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Cost of fuel 4 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Looking at the AA comparison site, 23 out of 28 countries have cheaper diesel than petrol, and the average cost of diesel works out at £1.03/litre (1.22... -
Hyundai ix35 fuel economy 6 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My partner has recently bought a new 2.0 CRDI manual Hyundai ix35 but she has not seen anywhere near the fuel economy the official figures suggest having... -
My Ford Mondeo struggles to start and then produces white smoke. What's wrong? 31 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've got a Ford Mondeo Mk3 2.0 TDI. It lost all power and then produced white smoke, then it stalled and would not start again. When it cooled down it... -
Why does the DPF light on my 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI keep coming on after the emissions fix? 6 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Bluemotion. The DPF light was coming on after the emissions fix was done so I went to the dealer but the same problem... -
No power after new turbo fitted 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Ford Focus 1.8 diesel 115 and a few weeks ago the turbo went on it. I had a recon turbo fitted by my local mechanic, he also cleaned out... -
Particles of association 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 model Volvo V70 D5 SE, and I recently received a recall notice from Volvo regarding diesel fuel getting into the sump oil during a DPF regeneration... -
Worser Gummage 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have an Alfa Romeo 159 Sportback 1.9 JTDm 16v. Recently a warning message appeared stating "Pollution Filter Clogged". The garage tells me this happens... -
Corsa not starting 13 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Corsa GLS 12v T Reg. If i have been on a long journey or stuck in traffic and say go into the shops for 10/15 mins it will not start... -
Can I clarify the situation with Texaco fuels and additives? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your article headed "Shelling out on Fuel" and the comments regarding Texaco. Valero has maintained the Texaco brand and general infrastructure.... -
Why doesn't my friend's SEAT ST achieve its quoted fuel economy of 80mpg? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend who lives near Stirling, three miles from the nearest main road. He does not receive the Telegraph and so missed out on your wisdom and... -
I've created a graph showing the long-term fuel economy figures for my Audi A6. 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
You ran an email on the usefulness and accuracy of official fuel economy figures, and mentioned you were adding the ability to log real life fuel consumption... -
Hyped drid 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
As a pensioner, I have to minimise the running costs of my car so I traded my 3-Series BMW for what I thought would be a much more economical car. I chose... -
I'm worried about the full tank of petrol in my stored car during lockdown. Should I drain it? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I do not expect to use my car for another three weeks due to the coronavirus lockdown. It has already been stored in the garage for three weeks. I'm following... -
Apart from premium fuel, how do I stop my direct injection petrol engine becoming clogged? 1 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a Toyota Auris with the 1.2 turbo petrol engine (and am very pleased with it so far). I intend to keep it for a good long time; at... -
What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage? 9 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
At the end of the month I will put my Mazda MX5 in an outside carcoon for the winter months. Have you any tips on tasks that should be done before and... -
How far will the MX-5 travel on a single tank of fuel? 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in buying a used (2006 onwards) Mazda MX-5 with a folding hard top. What sort of range does it have? Will I be able to do 300 miles per... -
How can I extend the life of my Clio? 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 2006 Renault Clio 1.5 diesel has covered 80,000 miles and recently suffered fuel pump failure. A new fuel pump and sensor, plus reconditioned... -
Ford Focus - should I repair it again? 3 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
The timing belt has snapped on my 2009 Ford Focus. The car has covered 156,000 miles and I have had the car repaired, with new valves, pistons, clutch... -
Must I fit replacement injectors and fuel pump to my 2003 Mondeo? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Mondeo 2.0TDCI which has just turned 100,000 on the clock and well maintained. The computer warning light has been coming on periodically... -
Has anyone tested the mpg figures across different fuel brands? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Assuming identical driving conditions, should similar miles-per-gallon be achieved no matter which fuel company's products are used? Have results been...
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