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• Rover 416 / yr. 1994 10 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  There appears to be no problems at all when under acceleration and the car is generally performing well. Programmed fuel injection is fitted with,(so I am told) little scope for adjustment.
• Tyre Test Results 18 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  The cost of tyres is now the third highest element of car ownership, after depreciation and fuel. This is because service intervals have increased and wearing parts last much longer, while tyres wear out quicker because of "better" rubber compounds, tread patterns and suspension design. What we need is published comparative data for tyre road tests so that we can choose which tyres for our cars.
• Non-ECU Diesels 5 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Cavalier Replacement? thread, David Woollard made the point: ?It is still a point everyone has to learn that ECU fuel injection in old cheap cars is going to be a major problem in years to come, often they aren't worth fixing.? He went on to suggest a (non-ECU) Xantia diesel. This is a point that is regularly made, for the benefit of those of us that don?
• Rover 820 injector question 17 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  at a cost of £800, obviously out of the question to him. It's a 91 model with "only" 80k and he'd like to keep it, so could any kind soul recommend a fuel injection independent in the Heathrow area or other tips to get the car back within limits? Cheers Colin
• Wide body Alfa 155 20 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I understand the post 95 cars should only be considered and am thinking the 2L 16v (150bhp) that combines power with reasonable fuel ecconomy is my best bet. What spec does the sports option add? I am aware of the Professor Brainstorm designed electrics, and the usual service history points to look out for, but anyone out there with any particular knowledge of this series and any handy hints............Thanks and all that
• Re 'Chipping' 27 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  A friend has recently had his BMW 3 series re-chipped and not only has it increased his performance but he says it has improved his fuel consumption. Apparently it has not affected his warranty. I have a Honda Accord 2.0I SE VTEC and wodered if it would be an advantage to look into re-chipping and whether it is likely to give me the same benefits without affecting warranty.
• 4 Wheel drive (cars) 30 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  of 4 wheel drive as fitted to road cars (not off-roaders). Typically Quattro with Audis. Presumably there is a loss of accelaration and fuel efficiency? ...more drag, two gearboxes. Also given typical UK weather is rarely extreme, and roads are fairly good, are there really and benefits if you're using the car as your everyday transport?
• Holley Carburettor 30 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  I would appreciate advice on: A)recommended products/methods to clean out old petrol from a Holley carb (car has been left standing for some time and old fuel will have evaporated by now leaving a non-combustible residue behind) B) Any suggested Holley experts in the Surrey to get the carb set up? Jet sizes. etc. It was always a devil to start before and time won't have helped it!
• Grade of Petrol 20 Nov 2000 (Forum)
  I've got a 2.0 Focus ESP and am slightly disappointed with the fuel consumption - I get 28 mpg on my daily commute, 32 mpg on a long run. I do have a heavy right foot though! I was wondering if I switched to 97 octane from the 95 I cuurently use if I would get better mpg and performance..
• Renault Clio - Should I change my car to a diesel? (advice) 3 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  However, very recently I have done a lot of travelling far and wide over the UK and in the last 3 months I have totalled up my fuel bills and this has come to way over £500 – nearly £600!. I know were in situation where fuel prices are rising weekly (sometimes daily where I live). I have many more trips planned ahead which will be long distance, so this makes me conscious of the fact the price of the petrol I will be consuming will be an expensive outgoing.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Common rail crap or what. Views please! 6 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Had a ferry booked from Scotland that evening when it all went horibly wrong putting the car through its paces Glow light / engine management system was on - lost power - limp home mode - disgusted - ford garage - computer fault read out - looked like whole fuel system needed replacing - metal bits in fuel system - circa £1500 In fairness the guy selling felt a completely awful. He gave me my depoisit back (£100 paid through ebay) and paid for a flight home.
• Citroen ZX 1.9D power problem? 26 May 2006 (Forum)
  It's quite a long drawn out problem, so here goes. Car details:- Citroen ZX 1.9D Elation, 1996N, 60k miles, Lucus type Fuel pump. Checked/Diagnostics:- New Air filter, new fuel filter inc water drained, new cam belt inc. timing checked, Always starts first time after glow light has gone out. doesn't smoke any more than my Leon TDi.
• Renault Clio S Edition 1.0 TCe CVT 2020 - Front Radar malfunction and other alarms 14 Dec 2024 (Forum)
  This car has had one previous Owner with a very low mileage on the clock. The tank had a fair amount of fuel and so there was no need to fill up, but later found that the tank cap was a lockable one with no keys provided. The resort was to get an "auto" locksmith and jimmy the cap open, which of course was reimbursed by the Dealership.
• Ford Ka - Ford Ka - Repair or sc***? 17 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  It recently failed the MOT for the following reasons: Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter pipe area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately (major defects): Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) The garage quoted £200 plus labour to fix the suspension issue.
• Renault Clio - Poor MPG 28 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  Is there a way to try and get better MPG, I am just using normal Diesel at the pumps since i have read that modern cars don't really benefit from Fuel additives and this even includes Red X  engine cleaner .   On another note , Is the Red X DPF for use to to keep the filter clean or is it used if you have a blocked DPF as stated on the instructions.
• Piaggio Porter - Leaking fuel tank options 22 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  So following on from an earlier post stating petrol smell but no sign of leakage, it definitely is leaking!. Must only be when above a certain level because...
• Going electric? 18 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  Swmbo is about to start as a teacher at a new school which involves a roughly forty mile commute five days a week. As a rough cost this will work out at around £130 a month on fuel using “Venus” the Voluptuous Volvo plus the added depreciation and maintenance cost that throwing an extra 10,000 miles a year at it will entail. Using my old Toyota estate is out of the window as the gaffer hates driving it despite it being far better on fuel and the additional miles won’t really do anything to its already low value.
• Any - Losing Confidence In Your Indy? 20 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  She just called me.Fortunately, she has access to a very well qualified, non financially motivated, specialist who has looked at the car. After checking the fuel pump, he has diagnosed a badly corroded (?) fuel filter and connections. Fixed at a parts cost of £7.20. I'd like to think that the indy's failure was because of being too busy, growing too fast, than anything else.
• Daewoo Matiz - Strange problem with ignition system 15 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    So all ignition lights on with or without key in ignition. Looked under the bonnet. Faint humming whine coming from fuel injection unit on top of engine (where air intake arrives). Recall that a similar noise normally continues for a few seconds after turning off the engine, but now it does not stop. Looked in fuse box.
• Citroen C3 Picasso - P0087 c3 picasso advice please 11 May 2019 (Forum)
  I travel approx. 600 miles a week, car has been faultless with 60+ mpg. Advised likely to be fuel filter but after service error returned. MOT / service center recommended a garage who booked me in for diagnostics. They advised it was a fault with the fuel pressure regulator attached to the HP pump.