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• Fuel prices to drop? 31 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I see the December barrel price of oil is down to just a few cents over $27, from $29 recently. Couple that with the strong pound now over $1.70 from...
• peugeot 406 hdi 31 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone had any problems with the fuel pumps in the tank because it is believed to be the cause of a like rattle between 2000 to 3000rpm on hard acceleration, the car has had this diagnosis, has anyone came across this problem and by replacing the tank fuel pump did it cure the problem, any ideas
• Fuel confusion 29 May 2003 (Forum)
  Just got myself a VW Passat 1995 1.8 petrol. The manual says it should use 95 RON Premium unleaded. This confuses me as I think 95 RON petrol is standard...
• Mud Flaps and MPG 1 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Hi I was wondering if anyone has ever experimented to quantify the effect of mud flaps on fuel consumption. One would assume they incur added wind resistance and thereby reduce fuel economy? Granted this may depend on the design of the mud flap but is the effect theoretical/negligible or 'real'?
• Shell Optimax 31 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Lets hope this isnt the same, I personally will wait to see how it goes. >> I have just filled up with this fuel. My car specs 98 ron preferred, with 95 minimum. I hope that it improves the performance and economy. I asked the attendant and he said that the fuel is the same as the old stuff, but improved.
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  Whats the best SUV on a £16,000 budget? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Peugeot 3008 and a 2006 Hyundai Getz 1.1 I use for work. It's not the most comfortable car and as I'm not using the Peugeot as much as I've...
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  My car won't start - can you help me? 29 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car has problems starting. A mechanic replaced the straight front exhaust pipe and after a couple of weeks the car doesn't start. The mechanic tells...
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  What tyres would you recommend for my Volvo? 8 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Help please, so many tyres and prices to choose from. Should I be looking at fuel efficiency for example?
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  What's the fuel efficiency of a plug-in hybrid when the battery has run out? 19 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a rule of thumb about how much less efficient a plug-in hybrid is when the battery runs out compared to a combustion engine equivalent? For example,...
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  How much extra fuel will be used if I run the air con full time? 23 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  General advice seems to be to run a car's air con continually. How much extra fuel will this use?
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  Why will my Citroen Xsara not rev properly? 9 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have any advice as to why my Citroen Xsara 1.4 petrol won’t rev properly? I’ve changed the throttle body and added fuel treatment. It runs and drives...
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  Will premium diesel make my DPF last longer? 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You frequently advocate the use of Shell V-Power Nitro Diesel which I have used in my Citroen C5 from new. You also state that diesel engines are prone...
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  Why does my classic cut out on the motorway? 30 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am the proud owner of a 20 year old Audi 100. It has done 98,000 miles and is well maintained. Over the past three years the engine has cut out on the...
• VW Passat 1.9 Tdi 2004 AVF engine - VW Passat will not start 29 May 2014 (Forum)
  Hello My car is a VW Passat 4motion 2004 with an AVF engine (3B6) I recently changed the fuel filter on the vehicle but did not prime the fuel filter (believing that the pump will automatically fill the unit similar to petrol engine- learned my lesson.) The car started and I drove it 30 meters down the road where the engine stopped presumably as the filter was empty.
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  Winter driving - car won't start 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 13 year old Audi A6 Allroad, which I use in the Alps in the winter. However, I’ve noticed that the car runs very poorly in cold weather and sometimes...
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  Which small car offers good fuel economy? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Club which is three years old in August and has done about 15,000 miles. It cost just under £9000 new as it was the last...
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  Is Shell monopolising fuel stations in certain areas? 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if it's been noticed that Shell has recently bought virtually all the other petrol stations in the Camberley area. We had an Esso, a Texaco and...
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  Audi A6 Particulate Filter warning light 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The particulate filter warning light came on two days ago. I read the manual which suggested running the car in fourth or fifth above 2000rpm for 15 minutes...
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  Do all the electrical accessories in modern cars increase fuel consumption? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  There seems to be an ever-growing number of electrically-powered devices in cars: digital instruments, heaters, fans, air conditioners, ever more powerful...
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  Is this fuel economy normal 7 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2006 Mondeo TDCI. It's running perfectly and has just had a major service. I'm only achieving just over 120 miles per 1/4 tank and thats on...