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• 2003 Mondeo Diesel dropping revs 25 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  also, when towing my caravan, if I put my foot down too hard on the motorway the glowplug light comes on and the car drops to a crawl until I pull over, stop the engine and restart. I've tried Wynns fuel tank cleaner and injection cleaner (for diesel) which I've always sworn by, but no difference Thanks in advance Stuart
• Dear diary I ran out of fuel today 4 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Well I knew the car needed fuel because the display said "low fuel level" and the yellow light was on in case I couldn't read. The computer also said I had fuel for 34 miles so I arrived at the filling station with 27 miles to go.
• 2004 C-Max 2.0 TDCi fueling probs 14 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  All ok. 5 days later major loss of power again just as I pulled out onto a dual carraigeway. Took it staright back to said super market to be told " nothing wrong, just needs some fuel in it " ( fuel light came on, on way there-loads still in) and the problem was air bubbles from the return diesel pipe hitting the low lying fuel and these bubbles were bieng sent to the engine hence the loss of power.( pink fluffy dice ) I responded by saying that if the problem returned I wanted it straight to Ford. 4th jan 07, just setting of towards the motor way with wife and 2 year old lad in the back, major loss of power AGAIN!!!!!!
• Mercedes C25DT (Sept 98) Auto (W202) 20 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  A BOSCH Agent, Panda Fuel Injector Systems of Fareham, Hampshire, had the car for a week and reported that it was nothing to do with the fuel pump - the Merc agent suggested that the pump might be the problem! A new EGR assembly has also been fitted.
• More on Hydrogen. 17 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Other manufacturers also have fuel cell vehicles in the pipeline. Although a fuel cell now costs about 100 times more than a comparable conventional engine, the cost should fall as fuel cells enter mass production. But there are still hurdles to overcome.
• BMW X3 (G01) Xline 69 Plate 2 litre Diesel - Dashboard Dimming 21 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Bought this car on 7th November 2019, it was registered in October 2019, overall I am very pleased with it apart from the dashboard dimming. In bright...
• Peugeot 1.6 307HDi - Misfuel 15 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    Should I top up with V Nitro even now at 3/4 tank? I don't really have the money to get it drained down but worried about the fuel injectors as I know there is a lot of carbon around the injectors. I didn't notice any increased heat or sputtering from the engine and from what I've read its because the diesel will sit at the bottom of the tank with the petrol on top?
• Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI 90 hp. - 308 Regular maintenance question 20 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I have never gone to a garage for maintenance so far. Now I bought 2010 model Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI 90 Hp. I have never used diesel car neither its maintenance. Could you please help me about it? For example, I couldn't locate the diesel fuel filter? Where is it? Do I need any special tool for that? My car is not 37000 km. and I want to change is soon.
• Peugeot 407 2.0 HDi Diesel SW SV - Intermitent problem idles up and down on its own 1 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hello, Please can someone help I have purchased athe above car and have only had it a few days 'SOLD AS SEEN' private adv'. Basically seems to be...
• Which reliable and economical car under 3K 29 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  I've been considering either a Honda Civic or a VW Golf - about an 01 reg. mainly because they both offer a reputation for reliability and very economical diesels. I'm fairly certain I want another diesel after my current 1.9D Xantia which has been great (in terms of fuel) considering it cost 400 quid. I usually drive alone but often carry quite a bit of stuff so I don't want to go any smaller.
• Owning 2 cars, insurance question 27 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I would like a car a bit different from the other rep mobiles (I've currently got a celica) but it's turning out a bit pricey for both fuel and servicing and also I'm thinking about residuals and the fact that I'm pumping up the mileage at a rate of 2k+ per month. Ideally I'd like a reasonably quick diesel i.e. Fabia vRS, Saab 9-3, BMW etc but they're all a bit out of my price range and I don't want to spend too much and then end up 3 years later with massive depriciation due to the high mileage.
• Diesel 309 Smoke Problem 20 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  In the last 2 to 3 weeks i have encountered smokey exhaust problems which seem to be getting worse and worse. Start up is extremely smokey, and often runs...
• MINI One D - Mini one D doesn't start when engine is hot 2 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  It sometime takes me 15 minutes to get it running. I normally try switching on and off the ignition a few times to engage the warm up for the diesel, then turn on the engine and pump the accelerator and that normally gets it going. I have had this problem for about 6 months now maybe longer and it seems to be getting worse. I had a diagnostic test done by my mechanic and had the crank shaft sensors changed (mini official part) and a fuel pump (which seemed to fix it for a week or so) then I found a post about air being in the fuel line and one of the return valves could need changing.
• Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 94 1.8D losing power at high revs 16 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  The old plugs were a bit sooty, so I assumed that the injectors might be grubby, and ran some STP diesel injector cleaner through- one load in the tank, the other added directly to the fuel filter. Again, no luck. Is the only possible cause the injectors? In this case I'm guessing I'll need to get them tested/ cleaned and potentially replace a dodgy one.
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 2002 110 HDi - Leak of precious fuel... 23 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, before throwing myself at the mercy of a garage, I thought I would see if anyone could help with my little problem. I have a 2002 51 reg C5 110bhp HDI with close approaching 100k miles. A strong smell of diesel and small tell trale drip from back of sump tray lead me to have a good look today under the bonnet and I found that the fuel pipe with two nuts going inyto the high pressure pump is leaking albeit lightly.
• Fuel efficiency - when to switch 25 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Petrol is about £4.80/gallon now, so 775 gallons is £3,720/year. The question is, should I get a diesel to cut costs or do I stick with the petrol. Bearing in mind that I work contracts, and the contract is likely to last about 12 months, maybe a little longer, and my likely next contract would be in London, where I wouldn't need the car.
• Vectra DTI fuel problem 29 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Eventually for the first time I called on my breakdown service and Green Flag arrived in 50 minutes and immediately suspected a fuel problem. He was correct and after bleeding the Vectra finally fired up and ran smoothly. We discussed what might have caused it and he suggested a new filter even though the present one was changed 4000 miles ago.
• diesel cars - DPF and removing it my opinion 3 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I would stop buying diesel cars I think the dpf on some models people should be allowed to remove them because all they do is cause problems the Eu law should keep the nose out of the uk may be the Eu should stop these manufactures that lie to their customers or there should be warning signs up in the dealerships about this useless heap of junk .an till they become fit for purpose and  then people take them off then it should be illegal manufactures are cashing in on these dpfs failing all over the country they should be replacing   them for free and not charging customers because if an item is doomed to fail at any point  it’s not fit for purpose   don’t buy a diesel car with a dpf on as you will hate it people will be driven away from diesel cars if the dpf remains an on going problem they should rename it what a load of rubbish .
• RIP Diesel Hatchback 20 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  The 205 1.8D - Well known for doing huge mileages, capable of over 50mpg yet rode as well as a luxury saloon. Citroen AX Diesel - A hoot to drive yet rode really well and could do 70mpg no bother. Shame they never built a turbocharged version. Peugeot 306 Dturbo - The first diesel hot hatch. These were a hoot to drive yet comfy and great on fuel.
• Nissan Pulsar - Best used sub-£10k pothole proof SUV? 7 May 2025 (Forum)
  I’m sure most of the “soft roaders” out there will be no tougher than my Nissan. I do a very low mileage so not too concerned about fuel consumption but no diesel, please. And would need to be ULEZ compliant, certainly not paying the Khan tax!  Suggestions welcome.