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Shell diesel fuel pricing 1 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I follow your advice in the Telegraph to avoid buying supermarket fuels and buy Shell as you recommend because of the ad alwaysditives therein. However,... -
Is it worth using a diesel additive in my Volkswagen Passat? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDi 140 SE saloon. Could you please advise me if using Millers Diesel Power ECO MAX fuel additive is worth the expense?... -
Cleaning up 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I took my Mazda 6 (2.0 litre petrol) in for its annual service to the local dealer recently and was advised to include a new petrol additive called TuneUp... -
Storm in a petrol tank 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I filled up with 42 litres of Shell V-Power last Wednesday afternoon. The car initially continued to run well but by Thursday evening, after about 45 miles,... -
Should I use a premium fuel in my Honda Civic Hybrid? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Honda Civic Hybrid (07). Do you think using a more expensive petrol would be better for my car than normal fuel? -
Why does Shell fuel give better mpg in my Subaru Forester? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
For the last three or so years I have dieseled up my Subaru Forester at our local Jet station. Recently, I had to do it at a Waitrose where I filled up... -
What's causing my E-class to suffer poor fuel consumption and loss of power? 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes-Benz E-class is very heavy on fuel, yet it has next to no acceleration. What’s going on? -
What's the best quality petrol and diesel to use? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
What is the best premium fuel brand for petrol and diesel? -
Should I add injector cleaning fluid to my BMW 5 Series? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
Should I add injector cleaning fluid to my 2007 BMW 525d diesel engine? -
Can a fuel additive void my car's warranty? 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
Could a manufacturer withdraw their warranty if a fuel additive product is used? -
Would I benefit from higher-grade petrol? 4 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a BMW E30 318i automatic from new which I had converted to run on unleaded petrol when leaded petrol was phased out. I currently always refuel... -
Volkswagen engine problems 24 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
Over the years I have had a couple of Volkswagen twin charger problems. The first was a new Golf 160 TSI DSG. The car’s first 37,000 miles were problem... -
Differences in fuel (diesel) quality and so impact on fuel consumption 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
HI. I have been running a Mini Cooper SD Coupe (2102 with 2k to 7k miles) for the past 5 months. I have alternated the use of 6 fuels to see if any brand... -
Fuel additives 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has used Lucas upper cylinder lubricant as a fuel additive with her Honda Civic 2.2 cdi and experienced much better mpg figures. Would this... -
Am I wasting my money using super unleaded fuel? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have three cars - 2011 Mazda MX5 Roadster 2.0-litre, 2011 Mazda 2 TS2 1.35-litre and 2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SEL. I am using Shell V-POWER U/L in all... -
I can endorse your recommendation for Shell V-Power fuel. 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I usually put manufacturers' advertising claims down to empty rhetoric designed to do little other than shift a possibly indifferent product. As a user... -
Why won't my Honda CR-V do any better than 28 miles to the gallon? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2003 Honda CR-V with 48,000 miles on the clock. I cannot achieve more than 28 miles to the gallon. I have tried four tanks of Shell V Power and... -
Can I use high octane fuel in my 2002 Ford Focus? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The handbook for my July 2002 Ford Focus states there is no point in using petrol of a higher octane than 95. Presumably fuel constituents have changed... -
Should I used premium petrol in my BMW Z4? 8 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I drive a BMW Z4 M40i, will I benefit from using premium grade petrol such as Shell V Power? -
maintenance 27 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Ive run my car for 4 years it has 2 oil changes and a service every year at a Nissan dealer are there any tips to keep it going another 5 years as we love...