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• Peugeot 306 - broken down 10 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi can any1 help. i bought a peugeot 306 private then 4days later it broke down it starts up then cuts out. i called RAC out they said could be my fuel pump does any1 no how much will cost? or it there anyway of fixing this myself? i cant get it to a garage so considering selling it can any1 help!! thanks
• Volkswagon Lupo 1.4S - Engine Management Light ON 22 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, My wife's Lupo has EML ON. The fault code is logged as P0171 "Lean Burn" Bank 1. The car runs as well as ever with good fuel economy and passed it's last MOT without any emission issues. Can anyone suggest where I should start to find and resolve the problem ? Thanks.for any help.
• fiat scudo 1.9d non turbo - wont start just turns over 3 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I have a 98 fiat scudo,when I try to start it it just turns over and over,I then towed it to bump start it,it started for a couple of seconds but would not rev up,I've changed the fuel filter but still won't start,any suggestions?
• nisan patrol y61,2004,3ltdi - engine oil for a diesel? synthetic? 8 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all,,I am going to change the oil and ffilters on my Patrol,,it has 84000 miles on it and as sweet as a nut,, I have heard that using fully synthetic 0w30 is the best,,and helps fuel economy. any thoughts on this one folks,,,or should i stick with the semi diesel engine oil??  thants,,James.
• mazda 6 - mazda 6 diesel not starting 8 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    my dads 2003 mazda 6 was cutting out at idle for a few months then 1 day it wouldnt start. after some research and recommendations i replaced the scv unit on the fuel pump this has not solved the problem car still wont start has anyone else came across this   thanks for looking
• Incorrect refuelling 14 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Incorrect fuelling could be eliminated by changing the cross section design of the pump nozzle and fuel tank filler pipe. For petrol the nozzle and filler pipe could continue to be round, for diesel the filler pump nozzle and filler pipe should be square section. With the correct dimensions it's possible to ensure that only the petrol pump nozzle would fit the petrol filler and only the diesel nozzle would fit the diesel filler.
• Ford Focus 1.8 Diesel - Stalling Problem 5 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Car stalls while driving, Has had new Fuel Filter & oil filters, one day its ok next day will stop, Any one out there had that problem,Ford Garage did Diognostic check and said they could try something which would cost £130 but wouldn't guarentee would solve the problem
• Audi A4 - audi a4 1.8.adr engine 24 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hi i have an audi a4 1.8 estate adr engine it will not idle when cold,it stalls when stopped at traffic lights ,the fuel consumption is really high i have tried a new maf sensor but no change the fault codes i have are as follows 17953,17967,01165,16486,17913 any help would be appreciated thanks paul .
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 96 2.0 car starts and turns of after some seconds 4 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I notice this about a month my car starts and then turns of by it self sometime it starts multiple trails,then three days ago it did not start at all up till date.It uses fuel an injector,automatic
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 96 1.4 will not start 21 May 2009 (Forum)
  hi,please help.damn astra working sweet as a nut,parks on my drive for an hour ,goes to start up won't turn over.starter o.k.,fuses o.k.,can't hear fuel pump in situ had it out to check works fine.any ideas many thanks.ps its got petrol in tank.
• London to Edinburgh on a Tankfull 5 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  There is a news item on the right, "ASA rules in favour of Smart car". It revolves around whether a Smart car could drive from London to Edingurgh on a single tank of fuel. The ASA has now allowed the claim by Mercedes-Benz to stand. Isn't ther a very simple way of proving - or otherwise - the validity of this claim? I would be prepared to do the run for them, all expenses paid , of course.
• SEAT - Morrisons new bio-diesel 12 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I was at a SEAT dealer the other day and there was a new notice saying if you use the newest type of Morrisons bio-diesel you will invalidate the warranty on your fuel system, including various bits of the engine. The notice said this new diesel contains 30% (I think that was the proportion) of bio diesel (mixed in with the regular stuff) which was not compatable with the engine.
• Volkswagen Beetle original (1946 - 2003) - 1978 ? Engine cutting out 1 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  All of a sudden its like my engine isn't getting gas or something. I don't think its missing but maybe. Could it be a fuel injector going out? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
• Turbo diesel or not 27 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  As far as I'm concerned the whole idea of owning a diesel is for economy bearing in mind that diesel fuel is about ten pence more per litre, a turbo might not be any cheaper to run than a petrol vehicle.
• Ford Orion (1983 - 1993) - 1992 1.6 Poor Starting/High Revving 12 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi My friend's auto Orion has developed a problem, the engine sometimes takes an age to start and when it does, idles at around 1200rpm. These symptoms developed after he ran out of fuel. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remedy this? flatcap
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2003 1.8 TDi - Lack of acceleration 18 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  It seems to take a long time to accelerate to the top speeds of the car. (A new air filter did not remedy this). No oil is being lost and fuel consumption is normal.
• Mercedes Benz - Vito van, 02 reg, 109CDi takes an age to start 17 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I have had the two small seals (1 black and 1 green) changed on the fuel pump, and it now starts eventually! however I think that it should start within a couple revolutions. Any idea's of where else I could have a problem? Many thanks
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1998 1.8 LX Brake Pipe Size 5 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, does anyone know the size of the main brake lines that run from the front of the car to the rear brakes? have to replace a set that have predictably corroded over the fuel tank just need to know which size pipe to get cheers chris
• Vauxhall (Fiat) 1.3 CDTI engines 4 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I am looking at an Astra with a 89 BHP version fitted to it. Yes I know it will be slow compared to the 1.7 100bhp or the 1.9 engine but fuel economy is the number one priority for the car.
• avensis diesel or petrol? 17 May 2007 (Forum)
  Im interested in a toyota avensis estate 2004. Ive seen a 1.8 petrol but have always driven diesels. I was wondering with regards to fuel and servicing, which would i be better off with I drive on average 10000 a year and my current car get between 45-50mpg which im very happy with. Any info on drive quality etc appreciated Thanks