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• Biodisel Consultation Closing 31/08/06 23 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/eftpw This seems to be the only chance to voice your opinion regarding alternative fuels, specifically 'straight' and waste non-processed vegetable oil.
• civic starting prob (urgent) 16 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  my honda civic 1.5 wont start. it turns over but just wont catch on. i've listened for the fuel pump noise and that comes on. Anyone any ideas what it could be?
• Diesel additives 2 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  This forum has dealt with the use of Miller\'s to add to diesel fuel, but I hadn\'t come across the following - perhaps not available in the UK: http://www.ethosfr-media.com I presume it\'s the usual snake-oil!
• petrol prices,AARRGGHH!!! 2 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  i wish somebody in this country would do something about the cost of petrol, can we not start a revolution, or at least another fuel blockade. any ideas, please let me know.
• Ford Transit - Help with independent dealer 21 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  This didn't work so I called out the RAC (after upgrading my membership with them as my current membership didn't have Home Start on it) and the RAC mechanic spent a good amount of time checking everything over to try and start it. The engine started using EastStart but then stalled - fuel was not getting to the engine from the fuel filter (the fuel filter was getting fuel from the tank ok) so he suggested it might be the fuel pump. It was now around 5:30pm so he towed my car to my regular garage, for them to look at the next morning.
• Ford focus econotec diesel 2008 - Car chooses when to start - Help!! 21 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  He looked at at and said it wasn't the EGR Valve. He ran a computer diagnostic test, a diesel injector leakage test, fuel pressure removal, cleaning and refitting, he changed the fuel filter and added liquid moly diesel purge fuel system cleaner. The car started and ran fine. A few days later it stopped again. My wife found a youtube video where someone warms up a car engine with a hairdryer and a little fan heater and the engine started.
• Ford C-MAX - DPF replaced, rotten egg smell and amber light 14 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Hi,  I bought a 2008 C Max 3 weeks ago. Mileage 126,000. The guy said he hadn't used it much during lockdown. When I put fuel in it, it took a while for the fuel gauge to move. OH plugged it in before the drive home and it said fuel pressure sensor code, but the gauge gradually came up as we were discussing the car. I noticed exhaust fumes filling the cabin on the 2 hour drive home.
• 2001 Fiesta Zetec-S - Fiesta playing up 16 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  I bought a ODB reader that bluetooths information to my phone and this morning it came up with this P0303 - Ford Type Powertrain - Ignition System or Misfire - ISO/SAE Controlled Description Cylinder Number 3 Misfire Conditions Cause Engine running in a positive torque condition, then the PCM detected a misfire condition in engine cylinder number 3 (lack of spark or fuel metering, base engine) And again this later Pending Fault Log ------------------ P0300: Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected Going back a few weeks my fuel filter was perished.
• Renault Clio II (1998 - 2001) - '99 1.6RXE Rough idle + Car won't rev up 14 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Their report is as follows: Trouble Codes:- Oxygen sensor circuit Loss of Power to ECU Items Checked:- All engine sensors check out OK on ove data, except oxygen sensor which remains low all the time, unless fuel is restricted or MAP sensor vaccum pipe disconnected, then fluctuates normally. Continuity between oxygen sensor and ECU checked OK All earths in engine bay and on engine OK Earths and power to ECU OK ECU independently checked twice (both OK) New parts fitted:- Oxygen Sensor Inlet manifold gaskets New Fuel Pump Fuel Regulator Spark Plugs and leads Fuel replaced in case of contamination Conclusion:- Engine appears to be running far too lean I subsequntly gave the car to the local Renault garage and the cannot find anything at fault on their diagnostoc system and have checked the electricals etc and have also completely drawn a blank with their own car!
• Driving diesels with health in mind 19 May 2009 (Forum)
  My reasoning is, the compression is maintained, the exhaust temps are kept nice and high, soot build up should be reduced, possibly less smoking and carbon build up, the revs just off boost mean that big power requests are answered with enough air to fuel mix from the turbo being ready so you dont get big clouds of black smoke / unburn't fuel. So at between 1.8k and 2.6k there is possibly less stress on the DMF and turbo. I also find that providing you maintain a steady speed there is little difference in fuel consumption between lower RPM's and say 2k.
• Mercedes AW169. 2011 - Tyre pressure 8 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  The tyre pressures on my fuel  flap are 32 psi front   38 psi rear. Looking on internet should be 29 psi front and rear. I'm confused.  Help please.
• Cost of EVs 26 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  The battery pack cost is offset by no gearbox, cooling or ignition  systems etc etc. Modern  vehicles are the cleanest ever with cats and unleaded fuel and monitored emission checks on the mot. 
• Can you syphon petrol? 29 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of getting a dual fuel stove for camping, which will run off unleaded. Can you still syphon petrol out of a car or is there some sort of trap twixt filler and tank?
• Lets have an F1 race round the M25 12 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Wouldn't that be cool? How long is the M25? How long would it take them to get round? How many fuel stops would be required for 1 lap?
• Doh! No interior + Empty diesel tank 15 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  OK...Does anyone know how to manually open the fuel flap on a SEAT Toledo? (VW Bora clone) The button for doing it with solenoid is currently sat on the garage floor. :o)
• Passat Water Ingress 4 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I have a very wet rear footwell in my T Reg Passat, and failed electric windows and fuel filler cap release, presumably as a consequence. The windows were not left open! Any ideas?
• citroen ax 1.5 diesel problem 10 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  citroen 1.5 diesel,satrts first time,every time.but stop running after 4-6 seconds,disconnected fuel cut off-makes no difference-HELP PLS???
• Throw the baby out with the tap water? 19 May 2006 (Forum)
  Never mind acetone and additives! Which of these incredibly fantastic two fuel saving devices would you put your money on? http://tinyurl.com/g94uv or http://tinyurl.com/fzgps
• Carrying an extra person 20 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hypothetical question .. Would there be a noticeable difference in fuel consumption on a long journey, carrying one, two, three or four people ? ( say a 1200 kg car carring an extra 75 / 150 / 225 / 300 kg.
• Classic Vehicle Owners. 26 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  LRP(lead replacement petrol)is being withdrawn.What to do?-leaded fuel is still available-where?? Go to www.leadedpetrol.co.uk and find out.I found I've got a stockist within 2 miles and three others not faraway.