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• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2000 (W) 2.0 HDi Economy - locked thread. 9 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Can a damaged cat converter decrease fuel economy? i recently purchased a 2000/w 306 2.0hdi and found its givng me the same mpg as my previous 306 2.0xsi petrol, which was around 150 miles from 20 litres of fuel (100miles motorway and 50 urban), i am doing the same journey and getting the same
• Dead Mini 9 May 2005 (Forum)
  and it refuses to start, not even the slightest hint of even firing. So, i've spent the last 4 hours fiddling around and it still refuses to play ball. I've replaced the plugs, rotor arm and distributor cap, and checked every plug is sparking ok, which they are. Fuel supply is ok, and i keep taking the plugs
• Renault Kangoo - Double pre-heat 1 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  with it", "We have tightened the fuel pump and checked for leaks", and, once again, "we can't find anything wrong with it". On this occasion, they have found an entry in the error log relating to the problem (which was missing on all previous visits), and the diagnosis is a faulty fuel pump. I am
• Fuel injector cleaner 25 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Whilst purchasing various items to service the Cavalier with (I used semi-synth oil this time, you're right David W, I do feel better about everything now!) I spotted a bottle of fuel injector cleaner. Now, being reasonably flush at the moment I thought I'd treat the car to a bottle which cost
• 5 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Re: Power sharing Try petrol prices.com or confused.com for fuel price comparison in your area. Although not always up to date as it relies on users reports.
• jaguar x type - power loss 26 May 2013 (Forum)
  i have notice a drop in power with an increase in fuel consumption
• Citroen Xsara Picasso - Tyres 22 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Any reccommendations on tyres - fuel efficiency, value, long life etc 
• Where abouts on a Mk3 Fiesta..... 17 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  is the fuel filter ? It's an old style 1.3 push-rod engine. Thanks
• mondeo clock 2 May 2003 (Forum)
  my chum owns a 1997 mondeo 1.6lx. Problem is the milometre and fuel gauge seem to work off and on... why?
• Vauxhall Astravan - Crank no start 18 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  My astravan MK4 (Z16SE engine) will crank but won't start. I've confirmed I have spark, fuel, air and that the timing is ok. Compression test showed the following: 175 175 120 160 - the van does have a small coolant leak so maybe has a cracked cylinder head. The head gasket has recently
• Vauxhall Astra H - astra cdti fuel problem 20 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Hi I have posted before about my astra 1.9 cdti120 but is still using a lot of diesel , I have cleaned egr but not tried replacing glowplugs yet , I put...
• Nissan Almera Petrol - 2004 Nissan Almera Fuel Leak Problem 25 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I have a 2004 Nissan Almera when I put petrol in at the station it leaks from the Rubber Hose that connects the tank with the filler arm.. The Rubber...
• ka 2006 - ford ka engin light 4 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  . now it goes like a rocket but extremely heavyon fuel.   i have replaced following. coil-pack, plugs, bougicourt, full service done, fuel filter and petrol tank was dropped and system is clean. Carbon filter is cleaned aswell.   Any idea why ? Thank you
• 1996 leyland daf 45 130 turbo - leyland daf 45 130 turbo running problem 16 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  hi the vehicle was stood for 2 months whilst waiting for a clutch master slave fixing now it wont start of the key but will start with easy start it will stay running for 10 mins then cut out,its had new diesal filters on ive cleaned the fuel lines out,when primeing the lift pumpi can hear fuel
• 2005 ford focus 1.6 tdci - power loss 29 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  my 2005 ford focus 1.6 tdci as developed a power loss problem. it will be driving ok then all of a sudden it just as no power, as though there is a blockage in the fuel line. its only for a couple of seconds, it loses power, growls a little and gives out a puff of smoke and then its fine
• Chrysler Voyager SE - Engine losing power while driving 31 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Car is dated 1997.  In 2010 it had a tendency suddenly to lose power while driving.  Could keep going short distances but then lost power completely.  Usually started again after 10 minutes to an hour.  Symptoms of fuel starvation, but garage could not find problem
• Ford Mondeo - Trip Computer 14 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Iv'e just been reading the mpg section of Honest John. Don't take to much notice of trip computers before you have checked them out by noting down the TOTAL mileometer reading, filling the fuel tank up, doing the miles, topping the fuel tank up again, then deducting the last mileage reading from
• dealer parts price rip off 15 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Just wanted to share my experience recently of getting parts. I was told I needed a new fuel pressure regulator for a bosch fuel pump. Peugeot wanted £300.  I thought about cutting the middle man out and going straight to bosch.  I managed to find a local
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace - Poor running/misfire/?running on 3 28 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Berlingo 2.0hdi (June 2002) 90bhp got a bad misfire, sounds like running on 3 , has siemens injection system, had new injection pump 8 months ago, have changed fuel filter, we seem to have very little pressure out of the high pressure side of the injection pump to the common rail, have
• Politics and Motoring 5 May 2010 (Forum)
  With the election looming I am  surprised that the issue of motoring is not coming up at all. With fuel going up daily, road tax over £400 on some cars and increasing number of road calming measures and red lights  I have watched various local debates, lisened