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  Texaco super octane petrol 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  You often mention Shell V Power, BP ultimate, or Total as high quality fuel. Recently I have found Texaco have a 99 octane petrol which at least here in...
• Over supply of fuel 2 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  Link from Autocar hope its allowed https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/petrol-stations-may-close-due-low-demand-warns-trade-body With fuel retailers having a oversupply of fuel right not and lots being stuck with (old) petrol and diesel they purchased befor the fall in price of oil could there be a risk of stale petrol? Also it says some fuel retailers will have to close as they're not getting enough customers to keep doors open.
• Any - 'No brainer' fuel change 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  This would seem to run completely counter to HJ's frequent exhortations to use V-Power or other premium fuels - I wonder whether he will comment in his column?
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Fuel Filter 3 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Looking to change my fuel filter in the near future. I've looked in the Haynes manual and it says to depressurize the fuel system before doing so, but I can't find the valve under the bonnet which it says to do this via. Is this an absolute must when changing the filter or not?
• Audi A4 2.0 TDi fuel cons 30 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I have a new A4 2.0 TDi 140 and was wondering what other peoples experience was with fuel consumption. Specifically what mileage is needed before the fuel consumption normalises. Mine has done 1000 miles so far and motorway fuel consumption is still stuck at about 42 mpg. My old 1.9 TDi 130 woul;d have been doing about 49-50 on the same journeys.
• Rover 25 running out of fuel 2 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me. My Rover 25 (52 reg) ran out of fuel yesterday, when I eventually managed to get some fuel back into the car it still wouldn't start. I think the problem is that there is now a fuel blockage as dirt from the tank has become dislodged hence causing the problem.
• Supermarket vs big name fuel. 27 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  With that noticed that big name fuel seemed to make it run better.
• Nearly empty petrol tanks 13 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Can anyone settle an arguement my wife and I were having yesterday. Is it true that repeatedly driving the car when the fuel light is on and there is not much petrol in the tank is bad for the car. She has heard that all sorts of sludge gathers in the bottom of the tank and can damage the engine if it gets in. I think this is a myth for many reasons: surely any sludge will be mixed with the fuel in the tank as a result of the car's motion; there should not be much sludge in the fuel anyway and there is a fuel filter somewhere in the fuel line to stop any muck getting in.
• Fuel Guage, Mk3 VW Golf 26 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Wiring from fuel sender to guage seems OK (reads 400 ohms). Fuel sender seems to be open circuit... Do people reckon the sensor just died at a very coincident time, or am I missing something here? Jason
• 300zx gallons to the mile 20 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  evening all,a couple of years back i had a 280zx with fuel consumption i was happy with,im currently doing up a 91 non turbo,auto 300zx,,which i recently bought (week),,god its heavy on the fuel,the suction on the fuel cap on release was big,so i left it loose to stop tank splitting etc,,,can anyone give any info on why or how to stop vacuum on it,,would this cause such excessive fuel consumption,,,i know they are heavy on fuel,but it was cheaper to drive my 6 berth motorhome,,,lee
• Fuel cells and tax 17 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  If news from the USA is true, within a deacde many of us will be driving fuel cell cars. Currently performance and range is similar to petrol / diesel engines. As the hydrogen needed is prodcued from water, the exhaust emisions also being water, how will fuel cell cars be taxed?
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  Why have all four injectors failed on my Volkswagen Golf? 15 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf and was told by a garage that the high pressure fuel pump had disintegrated and blocked the injectors. I was later told by...
• 1997 306XTDT d8A engine - XUD9TE Plastic filter problems solved. 1 May 2010 (Forum)
  Shifted from temperate cool climate to tropics in Queensland and problems encountered with summer fuel blend, hard to start and Lucas fuel pump started leaking fuel.  Fuel pump refitted from old engine (DHY) now on a D8A. Still hard to start, so car shipped south 2000 km by truck back home where I started to analyse the starting problems.
• 2.0 TDCI MONDEO - MONDEO TDCI NON RUNNER 20 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  i would really appreciate if anyone can help me, my partners 2002 mondeo tdci 130bhp suddenly stopped just after christmas while we were out in it, big black cloud of smoke and then it died, since then its had a new engine, 4 new injectors, fuel filter, cam sensor, fuel filter, fuel pipe, fuel rail, nothing has worked and it is saying there is low fuel pressure on the diagnostic computer. we tried a new crank sensor in it and the fuel pressure was ok but it still wouldnt start. but now the pressure has gone down again.we are slowly loosing the will over this car and really need help to get it started. any help would be much appreciated
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  Best small car for fuel economy? 19 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a lot for work, often on motorways, clocking up 20,000 miles a year. I currently drive a petrol Honda Jazz, but want something similar with improved...
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  Does stop-start technology really save fuel? 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Mercedes with an 'Eco' button, which cuts out the engine when stationary to save fuel. Surely turning the engine on and off engine wastes...
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  Best fuel for Volkswagen Up - what would you recommend? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently ordered a Volkswagen Up (your review was very informative) and was wondering what fuel (brand, RON etc) would you recommend? The model...
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  Fuel injector - do i need to chip it? 2 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My mate is changing a damaged fuel injector in my Skoda Fabia 1.9tdi (2001) he has asked me if it needs to be chipped as some of the models do - not sure...
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  Is my car due a recall 17 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a recall Audi vehicle for a dodgy fuel pump? A google search would suggest so, but I can't find anywhere to search for recalls.
• nissan micra 1998 - starting problem 17 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  He changed the fuel reg as this seemed to be the indicator as there is good sparks at plugs.( on the fuel rail) but with no luck. Should I now spend another £ 130 plus on fuel shut off (does any body know location of this) .