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• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 02 2.0 fuel gauge clock 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, Any one ever replaced fuel gauge on the cluster unit. i have had a new fuel pump installed and now the fue gauge not working. the garage says it might be the fuel gauge which means changing the whole speedo probably. if so then what happens to the mileage reading that is in existing. i
• Citroen ZX (1992 - 1998) - 1995 1.9TD XUD9 - Fuel pump leak 2 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi I have been running this car on 100% veg oil for many months now. It is well known that veg oil attacks rubber and I've been monitoring the fuel pump for any signs of leaks fairly regularly. I have now noticed that there's a small leak which is obviously only going to get worse. I presume
• Focus has gone fuel bonkers 30 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  My car has "suddenly" become ultra fuel efficient, I don't understand why. Is the weather spot on for max fuel efficiency at the moment I wonder ? I'm now getting over 70+mpg at a steady 70mph or any dual carriageway or motorway, and 77+mpg on A roads with varying gradients etc. (GPS and speedo
• scenic 2002 1.9dci fuel pump ? 2 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Scenic cut out today RAC just towed me 300 miles. Their computer says low fuel pressure and suspect low pressure pump. where is it? they said under boot floor/seat. Haynes says in engine bay. I cant find it ! Where is it ? Is it easy DIY job ? When i turn ignition on fuel pipes that come up to fuel
• 406 Fuel Filter 21 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Afternoon all, I have what I fear is a rather muppit like question. I am trying to change the fuel filter on a 406 HDI (90)(2000) but cant get the fuel hoses off the top of the housing. The Haynes manual is of little use saying to "insert a small screw driver to release the hose." I have tried
• scenic fuel filter 23 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  hi i have a renault scenic 2002 1.9dci.it has been suggested to me that i should change the fuel filter as it is a probable cause to my jerking at steady speeds then dissapearing on acceleration.it also seems to lack power on the lower end rev range.i have never had to change a fuel filter before
• New(ish) Petrol 7 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  My local Total filling station has just started selling a new fuel - Total Excellium. It is rated at 97RON and the leaflet states that it contains unique detergents. I appreciate it may be a bit too early to say but does anyone have any views on this fuel as it does not appear in the list of fuels
• VW TDi fuel pump bolts 13 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Come across this on Fred's TDI web site; have'nt seen any UK info yet Volskwagen Recalls 290,000 Diesel Vehicles 2003 - 2004?? Volkswagen said today it is recalling 290,000 diesel vehicles worldwide to carry out checks on their fuel pumps. The carmaker said it was contacting owners of vehicles
• ?Fuel starvation on BMW 5 Series 8 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Anyone know of any common problems which would cause fuel starvation on a 1996 520i SE Touring? Yesterday I drove the car about 10 feet and jacked it up to check the front tyre and brake wear. Then it wouldn't start, misfires with occasional bouts of running on all cylinders for a second or two
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  Will supermarket fuel damage my engine? 21 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have read recently it is not good to use petrol from supermarkets as it does not have the same additives as regular garages and can lead to engine problems...
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  What is more fuel effcient - towing or hauling? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What's the most fuel efficient way to move two tonnes of cargo, a light truck like a Daily or Sprinter or a trailer behind a Toyota Hilux or Isuzu D-Max?...
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  Should I change the fuel filter on my Volkswagen Lupo GTI? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 16 year old Volkswagen Lupo GTI with a full service history. There's no record of a change of fuel filter - not even in the Volkswagen...
• n/a - Petrol/diesel can be hard to find in France. 30 May 2016 (Forum)
  Due to strike action and blockading of fuel depots and refineries, anybody planning to travel to and within France may have a problem obtaining fuel at the moment and until the dispute is settled it seems. Many filling stations ran dry over last weekend and Monday and Tuesday
• Combo C 2002/2004 - Combo C Fuel Pump fault after engine transplant 1 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Hi .. I have a Combo C 2002 petrol van which had a toasted engine. So I obtained a similar (originally I thought identical) engine from a 2004 Combo C van and swapped them over. Now there is no fuel pressure and in fact no power to the fuel pump. Both engines have a 6 way connector (only four
• Kia Sportage 1.7 litre - Biodiesel blocked fuel filter 21 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Having had a blocked fuel filter within 5000 miles from new and with my car now on 11000 miles, I am concerned that with colder weather, I will again experience what is apparently "clouding" of the diesel fuel and blockage of the fuel filter. Three times earlier this year the car engine
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  How can I refill a modern car with fuel can? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have always carried a reserve supply five-litre can of diesel on journeys in the remoter parts of the Scottish Highlands and Islands where there are...
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  Is my car’s MPG reading correct? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if the average fuel consumption figure displayed by my car's on-board computer is correct? I’ve read a lot of reports that claim official...
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  Diesel engine clogged up after running out of fuel - how can I fix it? 18 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I ran out of diesel recently in my Ford Mondeo. I added more fuel, but the car keeps spluttering to a halt. I’ve put injection cleaner in and changed the...
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  Diesel engine fuel flush - was it necessary? 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Clio Extreme dCi 86 had its first MOT today, and the garage, without our authority, carried out a fuel flush on it, charging us £20. This they...
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  Stuttering Volkswagen T4 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've been to Volkswagen garages, I've been to Volkswagen nuts, but I still can't find out why my T4 (1991 2litre petrol manual) stutters when in fifth...