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Mazda diesel engine problems 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have fitted an 2004 2.0-litre diesel engine to my Mazda 6 after the big ends went. Both engines have same engine code. I have now got what seems to be... -
Why has my Clio suffered an expensive "pump break-up" fault? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Renault Clio 1.5 diesel. I have been told I have "pump break-up" so metal particles are everywhere. I need two new injectors and two need... -
Can premium fuel help improve my Toyota Verso's fuel consumption? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Further to our brief correspondence before Christmas concerning the increase in my Toyota's Verso D-4D’s diesel consumption, I'm pleased to report that... -
Where can I get a cheap replacement fuel pump for my 10-year-old Ford Focus? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 10-year-old Ford Focus 1.8 LX TDDI. It lost power while driving earlier this week and wouldn't start again. The local Ford dealer in Northern... -
Which is the best fuel-efficient family car? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my Volvo S80 and have been looking at the new, very fuel-efficient diesel engine cars (Blue Motion, Greenline, Volvo Drive-e etc). But... -
Does my Peugeot 306TD have a turbo fault? 9 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can someone offer advice about my Peugeot 306TD? The car starts first time and runs well, with no misfiring or whistles, but there is no turbo effect whatsoever.... -
Fuels and their money 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 5-year-old Rover 75 Connoisseur SE CDTi diesel has covered 29,000 miles and will average 48 miles per gallon on a long run dropping to 43 on short runs.... -
Which model of Vauxhall Tiguan is most fuel-efficient? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you please advise which is the most fuel efficient 4-wheel drive model of the Tiguan range? I currently drive a Volkswagen Driver and I need a vehicle... -
Forester commissioned 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Subaru Forester automatic with cruise control. Having been widowed recently, I'll possibly change to something smaller at some time in the future.... -
Save and sound? 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife may soon purchase a Focus or Golf and we are wondering whether to go for diesel or petrol. The annual mileage will be about 10,000, mainly on rural... -
Long-range fuel thanks 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I thought that your readers may find this interesting: I currently run a Peugeot 206 1.4 HDI turbodiesel. My motoring mainly consists of a 36-mile round-trip... -
Will a diesel engine deep clean help improve my MPG? 27 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Nissan X-Trail I have owned since new. It's approaching 130,000 miles and on long journeys I've noticed my MPG has dropped considerably.... -
Why is Shell V-Power so expensive? 19 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
Shell V-Power diesel at our local Shell station is now a massive 22p per litre more than the standard diesel at the same site. Why is this? Is there no... -
Is it damaging to allow my car to idle for up to five minutes on cold mornings before setting out? 6 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is it damaging to allow my car to idle for up to five minutes on cold mornings before setting out? I have heard conflicting advice about this. Am I causing... -
Do I need to use high octane fuel in my Porsche? 5 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise, my Porsche has 98 octane fuel printed on the filler cap. This is not always available and I use 95 Octane without any discernible effect,... -
I have a diesel car that's been sat around for 8 months. Could this cause the injectors to fail? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
The engine in my diesel Mercedes was fine before but it was left sitting for nearly eight months, without starting. When it was started again the engine... -
How long will petrol last when it's sat in a car? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Could you advise on the shelf life of petrol? I refuelled my Volvo XC60 with Shell 99 RON one month ago and I've not used the car to go more than a few... -
Would my hybrid car benefit from premium fuel? 22 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Toyota C-HR Hybrid in which I'll do about 8000 miles per year, mixed driving. I also have a 2016 Toyota Aygo semi auto in which I do about... -
Will Volkswagen replace the injectors on my Volkswagen Caddy after the emissions fix? 22 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've only had my 2010 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi for a month and the fuel injector has gone. The van has only done 77,000 miles. I read somewhere that Volkswagen... -
What's the best way to start my standing 1996 Ford Mondeo? 2 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 1996 Ford Mondeo been standing for three years. What is the best way to approach starting it again? I've fitted a new battery but it didn't start. The...
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