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  Will it be more economical for me to run a petrol CR-V than my current diesel CR-V? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing my 2009 diesel Honda CR-V for a new petrol CR-V. Is there an annual mileage limit whereby it makes it more economical to run...
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  Drop in fuel consumption 1 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My mother has owned a 2010 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 TDI from new and has been very pleased with the car. However, a few weeks ago, she noticed a sudden...
• citroen ax 1.5 diesel problem 10 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  citroen 1.5 diesel,satrts first time,every time.but stop running after 4-6 seconds,disconnected fuel cut off-makes no difference-HELP PLS???
• Diesel Additives 6 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I've had my first diesel for four months (Lexus IS 220d) . I see a lot of guys use diesel fuel additives, at the car first service I asked the service manager about using one, and he advised against it. I would appreciate your thoughts.
• Bye bye Subaru diesels 22 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Their fuel economy was always poor anyway. Most likely reason is that they couldn't compete with other manufacturers on economy and price.
• Which fuel is best these days 15 May 2017 (Forum)
    It's about time for me to buy a new car (not brand new) after 9 years with my current car. I do around 12-14k miles a year and had been quite...
• Citroen Xantia - Vegetable oil diesel conversion 9 Sep 2010 (Forum)
    I am using a glow plug style vegetable oil pre heater unit on a Citroen xantia with a bosch pump. My fuel mix is 80% new vegetable oil and 20% diesel. It was fine at first but now it stalls in the morning even as the engine gets hot. I then need to prime the engine/pump with the hand primer to get it started again.
• Why the huge jump in diesel performance 22 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Mods - feel free to move to the Technical forum if you wish, but to me this was more a Discussion item. In simple terms, add some electronic gubbins, whack up the turbo boost, wind up the fuel injection pressure to some giddy value, and hey presto you have a high performance diesel that'll tow the QE2 from 30-70 in no time flat, stay there all day, and use an egg cup of fuel in the process.
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  Indieseled exposure 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  When a friend of mine went to buy a used Ford Focus Diesel (he was very impressed with my 1.6 TDCI), he was told by the salesman at his local Ford dealership...
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  Move, over Darling 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am not sure about this VAT reduction. The rate is reduced to 15% from 17.5% but excise duty on fuel is increased so the normal man in the street will...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Surely this car can use any Diesel sold in UK ? 8 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I have used all brands of fuel (from brand name stations and from supermarkets). Surely a 2006 car from a major manufacturer should be able to run on any diesel fuel sold in the UK? {tweak to Subject Line }
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - How important is the brand of fuel? 4 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  My trusty Micra is not the coolest wheels, but the fuel economy is up there with the best diesels. I saw this clip on YouTube today and it got thinking about making my fuel go further (great CGI btw!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiDgDzjFBRM Any thoughts out there about whether fuel quality changes across the brands?
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  Sumpting 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son’s 2006 LandRover Freelander diesel seems to be getting diesel into the engine oil. We changed the oil 2 weeks ago, and the dipstick shows more...
• Ford Fiesta - Push on fuel hoses 22 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Replacing the Bosch fuel filter on my diesel there are two push on fuel hoses.  The connectors have two tabs either side which you have to pinch in to release the hose. Can someone explain how these connectors grip the pipe, I just don't understand how they work, what is preventing them sliding off?
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  Should I get a diesel Skoda Kodiaq if I only do 7500 miles per year? 5 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of buying a Skoda Kodiaq. Not sure whether to go for the 150PS petrol or diesel variant, particularly with the current anti-diesel campaign....
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  Use of Morrisons diesel in a Ford 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  "Morrisons are reducing fuel prices" according to many subscribers on a Ford Forum ther has been much discussion on NOT using diesel form Morrisons due...
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  Accord does not start after fuel filter (bled system) 26 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I changed fuel filter on my diesel Accord (have done numerous times!). I bled system and started car - vehicle then died - bled system again now car is...
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  Fuel contamination on belts 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A faulty O ring seal caused diesel to leak from the fuel filter of my Octavia TDI estate for a couple of days. This in turn caused the auxiliary belt to...
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  Would the 530 BMW E60 be more fuel efficient than a Jaguar X-type 2.5 petrol? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Would the 530 BMW E60 be more fuel efficient than a Jaguar X-type 2.5 petrol ?
• Shell Diesel Extra vs BP Ultimate Diesel 26 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  What are the main differences in these new diesel fuels? Which one would anyone recommend? I am about to take delivery of a new Citroen C4 Coupe 2.0HDi VTS, and want to maintain the engine as best as possible, any advice? Thanks Delafinion.