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  • Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 06 1.25 Fuel Gauge 24 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, My wifes Fiesta ran out of fuel the other day, even though the gauge said 1/4 full. Mileage remaining was 90. Could this be a one off or is there a fuel tank problem? Thanks Pablo
  • AA demands freeze on fuel duty 11 Sep 2024 (News)
  • Nissan serena 2.0 petrol grey import - in line fuel filter ? 16 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    location of fuel filter ?
  • Corsa Fuel Guage 29 Jan 2005 (Forum)
    The fuel gauge on my 1995 1.2 Corsa swings about when cornering. Is this likely to be the sender in the tank of the gauge damping?
  • Engine light on, so the dealer drained fuel! 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a four-month old Venture edition Mazda MX-5 with 1050 miles on clock. Test drive was okay a week before. After buying car (empty fuel directed...
  • Vauxhall Astra H Estate 1.8 VVT petrol automatic - Unable to completely fill fuel tank 24 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    Recently I've been unable to completely fill my fuel tank
  • Is it harmful to use premium fuels? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My grandson is in the motor trade (a qualified technician) and is of the opinion that sole use of top grade fuel, eg Shell V-Power diesel, is damaging...
  • Fuel Consupmtion since the Fuel Blockade 7 Nov 2000 (Forum)
    My question is has there been a general deterioration in fuel consumptions following the recent fuel blockade. I have a '94 Skoda Favorit GLXI which gives a regular 44 to 47mpg which I consider excellent. (I check at every fill) The fill on 26/9 gave 42mpg, 15/10 39mpg, & latest 20/10 39mpg
  • Honda City 4-door - Fuel filter location 3 Jul 2015 (Forum)
    Year 2000   Please advise to location of the fuel filter, Thanks!
  • Cheap fuel (maybe) 11 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    Some tips on how to save fuel. I haven't read it myself (no time), but it may be benficial to someone. http://tinyurl.com/bqdo9
  • Fuel Shortage, what fuel shortage! 8 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    I'm not one to start a filthy rumour, but after hearing on BBC Brekfast TV that there definitely was NOT a fuel shortage, how come the local Shell garage has been without diesel for 2 days at least, when they are usually on the ball. No, it's not a back-road operation, it's one of the biggest
  • Diesel fuel water treatment? 31 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    I drive 2 common rail diesels and wonder if I should keep up the practice of adding a "water treatment" at the end of each winter. I have noticed that the same company makes a dry fuel additive and a cleaner which claims to "demulsify" the fuel to allow the separator to work better. Which if any
  • My Vauxhall Vectra B won't start even after replacing the fuel pump - help! 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My Vauxhall Vectra B cut out whilst travelling. I tried to start the car up and it wouldn't start. The engine management light and 'spanner' light flash,...
  • vw golf mk5 1.9 tdi - Fuel pump replacement issue 12 Mar 2019 (Forum)
    Hi all, new to this forum. Pulling my hair out with fuel pump issue, Fuel pump went couple of weeks ago and mechanic replaced it with new one. Then i started to notice a loud whining noise periodically mostly when driving around the town and stopping an starting  and when idling
  • What fuel grade should I run my Toyota Celica on? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1992 generation 5 Celica Convertible imported from Japan many years ago. I notice that when driving up an incline it seems to 'pink'. I have not...
  • Which is the best unleaded? 26 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My car requires unleaded fuel, which fuel is best to use? I realise you recommend Shell V-Power, however I do not have the money to regularly fill with...
  • Coasting in neutral - bad for economy? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The Department of Transport says in one its leaflets: "Don't coast downhill or towards lights in neutral as this uses more fuel" Is this true? The leaflet...
  • Premium fuels in a small engine 23 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a clio 1.2Tce, in this type of engine (with turbo and compression ratio 9.8:1) can i get better mileage and performance using RON 98?
  • Jazz fuel warning 30 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Our new Jazz (March 2011) starts the warning on low fuel at about 35 miles left, I have run on zero miles left for 20 or 30 miles with no problems. Our...
 

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