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• MITSIBUSHI L200 2004 - REPLACING FUEL FILTER ON DIESEL VEH. 28 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  How do I disconnect the wiring on the fuel filter to be able to unscrew it, also is there a special tool to grip the filter to unscrew it? It has a bracket...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.8 diesel fuel tank strainer/filter 18 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I am currently running my Focus TDdi on 100% biodiesel and wondered whether these models were fitted with a fuel tank strainer? Thanks for any help
• vw Transporter 1.9 Turbo Diesel 1998 3 May 2006 (Forum)
  Helloo, can anyone advise. Engin cuts out but restarts after rest. New fuel and airfilter fitted, fuel tank checked and fuel lines to injector cleared...
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  Full tank of fuel, but low fuel light is on 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel. Recently, the low fuel light has come on, even when there's a full tank of fuel. Why is this?
• how to drive a diesel after mis-fueling 9 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  A mate of mine has just mis-fuelled his car (currently getting it drained). After the proper fuel is added and a new fuel filter (and provided no damage...
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  Is Shell fuel really that much better than supermarket fuel? 9 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've always used Shell V Plus diesel in my Range Rover TDV8, with 160,000 miles on it. My neighbour said it was a waste of money, so I switched to Asda...
• Diesel Car - Techron Fuel Cleaning system ATS 13 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any experience of using this ?  I have seen it advertised on the ATS site and wondered if it might be benficial for a diesel (dreaded...
• Ford Mondeo - Diesel additives 3 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  I drive a 2012 Mondeo TDCi 163 Titanium X.  The handbook recommends performance grade diesel, however as I live in rural France I only have regular access to supermarket fuel. Is it Ok to use additives with this fuel to compensate.
• Best diesel fuels 11 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Honest John mentioned certain brands - Shell and Texaco - being best for diesel engines. Are these the only two - what about the BPs and Q8s etc? And...
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  Smoky Chrysler Voyager 16 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have Chrysler Voyager diesel. When I start it in the morning it produces a lot of smoke. It goes away eventually.
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  Is six years long enough for a fuel pump? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned my (diesel) Ford Focus from new six years ago. I've always serviced it at the main dealer, but after problems starting the car, they tell me...
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  Fuel of my future 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am not sure whether to buy a used Audi 2.0 litre 140 TDI or a 2.0 TFSI, around 70k miles. I am aware that the diesel will give more mpg but as I will...
• have I damaged my fuel pump? 23 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  After a refreshing walk I put a gallon in and it churned over for about 30sec then fired and all has been well since. The car in question is a '95 diesel fiesta and does'nt have a fuel priming bulb like my previous peugeot and citroen diesels. I know that a diesel pump is lubricated by the diesel inside and should'nt be run dry, but could I have done any damage?
• Mis-fueling 16 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  We hear a lot about the problems if you put petrol in a diesel. But what might be the problems (if any) if you put diesel in a petrol. Hypothetical of...
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  Fuel injector fault with Astra diesel 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Vauxhall Astra diesel 1.7 CDTi. At the moment I’m getting no fuel in at the injectors and no fault codes. I bought the vehicle with the...
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  Many years ago I purchased two jerry cans and filled them with diesel - is the fuel still okay to use? 15 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  During the last fuel scare many years ago I purchased two jerry cans and filled them with diesel. The cans have not been opened. Is the diesel in them...
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  Misfueling petrol into a diesel 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently filled the tank of my diesel Mercedes-Benz E-Class with petrol. Although there are no legal requirements, I feel Sainsbury's garage owe me some...
• petrol diesel engines 19 May 2005 (Forum)
  just read the latest autocar magazine the biggest story has been about the next revolution in engine technology, apparently mercedes benz have been developing an engine that can run on dual fuel both petrol and diesel, combining the advantages of both of the fuels, si it feasible ??
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  Standard vs premium petrol - which is best? 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have followed your site for some time and have many a time heard the advantages of Premium diesel (or even branded diesel) over supermarket diesel. I...
• EU Legislation on Petrol and diesel 14 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Sulphur-free fuels are expected to speed up introduction of modern fuel-efficient technologies in cars and other vehicles. Sulphur-free diesel will be mandatory from 2009 subject to a review by the Commission in 2005. "...these fuels will help clean up the emissions of older more polluting vehicles and improve air quality for people throughout the European Union", sais Environment Commissioner Margot Wallstrom following the agreement.