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  • Engine problem with my BMW 5 Series 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My BMW has a problem. When accelerating it immediately starts to shudder. I stop and the engine is very rough as if it is misfiring.
  • Why aren't modern cars fitted with freewheeling devices like that found on the Rover P4? 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Rover fitted a selectable free wheel device to its ‘Aunty’ models in the 1960s. I recollect my father using it for most of his driving. Why has something...
  • Diesel additives 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Today's diesel fuel is low sulphur - an EU requirement for polution control - but sulphur helps lubricate the fuel system. I have been told that by adding...
  • Renault Clio I Petrol - fuel economy 14 Sep 2010 (Forum)
    driving around town if i get stuck in traffic for a while i can watch the fuel needle move.. while i'm on a motor way it uses very little and can travel 40-45 miles at 55mph and the fuel gauge needle moves only from one side of a line to the other, when i come off of the motor way i can see it move again ..
  • Future fuel price. 8 Mar 2024 (Forum)
    With many people getting EVs the demand for petrol and diesel will presumably decrease. I don't know which way prices will go...any thoughts?
  • Essar Fuels 13 Dec 2017 (Forum)
    Anybody used these. New one took over existing Gulf station. Turns out they have a few dotted around. Cutting out the middle man/woman
  • vw passat 2007 - fuel injector problem 9 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    there is now a recall from vw to replace all injectors that are faulty just call vw 08000833920
  • Focus mk2 tdci 2005 - Diesel fuel filter 10 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    Hi, Anyone know when this needs to be changed as hearing these are prone to problems. Thanks
  • Dead duck reported in Telegraph - HondaFCXClarity. 26 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    Uses a hydrogen fuel cell. Vast cost in power to produce fuel. A dead duck from a "green" perspective.
  • Why is my fuel economy 7mpg less in winter? 25 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Why is my fuel economy 7mpg less in winter? Since the weather has got colder, my fuel economy has got a lot worse. From an average of 43mpg in summer,...
  • Technical problem need advice 17 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Our car, a Golf TD is having problems starting. It has an intermittent problem when some days it takes a few seconds to fire. On one occasion it wouldn't...
  • Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 02 1.4 Air leak into Fuel supply TDCi 12 Oct 2022 (Forum)
    Hi folks , my partners 1.4 TDCi is leaking air into the fuel system , especially when parked nose up on a slope. re priming the system with the manual primer solves the peoblem, but can anyone help by suggesting where/how the air could be leaking into the system , and how I can fix it.
  • Grand C-MAX 2015 2.0L diesel - Diesel issues 21 Oct 2020 (Forum)
    Our CMax 2.0L seems to have fuel issues. Firstly the fuel guage seems unreliable, secondly when putting the nozzle into the tank there is a startling release of pressure, and thirdly there seems to be a noticeable smell of fuel while driving.
  • Rover 620 gsi 1994 - rover 620 gsi not starting 28 Dec 2017 (Forum)
    Hello,    I recently went to start my rover 620 which has not been started for a while, changed plugs, fuel etc, car turns over fine but will fire briefly then die. The car runs with easy start sprayed into air intake but as soon as this stops the car dies.    Any ideas, their is fuel up to the the bleed valve on the fuel rail,  Any ideas?
  • Toyota Estima - Re Fuel pump Relay 2 Aug 2017 (Forum)
    Hi all ive been searching for days for a fuel pump relay Toyota said theyve stopped making them.Ive tried breakers yards auto parts,spare parts ,ebay ive trawled the internet for about 3 days.Ive telephoned everywhere.Ive emailed DENSO not had a reply yet.You name it ive tried everywhere.Is there anyone on here likely to know of anywhere what will sell them please.
  • Ford Fiesta tdci - air in fuel 21 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    My fiesta won't start unless you prime it or it's really cold outside.No leaks changed primer bulb and associated pipes,air and fuel filters had injectors checked for leaks and pressure but they were fine.after all this it still needs primed to start and u can still see air bubbles.Any ideas welcome as this has been going on for weeks and I've left it with the mechanic for now as it's driving me crazy.
  • Citroen ZX 2.0 16v - Citroen Peugeot Fuel Pump 25 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    The Bosch pump and fuel pipe on my 1993 ZX 16v have died.  I've been trying to get the seal, pipe and pump for it (rather than buy the whole unit).  Searches for the actual car don't turn up a load of choice and prices vary a lot.
  • Ford Fiesta - 59 plate TDCi fuel filter replacement 12 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    I am thinking about replacing the fuel filter on my 59' plate Fiesta diesel. It has covered 74000 miles and don't know if it has been replaced since new. Are there any pitfalls I need to be aware of? Do I just replace the filter and turn over the engine until it fires?
  • Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 00 2.0 Dti - ran out fuel - how do I prime it ? 26 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    If my diesel car ran out of fuel, how do I prime the pump to get the new diesel through? Also, cleaning it today, I have seen a couple of plugs (green and yellow) under the front seats. What are these and are they used for anything?
  • kawasaki zzr 600 - fuel gauge not working 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    Hi all does any know anything about motor bikes on here ive tried looking round the net but cant find anything ive just purchaced a kawasaki zzr 600 1996 and the fuel gauge isnt working can any body give me some imformation on were to start looking or what could be the problam thanks for any imfo it will be gratefully recived thanks again glyn ........
 

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