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• Fuel saving tip for lorry drivers. 13 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  The leader of the fuel protests suggested on the radio today that they may have to begin French style blockades to get the government to realise how much the fuel prices are hurting the haulage industry at the moment. I have a suggestion, it's called slipstreaming. Instead of insisting
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - (94 to 99) 1.9D Fuel Filter Problems 23 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Can't figure out what I Have done wrong, took of the filter, filled the new one with fuel, put it back on and it just won't start. Noticed some air in the pipe. Any help? I know on my old peugeot, you could pump the fuel by hand, but not on this :( {No mention of the year car registered, so
• Fuel filter change - 1.8D Fiesta 1996 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  How difficult is it to change the fuel filter on a 96 Endura engined 1.8 diesel Fiesta? I have done oil & filters on the car several times, next one due in a couple of weeks, and thought I'd stick a new fuel filter on at the same time. I don't have any hose clamps though - can I make do with pliers
• Aircon fuel consumption increases 28 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  The link below *should* take you through AutoBild´s table of fuel consumption increases for 4 cars with their aircon on - a Panda, Zafira, C-class and a Golf. The bit on the left shows the different ambient temps tested: 20, 28 and 33 degrees. The middle bit gives a percentage fuel consumption
• Fuel comparison tests 15 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  In the latest Jan. 2006 Evo magazine, there is an article on comparison tests on 8 different brands of petrol, including supermarket fuels. They used a Golf GTI and a BMW M5 and did rolling road tests to get power/torque figures, and on-road "driving feel" tests. Makes quite interesting reading
• Petrol can vs diesel - any difference? 28 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I'm sure this a really stupid question for those that know the answer (but it's always that way though!), but is there any technical difference between the 'cans'? Apart from the very obvious potential for putting the wrong fuel in an engine, is there any difference between the green plastic
• vauxhall astra 1.7 cdti 2012 - andy 3 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  squeaking noise from fuel pump comes and goes some people say it is air in fuel pipe and others say fuel pump moaning and groaning any one highlight if they have had this problem
• n/a - Fuel supply blockades likely in France. 25 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Anybody venturing into France in the near future might like to bear this in mind. https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/Hauliers-plan-fuel-blockades-in-labour-law-protest Just how this will pan out and how widespread it will be isn't clear.  
• VW Polo 6n2 - Fuel Filler Cap 11 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  This may sound daft but how do you open the fuel filler cap on a polo 6n2, i dont mean the door i mean the cap. I unlock the cap and it just spins and dosent come out
• 02 Audi A4 Avant 1.9TDi 100 - Fuel Filter Replacement Interval VAG 1.9 TDi 18 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Does anyone know the fuel replacement interval for the above range of engines. Is it based on mileage or date? 
• hyundai/getz - fuel not getting to engine 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  hi my 04 plate deisel hyundai getz starts up fime but sees to be getting no fuel, driving  but bearly moving i've also got black smoke coming from exhaust can anyone please advise ,,,, many thks  
• Peugeot 307 SW - fuel gauge on peugeot 307 hdi not registering just 19 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  fuel gauge not registering and its not low pressure pump/sensor  in tank as its new one was told it may be the bsi anyone know what the problem is?
• Does super unleaded improve fuel consumption? 29 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I accidentally fueled up with super unleaded yesterday in place of normal unleaded. Does super unleaded give greater mpg all other things beeing equal? If so what's the improvement in % terms? Has anyone tested this?
• Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 06 1.9dci 130 fuel filter change 12 May 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, does anyone know whats involved changing the fuel filter on my Laguna 1.9dci 130 Dynamique, can't see a manual for this model.
• Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - difference between petrol & diesel fuel additives? 26 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Does anyone know the difference between petrol and diesel fuel additives and what would be the effect of putting diesel additive in a petrol car? - Thanks
• Fuel economiser. 12 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I have just received an advert. through the door for a "FUEL ECONOMISER & ENGINE PERFORMANCE ENHANCER", which will give me up to 25% more MPG, and more power. I don't think so. "Up to" clearly includes the figure 0 - possibly, the thought strikes me, this could be negative!
• Where should I re-fuel now? 1 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  What is the safest place to re-fuel now in the South East??? I have Shell and Esso near my home. Are these safe? BP Ultima is nowhere near my home. I am not affected till now.
• VAT receipts when buying fuel 17 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Is there a (legal?) reason why a 'VAT receipt' must be specifically asked for when paying for fuel? I need to keep them for my book-keeping, and have occasionally forgotten one. Why can't the VAT element be shown on the receipt normally issued?
• Zafira fuel gauge 6 May 2005 (Forum)
  Depending on which way I'm parking (and it's not a particularly steep camber ) my fuel gauge seems to vary about by a quarter of a tank. It also takes about five minutes to level out on the flat. Is this typical of Vauxhalls or is there some kind of damper mechanism that's getting stuck?
• Bosch Fuel Pump - Bedford CF Motorhome. 3 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Bedford CF Motor home with 2.2 Diesel engine. Got a reconditioned fuel pump but cannot find any timing marks on the pump, How can I get around this problem. Any suggestions would be welcome.