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Misfuelled my Hyundai i30 diesel with petrol - should I drain the tank? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I got distracted this morning and put just over two litres of V-Power petrol into my Hyundai i30 diesel before I realised. There was already about a quarter... -
Will it be more economical for me to run a petrol CR-V than my current diesel CR-V? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am considering changing my 2009 diesel Honda CR-V for a new petrol CR-V. Is there an annual mileage limit whereby it makes it more economical to run... -
Drop in fuel consumption 1 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My mother has owned a 2010 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 TDI from new and has been very pleased with the car. However, a few weeks ago, she noticed a sudden... -
Indieseled exposure 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
When a friend of mine went to buy a used Ford Focus Diesel (he was very impressed with my 1.6 TDCI), he was told by the salesman at his local Ford dealership... -
Move, over Darling 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am not sure about this VAT reduction. The rate is reduced to 15% from 17.5% but excise duty on fuel is increased so the normal man in the street will... -
Sumpting 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son’s 2006 LandRover Freelander diesel seems to be getting diesel into the engine oil. We changed the oil 2 weeks ago, and the dipstick shows more... -
Should I get a diesel Skoda Kodiaq if I only do 7500 miles per year? 5 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I’m thinking of buying a Skoda Kodiaq. Not sure whether to go for the 150PS petrol or diesel variant, particularly with the current anti-diesel campaign.... -
Use of Morrisons diesel in a Ford 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
"Morrisons are reducing fuel prices" according to many subscribers on a Ford Forum ther has been much discussion on NOT using diesel form Morrisons due... -
Accord does not start after fuel filter (bled system) 26 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I changed fuel filter on my diesel Accord (have done numerous times!). I bled system and started car - vehicle then died - bled system again now car is... -
Fuel contamination on belts 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
A faulty O ring seal caused diesel to leak from the fuel filter of my Octavia TDI estate for a couple of days. This in turn caused the auxiliary belt to... -
Would the 530 BMW E60 be more fuel efficient than a Jaguar X-type 2.5 petrol? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Would the 530 BMW E60 be more fuel efficient than a Jaguar X-type 2.5 petrol ? -
Where should DPFs be mounted? 1 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
Are there any diesel engines where the regen fuel is not injected directly into the engine on the exhaust stroke? To my mind a DPF should ideally be as... -
Is there a difference between French and UK pump fuels which can affect fuel economy? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read your comments about the KIA Sorento. Two years ago I took delivery of a new KX3 2.2D and the following day started a journey to... -
Should I go for a petrol or diesel Land Rover? 12 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2009 Range Rover Sport diesel and I'm looking to acquire a new Land Rover Discovery Sport. I'm not sure whether to go for diesel or petrol.... -
Does the Mazda CX-5 suffer from DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel automatic (2WD). I have two questions :- (a) Will the above vehicle be adequate to tow a caravan, 1300kgs... -
Jaguar S-type diesel blowing blue smoke 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My diesel Jaguar S-Type has started blowing blue smoke from underneath the front passenger side. The problem only happens in the cold, any idea what it... -
Should I buy a petrol or a diesel car? 17 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I do about 100 to 120 miles per week combination of motorway and city. Should I buy a petrol or a diesel car? -
Have I made a big mistake buying a diesel Renault Captur? 26 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new diesel Renault Captur. Have I made a big mistake not taking heed of government warning? -
Petrol or diesel? 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My parents want to replace their ageing (2003) Mercedes C220 CDi. They cover 12,000 miles a year and are getting different opinions from every dealer... -
I do 20,000 motorway miles a year - should I stick with diesel or switch to hybrid? 14 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I do 22,000 miles per year, mostly motorway. I’m a 40 per cent tax payer, who’s current lease of a 2016 Skoda superb 1.6 TDI is coming to an end. A hybrid...
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