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  • Fuel pressure problem 9 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a fuel fault on a 2005 Vauxhall Combo 1.3 CDTi. I have no fuel pressure on cranking sometimes. It takes longer than usual for the fuel pump to pressurise...
  • Mitsubishi Grandis - Fuel Filter 16 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    I have a Grandis 2.0 DiD - I loose power every so often and with this there is a jerking motion as if it is starving of Fuel. Someone mentioned it was a dirty fuel filter. Does anyone know if this is the case and if so where is the fuel filter located so that I can take a look to see if it is clean or not
  • vauhall montrey 1999 3.2 petrol - fuel 23 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    anyone had the same problem no fuel getting through from pump all relays seem ok if you pour some fuel into ports starts no problem does not seem to want to pump fuel through itself any ideas would be welcomed bill
  • Should I buy a bi-fuel car? 10 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I'm wondering if it would be worth my while buying a new Bi Fuel vehicle. I have a LPG garage 3 miles from me, but will it still be there considering the...
  • How can I remove water from my diesel car's fuel tank? 15 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
    There seem to be a bunch of claims out there about the best ways to get the water out of my diesel fuel tank. Can you recommend any?
  • Why does coasting downhill use more fuel than staying in gear? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The leaflets sent out with tax disc renewal notices headed “Be a smarter driver and save money” give the advice “Stay in Gear. Don't coast downhill or...
  • Bio ethanol problems 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    A number of classic car owners have noted that their fuel hoses have degraded as a result of modern fuel containing bio ethanol. This also applies...
  • 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...
  • Fuel economy & emissions 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I traded in my A3 2.0 petrol turbo manual (emissions 186 g/km) for a 3.0 3-Series BMW auto (emissions 170 g/km). The BMW seems to use more petrol, significantly...
  • Focus TDCi Fuel system failure. 28 May 2007 (Forum)
    (The fuel filter was clear). Boumph.
  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport - how to drain the fuel tank 1 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    I how can the fuel tank be drained of wrong fuel ?
  • Why is my Renault fuel gauge incorrectly showing the amount of fuel left since the recall work was done? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a 2015 Renault Twingo TCE Dynamique S which I think is a great little car. However, since having the Renault recall work to have the bonnet...
  • Can I reject my Mercedes-Benz C-Class because it doesn't match quoted fuel economy figures? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I cannot achieve Mercedes-Benz's quoted fuel consumption figures for my new C250 CDi. Despite many of my trips being long distance, the average fuel consumption...
  • Where's the fuel cut off switch on the Daewoo Matiz? 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    For some reason my 2003 Daewoo Matiz won’t to start. The alternator belt went recently and it had to be towed to a local garage. However, since the new...
  • Will always filling up my fuel tank only halfway mean better fuel economy? 20 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I've just read an article saying that you should always fill fuel up to the top rather than filling halfway or less otherwise it could create issues in...
  • Does my RAV4 really need a whole new fuel pump to replace a sensor? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 2007 Toyota RAV4 T180 D-4D is sitting in the Toyota garage whilst they scratch their heads trying to work out why all the warning lights come on saying...
  • Fuel tank collapsed due to a vacuum pressure 20 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    A vacuum pressure built up in the fuel tank to the point where it collapsed. The vacuum was evident when the fuel tank filler cap was removed at the...
  • Any - The old argument, Supermarket Fuel v Premium Fuel 18 Jan 2025 (Forum)
    As we have seen discussed many times on this forum, the old argument is Premium Fuel (V power etc) worth it, is there a big difference etc. Well I wtched this video earlier from James Martin JayEmm who got a fuel expert on to explain... I found it very informative, worth a watch. Link below.
  • 91 bmw 318is - 91 bmw 318is fuel pressure 23 Mar 2010 (Forum)
    i recently purchased a 91 bmw 318is, i have been experiencing problems with the fuel system, the car runs fine cold but it wont idle, once it warms up it doesnt want to take fuel, it seems to be holding around 15 to 20 ponds of fuel pressure, i have change dthe filter, does anyone know how much fuel pressure it is suppossed to have?
  • Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2003 1.4 diesel - Fuel problems 20 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    I am currently having problems with the fuel feed on my vehicle. After the vehicle has been stood overnight, and occasionally for shorter periods, I am having to prime the fuel system to start the vehicle. It appears that the fuel is draining back into the fuel tank.
 

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