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• Vegetable Oil instead of Diesel 11 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I am thinking of doing an experiment with my 99 Golf GT TDI 110bhp. I have read on various websites about running on either new or waste vegetable oil instead of diesel. I am aware of the possible starting difficulties due to the viscosity in lower temperatures and I was wondering if anyone has tried it with this type of engine. I am intending running the car until warm and then disconnecting the fuel lines.
• BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - When to replace or refurbish diesel injectors? 23 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I have a '97 325tds touring which I'm very happy with but I'm beginning to notice a lack of power at low revs, lumpy running from cold, poor starting when hot and occasionnal the fuel injection warning light comes on and the car looses power but this rectifies itself when I lift off and re-apply the throttle. The car has done 133000 miles and had a new diesel injector pump 2 years ago at great expense, I would like to keep it for much longer.
• petrol in a diesel engine - Ford Connect 15 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  The hire company's breakdown policy doesn't cover filling up with wrong fuel. I live in Basildon in Essex.. thankyou for any help.
• Cheap, reliable new diesel car 16 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  My first instinct is to go an lease a Mondeo TDCi but as I haven't been trading long and don't have audited accounts yet leasing at reasonable cost would be tricky, so really I'm going to have to buy it. It really needs to be brand new, 100bhp+ diesel engine but ideally more, have a decent sized boot, decent kit and be comfortable as it'll do at least 35k a year. Good fuel economy and reasonably priced main dealer servicing is important and it will quite likely be used to tow a ligh trailer at some stage.
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  Why is my FIAT 500 1.3d making noise and emitting black smoke? 17 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 FIAT 500 1.3 MultiJet diesel purchased in March 2016. I've had a problem with sporadic engine noise, vibration and black smoke coming out...
• Mercedes Diesel Timing Chain 21 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  The small job of changing the O ring seals on the low pressure fuel pipes of a Mercedes diesel has turned into a big one. After changing the seals, I asked SWMBO to start the car while I worked the disconnected throttle lever on the injector pump. When the fuel got through, and the engine fired, it sounded more like something Fred Dibnah would be proud of than the nice smooth 6 cylinder rumble I was expecting to hear as reward for my work.
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1998 TD - Delayed Turbo, fuel delivery problem? 3 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  When he came back the idle was unsteady, it was smokey, there was a lack in power, slow to rev, poor MPG e.t.c. I have changed the fuel filter, blead the fuel system, checked for air in the fuel system, cleaned egr valve, used injector cleaner in the fuel e.t.c. I have noticed that instead of the turbo coming in at around 1500-2000 rev's as it should, it comes on at 4000-4500 rev's, when this happens it runs like a dream until the rev's drop below 2000 rev's and then there appears to be no boost again.
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  Should I expect better fuel economy from my Mercedes-Benz C200 CDi Estate? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Last September I replaced my C220CDi Mercedes-Benz Estate (85,000 miles) with a Blue Efficiency C200 CDi Mercedes Estate – both diesel automatics. Over...
• Cash Back Motoring (5PencePerMile) 20 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Reduce fuel duty by 40 pence per litre What I want is a 40 pence/litre ?average? reduction in fuel duty as a way of getting us to drive more economically. That's right; reduce the cost of fuel to encourage us to use less of it.
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  Is 7000 miles a year enough to justify a diesel? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I normally do 7000-8000 miles a year, mostly 5-10 miles journeys regularly and 5-6 trips of 150-200 miles in a year. I know people generally say diesel...
• Second hand diesels - misfuelled? 27 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  If there are tens of thousands misfuels each year, does that mean that there are tens of thousands of used diesel on the market waiting to cause the new owner endless grief? It just seems a bit excessive to buy new solely on the ground to ensure it has had the right fuel. Any light shed would be most helpful.
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  Ford Galaxy engine warning light 28 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Ford Galaxy 2.0 diesel auto. Last night the engine malfunction warning came up, but the car drove fine with no loss of power. I turned the...
• fiesta 08 mk6 1.4 tdci - 1.4 tdci power loss intermintent 25 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  important;">PS it also seems to smoke quite a bit on start up and take a good few seconds of cranking not sure if this is just a diesel thing as its the first diesel I've owned and last at this rate lol and I never see the glow plug light come on not sure if this is normal 
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  Volkswagen Golf takes 15 attempts to start - what's wrong? 4 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Bluemotion. The car turns over and starts, but then only runs for five seconds before stopping. I will then have to turn...
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  Why did a mechanic inflate my Fiesta's tyres to above the recommended pressure? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having had three new 195/45R16 tyres fitted to my 1.6 diesel Fiesta I was interested to find that they had all been inflated to a pressure of 37PSI. The...
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  Buying a small car for £3000? 30 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of around the £2000-3000 mark and I wanted to know what cars are quite reliable? I am a young driver so insurance needs to play a factor,...
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  Which motorway car? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 50 miles each way to work on the M5 every day. I also have 2 small children, which small family car would you recommend to keep costs down? Is...
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  Catalytic Conspiracies 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is it correct that, although lean burn technology offers better fuel economy and lower emissions, the EU compels manufacturers to fit catalytic converters...
• Peugeot 306 d turbo engine problem 14 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  hi i have a problem with a 306 d turbo R reg 1998 1.9 litre turbo diesel xud engine, regularly serviced, 78k miles, cam belt replaced at 70k. when im driving the car hard (3500 rpm) or over 80 on the motorway occasionally there is a loud diesel clatter and the engine looses power for a second or so and there is a MASSIVE puff of black/blue smoke visible in the rear view mirror.
• Skoda Octavia vs VW Passat - Skoda Octavia vs VW Passat? 21 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I've narrowed it down to one of the above. Which would you go for and why? I'm after a diesel automatic with reasonable running costs/fuel consumption, and looking to spend around £10k max (second hand) but I'm not sure which... Thanks :)