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• Mondeo TDCi Fuel Filter 23 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  at 70 mph! Fuel consumption is slightly better at 47 mpg rather than 43 mpg. Wide throttle openings and lower revs do not give quite the same surge of torque as they did before. Looking at the forum ther has been an issue with fuel filters, this has been changed by the dealer for the first time
• Freelander fuel comsumption 22 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I have an 05 Freelander TD4 auto and am constantly disappointed with the fuel consumption. I filled up today having done 273 miles since the last fill. I did a 50 to 60 mile journey on A roads around 50 to 60mph. Roughly the same distance would be covered doing little journeys towing a light
• Tipo turbo diesel not starting>>> 20 May 2002 (Forum)
  My 91 tipo turbo diesel wouldn't start today after running for about 3 hrs I came home for a while and when I went to leave it just spluttered for a while with no power then died. Have checked for fuel which is present engine side but there seems to be no suction from the fuel pump. I disconnectd
• Fuel Guage Accuracy 26 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  A different slant on the thread below I am surprised that with modern tecnology we cannot have accurate fuel guages. I have driven a number of cars with computers that purport to show the range left but I have no confidence in them. On a Primera it would sometimes drop from an indicated 50 miles
• Supermarket fuel 15 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Is supermarket fuel truly any worse than the named brands? Given that it sells at the same price (remember the days when it was a bargain?) can we not believe that it is just the same? I ran my car solely on Tesco's for 1K miles, then 1K miles on Texaco only, and discerned no difference
• Fuel Additives 19 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  I've seen a few messages on the site about problems caused by Supermarket Fuel etc and wondered if anyone has any experience of Fuel Additives ? I've recently picked up a leaflet from Halfords for products from STP/Redex/Wynns/Slick that claim to clean Fuel systems and injectors. Waste of money
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  How much spare fuel can I carry? 26 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the legal position on carrying in a private car a can containing spare E10 petrol? if it is legal so to do, what is the best currently available...
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  How do we store a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for six months? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We leave our diesel vehicles stored for up to six months with the tanks full to avoid condensation pollution. We're considering changing one of them to...
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  Fiesta fuel pump has failed. Help please! 20 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  It's a problem with a Fiesta that's been left standing for four weeks while the owner was away from home. Now, the fuel pump is not running for 1~2 seconds...
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  The MPG on my car is terrible - what could be the cause? 3 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Insignia and all seems mechanically sound with 68000 miles on the clock, a recent service and full service history plus new discs brakes...
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  How realistic are official fuel consumption and CO2 figures for new cars? 22 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying the new Ford Kuga PHEV 2.5. The fuel consumption figures are 201mpg and CO2 of 26g Are they serious? I’ll never achieve that, will...
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  Could a faulty fuel tank be affecting my Honda Jazz's fuel consumption? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Honda Jazz 1.4 EX gives strange fuel consumption results. I filled it to the brim, looked at the computer and it said it could do 490 miles until...
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  Should I use a fuel system cleaner for a GDI engine? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any evidence that a fuel system cleaner can stop the build up of carbon in a GDI engine, especially one fitted with a turbo?
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  Why will my Ford Sierra not start? 3 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have an issue with my 1992 Ford Sierra 1.8 diesel. It has an intermittent problem where it will occasionally not start. Any idea what the problem could...
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  Citroen Synergie fuel pump 26 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Does a 1996 Citroen Synergie 1.9td have an in tank pump. Car starts but stalls but can then run fine. I have changed filter. Have found once pumped hand...
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  Why does my Rover 75 keep cutting out? 8 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Rover 75 broke down recently. I had the alternator replaced and it ran for a few days, but cut out and would not restart. I was told the fault was a...
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  Volvo XC70 won't start 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo XC70 D5 (2010) Auto continually refuses to start. I have had a new fuel pump fitted, but the problem persists. The car is back with the dealer...
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  Windows down or air con on? 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 60 Nissan Micra has air conditioning. I am told that using this dramatically increases the fuel consumption. I am also told that having the windows...
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  Diesel smell from Ford Galaxy 31 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have another problem with my Ford Galaxy 55 plate. I have a slight smell of diesel when the car is running or has run. The smell is most noticeable nearside...
• 2.2 dci x-trail - deisel x-trail fuel pump problem sorted. 20 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  the fuel pump and it would sort out the problem. i took out the fuel pump and i looked at it closely to see how it worked and what could go wrong. on the side of the fuel pump there is a silver switch in a barrel shape held on by two small bolts and this switch is a fuel pressure switch. i found a deisel