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  Delivery amounts at the pumps 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  This is a question to you and your readers. I have noticed recently that it seems to be impossible to put the desired amount (by price) of diesel into...
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  Is there an alternative to diesel vans to avoid the diesel penalties in the UK/EU? 7 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My son is a mountain biker and is wishing to convert a commercial van to sleep in and service his bike whilst visiting courses around Europe. He is looking...
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  Fixing a misfuelled problem 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was in a hurry to get to the airport and accidentally put 14.8 litres of Shell Fuelsave Petrol in my 2006, 56 model diesel BMW 520d SE Auto. At the advice...
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  Are the BMW diesel engines in P38 Range Rovers reliable? 16 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  With the weather becoming more unpredictable and winter soon upon us I've been looking at a 1999 P38 DT 2.5 DSE with the BMW engine. 1. Are there any...
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  Is a diesel Land Rover Evoque inappropriate for short urban journeys? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering buying a new Evoque, but virtually all are diesels and we are concerned about the particulate filters. We do many short local journeys...
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  You must be choking 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After exchanging my wonderful Volvo 940 Celebration for a 2008/58 V70 diesel estate last November, I took your advice and have always run it on BP Ultimate...
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  Chokers to the right 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 07 Zafira CDTi is actually a very fine car - except for one big problem, which is damaging to the urban-travel families the car is aimed at. I live...
• Toyota RAV4 2.2 D4D 2006 124k - Black smoke cloud 21 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  Hello, bit of black smoke on start, clouds under acceleration on overtaking on motorway. Slight ticking from engine. Air and fuel filters replaced , no difference. Pulls ok, engine quite smooth but diesel knocking a bit. Not burning oil to any degree. Would a single injector cause this? Any advice much appreciated.
• maybe a Golf? - buying a car £10k budget 8 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  Preferred: -1.4-1.6 petrol - something with a bit of oomph but not horrible on fuel but not diesel as i dont plan on long miles - manual -5 door + 5 seats, something spacious that i could carry friends around with comfortably -year of reg: 2015+ -Mileage <30k -something reliable - body = hatchback looking at a 2015 1.4 VW golf match, thoughts?
• VW Golf 1.9tdi Engine Life Span? 9 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Its got 104k on the clock, 1 owner FSH. Am I correct in thinking that this mileage is nothing for a diesel golf? Or are there potential issues at this mileage? Also, anyone reckon I'll still get the same fuel economy at this mileage as I would at less miles?
• Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) - 06 2.2D4D stalling on idle. 1 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Toyota has cleaned the EGV valve but makes no difference, otherwise it runs perfect. Mechanic says its a common problem because of UK fuel. I only use SHell diesel. Anybody got any answers ? SHOUTING silenced.
• Can a PCP be ended early 8 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Hello A friend of my wife has a new pcp contract with ford. She has a ka (Not another one) She is unsatisfied with the fuel economy and wants to change to a Diesel Fiesta. (She drives 300 miles a week) Can the PCP contract that she signed for 3 years be shortened to 2 or even scrapped? All help and tips appreciated. -- (iam not a mechanic) Martin Winters
• Fully synth oil... worth it? 27 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Is it worth spending 20 quid on the fully synthetic oil like Mobil 1 and so on? They promise improved fuel economy and quieter running. Worth spending the extra or just going for Halfords cheapest diesel oil?
• renault espace instrument panel problem 24 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi , i wonder if you could help me ? On my way home from work today the radio and the digital read out for the speedo and fuel guage etc stopped working on the instrument panel .checked the fuse and this is ok. The car is a 1997 espace diesel. Have you come across this problem Thanks {Shouting, ie, upper case text amended.
• Opel Vectra starting problem 1 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 1998 vectra 2.0 diesel. Recently, I've had a problem starting . The top of the fuel filterhousing has electrit circuit inside or control unit? and I wonder if someone can explaine me how to test this unit. I wondered if anyone else has had similar probems or any ideas for me?
• Peugeot 307s - eek! 9 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I like the car but want to know if I'm buying trouble - never mind all the nightmare stories I've just read on the net! Could it be that it was v low on diesel? The fuel light was on. Thanks in advance etc.
• SAAB 9-3 (2002 - 2007) - 2003 2.2 TID - loss of power 25 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Still wont start.... Had a look round the car etc and seems that no fuel is getting to the fuel filter.... Put diesel straight into the filter and it seems to try and start easier, but wont actually start. Looks like the fuel pump. Any ideas on that? POST 3 - UPDATE Getting a tow to SarbKar in Liverpool on Thursday - £30 They will run Tech II diags - £50 What will they then do??
• 2003 Saxo 1.5D - 2003 Saxo 1.5D does not want to budge... 28 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  First of all there was life in the Battery (only 3mths old) - Now Flat - even doing a jumpstart does'nt get the car to start. (theres about 5litres of Diesel in it) Got a Jump start 5-1 thingy, connected that up - Turned key - Battery, Engine Auto Diagnosis light flash, and it starts to click rapidly - Also the fuel needle doesnt budge (I know theres fuel in it).
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  I'd like to buy a MINI or Audi A3 for a 14-mile commute - will a diesel be reliable for such short journeys? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Now that a nice lady has written off my Mercedes-Benz SLK I am looking to replace it with a diesel convertible. Due to the weather I haven't been able...
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  What diesel cars, with no DPF, are economical and could tow a small caravan? 20 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having difficulty finding a reliable, economical car for under £2000 which meets all my criteria. It needs to have a high seating position, high ground...