cannot get the nozzle out easy, it gets stuck. What is the problem? Any suggestions to the solution before I cause damage?
• Ford Focus Fuel Filter Renewal 12 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I am contemplating changing the fuel filter on my 2003 1.6 Focus, I have looked at the clips securing the fuel pipes to the filter but it is not obvious how they come apart, and then on replacement of the filter how to put them back again.