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• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 05 2.0SDI Possible fuel pump problem. 12 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  When the car is finally started it will run for about 2-3min then cuts out. (only runs if I dont push down on the accelerator) At a guess, could this be the fuel pump? Is this something that happens to Golfs? My SDI has only done 55k miles. I have also noticed that my fuel consumption has increased over the last 2 months from where i was getting approx 450 from the tank recently I only got 390 from the tank Any thoughts guys?
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 03 2.0 fuel consumption 18 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  hi my car is a 2003 130 tdci the fuel consumption is crap basically the computer on average is saying iam doing about 28 mpg on average which is crap and can only get 46 mpg on motorway doing 70 in 6th gear i had the egr valve done recently at ford and since that has been done the fuel consumption has gone down the cooling fan comes on when car is cold and the temp gauge sits half way all the time whereas before it sat near the bottom like it was not hot thanks p.s and no it isent leaking diesal or smells like its burning it i dont fill up my tank full often so i work by how much miles i get to a tenner i usually get 50 miles out of a tenner this is town drivinf by the way
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1999 2.0 HDI Air in fuel line? 23 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I very stupidly let my car run out of diesel the other day, she started fine when I put fuel in her and I drove to work. I then drove home and it was still ok (although the engine diagnostics light was on) but when I tried to start her again it wouldnt kick in, I am assuming there is air in the fuel line?
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 02 2.0 diesel fuel filter 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, Today was the day I dusted off the spanners and gave my Pug 406 a service. When I got the service items I wanted a fuel filter only to be told there were two types - Bosch and another which i think began with Tec??? As I was not in the Pug to check which one was fitted, I thought I could leave it until I'd done the rest of the service, identify the type and then change it at a later date.
• Has fuel consumption improved? 29 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I've just been looking at my 'What Car' magazine (August 2008) and there is a section about reducing fuel consumption. They've done some tests on cars to show how the speed in top gear effects the consumption, and the results for the Aygo are rather shocking IMHO. The Aygo gets 61mpg on the combined cycle, so I would expect 70+mpg at motorway speeds.
• higher fuel prices = opportunities for luxury cars 20 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Speaking personally, higher fuel prices mean that sooner, rather than later, I can finally afford that luxury car I have always wanted. I only drive 6k miles p.a.and working part time make full use of a cheap rail fare to work. Looking at recent auction reports, I may soon be able to purchase that Lexus LS430 once prices hit £10k.
• Audi A3 + S3 (1996 - 2001) - 1999 1.8 - Fuel Additives - Sluggish Acceleration 31 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Air mass meter was replaced about 18 months ago so I am sure it isn't that (thankfully!). My hope is that maybe there is some crud in the fuel tank which can be blasted out with some fuel cleaner/additive and premium unleaded on a fast stretch of motorway. Do you have any suggestions or successful additives you have used in the past? Thank you.
• A bigger engine = worse fuel economy? 15 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, Been looking for a new mid-mpv, at my price range I can get a nearly new 1.6 or 1.8 Zafira or a bit older diesel, pretty much the same situation on the other cars I have looked at. I am keen to get as fuel efficient car as I can, my current Picasso gives around 35 mpg on longer trips but reading some reviews it seems that in some cases 1.8 or 2.0 cars can get better fuel efficiency and in some cases better than their equivalent 1.6.
• Vectra problems 29 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Now I find an oil leak , which my local garage tells me is coming from where the fuel pump goes into the engine block .They say 99% sure it's poor work and/or a faulty seal when the fuel system work was done. I expect they will dispute that and I may just blow my own gasket when they get it tomorrow!
• vw 110tdi power loss 5 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Turbo hose? Fuel filter? (I use Jet or Tesco fuel) By the way, if you haven't yet tried toothpaste to clean windscreens and wipers - do so now.
• 1987 Golf GTi missing on right bends 9 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  But no change, the car would misfire, in fact cutout but instantaneously come back to life meaning the car lurches for a few seconds then seems to recover. The fuel pump has been noisy for years but the misfire/cutouts seem to be related to when the noisy fuel pump whirr becomes an bit irregular. OK I thought, could be the fuel filter so changed that, then the fuel pump relay but still the same problem.
• Diesel filter priming - Mk4 Golf. 7 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend how I should prime a new diesel filter for fittment to a MkIV Golf TDI engine. There is no manually operated pump to prime the fuel system - or if there is I cant locate it..... It also states in the handbook that if you run out of fuel, it may take the engine longer than normal to start - it specifies up to one minute - as the system must be freed of air.
• Low Fuel Consumption 29 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Is the fuel consumption normal? I was expecting at least 40 mpg out of it! What could I do to improve the consumption? I bought a car from an Independant VW/Audi garage, who mainly deal second hand motors. Also, brakes squeak while driving at low speeds and when turning corners.
• Fuel Company Loyalty Schemes 11 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Following the demise of Asda offering a fuel card with points to be redeemed for future shopping bills (I bought more fuel, instead of food shopping), who now offers the best value scheme? As the Shell station near the Asda store price match, I have now started to use their card.
• Peugeot Boxer 106XSI - 2011 - Low fuel light on, gauge showing empty. 13 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  As above, have filled tank up several times. Have given tank couple of knocks but no joy.  Any ideas anyone?
• VW Sharan 2.0TDI SE Bluemotion 2011 (7N) - VW Sharan 2011 (new shape) poor fuel economy 12 Feb 2014 (Forum)
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  Saving fuel downhill 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is the petrol cut off to the engine when running downhill?
• Fuel prices protest - Manchester Saturday A.M 18 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Just a heads up for anyone who might be delayed tomorrow morning - coming in from Lymm at 9.00am then up the Parkway. No comment on rights or wrongs of...
• Supermarket Petrol - Good as branded? 26 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Is the petrol sold at supermarkets the same quality as branded fuels? Several years ago rumours circulated that supermarket fuel was inferior to that sold by the oil giants, BP, Esso, Shell, etc.. Any one have any thoughts on this?
• transit connect 2 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I have a new transit connect for work and the hand book says the fuel tank is 60 liters I have run untill the fuel light comes on plus 10 miles and it only took 45 liters. Is the hand book wrong or has it a large reserve?