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  Concerns over the DPF on my C-MAX 31 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1.6TDCI C-MAX on 2011 plate. The mention of DPF keeps rearing its ugly head. Diesels use less fuel so pollute the planet less (in theory),...
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  What used estate/mpv; diesel or petrol would you recommend? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a large estate/mpv for daily commute of 26 miles round trip the majority of which is on motorway/dual carriageway. Fuel economy, yet...
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  Peugeot 406 starting problems 26 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 406 diesel 1999. It cut out on the motorway, after having about a week of starting problems. Diesel is getting to the injectors, and...
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  Time to switch? 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Not usually indecisive but can't decide whether its time to trade in my relaiable Volvo V50 2.4i for something diesel. There's quite a few good deals out...
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  Switching from EV to hybrid or diesel - what should I buy? 5 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have been a Nissan Leaf owner for five years and it's absolutely fantastic for local driving but as soon as I go further afield I can't be sure I will...
• Price of diesel v petrol [Ireland] 23 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  overground? diesel storage tanks] As a result diesel is sold in a really cut price environment thus benefiting the diesel motorist with much cheaper fuel. Could this ever happen in the UK? *UK price equivalent
• Are Diesel Owners In For A Rise in VED? 3 May 2014 (Forum)
  Maybe its the only way to part us from our PD's ? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2617425/The-deadly-diesel-deception-We-bullied-buying-diesel-cars-help-fight-global-warming-Now-experts-say-green-fuel-killing-thousands-us.html
• Audi A6 2.7 tdi - Warranty - Petrol Contamination 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  At this point the car was taken to an Audi dealers who diagnosed petrol contamination in the diesel (requiring a filter and fuel change and fuel tank clean but...."This isn't under warranty as it's not a failure of the car! " It was interesting that when I tried the car out, it was extremely low on fuel and the salesman put a very small amount in whilst on the test.
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  Cost to coast 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Over the past 30 years or so I have been in the habit of coasting down long hills in neutral with the engine idling. Can coasting do any damage? I find...
• Honda Accord Tourer (2003 - 2008) - 2005 2.2 Fuel Problems 5 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Took it back to the garage, same problem low fuel pressure, so they looked in the fuel tank, apparantly it was full of black sludge, by full I think they meant there was a considerable amount at the bottom, that was being drawn into the fuel filter.
• Escort Van 1.8 Diesel (non turbo) - Escort Van 1.8Diesel Cold Stat Problem 10 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I have noticed that one of the diesel injectors has a leak, could that cause the fuel to creep back??? It seems that i am running out of "cheap" options. The pump timing has been checked, could it be the pump itself? but it does run ok once started, abeit a bit smokey these days and not very quick (bluey/whitey smoke...related?)
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  Twinkle tows 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your feedback on the Vectra CDTi were taken into account when I acquired, for 'very right money,' an ex-fleet 2006 estate, about 12 months ago, for towing...
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  How can I add fuel additive to my Ford Focus when it has a misfuelling prevention device fitted? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI (old model). When first purchased it gave me 54mpg. 14 months later it has now reduced to 47mpg with the...
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  My Peugeot 106 diesel won't start after running out of fuel. Does it need to be bled? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 106's battery went dead so I gave it a jump start from another car and it started straight away. I put a new battery on it, but it had run out...
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  Is my car incompatible with bio diesel? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Since purchasing my Hyundai i30 I have kept its full service history. The car was serviced in October 2013. The car showed no issues - although a fuel...
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 04 1.8TDCi cutting out and Low Fuel economy. 26 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Two issues: 1- Cutting out at random times, usually within 5 mins of starting. Starts up again perfectly OK 2 - Very low fuel economy. Has dropped from 52/53 to 42/44mpg. Will Putting diesel clean through help. Do i need to think about something more serious.
• Fuel prices California style 11 May 2008 (Forum)
  The folks out here are starting to hurt with the fuel prices. Here in Placerville the cheapest regular unleaded is now $3.98, with premium at $4.45...diesel is also $4.45 US gallon. There was a front page article in USA Today yesterday about how the latest increase is having a major impact on how people are changing their driving habits...big trucks sales are taking a hammering, and even my friend with her 2.5 Outback now remarks on how expensive it is to gas up.
• Supermarket Fuel 30 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  There are 3 diesels in the family - and all of us have nnoticed that when we use supermarket fuel (especially Tesco) we get 3 to 5 mpg LESS than we do when we fill up with Shell. Fortunately, our Shell garage sells at the same price (sometimes cheaper - even with Tesco 5p off a litre) than the local Tesco and Morrisons, but I've tended to use Tesco simply to get Clubcard points.
• Customs casts net wider for fuel smuggle 8 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Interesting article on how Customs are tackling fuel smugglers who are removing the red dye from diesel. (Today's Daily Telegraph). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2005/09/08/cnfuel8.xml Sounds as if you could do far more harm to your engine than the money that might be saved. -- Roger I read frequently, but only post when I have something useful to add to the thread.
• Mondeo fuel pump prob. 25 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Mondeo 97 1.8 Turbo Diesel estate. My sons Taxi mondeo, has been recently over reving. took it to ford main dealer, who said it was due to the fuel pump. need new one....cost 1300 pounds! He found a second hand one off a friend, garage said it was ok, and compatible, but on fitting, will not start, and has been told they couldnt configre it with electrics, and will still need a new one.