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• reluctant Xanti TD starting 15 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  A mechanic friend has suggested that it might be running slightly weak but to leave well alone provided it is reliable, as I am averaging about 46 to the gallon. Other mechanics have said it is a known problem with Xantias, and that dealers have tried fuel filter housing replacements, suspected non-original fuel filters, but that no-one has really pinpointed the problem. They say it is a niggling annoyance rather than a reliability problem.
• Polo problems persist 10 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  The only thing I can compare it to is driving a car with a manual choke and not having the choke out fully. My car has fuel injection so there's not a lot I can do reagrding the choke!! I've done all the obvious things like new HT leads, spark plugs, fuel filter and temperature sensor but the problem persists. It's more noticable on a cold morning as during the summer it's been not too bad most mornings.
• Vauxhall zafira diesel. - Engine stops after 30 seconds 21 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  Not sure if it does it repeatedly. Could it be the tank and sender immersion unit or is there an engine high pressure fuel pump could be to blame? I have no kit to measure pressures. Thanks. Mike
• EVs in a crash 20 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  Thinking about the evolution of crumple zones, side-impact bars etc, I started wondering what effect the large heavy battery of an EV has, compared with a traditional fuelled vehicle where the main mass is nearly always at the front.  Is an EV's battery where a fuel tank would normally be - and if so, is it not going to cause chaos if a car meets a stationary object ?
• Suitable Family Car 16 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, After a recent addition to the family, I'm looking to buy something a little more family friendly than my ford fiesta zetec 06 plate. I drive 60 miles a day, so looking for something that doesn't eat fuel, and isn't as difficult to overtake. I've been looking at a Ford focus, and my budget is around £5000. Thanks
• Peugeot 207 SW - Service- Price of Parts 15 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Are these prices 'good value' for 207 1.6hdi; all include VAT; appreciate your views. Air Filter £24, Oil filter £12, Fuel filter £64, Pollen Filter £24, Oil £38,  Thanks
• Ford Focus Estate - Display's gone crazy 18 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  My dash odometer/fuel economy/outside temperature display unit started cycling rapidly through the options too fast to read any of it. So I disconnected the battery and it reset for a while but now the radio unlock code won't enter and I can't reset the clock.
• Clio 11 1.9dti - Relay blown 4 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  The relay box is by the battery and relays look hard to get at. First question. Do I need to remove the relay box?  Second question. Which one is the fuel pump relay and glow plug?  Thanks
• jaguar x type diesel - unknown 25 May 2015 (Forum)
  It died completely today however after 10 minutes approx it started but would not rev then died again I think the obvious thing is fuel related but wondered if anyone had experienced this before
• Grand Espace - Engine will not pull power 19 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Having replaced an complete 2.2 engine, new turbo find the engine will not accelerate under load, it runs around ok in auto. But if you floor it the engine dies. No error codes, fuel pressure ok Completely lost now, hindsight should have scrapped it, but invested too much time , money and effort not to sort it.
• 1987 Opel Kadett 1.3 - Carb to injection conversion 18 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  In the tv program Car SOS they converted a Triumph Herald from carbs to fuel injection. Does anyone know where I can buy this conversion, as I have a 1987 Opel Kadett 1.3 that I would like to convert to this system Thank you for any help. Ray
• Ford Focus - Slow starting, 1.6 petrol 23 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    It has always started to date but is very sluggish. Ok once warm! Was possibly thinking fuel filter, but is a petrol so not sure if this would be cause. Any ideas or advice welcome as i'd like to fix myself if possible!   Cheers  
• Peugeot Expert - Van won't start 23 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi can anyone help me I got a 1999 expert van I was driving and it just cut out there int getting no diesel to the fuel filter but it will start if I put diesel in the filter then cuts out again I even was pushing the manual pump on the filter but it don't pump no diesel up
• Daewoo Matiz se+ (year 2000...800cc) 11 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any ideas on uneven tickover and also seems 'jerky' at low speed, ie when stuck in traffic queues. Replaced plugs,checked distributor/ht cables etc. Air filter ok.Bought replacement fuel filter but haven't found it yet. Any ideas anyone please?
• 2003 Vauhall Movano - Engine warning lights Vauxhall Movano 26 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hi guys, need a little advise, i was driving along the other day when the orange preheat warning light came on and the engines power became very intermitant, i have drained the fuel filter but no water was evident. can anyone help out please
• SAAB LINEAR SPORT - CUTTING OUT 17 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  My 2006 saab keeps cutting out with strange messages on the dashboard ie "water in the fuel tank"  "traction control failure" "telephone" It will start again if I wait around 10 minutes but may on ly travel a hundred yards or so before it does it again with anothr strange message. can you help please
• Ideas needed to replace our Saab 12 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Criteria: Preferably estate Under 50,000 miles As recent as possible Well equipped Not too dull No fuel preference Prefer German or Japanese Hope you've got more ideas than me!
• Citroen BX - Injector return pipes 12 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Injector 4 returns to injector 3 which in turn returns to injector 2 etc etc. My question is this, is there an "in" and "out" on the fuel return ports? (each injector has two return ports) Yours cluelessly, Pat
• 2003 ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR CDT SE DIESEL AUTO BL 27 May 2012 (Forum)
  I've always thought of Rovers as old mens cars, but just seen this one and it's great on fuel as it's a diesel, in a nice black and silver, with leather seats and has done 64000 miles and they want £3000. mot due in aug though. Any thoughts?
• 2005 B5 VW Passat 1.9PDI 130 - VW PDI fed on Diesel found in Africa (Kenya) 16 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any info on running VW's PDI diesels on diesl found outside Europe? Word is that the diesel fuel sold out here is not of the same quality. HELP!