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• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 04 1.8 Slightly Poor Fuel Consumption 18 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Now I am getting a max of 27 MPG. I have had an engine tuning (proper tuning, not boy racer job) to try and improve the fuel economy. The ECU settings were changed and new spark plugs were fitted. It has made a different to engine, feels a lot smoother, but the economy hasn't really changed. Anyone got any tips of what modifications i could possibly do to improve the economy.
• Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 01 1.9d intermitting engine cutout/failure 13 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Any ideas?? i was thinking on changing the fuel pump in the tank first slt
• Fuel efficiency of older diesel cars 8 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I was looking up the fuel efficiency for older diesel cars for city driving and on a site selling old LTI fairway taxis I came up with a figure of 25 - 30mpg in town for a 2.7 litre diesel. Now I don't know if this means stop and start traffic driving or driving at 30 MPH, but this is roughly the same as I get from my old Golf, which is a 1.3 litre petrol.
• Economy, trucks wafting cars along in lane two 3 May 2008 (Forum)
  Pioneers of the new fuel prices perhaps? Regards
• Peak Oil 1 May 2008 (Forum)
  There is a crisis imminent unless we get our heads out of the sand, recognise it and do something about it and quick. Apart from the article above (written by an American) other reasons to economise fuel use on all fronts ie domestic too: global warming do our bit to help the balance of trade fuel security (less reliant on imports)
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - '00 1.8 petrol - faulty fuel gauge? 15 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Got scared out of my wits this morning on the way to work as suddenly the fuel gauge crept down to empty from just over a quarter of a tank in a period of less than 30 seconds. I gritted my teeth and waited for the car to start spluttering as the light came on but it kept on going, which I suppose was a relief!
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 2003 1.6 dualfuel - Poor running at speed. 27 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Manufacturer: Vauxhall. Model: Astra. Type: Estate. Fuel: Dual fuel - LPG/Petrol. Trim: Elegance. Engine: 1600cc. Registered: 2003. Mileage: 52k. Petrol or LPG at a flat 60 to 70 the engine is juddering - as if fuel is getting cut off and released. This is not just after filling with LPG either as the dealership in question have told me this is the cause as the gas is too cold?!
• Vauxhall - 04, Estate 1.6i 16V Elegance 5dr LPG DUAL-FUEL 15 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  ASTRA ESTATE 1.6i 16V Elegance 5dr LPG DUAL-FUEL Year: 2003 48k. Hi all, Not owned an LPG vehicle before but I am familiar with Astra type vehicles as this is the make and type of car have always owned. my current Astra (Swing 1.4) I have had since new and it has just clocked 200k - original engine and gearbox too :) Need help please with what to look for when I go and view this vehicle at the weekend - any pointers, no matter how small, questions I need to ask, what I need to ensure has been replaced for its age etc.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - Bits floating in fuel after system re-build ? 25 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Peugeot originally said it needed a new ecu, had that sent off and checked at the ecu doctor, very helpful, was running in another car perfectly. They now reckon that there are bits floating round in the fuel system and say its gonna cost another £2500!!!!!!!! Already spent £2000Anyone get any ideas of what to do as i havent really got much money left? Can i flush the system out? Many thanks slight tweak to subject line - PU No need to keep re-posting - duplicate posts deleted. _ PU
• Diesel waxing 14 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Was I suffering from waxing of the fuel? I have often heard of this term, but never personally experienced it. Thanks for any help
• VW Polo Pierburg Choking 10 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I have benn all over it like a rash, with electrical testing and strippping it down etc, I have even swapped it with a scrap yard 1B but still no fuel. Is the fuel supposed to drip down from the jet that comes up from the reservoir and appears out of the top of the body and hooks over the choke flap? If it is, neither of my carbs do it...I cannot fathom what pushes fuel up the jet as it appears to just dangle in the reservoir.
• Audi A6 2.6SE - will not start 27 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I had a mess around with her yesturday by... 1 - checked all the fuses & relays (swapping with some out of a breakers yard) 2 - plenty of fuel in her - I checked the pressure at the fuel filter & there's plenty of fuel squirting out ! 3 - checked the spark plugs & there is no spark at the plugs. 4 - Checked the ignition modules at the front of the engine, but still no spark So I'm presuming that the gadjet that sends the spark to the plugs isn't working - what module sends the spar to the plugs ?
• Weired Golf GTI problem 3 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  The symptoms are as follows: Hot engine (normal long run) under deceleration the car stops as if there is a fuel stoppage, in actual fact the fuel pump fuse has blown. When the fuse is replaced the car will start and run OK below 2000rpm. Above 2000rpm the fuse blows again! On both occasions it has gone to two different garages who disconnected the ECU and took it to VW to test out.
• Petrol Consumption - H Reg Fiesta 22 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  I am looking to find out what type of Petrol i should use for best MPG for my car, i have noticed that when i buy fuel from Tesco i get very low MPG but Esso Unleaded seems to get me further. I am a complete newbie on this matter. I know there are different grades of fuel. But what should i be looking for, for my car?
• Ford Mondeo TDDi 2.0 90ps Tuning Box 18 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Also, it will instruct the ECU to inject more fuel during hard driving, consuming more mpgs, hence overall will be balanced out. Anyone has any experience on this product? Any problems associated with it? Engine integrities due to strain on fuel pump possible?
• VW 1.9 Tdi occasional misfire 25 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Other than this the engine starts and runs perfectly. My thoughts are that it could be: -contaminated fuel -poor fuel flow (gunged fuel filter) -faulty injector pump -faulty engine management -or (less likely) - problem with airflow into engine. Any advice. Cheers, Sofa Spud
• Fuel Consumption 10 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Having seen these giant beasts before I decided to go for it. http://www.lincoln.com/vehicles/interior.asp?sVehi=nav This car is huge, very comfy, loads of gadgets, unbelievable THX sound system but the fuel economy shocked me. It has a 5.5ltr V8 that sounds glorious but the best I managed was 14mpg on a 150 mile stretch of road and 5-8mpg around town. I have never worried about pollution/resources as such before but this started worrying me and when you consider the amount of cars in the U.S. with great big engines you begin to worry.
• Emissions, and stuff 1 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  The emissions were OTT. The advice was "change the air filter, put some Miller's Dieselclean Plus in the fuel, change the fuel filter and run it for 600 miles. No, I need an MoT certificate today, mate. Right then, off to the M62. We're talking 5000rpm in 2nd gear and 75mph. Goodness me!. The old girl fairly picks up her skirts and goes.
• 306 DTurbo starting 16 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Once started, it runs fine, plenty of power and it is not using any coolant or oil (Headgasket was done 6K ago). I thought it could be air getting into the fuel system somewhere, so I pumped the priming bulb several times. There is a slight weep from the top of the fuel filter housing, obviously if fuel gets out here air will get in. SO, my question is....
• Escort Diesel 1.8TD (L) Fuel Pump 6 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hi Folks Never had any problem until new Bosch fuel pump recently fitted (slanted wiith rubber primer on top), but big problems starting.My mechanic had to reseat the seals and change plastic pipes to pump since they were taking in air to injectors.