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• Ford Focus Fuel Filter 24 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Has anyone replaced the fuel filter on a Ford Focus and if so how!!!!!!! I've located the filter but cannot remove the one fuel line due to the position of the clip. The bracket also appears impossible to remove due to the position of the nut and bolt. Any input would be appreciated!!!!!
• pilot green fuel saving device 13 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  on qvc today i saw a device called pilot green advertised. this it is claimed to reduce fuel consumption by up to 15% by using a device attached around the fuel line containing a magnet. does anyone have any experience of this or can it be too good to be true!
• Low sulpher fuel. 15 May 2001 (Forum)
  I've noticed a reduction in economy of my bike over the last few weeks. It could be the Valve clearances & carb balance. However I suspect Low sulpher fuel may be to blame. Anyone else found they get less mileage out of low sulphur fuel in highly tuned engines?
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  Is premium fuel actually worth the extra over supermarket fuel? 11 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  In a national newspaper recently they made a statement saying that branded petrol is no better than fuel bought at supermarkets. I know that you are an...
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  Standard vs premium petrol - which is best? 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have followed your site for some time and have many a time heard the advantages of Premium diesel (or even branded diesel) over supermarket diesel. I...
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  Anti-freeze in diesel fuel 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi has gone into 'limp mode' and then cut out on me twice recently, accompanied by the ESP and auto handbrake warning...
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  Changing a Focus fuel filter 20 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 (55 reg) 1.6LX Ford Focus Mk2. I intend carrying out a full 3 year service this weekend. I have a service kit that I bought from a Ford dealership...
• audi a4 19 tdi 2002 - leaking fuel filter 2 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  hi all my audi developed a problem after changing fuel filter i noticed that diesel is leaking through return valve , the engine is quite dirty on this side so it must start a while ago , i changed the filter and valve, checked if hosses are no blocked, fuel seems to gather pressure
• Vauxhall astra - Vauxhall astra fuel pump 15 May 2013 (Forum)
  I have a Vauxhall astra active 1.6 8v petrol it is giving me the code p0320 which is fuel pump it has been in garage for past week but they can't find the problem they have checked the fuel pump and say it's fine the have changed the fuel pump relay but it is still giving off this code
• Kia Cee'd Sportswagon diesel 2013 - Fuel filter connections 8 May 2013 (Forum)
    Can anyone explain the funtion of the 4th connection on the diesel fuel filter on the 2013 model. There are two pipes, presumably fuel in and out, a posidrive screw for bleeding the air out and the connection I am enquiring about which is between
• how to drive a diesel after mis-fueling 9 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  A mate of mine has just mis-fuelled his car (currently getting it drained). After the proper fuel is added and a new fuel filter (and provided no damage done), what is the best way to drive it ? I.e. does he let the engine get hot then give it a good blast down the motorway to get all of the fuel
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 04 1.2 Fuel gauge not working 17 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Friends clio has a none functioning fuel gauge, it was on empty this morning so she put some fuel in but it was still showing as empty and the warning light is on. I've had a good look round and there is no signs of any leaks etc. I suspect this is an electrical problem from the fuel gauge sender
• Clio Oasis 1.2 '96 - fuel problems 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Car broke down, recovery chap said it was the throttle body. Mechanic said thought it was fuel starvation, has blown the fuel line through, and I think changed the fuel pump but still not working. It starts but there's no real revs and it won't idle. Mechanic now saying it's the ECU, but my
• Is fuel hose same as coolant hose 14 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Cavalier mk 3, one of the fuel hoses (on the low-pressure side of the pump) is 12mm i.d. but nobody seems to stock above 10mm i.d. However, the rad-to-expansion tank hose is 12mm and fits. It looks the same, braided etc, obviously up to higher pressure than the fuel inlet, and is obviously
• Magnetic fuel savers? 28 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Has anyone tried any of these magnetic fuel saving devices like Ecoflow on their cars? Most of the stuff on the net about such devices from a variety of makers says they work, and all give a similar scientific explanation of how. Do these things give fuel savings of up to 10%? I worked out
• Hiss of Air When Fuel Tank Opened 16 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  When I open the fuel tank of my Focus to fill it up, I always hear (and feel) a significant hiss of air around the filler cap. Is this normal? I thought there was a fuel tank air vent which would let air into the tank as petrol is used, to avoid a vacuum in the tank. Or is the purpose of the fuel
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  Hyundai fuel efficiency service 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Shortly after having our Hyundai i30 estate serviced we received an invitation on the garages letterheading for an additional ‘fuel efficiency’ service....
• vw 1.9 tdi Passat - fuel pump 28 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  fuel pump not kicking in when turning ignition? any ideas
• Forte Fuel Treatment 15 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Just been reading the praises of Forte fuel treatment, Does it work? Is it a good idea to buy it on E Bay?
• Corsa fuel filter! 23 May 2007 (Forum)
  Can someone tell me where the fuel filter on a 1998 corsa 1.0 ecotec is situated? Thanx in advance!