Refine by channel:  Forum (8753)    Ask HJ (3761)    News (1294)    productReview (61)    Article (54)    FAQs (20)    Good Garages (5)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• Ford Mondeo - Water in Fuel 15 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  My TDCi has just had to have the fuel tank drained and lines cleared due to water in the diesel.  Most of it will have been bought in Poole, Dorset.  Has anybody else had a similar problem recently? The Shell Garage, Darby's Corner Poole is currently being rebuilt with new tanks.
• beware the ides of January....and August 8 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Had an e-mail from the fair fuel price peoiple who reckon that the planned increases in fuel duty in January and  August will increase the cost of fuel ''by 33p a gallon''  don't know if this is scaremongering or if there is some truth here.
• 1997 ford galaxy - Fuel cut off solenoid fuse 6 May 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 97 galaxy (1.9 diesel) and Im trying to find the fuse for the fuel cut off solenoid,  I' ve checked the panel under the drivers side fascia, but its not there.  Does anyone know if there is another fuse panel anywhere? Thanks  
• ford fiesta - Fuel consumption 3 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I want to buy a fiesta ( 03-04 Reg) but I need to know real fuel consumption figures and not the ones given on web sites.  What, if any, are the returns of 1.2, 1.25 , 1.3 etc? Any advice would be appreciated.  Any thing to look for or avoid?  will be bought from a dealer.
• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - 99 1.9 No fuel to pump after engine change 24 May 2009 (Forum)
  hi ,ive replaced engine on my a4 tdi (afn) ,ive put injector pump off original engine on new engine . timeings spot on ,problem is theres no fuel getting to the pump.? slt
• Honda Accord Diesel Fuel Consumption 1 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  The tyre is slightly wider on the 17" rims but can a tyre really account for this big a difference in fuel economy. Mine is on 16" wheels and Michelin Pilot Premacys, one of the cars on 17" is on Yokohamas.
• Ford StreetKa (2003 - ) - 03 1.6 - perfromance and fuel cutting out 30 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Friends Street Ka has no power at the moment and can barely get going. Has also cut out on occasion and is using lots of fuel. Could this be the lambda sensor or coil packs or anything more serious? Done 48k slt
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 1.6 TDCI auto fuel filter 24 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Please advise how to access and change fuel filter in my 2004 C-Max 1.6 TDCI auto , many thanks nottsruss Engine and year details inserted and considerable effort compared to deletion
• Incorrect fuel warning system 25 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Can I be the only person to have filled my diesel with un-leaded petrol after a hard days work...... i've been told there is a cheap warning device that fits on the fuel filler cap ? anyone have any ideas ? please. it's getting expensive having the car towed - again thanks j
• Diesel Fuel pump resealing in Surrey? 17 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I have a Mitsubishi pajero 2.5ltr and my disel fuel pump has got a leak - at the bottom, rear or it. Now, I am located in Chertsey, Surrey. Any suggestions on a place to take it or is there a liquid solution that I can flush through that may fix small leaks?
• Fuel cut off valve on Polo AEF Diesel 20 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise me where the fuel cut off valve is on this model? Is it below the plastic cover, with 3 wires protruding (imobiliser I think), on the injection pump throttle control? Also where do I find the 50A glow plug fuse? Thanks
• Fuel consumption - super unleaded 27 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Morning, This may be a very stupid question but is there any difference in fuel consumption between super unleaded and regular unleaded? When the company paid for petrol I used super (and noticed a discernible improvement in performance) but now I'm paying for it myself I'm using the cheapest (non supermarket) stuff.
• 'Fuel Catalysts' 30 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Everyone knows they dont work yet the claim is there in black and white ' allows the safe use of unleaded fuel in four star engines' together with 'tested, trusted and recommended' and 'is sold and recommended by more of the uk motor trade than any other product. How are they getting away with it? Andrew
• Fiat uno non starter 2 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hoping somebody out there can help. Fiat UNO k reg 999 fire engine with fuel injection. Very occaisionaly it will not start, turns over and there is a spark but no fuel. By dropping some fuel into the injector body or spraying some "easy start" style stuff it will start and no further problem.
• Fuel Catalysts 29 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  We are running an unconverted Volvo244GLT 2.3ltr.on Lead replacement petrol.We have been advised that the " Broquet Fuel Catalyst" could possibly resolve the problem of using LRP and improve performance /consumption.Does anyone have any experience of this catalyst and would it be worth installing/ using the "in Tank"version..as we are only doing 3000miles per annum??
• Performance drop with ULS unleaded 26 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  I have noticed a drop in performance with my UK '90 Toyota Celica GTi since the introduction of ULS unleaded fuel. Does anyone know if its safe (or advisable) for me to fill up with super unleaded? Is the Government aware that these "cleaner" fuels can actually INCREASE fuel consumption (and presumably their take in taxes).
• 
  Air conditioning and fuel consumption 24 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Your recommendation is to use air con regularly to avoid dry seals but my car manual recommends leaving air con on to enable the climate control system...
• 2007 VW Sharan TDI - Petrol in diesel..already driven..worried 15 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  They then add 10 litres to get started. Advised that if I had no current problem that I should drive till empty, change fuel filter and refill to brim.   *VW dealer advised, to bring vehicle in on flatbed. If not possible..then on no account should I restart again, but drain tank, flush fuel lines and change fuel filter.
• 
  Fuel consumption worse after using premium fuel. 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A few months back I persuaded my wife that it was good practice and worthwhile to fill the Nissan X-Trail with higher quality diesel, as although it was...
• 
  Diesel injector problems with a Peugeot Expert 14 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently changed the fuel filter on my Peugeot Expert 1.9[non turbo] 03 van. It has a lucas injector pump and the filter housing has the zip tie type...