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Bi Fuel Ford Focus 23 Aug 2002 (Forum)
I own a factory produced bi fuel ford focus. It runs rough at low revs and after gear changes. Is this the engine management computer fighting over the petrol/lpg systems? Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks 23/8/02 -
Emissions software has increases the fuel consumption on my Audi A1 - what can I do? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A1 Sportback, bought new in 2012. Current miles on clock just under 33,500. Last month it went in for the emissions software installation... -
Are fuel additives worth it? 11 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Do you recommend any diesel additives? My 2011 Nissan X-Trail 2.0l dCi has done 115,000 miles and is serviced every year but the mpg seems to be getting... -
Which brand of premium petrol is best? 6 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
Could you please advise which is the better petrol: Tesco 99RON or Shell’s 98RON? -
Is a fuel system flush worth it? 28 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Dacia Sandero Ambience has just had its third service by the main dealer. They are recommending a fuel system flush to remove moisture. My car has only... -
Fuel made from air! 18 Jun 2018 (Forum)
In the same (as the Rolls Cullinan) June issue of Car magazine there was an interesting article regarding the progress of attempts to make fuel from air. This is done through removing the CO2 from the atmosphere in a process called Direct Air Capture. The general points are, 1 Banks -
Jaguar X-Type Estate (2004 - 2007) - 04 2.0D Engine cuts out..... 20 Oct 2017 (Forum)
My brother has a Jaguar X-Type 2.0 diesel. Just last week it cut out and he thought it had run out of fuel because it was low. He filled it up and it started straight away. He thought that was that until it happened again after about 25 miles. The engine cut out and would not re-start. He cranked -
All makes and models - Possibly the end of the fuel debate? 20 Mar 2017 (Forum)
Afternoon all - last week i picked up a tanker driver from the grangemouth refinary where he collects fuel for shell and formally BP. I thought he would be the perfect man to talk to about different fuels and indeed he was! We spent the entire taxi journey taking about the fuels and I -
Vauxhall Antara Fuel Gauge/Sender Problems - what's the cause? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I had a Vauxhall Antara and have had an intermittent problem with my fuel gauge dropping off occasionally to read empty even if the tank is full. Unfortunately,... -
Vauxhall Zafira dti - Starting issue when left over night facing uphill 13 Jun 2014 (Forum)
Hello, I have a zafira 2.0 dti 1999 model. When it is left facing uphill over night it doesn't seem to want to start in the morning too the point where the battery goes flat, I presume the fuel is draining back to the tank due to a air leak. I have changed the leak off pipes (but not the t-pieces -
Need a cheap small car with good fuel economy - what do you recommend? 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am starting a new job and will need to commute 25 miles each way. I am looking for a new car that is very fuel efficient (my current 2005 Ford Focus... -
Can you recommend a specialist who can repair a misfuelling error? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
On Saturday evening, with the distance to empty stating 40 miles on his 2002 Audi A4 1.9 TDI estate, my father misfuelled, putting approximately 25 litres... -
Does my Qashqai have a fuel consumption problem? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Nissan Qashqai 1.5dCi and have been disappointed with the average fuel consumption of around 35mpg, and with the power and smoothness... -
Nissan Note fuel capacity 4 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 58 reg Nissan Note Tekna with 7100 miles on it. I would like to know the capacity of the fuel tank and also when the fuel indicator... -
Bio beware 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently read a small article concerning fears associated with new legislation from the EU and subsequently the UK, on increased use of biofuel content... -
Which vans are best for fuel economy? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm getting a van and I want one in which two people could sleep in the back and do some rough camping on surf trips. The biggest issue for me is fuel... -
Why's the fuel filter alarm light coming on in my KIA Cee'd? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had a KIA Cee'd 1.6 LS for 15 months now and have been very happy with the performance. It is used mainly for longer distance motorway driving when... -
Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 2.0 diesel -fuel warning light and remaining miles 10 Dec 2007 (Forum)
I have had my Mazda6 2.0 diesel since late October. This week I let the fuel run lower than usual before re-filling (waiting for my fuel card but that's another story)... ... so it had got down to below a quarter of a tank with the "miles remaining" readout heading to single digits. All fine -
Budget quick summary 9 Apr 2003 (Forum)
Fuel Budget 2003 raises the duty rate for biodiesel by 1.28 pence per litre from 1 October 2003. Budget 2003 defers the annual revalorisation of the main road fuel duties until 1 October 2003, at which time the duty on ultra-low sulphur petrol and diesel will rise by 1.28 pence per litre -
Reduce Your Fuel Cost With Sunshine 2 Apr 2018 (Forum)
Another freeloader.