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• Rover 620Ti 16 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Brother has one of these giving him trouble at the moment. It turns over but doesn't catch, it ran out of fuel yesterday now it won't start. Injectors work fine but the spark plugs are dry & he is stumped. Anyone any experience of this problem? any tips or help much appreciated. TIA
• 60 Tonne Double Artics 14 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I suppose as long as they keep to the M ways there will be little effect although they are 25M long. The idea of course is to save fuel.
• Polo AEF Diesel 20 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise me where the fuel cut off valve is on this model? Is it below the plastic cover, with 3 wires protruding (imobiliser I think), on the injection pump throttle control? Also where do I find the 50A glow plug fuse? Thanks
• This Weeks Poll. Refueling. 6 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  See the Poll Forum for this weeks Poll. **** This weeks poll, as suggested by Caveman is now available. "When you stop for fuel, do you generally?" Brim it, Stop at the first click, Stop at the nearest pound or 50p after the first click, Other.
• BMW 316ti Problem 17 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  When the car is started from cold, it is very spluttery\' (as if the choke hadn\'t been out for long enough!) and noisy. Once it has warmed up, it still seems \'flat\' and as if it is in need of fuel. Any ideas??
• Computer accuracy - Honda 12 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Does anybody know if the computer generated fuel consumption figures are supposed to be accurate. On my Honda the computer mpg is approx 7% optimistic. Do other makes of cars give similar readings? I have assumed that the computer figures are there to give users a feel good factor.
• laguna 2.2 diesel tickover adjustment 22 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Can someone inform me how to adjust the injection (fuel flow) to my Laguna. I feel someone adjusted it (I have higher revs now)to improve its performance. This has caused cold starting to be a problem. Many thanks.
• Gauges showing wrong values? Fiesta 1.8D 22 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I just got my radiator changed and now the heat gauge doesnt increase at all, also strangely the fuel gauge is actually higher tham it should be, i ran out of diesel yesterday as a result. any ideas ?
• Was diesel cheaper than petrol 28 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Is it my imagination, but did diesel used to be cheaper than petrol in summer and slightly more expensive in winter when people bought heating oil? I was looking forward to cheaper fuel in summer. Oh well. On my 3rd Citroen. Saxo, Xsara, C5.
• Shell Optimax 24 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  My car seems to run better on Optimax but then stays that way for a tank or two when I fill (from empty!) with 95 ron fuel.
• The budget 14 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Here goes... 2p on unleaded 3p on diesel VAT up to 19% - which adds yet more your fuel and your purchase / running costs. Road Fund licences up 10%. All "to fund the NHS" which now spends something like 55% of it's revenues on administration.
• Lambda Sensor 7 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Is it this that detects too much unburnt fuel in the exhaust as a result of cold start then stop? If so, how does it detect it? I thought it detected oxygen, not hydrocarbons. Also, if it packs up, then engine can still run, so how does it tell the ecu to shut down firing?
• LPG 4 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any real experience of the savings possible? Also is there a web site for LPG which lists where fuel is available Dominic
• Saxo - Loss of power 24 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  When the fuel indicator on my 1.1i Saxo reads below about half (not sure if this is to be trusted!) I experience a loss of power on cornering, as though the petrol is sloshing away from the inlet valve. This can be quite dangerous at times.
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  Should I worry about buying a classic with the changes to grades of fuel? 12 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My father recently passed away so at the grand old age of 56, I am thinking of buying my first classic car in his memory and to make the most of the years...
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  Why does my diesel Volkswagen Golf engine cut out and restart when I slow down? 19 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a brand new diesel Volkswagen Golf in January. There was a series of minor problems at first; tyres at the wrong pressure, pulling left, a burning...
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  Focus 1.8 TDCi injector problem 3 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a used 57 plate Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi. I had it serviced and the guy said that the injector has a bit of a leak and the seals need to be replaced...
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  What is the best way of accurately measuring real mpg? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've read your pages in the Telegraph for years but have never written before so I will take the opportunity to say I think you do a great job. Regarding...
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  A misfueller and his money are soon parted 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What has happened to colour coding? New V-Power PETROL with BLACK flexible pipe and nozzle? My last visit to a Shell petrol station in Warrington Road,...
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  Thirst among equals 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a ‘nearly new’ Honda Jazz 1.4EX with manual transmission in December 2009. The model has an official fuel consumption of between 42.8 (urban)...