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  Fuel additives 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has used Lucas upper cylinder lubricant as a fuel additive with her Honda Civic 2.2 cdi and experienced much better mpg figures. Would this...
• Power steering specialists 2 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  of a good, trustworthy, power steering specialist in the South of England? I can't see one in the directory, but I might just be being blind. I'm in Southampton but I'll travel for the right place. Thanks, V
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  Thanks for recommending Shell V Power fuel - I use it in my 1996 Cadillac Deville. 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Having read a number of car articles in the Daily Telegraph (yes, some of us in the "Colonies" do read material from outside our borders), I noted your...
• 2005 ford focus 1.6 tdci - power loss 29 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  again for a few moments then it does it again. its generally ok at higher speeds. its just been serviced, all the filters done, fuel filter changed twice just in case that was the problem, and i always use shell v-power diesel or similar. please help. wayne7
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  Wynn's Diesel Power 3 12 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought the additive called Diesel power 3 from Wynn's because my DPF is now doing it's job at around 120miles so i thought now is enough! So...
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  Is the petrol Honda HR-V a good choice? 26 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have read that you have recently been road testing the Honda HR-V. Are Honda still having problems getting hold of the model and would petrol rather...
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  What can I do to repair my Ford Escort GTI which keeps losing power? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 1997 Escort GTI keeps losing power. When I start it up it idles fine, but when I press the accelerator it chugs and splutters when it is cold. Took...
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  I can endorse your recommendation for Shell V-Power fuel. 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I usually put manufacturers' advertising claims down to empty rhetoric designed to do little other than shift a possibly indifferent product. As a user...
• World's most powerful petrol engine???? 27 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  One for the petrolheads!!! It's called Dragon Fire, but as far as tractor pulling goes, it should be called 'The Final Solution'!!! 147 litres, 42 cylinder radial engine. 10,000 bhp. Basically 7 straight-sixes arranged around a common crankshaft! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLgbL56y4SA
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  What Super fuel do you recommend? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've followed your advice for a number of years regarding premium fuel, both petrol and diesel. I usually put BP Ultimate or Shell V Power in both cars,...
• peugeot 406 hdi power loss ? 19 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  hi my mate has a peugot 406 hdi turbo diesel about 100k miles, v reg. he has had a loss off power for the last few months as if the turbo is not working at low revs? I have heard that the esr valve can get coked up on some deisel turbo's and cause this, does anyone have any idea's ? or where
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  Why is my Mazda 5 cutting out? 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 5 1.6 diesel has started to cut out. The car does a 30-40 mile journey once a week and longer ones once a month. I also use Shell V-Power once...
• Peugeot 2008 - New engine needed decoke after ~1000 miles - help 14 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  V-power petrol since new. I took it to the Peugeot garage and was told is needed a decoke. How is this possible with such a new car and engine and when using Shell V-power ? Has anyone else encountered this problem before and if so what action was taken to rectify it ? Thanks.
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  What's the best diesel fuel? 12 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  With all the trouble that is being reported with diesel waxing up this year - what diesel do you recommend?
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  Engine management light flashing on a Punto? 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Fiat Punto. The engine mamagement light is on constantly until I drive at speed - when it flashes on and off. Why is this and can I stop...
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  Best fuel for Volkswagen Up - what would you recommend? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently ordered a Volkswagen Up (your review was very informative) and was wondering what fuel (brand, RON etc) would you recommend? The model...
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  Storm in a petrol tank 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I filled up with 42 litres of Shell V-Power last Wednesday afternoon. The car initially continued to run well but by Thursday evening, after about 45 miles,...
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  Which is the best fuel for keeping my engine clean? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Am I wasting money by occasionally purchasing Esso Supreme? I do this with the idea of it perhaps cleaning the engine and parts of my Mazda 5 Sport. I...
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  I stopped using premium fuel and got a huge dip in fuel economy - what do you think caused this? 5 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Hyundai Ioniq, which I've run exclusively on Shell fuels for the 5000 miles that I've had it. I was getting 60-62 mpg on the regular stuff, then...
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  Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 - which is best? 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a Honda CR-V manual petrol 4WD or a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 4WD. I do not do enough mileage for a diesel (around 12,000 miles per year)...