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• Vel Satis 28 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  I found one: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201129403389897/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/maximum-mileage/up_to_40000_miles/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/fuel-type/diesel/price-to/4000/postcode/pr28ls/page/3/radius/1501?logcode=p Very low mileage.
• focus or golf (or clone) 4 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I am looking to buy a diesel car up to 3500 in value. should i go for a v reg focus, an r reg golf or a newish skoda or seat vw clone. fuel economy is more important than power and it does needs to be focus sized and a 5 door hatch with aircon. any comments please?
• no power audi a4 1.9tdi 24 May 2006 (Forum)
  I've got a good idea what it may be, Audi A4 1.9 turbo diesel 2001, engine code AJM. Air filter and fuel filter changed, Catalytic converter changed, but still lack of power on acceleration. Can any one give me any idea what they think it might be?
• The silence is deafening! 23 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Where is everyone? Virtual hangovers? Fed up of speed camera rants? Incidentally, measured the fuel economy of my Audi A4 Tdi at 57.9mpg on a recent round trip to the north west of Scotland. Fully laden, crusing at 70-75mph. I used 4.55 litres to a gallon - is that right? Why doesn't everyone drive a diesel?
• Isuzu Trooper - Help Needed please 11 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Dave Badder Technical Manager from Isuzu made a trip up to Conon Bridge to see what was wrong with A M Philips, He looked at my truck he felt it needed a new diesel tank! Told him that I had been told the Diesel tank had been looked at already? Mike MacDonald from A M Philips quoted me £700-800 to supply and fit a new diesel tank. I have since found out that was to replace all the fuel pipes, bearing in mind I had these pipes replaced in Inverness when I had the brakes replaced.
• Ford Focus Estate / Fabia Estate / Peugeot 206SW - High miler turbo diesel estates? Or petrol? 30 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Focus or Fabia Estate, Peugeot 206 / 207SW are on my radar. Is it better to go with a petrol, or a turbo diesel? I read lots of threads discussing problems with the latter. Never owned a diesel, the fuel economy appeals but I read a lot of threads discussing expensive issues with the turbo diesels, e.g. the Ford Focus Estate TDCI1.6 problems, concern me.
• Diesels falling apart 14 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Last month we had a Vectra 1.9 D (2005 or 6, can't remember) engine totally AWOL at 100k (it was a taxi) and a similar age Mondeo TDCI with broken up fuel pump at 60k. No wonder there are some cheap s/hand cars about. My little bit of advice to diesel owners - longlife servicing WRECKS your car. Current oil and filter technology is not up to 20k changes.
• diesel pump timing/turbo questions 30 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone please tell me the symptoms (more noise, loss of power etc) of a diesel injection pump with the wrong timing (too far advanced or retarded) I have 2 rover 218 cars, one has the citroen 1.9 non turbo engine, the other has the citroen 1.7 turbo diesel engine. They are both noisy (diesel clatter) when cold, but when warm, the 1.9 quietens down, but the 1.7 is still very clattery at idle and under load. also the 1.7 has no bottom end power until the turbo starts boosting. the 1.9 has a lot more bottom end power, but obviously is not as lively at the top end due to lack of a turbo.
• Anyone Know How To Drain An Astra? 28 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I've looked through the "back room" stuff ("Petrol in a diesel car" and "Petrol into diesel don't go", etc) but - apart from giving me a good laugh and making me feel less of a chump - I still don't know the best way to go about it. Is draining from beneath possible, or is there likely to be a valve in the tank that requires a vacuum applied by the engine before fuel can flow?
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  What's the best compact long wheelbase van? 4 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a small long wheelbase van that's good on fuel and the lowest on van tax. What do you suggest?
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  Buying a used car - what would you recommend? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to replace our old Volkswagen Golf Plus, which we love to drive. The problem is we need a bigger boot and better fuel economy. We'd prefer...
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  Which SUV offers good fuel economy and reliability? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a tall 60-year-old man who needs something higher off the ground. I have been looking at SUVs, notably diesels, not necessarily new but as a pensioner...
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  Why are air intakes for cars set so low when flood damage can occur? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  With the dramatic increase in flooding, and many people with wrecked engines, I wonder what your view is regarding trying to encourage car manufacturers...
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  Auris fuel economy 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You stated that you were able to return 62.3mpg on a 300 mile trip in father in laws Toyota Auris hybrid. We have had ours since September and can only...
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  Why can't my wife's Mercedes-Benz A160 compete with my Audi A4 for fuel economy? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I drive between West Cornwall and Ealing, 570 miles return with all but 10 miles on motorways and dual carriageways, cruising at an indicated...
• Peugeot 306 - Pug 306 1.9td rough running, white smoke etc... 29 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  My 97 306 1.9td started running rough and smoking a little on my way home the other day, it was then hard to start and the level of smoke had increased as had the rough running. A mechanic friend took a look and thought it to be contaminated fuel ( he poured a bit on the floor, chucked a match on it, and it went up instantly) I have definatley only put diesel in it so my only thought would be that the fuel that i put in was dodgy from the pumps - tesco said they have not had any other complaints.
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  Futureproof 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering spending a fair bit more than I usually would on a nearly new car with the intention of keeping it for maybe 7 - 10 years. What concerns...
• Fuel Consumption (again) 17 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Well further to various discussions on the subject, I decided to try out using some Millers diesel additive with my regular fill up with Supermarket diesel in my Scenic. Normally I get low 40s mpg. Well I was proud as punch when, just before I went to fill it again, that my trip computer was telling me that I had averaged 49mpg!
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  What is a mild hybrid? 11 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What does 48v mild hybrid mean and what is it meant to do?
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  What hatchback should I buy for 15,000+ miles a year? 14 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need help to decide what car to buy. I'm looking a premium hatchback to buy for business and personal use, circa 16k miles per year. Looking at a second...