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  • Any - UK gets lowest fuel tax tax reduction in EU 14 Aug 2022 (Forum)
    Our 5p per litre cut in fuel duty is paltry in comparison to other western EU countries according to the RAC. Indeed Germany's was 500% more at 25p per litre https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62371732 Discuss.
  • Mazda 3 - Best car for short journey fuel economony 11 Jun 2022 (Forum)
    What car is best on fuel for short journeys, that has some of the comforts of a medium family car? Do all cars suffer poor economy on short journeys? The official figure urban for ours is 45mpg and we struggle to get half of that
  • Any - Fuel cost in perspective 3 Nov 2021 (Forum)
    To give some perspective to the horrendous fuel price at the moment, I filled-up yesterday: 62 litres - £87.00 (Costco, so a decent price) In May this year, I spent the identical sum again at Cosco (£87.00), but this was for 72 litres.
  • All & Any!! - Diesel Fuel? 2 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    I don't have the technical expertise to separate out the truths, half truths and lies, but am convinced my next car will be petrol http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3467612/Why-diesel-car-greatest-s-touted-low-carbon-fuel-s-cost-tens-thousands-lives-air-filthier.html  
  • isuzu trooper 3.0td swb - fuel issues air in system? 31 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    hi just bought a 98' trooper 3.0td trouble holding fuel up runs great then nothing cuts out trouble starting back up needs priming then eventually starts then goes again any ideas or help please  
  • All - Fuel duty cut for Scottish Islands 15 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    Good news for islanders and their visitors is that fuel duty has been cut by 5p/litre on the Scottish Islands, ie Northern Isles, Western Isles, Inner Hebrides, Clyde Islands as well as on the Scilly Isles. The differential has been approved by Europe and starts in March 2012.
  • Ford Focus 2002 TDCI - Changed fuel manifold sensor now only on two cylin 27 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    I have changed the fuel manifold sensor switch as the car was not starting and sometimes cutting out on a run.Now that i have changed the sensor it is off two cylinders.Help please.
  • Volkswagen Golf II (1983 - 1992) - 90 1.3 pierburg 2e3 20 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    My golf refuses to start after changing fuel pump,there is fuel in float chamber but it,s not reaching the engine.All the jets etc seem clear and car seemed ok before fuel pump broke.Any help greatly appreciated.
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Used Focus petrol vs diesel fuel consumption 7 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    Following on from my thread about changing our Xsara for a £4k Focus I'm wondering what the real life fuel consumption figures are for 1.6 petrol vs diesel?? David
  • Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - fuel consumption 7 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    Hi I was thinking of buying a 2001 1.6 306 estate. Price £1800. Does anyone know what these cars are like for reliability and fuel consumption. Its for my wife to use as were expecting our first child. Any advice would be really appreicated
  • Fuel theft 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
    We heard of major thefts of diesel from farms, but was there an accompanying rash of siphoning etc. as in the early 70s, which provoked car makers to introduce locking fuel caps and other devices? (I don't seem to remember those on cars before that?)
  • Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 04 TDI 130 fuel filter change. 5 May 2008 (Forum)
    Hi the fuel filter is ready for a change on the passat tdi 130 pd. Does anyone know of any special procedure for priming etc, or do you just fit and crank the engine. Regards Flycog
  • BMW - 525 Fuel Pressure 10 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    Hi Guys, Anyone know what the approximate fuel system pressure is on a bmw 525 or a Vauxhall Senator 3.0 24v? Basically i'm looking for what pressure a Bosch Motronic system would typically have! I'm guessing around 3 Bar? Cheers chaps. Jon
  • Fuel Duty petition. Please sign & pass to friends 11 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    Hello I do not normally support these petitions and protests but it has become far too much. Please sign the petition for lowering the fuel duty http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/reducefuelduty/ The more signatures the more it will make an impact -- (iam not a mechanic) Martin Winters
  • Ducato fuel problem 3 Apr 2007 (Forum)
    Hi, Fiat Ducato van is running poor after wrong fuel was added to the petrol engine. Has since been cleaned. How do I remove the plugs to check. The 21mm spanner I have doesn't fit the tubes. Should I be checking anything else. The vehicle has points ignition.
  • mk 2 golf can i make it fuel injection? 24 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    i have a mk 2 golf 1.3 and ive been told that if i fit a fuel injection it will be alot better and wont have the problem with the carb. is it possible and how easy is it to do,if anyone knows get bac to me please. ricky
  • fuel pump not car specific 6 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    I need a fuel pump capable of flowing enough for a 1.9 gti engine out of a 205. But its not in a 205 and needs to be exteranlly mounted, not an in tank type. Also must be a common car. Im hoping to get one from a scrapyard.
  • ford mondeo td timing 14 Oct 2005 (Forum)
    my fuel injection pump had to be replaced ,i followed the procedures in the manual. ihave got the cam and fuel pump belts on,it now asks to remove timing pins from fuel pump and cam turn engine twice and reinsert pins,problem cannot turn what have I done wrong?
  • escort diesel Priming 2 Apr 2004 (Forum)
    I ran out of diesel doh. I am currently having problems priming the engine. the fuel is up to the fuel pump but I cannot get it through the pump up to the injectors. Do you just get the fuel to the pump and then keep turning over the engine or is there a way of getting it through the pump?
  • in line fuel filters 12 Oct 2003 (Forum)
    Just had the old Saab serviced at the main dealers, fuel filter in line £32, ok its a metal device, but whats wrong with the one on my golf 68p nylon with paper insert? most other things seemed ok, plugs £3-17 each. Oil mobil 1 £8-66/litre etc.
 

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