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  • Where's the fuel filter on my Nissan Almera? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Please tell me where and what the fuel filter looks like for a new shape (2000) Nissan Almera 2000. I can see where three rubber tubes go to leading from...
  • Replacing the coil pack in my 2007 BMW 1 Series gave better fuel economy. 18 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I thought you may like to know of some problems with my BMW 120i M Sport 07/57. About 12 months ago the "stop/start" feature stopped working due to a faulty...
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 2.0 Reduced fuel economy, noisy fuel injector 13 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    I have noticed over the past few months that my fuel economy has dropped from a consistent 36 - 38mpg (mixed town and motorway) down to just 30mpg. I used to achieve well over 40mpg on a pure motorway run but can't get above 32mpg currently. I believe the problem is due to 1 of the fuel injectors
  • Setting records for age of fuel in the tank 28 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    This post is about ageing fuel in car fuel tanks. Petrol and diesel. (I touched on this a while back) I was just reflecting on it. Arrived home from France early July, the remaining diesel from Calais then lasted a few weeks. Refueled and weeks later still have a 2/3 tank of derv left. Now
  • Dead Fuel Injection Pump? 17 Nov 2003 (Forum)
    Hello Back Roomers? I?m sure this?ll be an easy one for the experienced guys out there! I had cause to disconnect my fuel tank on my Peugeot 309 GLD 1.9 diesel (1988), creating an almighty air lock in the feeder pipe to the fuel injection pump. I reconnected the tank but the engine sort of half
  • Fuel stabiliser 17 May 2007 (Forum)
    My Hornet 600 only gets used for about two thirds of the year, and having owned it from new in 1998 I am by now very conversant with putting it to bed for the winter with whatever fuel happens to be in the tank. Come the spring, and with battery having been kept charged with an Optimate, it's just
  • ? fuel starvation - Fiat Marea 2.4 TD 8 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    A couple of weeks ago I had the injectors of my diesel engine serviced with new nozzles, the result was increased power making the car feel like new. However last night is seemed to be limping and completely lack lustre. I checked under the bonnet for any obvious fuel leaks, but there were none
  • Any - A Shake-Up in the the way we buy Fuel 9 Nov 2018 (Forum)
    Having wasted several hours trying to find a better deal for my Gas & Electric I pondered what it would be like if we bought vehicle fuel in a similar way .............. May I suggest we need more 'competition'in the domestic market for petrol and diesel fuel. With more electric
  • Triumph T595 - Fuel tank swelling up 7 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    Seem to have an issue with the fuel tank swelling up - can this be reversed. The bolt holes for the front cowl don't line up anymore. Is there a sealer that can be applied inside the tank to prevent this?
  • New Mercedes C-Class fuel tank shrunk to 41 litres 6 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    Beware when buying.   http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mercedes-c-class-fuel-tank-shrunk-supermini-size
  • Peugeot 407 SW - Fuel cap locking solinoid 9 Jan 2012 (Forum)
    the pin on the fuel cover locking solenoid has been broken off how hard is it to replace this item and approximately how much would the part cost. thanks  
  • Fuel Duty Rise Scrapped 29 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    The Chancellor George Osborne today confirmed in his Autumn Statement that the planned 3p Fuel Duty rise in January 2012 has been scrapped and the August 2012 rise has been reduced from 5p to 3p.
  • pug 206 - removing a fuel pump sprocket, cant get it off 16 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    i have to remove the sprocket from the fuel pump, do i need a special socket or is there a tip on how to do it thanks guys
  • Metro 1992 - Fuel filler neck pipe 24 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    Fuel filler neck pipe is broken and garage say no new spares available. They can patch with rubber solution but it will not pass MOT. Where to get S/H item from?. TKS
  • Rover 420 fuel filter 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    I have just bought a Rover 420 GSI petrol (1996) on a p plate. Unfortunately there is no documentation to suggest the fuel filter has been changed. Is there any advice on changing it, does and don't etc. Cheers
  • Oil Additives / Fuel Quality 30 Mar 2005 (Forum)
    Do "in between change" oil additives have any real benefits? Is there any evidence whether different brands of fuels are of varying quality? I would particularly like to find some objective independent test results.
  • Astra Pollen and Fuel filters 4 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    Hi Simple question from a novice but where are and how do i change the pollen and fuel filters on a vauxhall astra estate with a 1.7td isuzu engine (1997). Any help would be appriciated. Thank you
  • Renault Clio - Fuel gauge incorrect 28 Aug 2022 (Forum)
    I filled up my diesel car on Thursday and I did keep adding more when it was tripping the stop signal a couple of times. Got in the car and the fuel gauge had not moved to full, it was 80% full before filling up., So something is wrong. Since then we have done 40 miles in the car
 

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