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  Taking fuel consumption into consideration on new cars 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car for around town, low mileage use - and would really like a crossover like a Hyundai ix35, Toyota RAV-4 or Kia Sportage, but...
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  Is real fuel consumption among modern cars static or increasing? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Like so many car owners I have experienced increasing difficulty achieving the EU fuel efficiency of the various cars that I have owned. I suspect that...
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  Fuel pump has no pressure? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  There's no presure coming out of the high pressure pump from the engine. Can you think of any reason this might happen please John?
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  Fuel additives? 26 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  There is no Shell filling station locally so I use BP 'Ultimate' - but here it is 10p/litre dearer than'Regular' unleaded. Is there an additive that I...
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  Why did my 2002 Peugeot Partner cut out? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2002 1.9d Peugeot Partner just cut out on the road and will not start. There's no fuel reaching the injectors.
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  Why is BP fuel so expensive? 15 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My local BP garage is still charging £1.55 per litre for their cheapest diesel, much more than any prices mentioned in the article (although in November...
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  Have I damaged my car by running low on fuel? 1 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I recently drove home with a near-empty diesel fuel tank. After filling up, I'm now getting an intermittent engine stutter combined with reduced performance...
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  Why don't fuel companies try to prevent people using the wrong fuel? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  There is not a month goes by without someone telling me how they have inadvertently filled their vehicle with the incorrect fuel, and the resultant eye-watering...
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  Which premium diesel fuel do you recommend? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a bit confused as to which is currently the best fuel to use in my Volkswagen group 2.0 TDI CR engine. Could you please confirm which is now the best...
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  Do plug-in fuel saving devices actually work? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can the 'Eco-Chip' fuel saving device plugged into the OBD2 socket cause damage to vehicle systems, including PHEVs?
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  Is it more fuel efficient to do less miles even if there's more stopping and starting? 16 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've found a route to work that is quicker, quieter and less miles. On the motorway it's 18 miles, through the town and stop/start at lights (although...
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  Changing a Ford Focus fuel pump? 21 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know of some online help in removing and replacing the fuel pump on a 2000 Ford Focus 1.8 diesel? Not in the tank - right by the engine.
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  Fuel consumption increase 29 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Z4 2.3 auto with 4,000 miles on the clock. Last week I zero'd the average fuel consumption readout, and since then I have only been in town,...
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  Premium fuel - is it worth it? 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For some time you have suggested that using Shell V Power unleaded is well worth the extra cost due to general improved performance and mpg. As Shell...
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  Why do you rate BP Ultimate diesel over Shell V-Power for diesels? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2006 Honda Accord 2.2 i-CTDi and have been using Shell V-Power diesel fuel exclusively. I was just wondering what your thoughts are and...
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  How can I fix the issue with the MAF sensor? 3 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  When the air mass sensor on my car is plugged in, it drives terribly, goes into limp mode before 3000rpm. When the sensor is unplugged it drives okay....
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  What fuel should I use to keep my 10 year old Toyota Avensis running? 17 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  You mention that supermarket petrol can clog up engines and reduce MPG from the deposits in their additives. I understand that it's best to use branded...
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  Smell of fuel when the fan is on in my Golf? 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I can smell fuel when I have my fan on in my MK4 Volkswagen Golf. My air conditioning unit packed up about 12 months ago which didn't bother me, but was...
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  Why is fuel more expensive at motorway service stations than at high street supermarkets? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased diesel fuel from Messrs Road Chef via their Strensham North outlet located upon the M5 at £1.439 per litre. Incidentally the fuel...
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  Cost to coast 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Over the past 30 years or so I have been in the habit of coasting down long hills in neutral with the engine idling. Can coasting do any damage? I find...