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• Fuel consumption - super unleaded 27 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Morning, This may be a very stupid question but is there any difference in fuel consumption between super unleaded and regular unleaded? When the company paid for petrol I used super (and noticed a discernible improvement in performance) but now I'm paying for it myself I'm using the cheapest (non
• 'Fuel Catalysts' 30 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Why am I still getting flyers for these products. Everyone knows they dont work yet the claim is there in black and white ' allows the safe use of unleaded fuel in four star engines' together with 'tested, trusted and recommended' and 'is sold and recommended by more of the uk motor trade than any
• Fiat uno non starter 2 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hoping somebody out there can help. Fiat UNO k reg 999 fire engine with fuel injection. Very occaisionaly it will not start, turns over and there is a spark but no fuel. By dropping some fuel into the injector body or spraying some "easy start" style stuff it will start and no further problem. Any
• Fuel Catalysts 29 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  We are running an unconverted Volvo244GLT 2.3ltr.on Lead replacement petrol.We have been advised that the " Broquet Fuel Catalyst" could possibly resolve the problem of using LRP and improve performance /consumption.Does anyone have any experience of this catalyst and would it be worth installing
• Performance drop with ULS unleaded 26 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  I have noticed a drop in performance with my UK '90 Toyota Celica GTi since the introduction of ULS unleaded fuel. Does anyone know if its safe (or advisable) for me to fill up with super unleaded? Is the Government aware that these "cleaner" fuels can actually INCREASE fuel consumption
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  Air conditioning and fuel consumption 24 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Your recommendation is to use air con regularly to avoid dry seals but my car manual recommends leaving air con on to enable the climate control system...
• 2007 VW Sharan TDI - Petrol in diesel..already driven..worried 15 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  have a diesel with an older type fuel pump then I should be ok. If I have a modern diesel with a common-rail fuel pump then I should prepare myself for a massive repair bill.   I am not sure which type of fuel pump my 2007
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  Fuel consumption worse after using premium fuel. 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A few months back I persuaded my wife that it was good practice and worthwhile to fill the Nissan X-Trail with higher quality diesel, as although it was...
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  Diesel injector problems with a Peugeot Expert 14 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently changed the fuel filter on my Peugeot Expert 1.9[non turbo] 03 van. It has a lucas injector pump and the filter housing has the zip tie type...
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  Mike and Burny winter 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of a new Audi A4 Avant 2.0 litre 143 manual TDI in August and having now covered more than 5,000 miles I am disappointed with the fuel...
• Treating your car well - fueling 23 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I was wondering what peoples oppinions are on fueling up your car. I have limited knowledge but i see fueling your car with good fuel as beneficial in lots of way. I admit i have limited knowledge but surely putting good fuel in will help prevent long term damage or wear and tear on the mechanics
• 6 drops of water 130,000 miles, Filters 20 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I was thinking, *are fuel filter changes really neccessary, at the specified intervals?* Before everyone jumps on me :)...... Sure, Oil and Air filters visibly clog and I change oil filters along with the oil at half recommended change intervals..... But Fuel filters.... Amongst the many cars
• Update on Supermarket fuel 22 May 2006 (Forum)
  My son in law is back driving Texaco fuel tankers on nights after two years on car transporters. I asked him recently if Supermarkets had additives put in their fuel. His first response was no, they didn?t the last time he was working on tankers . But he said he would have to find out the current
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  Can I run my car on E10 fuel? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Volkswagen Touran imported from Japan. It has a 1.4 petrol engine. Do I need to run it on premium petrol or is supermarket E10 okay?
• Ford Fiesta - Broquet Fuel Catalyst 27 May 2020 (Forum)
  This is an unbiased opinion, based on garage emission evidence. I have used a Broquet Fuel catalyst on a range of modern petrol cars and diesel 4x4s. At MOT, mechanics have been astonished at how low emissions from my vehicle have been. There is also a definite increase in power and torque
• Astra J 2011 1.6 Petrol - Astra rubber fuel hose internal diameter? 2 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a leaking damper, that silver disc, before the fuel line enters the rail. I am going to cut it out unless anyone has a fool proof way of releasing the factory fuel line clips? I have purchased a brass double ended hose connector with an ID of 8mm, will this fit ok and will I get
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 06-04-2019 Part 1 1 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Re Premium fuels. “Particularly important with a Gasoline Direct Injected engine because instead of being injected over the inlet valves the fuel is injected directly so the inlet valves miss the detergent effect of the fuel and can become coated in carbon.” So how will using a premium fuel
• ford connect 1,8 td 2005 - not starting 19 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  trying to start sons van, changed fuel filter has not much fuel at injector when cracked nut, changed filer which ive done meny times ,when cracking injector pipes half a turn with engine on starter no 1,2 and 4 dribble fuel out wherhas no 3 squirts out. now the van packed up a few weeks ago
• Zetec 1.25, 2000 - Fiesta fuel pump 21 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Car was left 4 weeks while owner away.  Now fuel pump does not run for 1~2 secs when ignition turned on and car will not start .  I have checked the fuse (31) and that the cut-out has not popped. Which is the fuel pump relay please?  (I cannot tell from the Haynes manual
• Citroen Picasso 2.0 hdi 2001 - fuel problems 2 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Why will my Pacisso 2.0 hdi only run when rail pres sensor disconnected.New pump in tank,PRV in pump tested ok,injectors serviced.Clear fault code p1112,start car,fuel pres 300 bar,rev engine pres upto 700-100 bar,engine cuts out fault code p1112,fuel rail pressure.Unplug rail sensor Car in limp