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  • Which fuel should we use in our petrol Fabia Estate? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    We run a 2012 Fabia TSI Estate with a 103bhp petrol engine and we hang on to our cars until they give up the ghost. Could you please tell men what grade...
  • Premium fuel benefits? 7 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Given your valid recommendations for V-Power fuels, would my Civic benefit from consistent use of V-Power (or similar) unleaded, or would regular 95-Ron...
  • Direct injection and carbon build-up? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I've been considering a Lexus IS250, and my internet research has highlighted problems with carbon build-up on the intake valves of the direct injection...
  • Noisy Polo fuel pump? 19 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We purchased a brand new Volkswagen Polo a few weeks ago. The car has developed a whining noise which you can hear from inside and outside. We are told...
  • What is the best high octane pump fuel available? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I always try to use Shell V-Power super unleaded petrol, but here in Bideford there are no local Shell stations. The next nearest fuel station until recently...
  • Why is my Citroen C3 running slow and losing power? 9 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 2002 Citroen C3 1.4 HDI is running slow, suffers a loss of power, and won't go above 3000rpm. It starts easily but it won't tick over straight away....
  • Ford Mondeo - Mondeo loss of power 8 Sep 2024 (Forum)
    Mondeo Mk 3      2 litre petrol Duratec Mazda engine Power loss, fuel problem diagnosed New fuel pump. new fuel filter Will start buit wont rev over 1500 No EML light, no codes on (cheap) OBD scanner Help
  • Honda Civic - Replacing faulty fuel injectors 31 Jan 2023 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a faulty Fuel injector, I have been quoted 500 to replace one but they recommend replacing all 4 at 1700, Car is 2010 Honda Civic Type S 1.8.  Is this high price or in the right ball park?
  • Fuel duty increase - 23% 25 Nov 2022 (Forum)
    barrels to fight this tooth & nail A sneaky 23% rise in Fuel Duty is planned from March 2023 @pritipatel @cmackinlay
  • SEAT Ibiza - defective fuel guage 14 May 2022 (Forum)
    I have a 2003 Seat Ibiza just recently the fuel gauge has a intermittent fault, display I put 20 litres in tank today and was registering empty? later in day registered 1/4 full is all over the place is this an expensive fix?   thanks
  • Freelander 1 TDI - Freelander 1 TDI 1999 - Fuel supply problem 30 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    Hello, Further to my previous question. I have fitted a new fuel relay but still the problem persists. Any ideas very welcome!   Thank you for previous suggestions.
  • Mazda MX5 - E10 Ethanol Fuel For Old Cars 27 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    I have a 20 year old Mazda MX5 that doesn't miss a beat. I am concerned that the government is introducing E10 fuel. How will this effect the components in my car? I know I will lose out on MPG. Bikerbill.
  • fuel additive - miracle or scam? 19 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    This sort of thing crops up from time to time and was mentioned in HJ's letters page a few years back.  It's a miracle fuel additive that improves consumption and engine life. It claims to "dissolve water".  I'll leave it to the more technically accomplished forum members
  • Ford Fiesta - Fuel Treatments is there a Good un 10 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    Hi   I have a 3 year old Fiesta as was thinking of using a fuel treatment to clean the whole system, but after doing a little searching a product can have 5* and the next review 1*. Is there a product that has been proven to work........   Cheers
  • 130 tdci - mondeo tdci two fuel pumps? 28 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    hi, I am having mixed messages from different garages ref a rear fuel pump(just a lift) on my 52 plate mondeo tdci. is there one ? can someone please clear this up for me regards mike
  • Volkswagen SHARAN CL TDI AUTO 1984cc, 1997 - Where to find the fuel pump 5 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    Hi there can anyone tell me where to find the fuelpum (note not injection pump) for the above vehicle. A fuel sytem diagram would big plus. Thanks Robert
  • VAG PD engine - VAG fuel additive, where to by? 11 Sep 2010 (Forum)
    Was having a look thought the forum. And found out about VAG's own fuel additive. I have a PD130 and wanting to give the VAG additive a try. So just wondering where i can buy this from? Thanks Luke
  • Jaguar X-Type Estate (2004 - 2007) - 05 2.0 diesel - Fuel filter change interval? 21 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    Hi, could anyone give me the mileage intervals for changing the fuel filter on X-Type Jag 2.0Ltr diesel, thanks in advance. Geran
  • How the instant fuel economy is calculated? 10 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    Many modern cars offer the feature of displaying instant fuel economy (eg. mpg, L/100 km etc.) How does it calculate the value? Is it a very complex formula involving some jaw dropping equations or just a preset value based on RPM, gear etc.?
  • Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - Diesel fuel additives? 18 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    Got a Nissan Xtrail diesel,thinking of putting some fuel additive in do they work?if so which is the best?car runs ok just thought i would give it a treat. Multiple posts deleted and a little SLT
 

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