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• ford fiesta - trying to cut out ? 23 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  hi, i have a fiesta 1.4  petrol(2004) and it has developed an a anoying problem, while driving it has an intermitting problem of pulling back as if it was running short of petrol, then it will suddenly shoot forward, somtimes it has got so slow that i have had to pull over wait for a while and restart, i have had it to the garage several times with no joy. so far it has been on the dynostics m/ch no fault found, fuel cleaned out and new fuel filter,  renewed core plugs, checked for water leaking onto electrics water-washer ect, new ht leads,air filter, oil and filter, tried leaving fuel filler cap slack as there is a vacume build up, sometimes it does seem to run ok, but when i do get the pulling back fault things i have noticed it does nt matter on the weather dry or wet, seems to happen when fuel is low ie 1st to 2nd mark, i,m starting to wonder if it could be a faulty fuel pump?
• Motorbikes / Scooters Fuel Consumption 19 May 2008 (Forum)
  I would have thought this would be a boom time for scooter sellers, fuel costs rocketing, summer weather in, lots of people maybe to be persuaded to switch over? Certainly something I would maybe consider if the information was available!
• Mondeo ST TDCi - fuel system emergency! 3 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  My wife's 2005 Mondeo ST TDCi 2.2 broke down on friday in the pouring rain. Only just 10,000 miles on the clock. I thought it was the fuel pump as did the AA man. Today the Ford dealer has called to say that water contamination in the diesel has caused the fuel pump to break down and pass metal filings into the fuel system. The implication is that the diesel she filled up with 200 miles ago, contained water (no mention of a larger problem caused by the monsoon-like weather here last week).
• BP Ultimate fueling Error 2 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  I finally succumbed to the marketing blurb and pulled my A6 TDI 2.5 Quattro alongside the BP Ultimate fuel pumps, 14 litres into the transaction I smelt petrol! The first time in 19 years of driving had I made the mistake of mixing fuels. A tow, £200 later and two days later I was refueled with the correct diesel grade and on my way, then I began chatting to friends etc. it seems there is a growing army of poor unfortunates like myself that have made an error at the BP Ultimate pump.
• Are small cars killers? 19 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  This from Junk Science, January 17, 2002 "Does CAFE Kill?: Leading Traffic Safety Researcher to Discuss Federal Fuel Economy Standards Program at CEI" - "Washington, D.C., January 15, 2002-As the debate over fuel economy standards heats up, one of the world's leading traffic safety researchers addresses the question-Does CAFE Kill?
• Citroen Berlingo 1.6 hdi - Fuel rail pressure low- fault code P1113 28 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  After that he put another new fuel filter on, just in case other one was faulty. Still no luck so today he fitted a new  fuel pressure regulator (i think thats what it's called) No joy!  He thinks there is air getting into the system, as he replaced a bit of the fuel pipe with a clear piece and after every engine run you can see some air come through the pipe when you bleed it with the hand primer pump.
• Jaguar X-Type 2.2 - Concern re possible unnecessary work 4 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Read about egr and when I tapped it, it would start. gradually got worse and I'd have to strike it several times and pump accelerator pedal like mad. eventually took it to garage and explained to them I thought it was egr and why. they ran diagnostic and apparently high fuel pressure was only fault found. they took off fuel filter and told me fuel pump had failed and released metal filings throughout fuel system. They said there were no other faults. I was told that the pump and injectors needed to be replaced and remainder of fuel system cleared of filings.
• 05 Passat TDI (AVB) - Strange noise after starting & leaking fuel after petrol purge 25 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  However, his methods of doing this have left me somewhat baffled. I know that he disconnected both the supply and return fuel lines leaving the diesel filter going to the tandem pump and whether he attempted to draw fuel through the filter or back from the tandem pump I don't know. However he did say he was finding it difficult to suck the fuel through.
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 2001 1.2 cuts out - possible fuel pump problem 9 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I have had the car to an independent garage, who took the pump right out and checked all the pipe connects were tight enough, as AA suggested. He suggested replacing fuel filter first, and if no joy then fuel pump - possible second hand one, as this is a rare problem, and costly. My problem is, I do 1000 miles a month and everytime I start it I wait for that moment each time.
• Ford Mondeo - Mondeo 2003 2.0 TDCI fuel problem, 2 May 2011 (Forum)
  problem thought to be ok until this morning when again it wont start. its clicking over but not starting.  someone has suggested there could be fuel leaking into the fuel system. how do i check if true without spending lots of cash, i have limited budget right now so any help would be great. apparently bleeding air out of the fuel system is easy so i am keen to try this.
• Ford Mondeo - Mondeo not starting possible fuel prob 1 May 2011 (Forum)
  problem thought to be ok until this morning when again it wont start. its clicking over but not starting.  someone has suggested there could be fuel leaking into the fuel system. how do i check if true without spending lots of cash, i have limited budget right now so any help would be great. apparently bleeding air out of the fuel system is easy so i am keen to try this.
• Subaru petrol engines - Types of fuel delivery 8 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Multi-point sequential injection or direct injection - two options shown. The former seems to give quite a bit better MPG. Are there obvious pros and...
• Mazda 121 - 1.4 i cvh motor 29 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  cvh fuel injection over fueling what sensors could be faulty and how to fault find? which engine would bolt straight on to the cvh gearbox to replace the cvh motor
• nissan 300c 1985 - fuel 13 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  i have a 1985 nissan 300c starts fine ,sometimes it will die after a min or so and then becomes difficult to start just have to keep revving engine for...
• VW 1.2 TSI engines - What fuel 30 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Do the new VW TSI engines need 98 grade petrol or are they ok on 95 ? I am thinking Skoda Yeti with this engine but there is a substantial price premium...
• Bora 1.9 pdtdi 130 bhp - Fuel consumption 18 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hey guys, Do you think Is the 36 mpg in city an acceptable consumption,or is it to high for a 1.9 pdtdi Bora 6 speed,130 bhp? Thank you
• Fleece Diesel Fuel Filter Elements Yes? No? 2 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Anyone want to discuss them? Don`t want to tap out a long post if there`s no interest. Dang, too long, I was trying to get it down to 6 words ;)
• Cooking oil being used as fuel 22 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  This morning I observed a chap cheerfully tipping 1litre bottles of cooking oil into the tank of his 4x4, a green 2.3l block-shaped think. Apparently,...
• kangoo 1.5 dci fuel filter 5 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  how easy is it to change this? my van is going in for its 36000 mile service next week , so should i get the dealer to do it or buy one from gsf and do...
• Terrano fuel consumption 15 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I have purchased a 2004 2.7tdi what mpg should i expect 1 solo 2 towing 3 solo using a roof box 4 solo using cruise control all above at motorway speeds