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• Vauxhall Zafira - New Zafira 1.9 Auto - do you recommend it? 5 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I am looking into getting a new Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 diesel (120bhp) automatic. What are your views? I know it is heavy on fuel compared to manual version but just fancy an automatic and this is within my price range. Thanks in advance for any replies
• Sheep Time Again!!! 13 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Seems that some ploker saw the fire on the TV (ignoring the fact that the place doesn't just store gasoline but diesel, kerosene and aviation fuel) and paniced. Sheep mentality set in and others started doing the same. Why? Andy
• Ford Kuga - No turbo boost at high RPM 8 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  The car will accelerate very slowly like an 1.0 litre petrol engine. In the morning when the problem occurred I filled with fuel and I remember the fuel indicator on dashboard didn't updated with the new level straight away. It took around one hour to slowly increase the fuel level indicator. Could there be some problems in fuel tank that affects this and also the fuel pump?
• Ford Focus Ghia 1.8 TDCi Mk1 2003 - Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi Glow Plug Light Flashing 27 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  I checked the injectors by turning the engine over and seeing whether fuel dribbles out of them, and they seem fine, leading me to believe the Fuel Pump is the cause of the issue. I'll be taking it to a diesel specialist today to get an idea of price. So, what do you think of my diagnosis, and has anyone got any idea how much it will be to have the fuel pump replaced?
• Peugeot 407 SW 2.0HDi Auto (4 speed) 2005 - 136bhp - Onboard computer reading 45mpg real MPG 27mpg 9 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I've taken it to an independent garage and they couldn't find anything wrong. No fuel leaks, no diagnostic errors. It was fully serviced after the second tank of fuel, but the fuel economy has not really improved as the third tank where I got only 30mpg included a long trip, including motorway from Shrewsbury to Banbury.
• Vectra 2.0 Di sluggish from cold, please help 6 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  This was temporarily cleaned, the system bled and more fuel put in the tank and the car started fine. I replaced the fuel filter the following day and we've not had a problem for a few weeks now until a couple of days ago. Upon starting one afternoon the car ran sluggishly (and sounded more diesel like!)
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  Black death 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Just over a year ago I bought a new (pre-reg) FIAT 500 1.25 diesel (I mean the type of fuel, not the confusingly ‘Diesel’ branded car). I used it as a...
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  I need a car with 4x4 capability and good fuel consumption - should I consider a MINI Countryman? 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you last year about driving 100 miles a day, 30 across hills on poor roads and 70 on the motorway. I wanted some 4x4 capability, excellent fuel...
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  Right key, wrong keyhole 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You recommend running at higher revs to help a DPF to regenerate. I drive a Volvo V70 AWD 2.4d. At 2,000 rpm I travel at 60 mph. At 2,300 rpm I travel...
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  Consumer advice 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Sept 2006 Toyota Avensis Estate 2.2 D-4D 180bhp. The car has 88k warranted mileage and full (Toyota) service history. I bought...
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  Dervliverance 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are taking delivery of a new BMW 520d SE auto in January. We've never run a diesel before and are absolutely thrilled at the prospect...
• Mazda 6 Tourer - Petrol or Diesel 18 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  The difference in purchase price is C.£2000 between diesel and petrol. The road tax is the same on both. Based on HJs Real MPG it suggests 39.1MPG in the petrol or 48.9MPG in the diesel. That equates to about £400 per year less fuel cost in the diesel at current rates.
• Mazda 6 Tourer - Engine Malfunction 6 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Their is no smoke or odd sounds. I have read about similar issues that have proved to be blocked fuel filters or issues with Diesel Particulate Filter. Can anyone tell me if Mazda are taking the p$@s?
• Vauxhall Insignia 2009 2.0 diesel - Insignia DPF Fault Dpf light on 1 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  hello I'm having a small problem with my 2009 Vauxhall Insignia . The dpf light is on and car is underpower and uses more fuel than it use to be. I...
• Peugeot Boxer - Peugeot Boxer 1.9 - Smoking issues 14 May 2011 (Forum)
  Hi Guys Hope someone can help.  I have a 1998 Pug Boxer 1.9 (non Turbo) Diesel 270 SWB and on start up it has excessive greyish/whiteish smoke with a very strong smell of fuel.  When the engine gets up to temp this does die down a bit but does not go away altogether.  Could this be an injector fault?
• Mercedes Benz C-Class W203 (2000 - 2007) - 02 2.7 smell inside the car 30 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  can anyone help please?. My diesel car is giving very unpleasant smells inside the car. Very like burning rubber or diesel fumes. There are not obviouse leaks and my local garage found that one injector had a leaking seal. This has now been sorted by a specialist fuel injection company.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 02 2.0 diesel tdci juddering 30 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  hi , can anyone help. my 2002 mondeo 2.0l lx tdci has started to judder. mainly in fourht and fith gear. i have changed the fuel filter as i though that...
• Syphoning petrol/diesel from tank. 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Anyone know if you can buy a syphon kit to do this, or anything that can be made to do the job? Do new cars have anti-syphon devices to prevent said practice? I...
• Vectra Advice 9 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, I\'m thinking of buying a 1yr old (03) Vectra SRi from one of the Supermarkets and and wondered if anyone has any advice on these cars - I\'ve heard and read mixed reports, most negative ones being about image which I\'m not too concerned about. I\'m not sure whether to go for the 2.2 petrol or diesel. I\'ve never driven a modern diesel and like the sound of the economy and power they give, but is it worth forking out £1000 extra? I won\'t save much in fuel costs as my annual mileage is only around 8k made up of a daily commute and the odd longer run at weekends.
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  Can you recommend an economical car for my 60-mile commute? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2007 Aygo+, with three doors. Following a job change last year I am now commuting over 60 miles a day on the A5 and A38, both dual carriageways,...