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• New driving test content. 11 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Apparently (article in "The Daily Telegraph", drivers are going to have some sort of rudimentary evaluation of the efficiency of their driving, in terms of fuel consumption. According to the paper: "The new test has been introduced by the Driving Standards Agency in order to comply with European Union legislation.". Um. Anyway, candidates are going to get advice on how to improve.
• Consumption - computer data input 9 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Is it more than counting the number of injections to the manifold and assuming a volume for each, plus counting roadwheel revolutions and assuming a rolling diameter/circumference? And 'distance remaining': the system clearly doesn't know how much fuel the driver puts in, so the tank sensor is used; but this is notoriously vague.
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 2000 2.0TD problems starting 7 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  was wondering if any one can help i have been having trouble starting my vaux zafria from cold put it in the garage they said it was the glow plugs change them still no better they also changed fuel filter but still no better was wondering if any one has had the same problems many thanks
• Help me find another car ! 8 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Due to fuel prices going up and my wages going down, i need to change my car soon. I am after a small petrol or diesel that qualifies for £35 tax and has a low or lowish insurance group, it must also have a timing chain.
• Mitsubishi Carisma (1995 - 2004) - 2003 1.9 DI-D: is this car biodiesel ready? 12 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, Does anyone know if this model/engine will be ok to run biodiesel? Other than replacing the fuel filters more regularly and after the first 100 miles or so, are there any other parts that will need replacing routinely? What ratio is recommended? Any help is appreciated, Cheers
• Nissan Primera II (1996 - 1999) - 1999 2.0 d engine management light comes on engine 23 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  My diesel primera engine light comes on engine sometimes cuts out on over-run, starts again if switched off .Also when this happens no feed to fuel pump soliniod untill switched off and on Any help much apr
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 53 2.0 16v DIY servicing. 18 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, i want to do a service on my new clio sport 172 2003 model. Does anyone know where the hell the spark plugs are and how do you change them!! And also the fuel filters location. And is there anything to look out for on these cars? your help is greatly appreciated thanks!!
• Economical and Reliable car advice 29 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I dont have any experience in buying cars . I need a car that wont cost too much money to maintain or to fuel up . Can anyone recommend a car? I am only going to be able to afford hundreds rather than thousands ... for the time being .
• Cashing in road tax before selling? 30 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, This weekend we're picking up a used car and trading in our Ford Ka. We've agreed a total price for the deal but that doesn't include any RFL or fuel, the guy even told me 'we're not a petrol station' :) On that basis I'm inclined to say that I'm not a post office and that I'll cash in the tax on our car before he gets it. Seem reasonable? Lou
• Cooking oil, common rail, lack of awareness? 13 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  You try to post advice but its ignored, such is the focus on doing it. why? Do you think there`s just just *no awareness* and the fuel injection system and pumps can only be visualised as a plastic squeeze bottle? Regards
• Can a PCP be ended early 8 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Hello A friend of my wife has a new pcp contract with ford. She has a ka (Not another one) She is unsatisfied with the fuel economy and wants to change to a Diesel Fiesta. (She drives 300 miles a week) Can the PCP contract that she signed for 3 years be shortened to 2 or even scrapped? All help and tips appreciated. -- (iam not a mechanic) Martin Winters
• Mileage rates 12 May 2007 (Forum)
  Does anybody know what the Inland Revenue approved mileage rate is from somebody claiming fuel while using a company car upto 2000cc on business ? I know using your own car is 40p up to 10,000 miles and 25p thereafter, but I can't find a reference to a rate for using company cars I'd expect it to be around 14/15p.
• Fiesta really juddery when cold 20 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Does anybody know how I can stop this from happening? I am worried the car will loose power completly. Its a 1.1 Valencia with single point fuel injection last serviced 400 miles ago.
• Vectra 2.2dti starts then stops 26 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I'm sick of spending on it . Can anyone offer any ideas. I've already changed the spill pipes/t pieces, injector seals, fuel filter housing. I'm running out of ideas please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Problems starting Peugeot 306 14 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Have fitted new ignition key wiring loome & ECU relay. Problem still remains. Have no power to ignition coil and fuel pump fuse in engine compartment. thanks
• Standard mpg tests 13 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I am vaguely familiar with how the urban and extra urban tests are carried out, but does anyone know if the conditions (temperature, windspeed etc) are specified? The fuel consumption of my Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Di-D is very dependent on the ambient temperature (worse when cold) - it makes me wonder whether the "official figures" are done under optimum conditions - warm day, no wind, well loosened engine etc
• Toyota Verso D4D 31 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Does anybody out there have and comments regarding owning a diesel Verso, negative or positive and what sort of fuel economy could I expect on the combined cycle? many thanks Icefox.
• Focus down in power and smoking 4 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Focus TDCI 1.8 turbo diesel(2003) Car not near as powerfull as it used to be and putting out a lot of black smoke even at low revs, car quite sore on fuel. Have checked the K and N air filter and it is clean car burning a small amount of engine oil but very little! car has sometime very noisy starting usually when warm!
• Motorway Madness? 1 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  And, anyway, should we be trying to cope with the number of cars on our roads or trying to reduce the figure instead? Would toll roads and higher fuel costs be a better alternative? Let's hear what you think.
• Diesel Tank At Home 23 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I have often considered installing a diesel storage tank at home considering the possibilty of less, (or no fuel) available, the more the middle east countries keep beating each other up, which of course will never end. Two points come to mind. 1. What is the quality of diesel likely to be in this situation and would there be a preferred source?