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• Any - Shell fuels - data sheets 31 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  products and you can find the Shell's own data sheets and specs for its regular FuelSave and V-Power petrol & diesel products. It's interesting to note that Shell itself states that its ordinary FuelSave diesel has a higher typical cetane number (53 - 55) than its own V-Power superdiesel
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  Review: Ducati SuperSport 2017 (productReview)
  Exotic Italian looks, superb performance, beautiful handling and a glorious V-twin soundtrack have made the Ducati the dream bike for almost every motorcyclist. Sadly, in reality, the price and harsh riding position proves all a bit too much. Thankfully Ducati has an answer. And it's called
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  Review: Suzuki DL650 V-Strom 2017 (productReview)
  also affordable with prices starting at a little over £7000. The V-Twin engine isn’t powerful enough to set the road ablaze, with a respectable 71PS at 8800rpm. But peak torque of 62Nm comes in at 6500rpm and there’s still plenty of punch available at even lower engine speeds. From around 4000
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  Would my hybrid car benefit from premium fuel? 22 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Toyota C-HR Hybrid in which I'll do about 8000 miles per year, mixed driving. I also have a 2016 Toyota Aygo semi auto in which I do about...
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  What's the rotten egg smell in my car? 22 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Toyota Prius has been stuttering and there's a rotten egg smell. I've sent it to Toyota for repairs. What could be the problem?
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  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...
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  Do you recommend using a higher grade petrol like Shell V-Power? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your columns for many years I notice how you advocate the regular use of higher grade petrol. I have a Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI and inside...
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  Review: Suzuki SV650 2017 (productReview)
  Just £5700. In the world of full-power, unrestricted category A motorcycles, that’s not very much money. In fact, it’s about the minimum you can spend – go any lower and you’re looking at A2-friendly, lower-power bikes. And yet here’s the Suzuki SV650 – a characterful, capable and fun-to-ride
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  Does the DPF warning light in my pickup truck mean it's regenerating? 26 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has bought a three year old Isuzu pickup truck with only 12,000 miles on the clock. The DPF light keeps coming on, the main dealer says that...
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  Is EGR failure a common issue after the emissions update? 7 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Soon after the emissions update our Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDL had to have a new ERG recirculating valve fitted at huge expense. Luckily, we we covered but this...
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  Nissan X-Trail updated for 2017, with more boot space and kit 2 Jun 2017 (News)
  £23,000 starting point when it arrives in August 2017.  Most of the big changes are found on the exterior, with the Nissan X-Trail getting a much sleeker appearance, with LED daytime running lights, thinner bumpers and a wider 'V-motion' grille. Nissan has also added a new range
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  Can I do anything to improve the fuel economy after the emission update? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI had the emissions update six months ago. I have since discovered a drop of 6.5mpg. Skoda say they cannot do anything, can anyone...
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  What's your advice regarding my faulty automatic Ford Focus? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2012 Ford Focus automatic in March 2015. On the drive home I felt the gears were not working properly. I decided it might be different from...
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  Is there a defeat device in my Porsche Macan as with the Volkswagen EA189 engine? 17 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Porsche Macan 3.0-litre diesel, bought new. It recorded 42mpg or better on a long run and 39mpg average on short urban runs. Porsche wrote...
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  Is there a known issue with blocked injectors in the Citroen DS4? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Citroen DS4, purchased two years ago. Since January, the engine light keeps coming on and the car will go into limp mode. I had the emissions...
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  Can I get a remap to improve the fuel economy of my Kia Cee'd? 9 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Based on your advice and all you've written, I bought a Kia C'eed estate auto 1.6 diesel (no DPF) with 37,000 miles on the clock from a Kia dealer this...
• Snake oil that seems to work! V Power + Nitro 5 May 2017 (Forum)
  I've used the odd tank of premium diesel for years but since the VW scandel I've used more of it and for the last few months nothing but V Power+Nitro diesel. Over time a couple of things have changed. Firstly my DPF is not doing any active regenerations, none in 2500 miles, this is my
• Ford Focus - Ford Focus 2007 Radio Code help. 19 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Hi All, I am trying to get hold of a code for my radio I brought the car and didn't get a code for the radio and had a battery fitted and they didnt keep the power on. Any chance I can get some help please? I got the serial Number SOCD1X7V024059 so I guess the V Code is: V024059
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  Does the start/stop mechanism and premium fuel effect the regeneration process? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I stumbled across a couple of issues which seem to do the rounds on various forums, so I thought I'd ask here for a definite answer. One is that the Start-Stop...
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  Will using premium fuel and driving gently improve the life of the EGR, DPF and injectors? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The emissions fix was done on my 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI in January 2017 and it now drives very differently. The DSG gearbox changes up into seventh...