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There is an increase at the pumps in France of super ethanol. Which UK purchased cars can use it?
We run a 2012 Fabia TSI Estate with a 103bhp petrol engine and we hang on to our cars until they give up the ghost. Could you please tell men what grade of fuel would be best suited to it in the long term?...
I normally buy from Shell regular unleaded. Is there a difference in quality from companies like Shell and BP compared to supermarket fuel?
I have just found a couple of gallons of diesel oil at the back of my shed. This is probably about 6 or 7 years old. Will it still be OK to use (in my 10 year old Mercedes)?
I have been advised that petrol additives are actually added during fuel station delivery. Non-branded stations, such as supermarkets, receive fewer or or lower capability additives which is partly why...
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 affects highly rated engines or lower rated engines...
My father recently passed away so at the grand old age of 56, I am thinking of buying my first classic car in his memory and to make the most of the years I have left. Unfortunately, all the cars I have...
Currently, most petrol sold in the UK is E5 i.e 5% ethanol. I understand that the Government is considering increasing this to 10%. What would the effect of this be, especially on older cars, and in both...
I am buying a 1972 Renault 4TL. Do I need to use a fuel additive with this motor?
A couple of months ago we bought two brand new cars having just returned two company cars. We have a Skoda Superb SE saloon 1.5 petrol DSG and a Kia Rio 2 petrol 1.0-litre manual. As we are new to car...
 

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