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  An end to all this fuelishness 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I borrowed my wife's 1-year-old BMW 318d this morning and when the fuel warning light came on (70 miles left, approx 2 gallons) I pulled into the petrol...
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  Four by flaw 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently taken delivery of an Audi Q5 2.0 Tdi STronic and whilst delighted with most aspects of the car, fuel consumption is disappointing. I've...
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  DPF solution 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The solution to the particulate filters dislike of cold engines is to fit a diesel-fueled water heater. Webasto and Eberspecher.
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  Why won't my Citroen C3 start? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C3 HDI SX won't start. The engine is cranking, but not starting. Any suggestions?
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  BMW 1 Series ran low on fuel and now won't start 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 116i which I purchased this year (2005 reg) with a one lady owner and a full BMW service history. Unfortunately I ran low on petrol recently...
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  Van damaged by contaminated fuel -can I sue 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I filled my Mercedes-Benz Vito van, but 24 hours later the entire injection system was destroyed, with repair cost amounting to £4500. The dealer...
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  Are engines becoming more efficient or not? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Hyundai i10 1.2 for my wife. It is an excellent car but only returns 42mpg compared to the stated 61mpg, less than my old Triumph Spitfire...
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  Why is our Nissan Almera Tino struggling to start? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 52-reg Nissan Almera Tino which has been causing us some big problems since earlier this year. On starting the engine, it can sometimes take...
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  Should I use premium unleaded fuel in my Ford Focus? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Should I use premium unleaded fuel in my Ford Focus 1.0-litre 125, as Ford recommend a minimum 95RON?
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  BMW 3 Series - Will 17-inch wheels affect fuel consumption? 21 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Will replacing the normal 16-inch tyres with 17-inch runflats affect the drive or consumption on my BMW 320d?
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  Will petrol still be available after 2040? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Will we be able to still drive classic cars after the deadline of 2040? Do you think petrol would be still available at this time please?
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  Is super unleaded worth the extra? 22 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a used Ford Focus (2015 model) with the petrol EcoBoost engine. The dealership said they recommend using super unleaded. Is there a...
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  Misfuelled Mercedes ML-Class 15 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I rather stupidly filled up my 2004 Mercedes ML 270 CDI with petrol. Yes, and I drove it before it cut out and wouldn't start. What can I expect the damage...
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  Replacing a van with a 4x4 27 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my Vivaro van with a 4x4. It must be diesel automatic with good fuel economy. I frequently go up north for a week to stay in and decorate...
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  Vauxhall Astravan engine making tapping noise 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've just put a second hand engine in my 2001 Vauxhall Astravan. From what I can tell, the engine was good and the only thing that needed changing was...
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  Can you recommend a small and economical used car? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small used car with good fuel economy and easy access for three elderly passengers. I also want a decent sized boot for holiday luggage and simple...
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  KIA Sorento blowing smoke on cold start up 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 KIA Sorento 2.5 CRDI blows smoke on every cold start up. The problem usually clears as the car gets going, but it never happens when the engine...
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  Nissan X-Trail fuel problem - any ideas? 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When stood at idle after about a minute I believe it goes into get you home mode or just has no power, once I turn engine of and start it back up it runs...
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  Why is diesel more expensive than petrol? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Could you explain why the cost of diesel fuel is up to 8p per litre more than petrol? As diesel is a lower fraction of the crude oil from which it is made...
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  High performance car, high performance fuel. 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am purchasing an Audi S4 2005 model - will the car run on standard unleaded or should/must I use super unleaded or V-Power? If I have an option...