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• Volvo C30 (2006 - 2009) - Poor fuel economy. 2 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I purchased a Volvo C30 2.0Ltr Diesel Powershift (Auitomatic) back in December 2008. I am in the main, highly deleighted with the car except for its appaling fuel economy. I purchased this car after owning a MkV Golf 1.9 TDI DSG (Automatic), owing to the Volvo's stunning good looks (in my opinion lol) and chose the engine and gerabox being as near to my Golf's spec as possible.
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  Keep your air on 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please settle a matter that has been the subject of much debate between me and fellow motorists. What is the penalty in power and fuel economy...
• Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - 2000 1.3 SR Increase in fuel consumption 14 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  SWMBO bought a three year old 1.3 SR Yaris in 2003 with about 20k miles on clock - since then she has clocked up another 58k and car has performed faultlessly - in fact it passed it's MOT again without anything being done to it last Friday. Over the last few months I have noticed the computer fuel consumption figures have dropped - in all the years it has constantly read around 44-48 mpg and I had no trouble getting it up to 50 mpg - however it's now reading 39-41 - it runs well and starts first time - Now when starting up from cold I can smell slight whiff of petrol and after first 200yrds to first tee junction when lifting foot off throttle the engine speed doesn't drop instantly like it used to -- I have given it a few Italian tune ups (she drives steady) cleaned plugs and changed air filter - There is no temp gauge only a blue symbol of thermometer and that goes out after about 1 1/2 miles - heater gets hot quickly - so before I ask my local Mobile Auto Tune specialist to come and plug his kit on has anyone any advise as what I could look for - I feel it has to be something simple and connected to cold startup as when engine is hot and I reset computer to zero the fuel consumption figure is back up to 44-48 but after startup next morning it drops back to low 40's and if she does a few cold starts during day it gets even lower -- Doing a tank full to tank full consumption work out it's coming out at 44-45.
• which fuel (petrol) 8 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  petrol stations - and the misfire never recurred. I'm sure it's fine to use from time to time, but since then I would no longer use supermarket fuel ALL the time. In any case, the price advantage seems much lower nowadays than it used to be.
• Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 03 1.4 HDI poor fuel economy, how to identify prob 12 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I really am very meticulous about this, as I know it's not the most accurate way of measuring fuel but I simply cannot bring myself to spend £50 in one go on fuel, until I start earning money again. I have done this since owning the car, fill up at exactly the same point every time by 2 gallons and reset fuel gauge.
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  Volkswagen Amarok gets V6 power for 2016 4 May 2016 (News)
  
• All - Car MPG 12 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Interesting article in today's (8 Oct 14) Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/11146868/Smallest-cars-worse-for-fuel-economy.html
• 3p increase 29 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Well done to the fair fuel prices people for helping to stop the 3p a litre increase in August. It will hopefully help to keep the price of everything that comes by road down.
• Are Diesels worth the hassle ? 11 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Fuel's more expensive, cost more to maintain and service, and I hear endless stories of blown turbos etc. Gimme a petrol any day.
• Ford Connect 15 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone know where I can find information on fuel consumption and maintenance/off-road issues for the vans like the Ford Connect and Vauxhall Combo?
• The Moto GP Thread - Vol 1 13 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Absolutely! Far more entertaining. Be interesting to see if any of them run out of fuel under the new rules.
• spark but no ignition 15 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I've checked for a spark on my civic 1.5 and there is a spark. ive also checked the fuel cut off switch and everythings fine. anyone any ideas?
• Unleaded conversion with catalyst 9 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Seen in Exchagne and Mart: Runs on unleaded, converted by means of fuel catalyst; pellets in petrol tank. Fairies at the bottom of the garden? (Or fairies at bottom of garden...)
• vauxhall omega 29 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  seen a omega 2.5gls estate for sale at £9,700.what is it like on fuel. i do not drive up the mileage but i will be towing with it. any thoughts appreciated
• Shell Optimax petrol 6 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Has anyone out there used this fuel by Shell ? I have read good reports about it, but i wonder if it is worth the additional expense.
• ulsf 10 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  Is there a difference in cetane rating between Ultra Low Sulohar Fuel and ordinary unleaded petrol? I appear to get considerably less mpg with ULSF than standard unleaded.
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  I want to swap my Corsa for something reliable and fuel efficient - what do you suggest? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently driving a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2-litre. I'm doing about 1000 miles a month and it's costing me about £200 in petrol. I have a five-year-old...
• BMW 318i 2006 - Fuel Leak on Used Car - What Do I Do? 9 Sep 2019 (Forum)
    I've now found that the car is leaving 2 stains in my parking space - 1 at the front which is probably the oil leak & another at the rear in front of the rear wheel near the fuel flap. Have noticed an occasional fuel smell from the rear, but it wasn't always apparent. Had a look under the car & there is a visible patch on the underside in the same place. A quick Google on E90 fuel leaks suggest that a breather pipe which chafes on bodywork could be the culprit & would also explain the non-constant nature of the leak as it probably occurs when I fill the car up (twice since I bought it & only to the pump click).
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  What was the best car before cars became complicated? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  In these days of emissions, DPFs, DMFs, ESP, ABS, complicated gearboxes and keyless entry I'm considering a forray into buying something simple to keep...
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  Is it a common problem for diesel fuel to get into the engine oil while regenerating the car? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Volvo V70 with 7000 miles, three months post first annual service, put up a message saying it was due an oil change and at next start up showed...