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What is the ideal diesel hybrid annual mileage? 30 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
I know that if you drive less that 10000 miles a year, a diesel isn't the right choice. What about a diesel hybrid engine? Does that have a minimum recommendation? -
Can you recommend a small car with good fuel economy? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used small car that will be very cheap to run, with high mpg and a reliable (diesel preferable) engine. I do about 13,000 miles per... -
Why do so many of your readers fill their cars with the wrong fuel? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
What is wrong with people who misfuel their cars? Do they not understand there are things you just do not do? I find it difficult to believe that such... -
Can I use unleaded with a bit of diesel in it in my Citroen? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have put 55 litres of unleaded petrol with five litres of diesel in my car. I have had it drained into five-gallon drums. Would I be able to use this... -
Focus diesel runs rough when cold 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi 05 plate runs rough when cold - like a petrol car 'missing.' It's OK when accelerating. I have had the glow plugs changed but... -
Is there a major fault with the DPF-equipped Mazda 6 diesel engine? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
The Mazda 6 diesel engine, from its first incarnation to the current model, has a new form of diesel engine with a diesel particulate filter. According... -
Why is my Vauxhall Corsa not starting properly? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 diesel Vauxhall Corsa doesn't start on the first key turn and barely on the second is there something wrong with the car or is it the cold? -
Should I retrofit my Volkswagen camper with a petrol engine? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a campervan on a Volkswagen T4 chassis. It's registered 2000 and a 1890cc diesel. I'm concerned about the discussion of banning old diesels from... -
Particles of association 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 model Volvo V70 D5 SE, and I recently received a recall notice from Volvo regarding diesel fuel getting into the sump oil during a DPF regeneration... -
Best small estate/MPV for £9000? 26 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need a medium sized estate or MPV with a flat access boot (for getting my wheelchair in and out easily). It must be an automatic as I do mainly urban,... -
There's potentially water in my car's fuel tank. What should I do? 29 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I left the fuel cap off my petrol Kia. I didn't find this out for 3 weeks whilst on holiday. Rain probably got into the fuel tank. What should I do? -
Is a diesel still better than petrol for high mileages? 1 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have been a diesel car driver covering around 30,000 per year for the last 10 years and would like to add my two pence to the conversation. Along the... -
Transit won't start 31 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Ford Transit ran out of fuel wont start. Tried bleeding cylinders. Tried pumping fuel filter but no diesel coming out of nipple. -
DPF solution 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
The solution to the particulate filters dislike of cold engines is to fit a diesel-fueled water heater. Webasto and Eberspecher. -
Why is my Audi A5 shaking when it starts up? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 Audi A5 has started shaking when it starts up and for the first mile or so, but when I get over 1000 revs it stops. It just had a new fuel filter... -
Diesceased 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I filled up my 2007 Mondeo TDCI with diesel as usual. Over a period of 4 days, including long distance motorway, running I experienced a number of issues.... -
Didn't realise I put petrol in my diesel car until it started stuttering. Is it badly damaged? 26 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've just put petrol into my diesel car. I didn't realise and drove it for about three mins. I only realised when it started stuttering. The car would... -
Toyota Aygo sudden loss of power 29 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Toyota Aygo diesel but recently a couple of times I have had a quick sudden loss of power as if something is slipping or cutting out. It... -
Should we use diesel additive in our engine to keep it in good condition? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are focusing on news regarding fuel additives for use in diesel engines. With diesel cars now over 50 per cent market share in the UK, and very significant... -
I'd like an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class for commuting - would a diesel be problematic? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I intend to change my 2001 BMW 530i Touring (73,000 miles) for either an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate. I have always driven petrol-engined cars...
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