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• Renault Kangoo Combi (1999 - 2004) - 02 1.5 cam belt 24 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Q1 - anybody know the mileage at which cam belt on 1.5 dci engine should be changed Q2 - above engine sometimes fails to start. Operation of fuel line bulb tends to indicate air in fuel line. Any ideas? Q3- what are correct tyre pressures for this vehicle? I apologise for my ignorance - bought
• Nissan Micra (1983 - 1992) - 1989 998cc - Engine cranks over but won't start 13 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  The car began to stutter and cut out when travelling at slow speeds, then overnight stopped working. In the morning would not start but turns over. I have checked the spark plugs, HT leads, changed fuel filter but no joy. Someone said that there is a fuse for the fuel pump, but can't locate
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2001 HDI, cuts out after five minutes 1 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  hi can any one help my 2001 306 hdi cuts out after about 5 mins of driving i have changed the pump in the tank the fuel pump relay the fuel pressure reg on the rail and it is still the same can any one help before i scrap it and buy a lada thanks
• Between opening windows and sunroof. 7 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I have personally concluded that put on airconditioners (A/C) increases fuel consumption by at least 10 to 30%. Nevertheless, the climate is now warm and therefore not using A/C means opening the car windows or the sunroof (I am not talking about the convertible). So here is the question: which
• BMW 3-Series E90 (2005 - ) - 08 3000 325D actual fuel consumption 19 May 2008 (Forum)
  I have now done just over 800 miles in my 325D auto. The OBC has consistently been indicating 37.1mpg. At the weekend I was able for the first time to...
• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - 1998 1.9 TDi with Autobox - reliable? 24 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I am currently looking for a fuel efficient tank to haul me about. These cars seem like a great deal, have seen one with an auto gearbox, anything to worry about on these? Clutches/Auto Box/Suspension? are they all hardy? Also does the Auto box really sap 9-10mpg from the fuel economy? :O
• Fuel Consumption Figures! 22 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  i have always wondered why i have never achieved the official mpg provided by parkers, what car etc. i wanted to know who advertises these figures and...
• Fuel breaks the £1 barrier 6 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I filled up with diesel last night, 104.9 per litre. This morning I went past the same filling station and the stuff was marked up at 106.9! Now that...
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - Fuel filler - key won't work 14 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I have just borrowed my daughter's Xsara Picasso, and tried to fill it up. Ignition key fits the filler lock, but the key won't turn. Tried WD40 in the...
• hdi fuel economy 15 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I was just wondering how many miles people are getting out of a tank on 306 hdi, the reason being im getting 620miles out of a 60 litre tank which im...
• How does your car cost per month? 20 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  This is taking into account the purchase price ( spread out over how long you have had the car if you already own it entirely or the repayments if your on finance ), servicing and repairs, plus insurance and fuel. My Mazda 323 costs me: To buy: £25 pm Insurance: £28 pm Repairs/servicing: £67 pm
• Where's my Turbo on my Rover 400D?? 15 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me where on the engine my turbo is? I have a Rover 400 D. I've lost the power from my turbo and had a look around. I found a slight split on a pipe at the back of the engine on a a part which has got a rod going to it and a small pipe running to the front of the fuel pump ( think
• Sunflower or vegetable oil 20 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Having heard you can use chip fat oil as a substitute for diesel fuel, I was wondering whether you could use new sunflower oil or new vegetable oil? Is veg oil better to use than sunflower oil? Also, can it damage the engine using this as a fuel. Finally, can one mix the diesel with the sunflower
• Free Wheeling 18 May 2006 (Forum)
  . His argument was that it saved him fuel.... Apart from that reason, what sort of wear and tear damage can he do that would give him repair bills that outway the fuel savings?
• 65mpg is rubbish 6 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I did think that the 1.4 HDi Citroen C2 and C3 having fuel consumption in the 65mpg region was good. But.... A typical 2.0 TD large hatchback weighs about 50% more Has an engine 50% bigger Produces 84% more power (138 v 75bhp) Accelerates quicker, especially in-gear acceleration and... only uses
• engine tuning? 1.6 Vauxhall Astra 18 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  hi, i own a vauxhall astra 1.6 16v xreg, my fuel consumption is about 370mls on a full tank! i dont drive it too hard!! can this car be tuned like you could adjust the co on a carb? and adjust the timing? or is everything pre-set? the car is seviced every 12months plugs,airfilter,oil,fuel filters
• French diesel fuel 25 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I am convinced that our Megane gives us about 4 to 5 mpg more when running on french diesel. In the UK I generally use BP or Texaco and average 50mpg....
• Clio 1.9tdi starting problem 23 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, since changing the air and fuel filter on my clio 1.9tdi the car struggles to start from cold. There was no problem whatsoever prior to the change, but it now turns over for 10 seconds or so before finally springing to life in a puff of grey smoke. Once started it runs fine and also starts fine
• Volvo 760 Turbo - fuel additive 6 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Our Volvo 760 Turbo (B230ET engine) needs 'SuperGreen' 98 Octane unleaded. This is not easily available so have been using LRP. Been told by the Volvo...
• Vauxhall Omega Help, im desperate please 1 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, i filled up my car (Vauxhall Omega 2.5 V6 CDX Estate, manual gearbox) with about £50 worth of fuel, haven`t done that much mototrway driving, a lot of driving through the town (and YES i know thats bad !) my fuel comsumption display says it`s doing 17.3mpg, that can`t be right surely ? cheers