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  • Audi 1.8T Saloon 1999 - fuel filter? 1 Feb 2006 (Forum)
    Can anyone tell me where the fuel filter is located on this car please? thanks
  • fuel consumption 307 HDI 17 Oct 2003 (Forum)
    Does any body have any idea of the real world fuel consumption of the new 307 HDI engine. Thanks
  • Should I put E5 fuel in my car if I'm not going to use it for six weeks? 25 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
    Should I add E5 fuel to my 2022 Suzuki Vitara if I'm not going to use it for maybe a month or six weeks? I read somewhere that E5 is more stable but I...
  • Does the kia Sportage suffer with failing fuel filters? 20 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me if failing fuel filters on the Kia Sportage is an ongoing problem?
  • Should I pay for a fuel emission service? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have just booked my Superb Estate into Skoda for a 32,000 mile service + MoT. Among other extras offered is a "fuel emission service", I asked what it...
  • What is causing my C-Max's fuel filter to block? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 20,000 mile Grand C-Max 1.6TDCI, after several transient episodes, recently went into permanent 'limp home' mode. The dealer reported that the fault...
  • Honda Civic auto not as efficient as we'd hope 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I was always under the impression that new cars had better fuel consumption than older ones. I recently bought a new model (second hand) Honda Civic 1.8...
  • any - 'copycat' fuel economy register 16 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    Hybrids are exempted from the five minute idle. So you end up with 3 numbers: Fuel economy at 50 mph: X mpg Fuel economy at 75 mph: Y mpg fuel consumption at cold start: Z gallons The final figure, Z, is scaled and then combined with X and Y to give a combined figure.
  • Fuel tank size 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Is the actual fuel tank capacity usually that given in the owners manual or is it fact larger to give one a margin before running out of fuel? This a question...
  • Rover 420SDI Turbo, Fuel starvation 14 Dec 2003 (Forum)
    Today i have dropped the fuel tank, checked inside, clean as a whistle! One of the fuel pipes from the tank was full of plastic and general crap, this has been replaced! All breathers are clear. Removed return pipe, checked and totally clear.
  • Why have fuel prices not reduced at my local BP petrol station? 27 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a BMW M2 Competition and from new I have endeavoured to use BP Ultimate. On 17 March I filled up at my local BP and paid £1.739 per litre. I...
  • Does E10 petrol affect fuel performance? 21 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
    There are many reports of E10 petrol affecting the performance and economy of cars. I am looking for a new car next year and want to know if the fuel...
  • Readers should keep their fuel tanks filled during winter. 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    It might be time to remind your readers that during the winter months it is a good idea to keep their fuel tanks topped up to the brim for the following...
  • Can I try a premium fuel to improve my Vauxhall Astra's fuel economy? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a 2006 Astra 1.8 SRI with 49,000 miles on the clock. A few months ago, the onboard computer indicated a 15-20 per cent drop in economy. I checked...
  • N/A - Fuel Shortgaes 7 Apr 2022 (Forum)
    I live in the Midlands and have found fuel of all types to be non-existent ysterday in my town and surrounding area. I know this is due to the protests at the fuel depots and refineries so is this just a local thing or have others found the same problem in the rest of the country.
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 07 1.8 Fuel filter 15 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    I have a 1.8tdci and would be grateful if anyone could tell me where the fuel filter lives. Is it under the car between the fuel tank and engine or is it conveniently in the engine bay? Thanks in advance for any replies. Much appreciated. Tony.
  • Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 01 2.0 Broken fuel filter union 30 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, I have broken one of the fuel quick release connections (HDI Engine) whilst removing them trying to change the fuel filter. Does anyone know if these can be replaced or is it now major surgery? Thanks.
  • Fuel saving devices 26 May 2004 (Forum)
    Afnoon' everyone, What're your opinions on this type of device: http://www.ethosplan.com/empfuel.asp - I've seen adverts all over the place for similar magnetic devices that are supposed to be clipped over the fuel line and will increase the fuel economy... The theory behind it sounds dodgy and if it was worth fitting, wouldn't manufacturer's put it on as standard?!? Any thoughts, good or bad are appreciated :-)
  • Recommendations on a fuel frugal semi-auto? 28 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    Recommendations on a fuel frugal semi-auto, focus sized (5 door) BMW 118/120 seems expensive.
 

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