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• Possibly using red diesel...consequences of.. 5 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Without being too specific, a 'neighbour' was woken up last week by a knock on the door and a white van parked outside bearing the words 'HM Customs & Excise Fuel Testing Unit'. It was generally common knowledge that this person was filling his commercial, and private cars, from a tank at the rear of the property. If red diesel was being used, what are the consequences?
• Isuzu Trooper (1998-2003) - 03 3.0 engine problems 25 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Problem one is engine revs up on its own when stopped at traffic lights,between 750 revs and 1000,mainly when cold. The other query is when i unscrew the fuel cap thier's alway's a hiss as if pressure is building up inside the tank ? J F A.
• Motoring under the Tories - will it be better? 14 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Will life for the motorist improve if the tories get elected and stay in power for a good decade like labour? Will there be a return to lower fuel taxes, more road building, fairer VED and less gatsos? Or are they just going to tow the 'green' line like all the other misguided, gullible, ignorant, arrogant, narrow minded, short sighted, interfering hippy lunatics?
• Peugeot 307 CC (2003 - 2008) - 06 1.6 turbo boosting 7 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  With a 1.6Hdi 110hp, if the turbo pressure was boosted by altering the actuator push rod. Would the ECU system see the extra boost and increase the fueling, increasing the power. As you could do on the mechanical pumps and turbos of such as the 306 Pugs and ZX Citroens. Curious as the question was asked by a friend.
• Audi - New A6 in dealers from October 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I received this link yesterday. I would imagine you'd need to be Russian with a black pond in the garden to fuel the £85k V10 Biturbo RS6 with 580PS and 650Nm. Looks a nice balanced car to my eye now. Previously, it always looked like a big car sitting on a small platform to me. http://tinyurl.com/6pe65e
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2004 2.2 direct petrol running lumpy on idle 30 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I've got a vectra 2.2 direct petrol running lumpy/rough on idle but ok when normal driving. Have done the basics plugs,coil pack etc ,suspect fuel pressure pump,any ideas??
• No car - I feel naked... 21 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  The 406 went in for a service this morning - had the call to say a return pipe from the fuel filter has snapped off during service. No part available until Tuesday apparently. How naked do I feel without my car? I've even looked in to hiring a car in the meantime but they all seem a little expensive....
• What was up with this Jaguar? 3 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  On the M40 this morning, I was passed by a newish XJ - 54, I think - that seemed to be trailing a little silvery cloud that wasn't spray rising from the wheels. As it disappeared, I noticed it was also leaving behind a strong whiff of diesel fuel. Anyone like to suggest what might have caused this - and what risk it might have posed to the Jaguar driver and the rest of us?
• diesel hike and vegetable oil 2 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  With the increase in fuel costs and having listened to the radio this morning I have decided that it could be time time to start using vegetable oil, on a 50/50 basis sort of fill up drive a couple of 100 miles add vegetable oil,and vary it.
• New BMW what a choice 16 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Been offered a choice of the following: 1. BMW M6 Convertable 2. BMW M5 Saloon Luckily i'm not picking up the purchase, running (tyres,fuel, servicing) or insurance cost, anyone had any of the above, i'm tempeted by the M5 then again i also like the 535D SE touring, but that's in a lower class. Any adivice welcome
• Changing glowplugs Renault Scenic DTi 21 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Tried to fit a new set of glowplugs on my dads 1998 Scenic 1.9 DTi today. 3 Of them went in fine but the one behind the fuel pump of the cambelt end is proving to be a bit of a pig to get at. Is there a special tool available anywhere or should I have to take any other parts off to get better access to it?
• Nissan Pathfinder and biofuel 21 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  The handbook says not to do it but I have just read that a company in Oxford is converting Nissan Navara's (which have the same engine as the Pathfinder) to run on neat bio-fuel - a mixture of rape and soya oil. Is there a good reason why you shouldn't use biofuel or are Nissan just being luddite's?
• How much better is 4 wheel drive? 20 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I'm refering to cars like Volvo and Audis ect... Does it make a huge differnce as it seems they use more fuel. Has anyone had experince of driving the same model with and without the 4 wheel drive? Is it worth it?
• Common Rail Diesels 8 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I always thought that diesels not having ignition systems were simpler than petrol engines, but it now seems the reverse is true. Also fuel consumption figures don't appear much different from my 1998 1.4 Civic which rarely goes below 45mpg between fill-ups.
• Renault Clio Mk 2 Stalling 10 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hi Guys and Gals I have a MK2 clio which stalls when slow running It has a D seris enging I have cleaned the throttle unit and changed the fuel filter. Any other ideas. I have read that it could be a TDC sensor, does this engine have one. Scrathing my head . Cheers
• Needless Queing In Filling Stations 27 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  In a recent Honest John column, someone complained that they often had to queue in filling stations because they did not have a central fuel filler cap. For their information, pump hoses are long enough to reach either side of a car with careful parking - some of them even unreel from the console. -- I wasna fu but just had plenty.
• Total Excellium 29 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  My local four branded garages all sell Total. Just launched this allegedly improved fuel. I can not say I notice any difference in the performance of diesel VW so far. Not even the claimed anti foam properties on refuelling. Anyone have anything good to say about Total? -- I wasna fu but just had plenty.
• Hesitant S60 15 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  After a few minutes it improves and finally all is well again, until the next 'cold' start. It's not like the engine is missing, it's almost as if not enough fuel or air is getting through. Any ideas? PP
• Vehicle running costs 30 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  i am a taxi driver/operator. the council have invited the trade to justify an increase in the fares this year. therefore, if anyone could point me in the right direction for an increase in the following from Jan 04 to Jan 05. the topics i thought were relivant are as follows. cost of vehicle component parts labour costs fuel costs insurance costs vehicle costs
• Vectra 98 1.6 eco 4 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  VX replaced camshaft sensor saying diagnostics said that it was at fault. his prob apart from missing is airbag light is on/fuel light is on..I went with him to collect car after it was fixed. no explanation was offered as to what the prob is..Dont have time to look into it.Any ideas -- Was mech1