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• Any - Refilling The Fuel Tank - Full or Half Full? 7 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all, I always fill my car up when it needs refuelling. My mate only ever fills his half way arguing that the extra weight of a full tank increases...
• renault scenic 1.9dci privilage 55 reg - injection fault message 18 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  i recently broken down and had to get rac out as car engine would not start,rac guy squeezed fuel primer and then it started.it is fine driving but next day message came on dashboard of injection fault as car would not start,i squeezed primer again and it started and drove fine. i
• Tbd - Best car for high mpg when driving at 85mph 16 May 2013 (Forum)
  but only delivers 31mpg. That's a lot of petrol to buy every year. Any recommendations for the most fuel efficient car for my needs? Also, any thoughts on what would be the lowest total cost (purchase, depreciation and fuel) for my needs? Suggestions greatly appreciated Many thanks
• Cold weather makes havoc of fuel economy 9 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  My S-Max (diesel auto) has averaged 33.4mpg since the day it arrived with 11,000 miles on about three years and 29,000 miles ago.  I reset the trip...
• peugeot 206hdi - car will not start when cold 15 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  my peugeot 206hdi 55 plate will not start when cold i have fully serviced it (no sign of metal fragments in fuel filter) changed the glow plugs/relay fitted a new battery and it still refuses to start i replaced the starter aswell, this morning i sprayed a small amount of easy start
• Ford C-Max 2008 1.6 TDCI zetec - Engine Malfunction code 5 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Engine malfunction message suddenly appeared after filling with diesel. Thought that I had put the wrong fuel in but no it was actually diesel that went in Stopped the C-max and when fired up again, the message reappeared The engine was running as normal, and was wondering whether
• peugeot hdi - peugeot 306 hdi cutting out after 2 mins 31 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  I am logging this for my dad   He is working on the above car and it keeps cutting out after running for 2 mins, coming up with code p0230 on an rac scanner So far he has : changed fuel pump in tank changed high pressure pump on engine changhed fuel
• 2001 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS (Engine: Z18XE) - Engine Control Management Light 28 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I was wondering if anyone knows the name of the following parts. I'll do my best to describe them. There is a full unit that plugs into the fuel injectors and then there is another unit that plugs onto the spark plugs with a pronged lead that detaches from it. My mechanic has had
• Any - Official fuel consumption confusion 21 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  In the preview of the 4th gen Honda CRV, HJ declares: It has to be emphasised that Honda is probably the most ‘honest’ manufacturer over...
• FIAT Grande Punto - Over fueling 23 May 2012 (Forum)
  1.9 multijet. Had all 4 injectors removed and overhauled, tested then refited. This Fixed the misfires and erratic idle. But iv noticed that my mpg has...
• Audi 80 Mk II - Engine cut out. 13 May 2012 (Forum)
  the gas and the car starts to jolt to what seems like fuel starvation.  I am  reasonably competent with a spanner so what I am asking is , can anybody suggest a checklist that I could do ( fuel pump filter etc)  before I find a mecahnic and wait in a the que for a repair
• Ford - All - Ford Endura DE 1.8 non-start 14 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  hose on the drivers side of the block. It was taken off, and when cranking fuel started to sputter from it. The end was snipped off, and it was re-attached to the spigot. Started first go. :o) I can only assume that was a diesel supply/return line, and the split had caused
• Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec Petrol - Ford Focus (2000 X reg) Running Lumpy 27 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, My focus has started having a problem where it runs lumpy,the symptoms I have are: Fuel Gauge is inaccurate and only moves between 1/4 and 1/2 When petrol tank is fuel the car feels like it's holding back above 5,000 RPM When petrol is low the car won't gain any power
• Mileage and the subsequent panicking 3 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Ok there has been mention of 'petrol chicken' and suchlike.  This thread is by way of The_Grouch's 'how many miles...' thread.  How far can you get AFTER your fuel light comes on or your needle is at zero? This'll be akin to a straw poll of various marques
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class W123 - Mercedes W123 Pierburg 175CD Carburettor 14 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Good day. I have a 1985 W123 running on M102 2.0 engine on Pierburg 175CD carburettor with a red damper cover. I notice that my car is severely underpower and heavy on fuel (less than 18MPG average). Also, when i accelerate in full, there will be a lot of black smake coming out from the exhaust
• Vegetable oil fuel - why no new cars utilising? 13 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi folks, Was thinking today, if it is possible to run a car on vegetable oil (with or without also having separate diesel tank), why is no one producing...
• Ford Focus - driving a diesel 17 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  to settle before i make my journey. I have a habbit of changing up in gears at 1,500rpm and get very good fuel economy. is this bad for the engine? average fuel 55mpg for a 2.0l Diesel i read somewhere about driving a diesel above 2,500rpm to allow the valves or something to rotate
• 1990 peugeot 205 gti 1.9 - engine jumping at 2000 revs 13 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  cap,plugs,rota arm,leed,fuel filter,fuel line clean,the garage have asked whats going on with the engine ,they cannot understand it,you can rev it very high no probs but when you put it under load that when the problem starts please has anyone any ideas ????? cheers n  
• Triumph Spitfire MK4 1300 - Engine dies after 20mins running 25 May 2010 (Forum)
  (timing spot on) and SU's that are balanced and are jetted correctly. So far we have replaced the coil - cos that could have been breaking down. Next we are looking at the fuel pump efficiency? and other fuel delivery issues? Any help gratefully received.  
• Shell Driver's Club / V-Power Club 26 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Hello, I have had a Shell Driver's Club card for a few years, a couple of months ago they sent me a V-Power Club card, apparently this offers additional benefits on the purchase of V-Power fuel though points can also be accrued on purchases of normal Shell fuel. I now have a letter saying