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• Diesel Fuel Lubrication 16 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Having bought a new VW Transporter in September 2000 (X Reg) with a 2.5 TDI 102bhp engine I am concerned to read about the possible lubrication problems caused by using the 'wrong' type of diesel. Is there a potential problem with my particular engine and if so what fuel or additive should I use? Please put me out of my misery!
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  Should I buy a bi-fuel car? 10 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm wondering if it would be worth my while buying a new Bi Fuel vehicle. I have a LPG garage 3 miles from me, but will it still be there considering the...
• Nissan Navara d22 Frontier (2002 - 2005) - 03 2.5 air in diesel fuel 11 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  have just renewed cylenderhead gasket on2.5 navara, will not start air getting into fuel also seems to be causing preassure to build up in fuel tank.never...
• Copper fuel pipe for diesel 6 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Just looking at replacing my fuel line as it's leaking all over the place, is it OK using copper tubing (8mm)? Had a search on the internet, but nothing...
• Petrol can vs diesel - any difference? 28 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  , but is there any technical difference between the 'cans'? Apart from the very obvious potential for putting the wrong fuel in an engine, is there any difference between the green plastic for petrol cans and the black used for diesel that would preclude their use for the other type of fuel? i.e. would one type of fuel actually damage the plastic intended for another type of fuel?
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - air in diesel fuel lines. 9 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  my girlfriend's p reg polo is sucking air in somewhere,i can see it in the fuel lines near the fuel filter but cant find where its coming from,ive changed...
• EU reviewing fuel taxes 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  No panic yet, it talks of medium term changes, but the EU are reviewing taxation on passenger fuel........ LONDON (Reuters) -- The European Commission is reviewing the taxation structure of transport fuels in a move that could boost demand for gasoline at the expense of diesel, an EU official said on Wednesday.
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  What damage can misfuelling do? 25 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a 5 year old diesel car and told me that he had a half tank full (about 28 litres) of premium diesel in it and then went to top up to full but...
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  How much profit are fuel retailers making at the moment? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the profit per litre of petrol and diesel at today's prices on the forecourt?
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  Poor fuel economy in my Ford Fusion diesel 1.4 . What's the cause? 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Ford Fusion Diesel 1.4. It's one owner with 46,000 miles. I am only getting 43mpg on a combination of motorway and commuting journeys....
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2003 1.4 diesel - Fuel problems 20 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I am currently having problems with the fuel feed on my vehicle. After the vehicle has been stood overnight, and occasionally for shorter periods, I...
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  Is it worth using a diesel additive in my Volkswagen Passat? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDi 140 SE saloon. Could you please advise me if using Millers Diesel Power ECO MAX fuel additive is worth the expense?...
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  Bio beware 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently read a small article concerning fears associated with new legislation from the EU and subsequently the UK, on increased use of biofuel content...
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  Why's the fuel filter alarm light coming on in my KIA Cee'd? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a KIA Cee'd 1.6 LS for 15 months now and have been very happy with the performance. It is used mainly for longer distance motorway driving when...
• small diesels - actual fuel consumption 3 May 2006 (Forum)
  Not wanting to take manufacturers figures at face value, I was was wondering what actual fuel consumption the new small 1.3/1.4/1.5 diesels are returning, also under what driving conditions. I'm thinking of Yaris, C2, Micra, Clio, etc, etc. (I note some comments re. Clio in the forum at the moment.)
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  Fuel economy 29 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Why have the MPG figures only been questioned for diesel engines? Are the figures for petrol engines correct?
• cheap fuel 28 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Inventor turns dead cats into diesel A German inventor says he's found a way to make cheap diesel fuel out of dead cats. Dr Christian Koch, 55, from Kleinhartmannsdorf, said his method uses old tyres, weeds and animal cadavers. They are heated up to 300 Celsius to filter out hydrocarbon which is then turned into diesel by a catalytic converter.
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  Taking fuel consumption into consideration on new cars 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car for around town, low mileage use - and would really like a crossover like a Hyundai ix35, Toyota RAV-4 or Kia Sportage, but...
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  Can I recommend Dieseljones.co.uk for sourcing spare parts for diesel car engines? 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just purchased a diesel fuel injection pump for a Saab 9-5 3.0 diesel. I had originally contacted Saab parts, but they were quoting £1500 plus vat...
• Renault Espace Initiale 3.0 dci - Diesel fuel pump 12 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hi. The diesel fuel pump has apparently given up the ghost. Cost of new pump is £1725 + VAT. Cost of recon one is £420 (from RSC Eurpose Ltd). Labour estimate is about £1200 + VAT as engine has to be removed.