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  Narrowing it down 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Jaguar XJ 3-litre petrol is wonderfully quiet, smooth and comfortable on long journeys, especially for my wife, who has a bad back. It has also...
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  Fuel additives 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have started filling my 2007 diesel Passat Estate (2.0 140ps) with Total Excellium - currently on my third fill, and have noticed a bit better pickup...
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  Supermarket diesel 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Does the problem with supermarket petrol also apply to diesel? And is there a particular fuel to look for?
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  Poor fuel consumption - how do I improve? 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  From your info the "real" mpg of the i10 is well below claims. My new i10 1.2 achieves 42 mpg on open rural roads, few stops but short (flat) journeys...
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  1999 HDi black smoke on revving 4 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 406 HDi 1999 (90bhp). . It has failed its exhaust emmissions test 4.7 showing and it needs to be below 3.0. There was a lot of black smoke...
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  SEAT starting issue 10 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We currently run a 59 plate SEAT Leon 1.9 tdi S and a Volvo V50 company car which is being withdrawn at the end of February. The Leon has an intermittent...
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  Supermarket fuels - are they that bad? 11 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Does your advice regarding the use of supermarket fuels still stand? I understand that you recommend the use of premium fuels (diesel in my case) as opposed...
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  Misfuelled my Volvo, now the dealer wants £800 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I misfuelled my XC90 diesel this morning. Put 12 litres of petrol instead of diesel in the tank. I realised while filling it up, stopped and called Volvo. Dealer...
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  Using a diesel for low mileages 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Mazda 2 in mid-2007 and have only done about 14,000 miles, including a lot of short runs from cold. I am aware of the risk of clogging...
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  Diesel Fuel Quality 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Following your advice I usually use Shell Diesel (I know you recommend some other varieties), I pass on this advice to others. However I usually get a...
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  Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,...
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  Excessive fuel consumption on a Focus 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Earlier this year my fuel consumption reduced by about 5 to 10%, I check the consumption weekly and do the same journeys each week. I changed the air...
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  Tinkling noise from ix20 diesel 2 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am very pleased with my ix20 disel - 4 months old. However very occasionally (and never at the dealers), the engine under load sounds as though it...
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  Supermarket or premium fuel for my first car? 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've just been given my first car - a 1998 Ford Fiesta non-turbo diesel. I'm the fifth owner. My dad says that I should always stick the best fuel possible...
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  Using Shell V-Power with a classic car? 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Owners of classic and vintage cars are being advised that new fuels with ethanol are incompatible with some materials used pre-1960. We are informed that...
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  Can I reject my Ford C-Max following a hesitation problem under acceleration? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Ford C-Max 1.6DCI Titanium in April 2011 and since its first service in December 2011 I have had acceleration problems. The main issue is when...
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  Why is our Hyundai Getz only returning 27mpg? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Why do you think my wife's Hyundai Getz 1.4 CDX automatic is giving such poor mpg? It averages just 27mpg and although it is only used around town we are...
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  Buying and Selling and Shell V-Power 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Focus Titanium to my exact spec through Drive the Deal, and sold the old car through Sure Sell. It worked out very well - thanks...
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  Should I use V-Power diesel in my Volvo V70 to avoid DPF problems? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if I am less likely to have particulate filter problems this winter if I always use Shell V-Power diesel in my new Volvo V70 2 litre D3?
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  Why aren't Fiat garages permitted to do warranty work on Abarth 500s? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was pleased to note that you had singled out the Abarth 500 as one of your favourite cars in a recent Telegraph Motoring feature. I'm still very much...