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  V-Power in a hybrid? 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should I run my new Prius 10th Anniversary on Shell V-Power? I'm hoping to get even better fuel economy to offset the additional cost at the pump.
• 1997 VW Sharan 1997 1.9 tdi Auto - Fuel System 6 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Evening all, ran out of diesel on Tuesday, we put 2 gallons in, noticed and repaid chafted filter outlet pipe, and cracked injectors. Drove okay 23 miles back home. 9 hours later it wont start at all. On checking, wasn't getting fuel to the filter. Blew through pipes, checked fuse and tank pump
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  Is premium diesel worth the extra cost? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is it worth using a premium diesel fuel in a 2007 VW Passat 2.0 TDI car from the point of view of performance, engine longevity, smoother running etc?
• Peugeot 405 Turbo Diesel 1996 - Fuel delivery problem 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Can anyone assist? My 96 1.9L 405TD has recently developed a fuel delivery problem, the car
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  Should I use a premium fuel in my Honda Civic Hybrid? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Civic Hybrid (07). Do you think using a more expensive petrol would be better for my car than normal fuel?
• Honda Jazz/Fit (2001 - 2008) - 08 1.4 mpg meter 24 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Over the years I have always kept a check on fuel consumption of my car based on trip mileage and brim to brim fuel usage. I continue to do that now with a 16 month old Jazz which I have just bought with about 6,000 miles on the clock. When I filled up today I worked out the fuel consumption
• Volkswagen Polo II (1991 - 1994) - (91-94) mk2 1.3 - fuel proof sealer? 17 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  ok ive just been messeing around fitting a replacment carb...on the fuel return the rubber hose joins onto a hard plastic pipe that returns to the tank, i had a slight leak there despite using new proper vag rubber fuel pipe and a new jubilee i think its cured now...but if not is there a gasket
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - Fuel filter and biodiesel 6 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I am just starting to introduce small amounts of "biodiesel" (retail quality recycled chip fat - not DIY) and want to keep an eye on the fuel filter (as I understand due to increased solvent capabillities of biodiesel I may need to change it after a few K) before I start putting it in greater
• Pug 306 fuel smell when running 21 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  My daughter has complained that her 98 1.4 306 smells of fuel when driving and seems to need more trips to the forecourt. I have not been able to check car yet as she is some distance away. She has checked for signs of leaks in an around the engine bay with nothing obvious. Smell is in cabin when
• Startup technique: priming injectors 20 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  P-reg Nissan Almeira. What's the correct technique for starting these "new-fangled" fuel injection cars? (I have previously driven carburettor cars). When I start up in the morning, I first turn the ignition half on for a couple of seconds. You can physically hear the fuel pump start up and send
• Astra - diesel pump interchangeability. 21 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Would really appreciate some advice on the following. I'm having to replace a x20DTL engine on my 1999/S 2.0 DI 16V. I'm replacing the fuel pump too (as this has broken) and want to know if I can get away with using a replacement engine with a fuel pump that has a slightly different code
• '96 Fiesta diesel fuel pump 21 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I'd had trouble starting my car but now it won't start at all. We've changed the fuel filter and glow plugs but it still won't start as the diesel isn't getting thru'. (almost did with lots of WD40 sprayed on it) My friendly mechanic says that it is most likely the fuel pump and says it will need
• Another VW Sharan Misfire 20 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  My 1999 VW Sharan 110 bhp TDi (red i) has a misfire ('coughs' on acceleration). So far I have replaced/had tested the airmass meter; new injectors; new fuel filter; new battery; have had dismantled and tested the diesel fuel pump and as a last resort changed the fuel provider and used a fuel
• 306 TD Water in Fuel Filter Warning 14 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 306 1.9TD, 1996. Recently I have noticd that the Water in Fuel Filter warning light keeps popping up.Its never always on, but every now and then it lights up, and might be on all day long, other days nothing happens. I have had the car serviced after this started happening, fuel filter
• BMW 320D Injection Fuel Pump 15 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  My car is two years old and has covered 35,000 miles, I use Shell diesel and most of my jouneys are motorways. Early this year the fuel pump had to be replaced along with some damaged parts - timing guardrail. My car was out of warranty but BMW agreed to pay 75% of the total cost of £2000
• Vectra Di air problems 3 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Can anyone help with this problem please? Poor starting led me to suspect air in the fuel, replaced a section of pipe with clear fuel line and added a rubber priming bulb for good measure. Also replaced the fuel filter housing. The problem persists and I can now see globs of air running
• 307 90 HDI fuel consumption 27 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Can anyone comment on the fuel consumption of the Peugeot 307 HDI (90). I've done 6000 miles in mine and can't get above 45mpg. I do mainly A road/ motorway journeys outside of the rush hours, so I'm in 5th gear most of the time. Its just had its first service and the dealer couldn't offer any
• Audi fuel pump update 12 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I had a good look at the Audi this morning (see earlier thread). This model (1991 Coupe 20V) has a single fuel pump submerged in the tank. Access is by unbolting the protective plate on top of the tank (under the boot carpet) and removing the fuel gauge sender unit. On removing the pump I found
• Surprise - Fuel costs sat 23/07 25 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  A12 at Capel st Mary E10 £ 179.99.
• Wrong fuel . Some facts 24 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/7796177.stm