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  • Between Branded and supermarket fuel 10 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    I think everybody knows that supermarkets like Morrison's, Tesco etc fuel is cheaper than branded name like Shell and BP. Somehow I have the feeling based on unverified experience that supermarket fuel is less efficient in terms of mile per gallon it covers. Is this true? or am I just imagining
  • Citroen C5 HDI Which Fuel Filter?? 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    Can someone tell how to find the correct fuel filter for my Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 2001, spoke to Citroen and all he could give was the fuel filter part no. 190677 which isn't very helpful if i want to buy it from say Halfords!! It is either a Bosch or Siemens. Thanks for your help.
  • corsa fuel filter 19 May 2006 (Forum)
    just tried to change my mates fuel filter on the corsa 1.2 8 v tha damn thing won't come off!! it is the metal inline can type near the fuel tank, don't want to break the clips but how do you undo the damn thing?? it seems to push in i tried squeezing and pulling but no joy yet please help somebody!!!!!
  • espace with no power to fuel pump 23 Oct 2004 (Forum)
    My Renault Espace 1990 Petrol injection won't fire. Mechanic has confirmed it runs if power is run directly to the fuel pump, but otherwise pump receives no power. He suggested ECU controls fuel pump so that's been computer checked and is OK. He thinks there is a relay somewhere but cannot locate
  • Heavy Heavy (Supermarket) Fuel 8 Jan 2004 (Forum)
    HJ, You have talked often about fuel quality, and especially supermarket grades. Can you tell me whether when I see an Esso lorry pulling up at Asda's filling stations, and Texaco at Morrison's supermarket filling stations, are they delivering the same grade of fuel as that delivered to their own
  • Diesel - Fuel of the future? 22 Sep 2001 (Forum)
    Caught a snatch of the news yesterday about Ford investing in a new/existing production facility as a high tech diesel engine factory. The reporter said Ford was making this investment as it regarded diesel as "the" fuel of the future. Ten years ago I thought diesel fuel was encouraged by our
  • Vauxhall Zafira B 1.7 cdti - fuel problem 21 Mar 2018 (Forum)
    i am getting no power at fuel delivery pump in tank is there an inertia switch fitted and location please
  • Ford Focus - Instantaneous fuel consumption 11 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    When I reset the Instantaneous fuel consumption on my car and then drive the figure fluctuates dramatically from 10mpg to 90mpg!  What is going on?!
  • Ford Mondeo - FUEL STARVATION 16 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    IVE HAD INJECTORS CHANGED,SERVICED, AND NOW HAVE A PROBLEM WITH FUEL STARVATION I THINK .SURGING AND CUTTING OUT MOMENTERILY ANY IDEAS .
  • fuel price AA figure. 16 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    The AA say that fuel has dropped by 9p a litre for the petrol companies but only 4p has been knocked off at the pumps. Rip off again!
  • Fuel problems 3 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    I have had problems with tesco fuel. Was wondering if anyone else has had problems around the end of 2010 or begining of 2011. This has caused lots of problems with my car.
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Fuel economy 10 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    Is there any difference in fuel economy with the Mondeo 2.0 Tdci 130bhp and the 2.2 tdci 155bhp saloons.
  • Cruise Control and Fuel Consumption 8 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    Hello I am sure someones knows the answer to this? Does using cruise control use more fuel than using your foot? Cheers
  • Differences in fuel (diesel) quality and so impact on fuel consumption 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    HI. I have been running a Mini Cooper SD Coupe (2102 with 2k to 7k miles) for the past 5 months. I have alternated the use of 6 fuels to see if any brand...
  • Nissan X-Trail 2.2Di Sport - Intermittent Power Loss / Surges - Fuel air leak?? 31 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    I replaced the fuel filter the other month on my 2003/53 2.2 Di Sport Diesel X-Trail and since then I have not been able to obtain the consistent performance I had previously. Genuine Nissan filter was used. Whilst the engine always starts first time and idles
  • Fuel rail problem with my X-Type 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My X-Type broke down on motorway. The glow plug light on the dash started to flash, the engine management light came on and the car cut out. It had to...
  • Diagnosing poor fuel consumption 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am experiencing very low fuel returns on my 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi Ghia of around 28 miles per gallon. The large rubber hose that connects to rear...
  • How accurate is the fuel gauge in my Toyota Auris Hybrid? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2010 Toyota Auris Hybrid T-Spirit and have a query about the fuel gauge. The ‘Optitron’ fuel gauge has 10 blocks on it which, when it gets to...
  • Did biofuel cause my Citroen DS3 to break down? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 8-month-old Citroen DS3 e-HDI 110 stopped at the side of the road with the engine management light on after I had lost all power and the car refused...
  • Is this a legitimate way to buy cheap diesel? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I think I have discovered a legal way to buy cheap diesel fuel. My work colleague buys diesel from a truck breakers yard in Surrey and gets it for about...
 

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