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• 65mpg is rubbish 6 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  A typical 2.0 TD large hatchback weighs about 50% more Has an engine 50% bigger Produces 84% more power (138 v 75bhp) Accelerates quicker, especially in-gear acceleration and... only uses about 1/3rd more fuel. So, where are the 80-100mpg small cars then? Until then I'm over the moon with 45mpg.
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - Gazole - Yes or No? 17 May 2008 (Forum)
  m still unclear about the answer. On my past trips to France I stuck to using branded diesel (Shell V-Power & BP Ultimate) because I was unsure if I was able to use Gazole, the opinon from the Forum was that it was OK to use and that it was the same as regular diesel here in the UK. Now I?m about to go on holiday to France again and was going to fill up with Gazole while I was out there, BUT when I filled up at my local station yesterday I noticed (for the first time!)
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  Is ethanol going to damage my classic car? 24 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I run a low mileage 1988 Jaguar XJ-S. I have always run it on V-Power - which for a long time did not apparently have an Ethanol content, now it is 5%....
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  Can I do anything to improve the fuel economy after the emission update? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI had the emissions update six months ago. I have since discovered a drop of 6.5mpg. Skoda say they cannot do anything, can anyone...
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  Renault Kadjar problems 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I see that you are testing the Renault Kadjar as a long term test car. Have you had the same problems as me or is your press car specially prepared? The...
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  I've put petrol into my diesel S-MAX - what should I do? 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I accidentally put 6.3 litres of petrol into my diesel Ford S-MAX. The car has since been towed home. Should I fill it up with diesel to dilute the petrol,...
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  Running-in a new car when towing caravan 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Kia Sorento KX2 Diesel manual. What mileage is required before towing a caravan 1500kg, and what diesel/additives do you recommend?...
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  Filled diesel car with petrol - what damage have I done? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My father-in-law recently filled his 2010 Mazda 6 diesel with petrol. After driving up the road, the car stopped and wouldn't restart. He was towed into...
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  How do I rung-in a low mileage car? 10 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Peugeot 207 auto. It is three years old,i mmaculate, and has done 4500 miles only. It has had an interim service, engine oil...
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  Can I reject a car due to poor fuel economy? 3 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2008 Lexus IS220d recently from an independent dealer. When I bought the car the salesman told me it would return 40+mpg. However, the car hasn't...
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  What's the best cleaning products for diesel engines? 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The emissions warning light is illuminated on my BMW 5 Series diesel. My local garage has said it is due to carbon deposits in the manifold and wants more...
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  Could this 'surging' be from a sticky EGR valve? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Nissan Qashqai five weeks ago from a main dealer and have felt the car surging from time to time. I am told by a friend that it is probably...
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  Buying a crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body. Which has best petrol engine? 17 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body as I like the high seating position. I am retired and do little motorway driving so I want a petrol...
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  My E250 won't even meet Real MPG averages 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI Blue Efficiency. This car is supposed to give 53.3 - 57.7 mpg and the average ecoconomy shown on your Real MPG section...
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  Why is my Citroen C5's anti-pollution warning light coming on? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C5 1.8 LX petrol has developed a fault. As I was driving along the motorway the little orange engine symbol lit up. The car drives and functions...
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  My Ford is pinking under acceleration - what's causing this? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I took my 52-plate 1.8-litre petrol Ford to the Ford garage who recommended getting the ECU/EMS diagnosed and set up correctly. They want £50 to do so...
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  Cee’ds of content 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace the 1-litre V Reg Corsa I have had since being a student with a good family car now that I am married with a son. I think the Corsa's...
• Honda CR-V 2.2 CDTi 2005 - High turbo boost pressure fault 7 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I am touring on the continent with my 2005 CRV 2,2 CDTi (89,000 miles) towing a caravan, which I have done with this car since 2007 when I bought it....
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  What's the rotten egg smell in my car? 22 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Toyota Prius has been stuttering and there's a rotten egg smell. I've sent it to Toyota for repairs. What could be the problem?
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  Which fuel is best for the Mazda MX-5? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Having followed your advice, I this week purchased a 2010 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech RC six-speed, which I am very happy with. The manual states to run...