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

• Renault Clio II - Starting problem 1 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Battery was fully charged before attempting to start it. When you turn the ign on you can hear the fuel pump run for around 5 seconds. If you wait to crank the engine until after the fuel pump has stopped the engine will not turn over. If you crank the engine before the fuel pump has stopped it will only turn over for as long as the fuel pump still has to run.
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2007 1.6 Fuel Pump Filter Priming ? 22 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I have a 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Diesel Sportvan which has just covered 30,000 miles. I have just replaced the fuel pump filter (a large plastic box!). Unfortunately it will now not start. I assume that there is an air lock of some description as despite turning over a few times and turning the ignition on for a period also several times I am unable to hear any sign of fuel.
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 2002 2.0 Hdi 90 BHP - Fuel Economy 16 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I seem to be only getting about 35-38 mpg. Although even when I have a very steady drive it still seems to drink fuel. Any suggestions or is this acceptable but it does seem to be drinking fuel. Mark {52 changed to 2002 as 52 is the reg plate, not the 'year of manufacture' - which is what the fill in box requested}
• water in diesel fuel filter 29 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Well, I've had my welcome to the diesel world! Just bought an old diesel Peugot 309 and driving along a few days ago the 'water in fuel filter' light went on. Have done a little research and it seems this is a common diesel problem. I have several questions but please let me know if they're not appropriate for posting on this site - Could this indicate something more serious than poor quality diesel fuel (last filled up with Sainsbury's diesel, I think)?
• Can bacteria grow in fuel with 2.5% biofuel? 10 May 2008 (Forum)
  It poses a serious threat. Unless tanks are thoroughly cleansed you will find strange jellyfish-like objects in the fuel.? Is there any truth in this?
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - (94 L) 1.4 diesel Fuel Pump 20 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  My fuel pump has packed in (£105 to get recovered off the motorway - ouch!!) The car was a good runner previously sailing through the MOT every year so I am reluctant to scrap it. How big a job is it to change the fuel pump (mechanical drive - not electric), and the cam belt at the same time, as I can't get any mechanics to change the pump with a second hand scrap yard one?
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - Broken catch on fuel filler flap - expensive ? 15 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, The fuel tank door on my Mondeo is broken. Basically, a small piece of plastic (it's the bit that should act as the door catch) has snapped , which prevents the door staying closed. Blu Tac has temporarily rescued me, but it's not very pretty and not much of a deterent to fuel thieves!
• Specific fuel consumption 22 May 2007 (Forum)
  At work we have a machine with a 360 hp Cat C9 (8.8 litre) and it works at between 94-100% for 12 hours at a time and consumes about 10 gallons each hour at this loading. So it has just over half the power and uses a 6th of the fuel. What gives? So why does the Merc SLR use so much fuel (assuming my maths is correct and JC's figure are accurate)? What is the specific fuel consumption of a typical car? 210g/kw/hr ish? How much does unleaded weigh?
• astra d 22 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  i have tried removing the solonoid spring and bullet, makes no difference. tried putting pipe from, pump directly into fuel container, still the same. checked power to heater plugs and made sure plugs ok. its fuel starvation because there is no fuel comming out of injector pipes when loosened, i think its the lift pump, intermitently not drawing fuel up, going to try an inline bulb pump.
• Corsa 1.5 diesel - fuel starvation 7 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  It would be fine for a couple of weeks (he does 30 miles daily 'round trip to work), then suddenly stop at low revs and refuse to start again for several minutes. After visit from auto-electrics guy, who ruled out electrical problem, we guessed it may be fuel starvation and as experienced on a previous car, fitted a push in temporary fuel cap as a "quick fix". Car has been fine ever since, which we assume means fuel tank breather is blocked causing vacuum.
• Diesel Automatic Fuel Economy 8 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Obviously an Auto will normally have a slightly higher fuel consumption than a manual, but not of this magnitude. Has anyone got a technical explanation?
• Renault Clio - Techron D Concentrated Diesel Fuel System Cleaner 28 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  Last year i was getting 58mpg on my clio but the MPG dropped massively to 50mpg and even after a minor service in January , The MPG  didn't improve, So i booked the car into ATS for a Major service last month which included adding Techron D Concentrated Diesel Fuel System Cleaner which i would imagine into the fuel tank. After a few days and a run on the motorway, I am now getting the 58 MPG so i would imagine that the Cheap fuel that i buy from Esso isn't all that clean. " I have a Card for Esso" ATS is selling Techron D Concentrated Diesel Fuel System Cleaner at £32 a shot with a ebay seller selling at £15 a shot, I just wonder if how this competes against Red X and other engine cleaners, Its certainly cleaned out my engine and it maybe worth buying a couple of bottles  I may give the ESSO synergy supreme a try the next time i fill up.
• 
  What are the benefits of Shell V-Power diesel? 17 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What are the benefits of V Power diesel?
• VW Troc - Drive Off Fuel Notice 22 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  Driving back from Cornwall 2nd August, I stopped at a petrol station to fill up, paid and have a receipt for £40. Last week I got a Drive Off Notice From VARS for £16.99 of fuel (total penalty charge £46.99 in there admin fee to be paid in 14 days). I immediately appealed and provided a copy of my receipt. Today I received an email from VARS... "We are aware that payment of £40.01 was made on the date, the staff informed us that due to a pump mix-up, the wrong amount was paid for, and the driver actually dispensed £57 worth of fuel, therefore, the remaining fuel balance is £16.99.
• 
  Do you recommend fuel additives for petrol engines? 9 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Do you recommend Redex additive for petrol engines?
• 
  I made a stupid mistake and put the wrong fuel in my car. What should I do? 9 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I filled my diesel Nissan Qashqai with petrol. What’s the best course of action?
• Sedona LX 2902cc 16v manual diesel, on a '52 plat - Kia Sedona: Intermittent Massive fuel leak 21 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  If I persist with the light on, she cuts out, dripping with fuel (this has happened 3 times, in the 2 weeks I have owned the little darling).    But then  restarts without any difficulty.  If I quickly back off throttle so light goes out, she does not cut out, but I then pulled into layby with engine running - LOADS of fuel dripping from 3 / 4 places.
• 
  How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to different elements? 2 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to the different elements of (1) the Atkinson cycle CVT engine (2) hybrid battery...
• 
  What MPV would you recommend? 14 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I like to sit up high in a new car following hip problems, comfort and fuel consumption is important to me. Does one get better fuel consumption from manual...
• 
  Large 4x4 best fuel tank range 9 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Commute a round trip of 200 miles per day on a free flowing motorway. Need a large 4x4 with a big fuel tank range. Have £15k to 18k to spend. What is recommended?