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Update-French fuel tanker drivers striking. 2 Jun 2017 (Forum)
The strike is being called off from thursday (today). Hmm-strange- they don't usually do that. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170601/france-petrol-supplies-strike-fuel-tankers-end -
kia vs ford - fuel economy 1 Feb 2015 (Forum)
looking for best small car for fuel economy. i have a ford fiesta 1,0 only avrage 40 to 43 mpg i was thinking changing to kia 1.1 diesel any ideas -
Any - Fuel price 19 Dec 2013 (Forum)
As our beloved Pound Sterling is at almost a five year high against the mighty US Dollar, does anyone think we might see a fuel price decrease, because at the moment, the cost has risen in recent weeks? -
Citroen Xantia hdi(2000) - fuel pressure 31 Jan 2011 (Forum)
Can anyone tell me a way to check if LP pump pressure is adequate to prime HP pump?I have flow from fuel filter housing ,but none to rail. -
Suzuki Alto - cable for fuel cap door release broken 22 Oct 2010 (Forum)
Hi I cant get the fuel cap door release to work so cant fill with petrol. Any idea how to fix this please -
fuel filler cap mondeo not opening 7 May 2007 (Forum)
Hi,Fuel filler flap will not operate .I have read previous thread about lubricating the pulley from inside the boot; but it will still not function.How do I get the petrol cap open! -
pd-5 fuel additive 7 Sep 2005 (Forum)
i recently bought a 2001 audi a4 2.0se,a friend of mine gave me a 250ml bottle of pd-5 to add to the fuel. just wondered if anybody had used this and if it really makes a difference. thanks -
Copper fuel pipe for diesel 6 Jan 2004 (Forum)
Just looking at replacing my fuel line as it's leaking all over the place, is it OK using copper tubing (8mm)? Had a search on the internet, but nothing really relevant came up. thanks John -
locking fuel cap on new renault 5 Feb 2003 (Forum)
Bought new scenic from renault dealer which came with locking alloy wheel nuts, but no lock on the fuel cap. seems a bit bizarre to include one without the other, is this normal practice ? -
Aircon and fuel consumption. 7 Aug 2001 (Forum)
Elsewhere, HJ has said that aircon systems should be run constantly to keep them in good nick. Does anyone know of a website where their effect on fuel consumption can be checked, or have any personal knowledge on the subject? -
Gastric ring 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased, for a bargain price, a Ford F350 American pick-up truck. It has a 7.3 litre turbocharged diesel engine. I use the truck for... -
Honda Civic - B10 Diesel 2 Sep 2022 (Forum)
I have read a lot about B10 Petrol recently and the possible issues surrounding this. My Honda Civic is the 1.6 Diesel version and I have been filling it with fuel from supermarkets, all of which have shown the fuel as B7 Grade. Today, however, I was passing a BP garage where the cost -
Nissan Maxima 2007 - Fuel pump replacement 31 Jul 2015 (Forum)
if any technicians, mechanics or car enthusiasts could help with this. Although I have indicated a car brand, I think that the information I need may apply to any car models. Where do you typically buy your fuel pumps i.e. online or from distributors? Which OEM equivalent fuel pump brand would you -
ford fusion 1.4 tdci - air getting in fuel 7 Jan 2014 (Forum)
i have a 1.4tdci and is letting in air to the fuel. i have found the problem which is a pin hole in the corrugated inlet pipe to the fuel priming bulb. i have fixed this by fusing it over witha soldering iron! drastic i know and i suspect it wont last. i have had a price -
535i (petrol) - BMW reliability fuel system 26 Aug 2013 (Forum)
535i petrol April 2012 9500 miles. Stunning car. Stopped suddenly on M6 with fuel system message. Recovered to Maidstone (5h in recovery vehicle!), delivered to dealer Arden Maidstone. 3 days for repair -
55 vectra 2.2 16v sri - engine cuts out 22 Aug 2013 (Forum)
Engine starts fine drives fine when engine gets hot and you park up go shop get back in car engine starts runs 5mins then cuts out then wont start for 10 mins then cuts out again.RAC said it was my fuel pressure sensor either on engine or fuel pump sensor.what does anyone else think RAC man said -
XTYPE JAG - FUEL PUMP 30 Mar 2012 (Forum)
HI THERE , IM GOING LIVID WITH THIS STATION THAT FUELED ME UP WIT SOME DODGY FUEL. MY JAG BROKE DOWN 30 KILOMETRES FROM IT I HAD TO PAY 200 QUID TO HAVE IT TOWED AWAY TO A GARAGE, THEY SAID IT WAS THE PUMP GONE BUT IT WAS COZ OF THE FUEL IT SEEMED TO HAVE -
Google Maps - handy little fuel price calculator 14 Jan 2012 (Forum)
A little FYI for cost-conscious HJ forumers Google have added a rather handy fuel calculator to their already pretty wonderful MAPS online application. It's not the last word in accuracy (yet) but it seems to be indexing against current fuel prices, and one can tweak this price -
Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 04 1.6 bleeding fuel system 25 Oct 2009 (Forum)
As a result of a problem with the power output of my car { not going into the turbo } I replaced the air filter and fuel filter, the car wont run now , but was starting fine prior to this. I have primed the fuel filter and the filter has definately got diesel in it. After attempting to start -
Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 97 1.0 humming fuel pump! 30 Jul 2009 (Forum)
My daughters Micra recently started spluttering and cutting out occasionally...tho it always starts after this has happened. On inspection I noticed that the fuel pump was humming in the accesory key position ie: first position.......it also stays humming and doesnt stop. Turning the key