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• Ford C-MAX - DPF replaced, rotten egg smell and amber light 14 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Hi,  I bought a 2008 C Max 3 weeks ago. Mileage 126,000. The guy said he hadn't used it much during lockdown. When I put fuel in it, it took a while for the fuel gauge to move. OH plugged it in before the drive home and it said fuel pressure sensor code, but the gauge gradually came
• 2001 Fiesta Zetec-S - Fiesta playing up 16 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Sparks New Fuel filter But sod all. After i put the new coil and plugs in the EML came on. I reset the ECU and the light went and has not come back since. Both oil and coolant are fine and not dropping or does not have any foreign stuff in it. I bought a ODB reader that bluetooths
• Renault Clio II (1998 - 2001) - '99 1.6RXE Rough idle + Car won't rev up 14 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Checked:- All engine sensors check out OK on ove data, except oxygen sensor which remains low all the time, unless fuel is restricted or MAP sensor vaccum pipe disconnected, then fluctuates normally. Continuity between oxygen sensor and ECU checked OK All earths in engine bay and on engine OK Earths
• Driving diesels with health in mind 19 May 2009 (Forum)
  are kept nice and high, soot build up should be reduced, possibly less smoking and carbon build up, the revs just off boost mean that big power requests are answered with enough air to fuel mix from the turbo being ready so you dont get big clouds of black smoke / unburn't fuel. So at between 1.8k and 2.6k
• Mercedes AW169. 2011 - Tyre pressure 8 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  The tyre pressures on my fuel  flap are 32 psi front   38 psi rear. Looking on internet should be 29 psi front and rear. I'm confused.  Help please.
• Cost of EVs 26 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  It seems EVs are expensive because of the cost of research and development. The battery pack cost is offset by no gearbox, cooling or ignition  systems etc etc. Modern  vehicles are the cleanest ever with cats and unleaded fuel and monitored emission checks on the mot. 
• Can you syphon petrol? 29 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of getting a dual fuel stove for camping, which will run off unleaded. Can you still syphon petrol out of a car or is there some sort of trap twixt filler and tank?
• Lets have an F1 race round the M25 12 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Wouldn't that be cool? How long is the M25? How long would it take them to get round? How many fuel stops would be required for 1 lap?
• Doh! No interior + Empty diesel tank 15 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  OK...Does anyone know how to manually open the fuel flap on a SEAT Toledo? (VW Bora clone) The button for doing it with solenoid is currently sat on the garage floor. :o)
• Passat Water Ingress 4 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I have a very wet rear footwell in my T Reg Passat, and failed electric windows and fuel filler cap release, presumably as a consequence. The windows were not left open! Any ideas?
• citroen ax 1.5 diesel problem 10 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  citroen 1.5 diesel,satrts first time,every time.but stop running after 4-6 seconds,disconnected fuel cut off-makes no difference-HELP PLS???
• Throw the baby out with the tap water? 19 May 2006 (Forum)
  Never mind acetone and additives! Which of these incredibly fantastic two fuel saving devices would you put your money on? http://tinyurl.com/g94uv or http://tinyurl.com/fzgps
• Carrying an extra person 20 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hypothetical question .. Would there be a noticeable difference in fuel consumption on a long journey, carrying one, two, three or four people ? ( say a 1200 kg car carring an extra 75 / 150 / 225 / 300 kg.
• Classic Vehicle Owners. 26 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  LRP(lead replacement petrol)is being withdrawn.What to do?-leaded fuel is still available-where?? Go to www.leadedpetrol.co.uk and find out.I found I've got a stockist within 2 miles and three others not faraway.
• Rover 115 STD 29 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Hi New to this site so here goes. Trying to service the wifes car.Ifrst time on a diesel. Have put in new plugs, oil filter and fuel filter. Problem is she wont start. Any suggestions.
• Wynn's "Dry Tank" 13 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone have experience with the above or similar product which is supposed to mop up water which has condensed in the fuel tank, thereby reducing chances of corrosion? (Other benefits also claimed.) Oz (as was)
• fiesta 1.25 dash light 20 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Hi this is my first visit to the backroom. Can anyone tell me how to replace the lights that illuminate the speedo, rev counter, temp and fuel gauges on a fiesta 1.25? Any help welcome
• What will we drive when the oil runs out 13 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Fuel cells, chip fat, chicken poo - what will the car of the future run on? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/3782801.stm
• Late model Fiat Uno ie ? 14 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Could anyone owning a late model 1.0ie or 1.1ie Uno please confirm for me, if the vehicle has an inertial fuel cut-off switch ? Thank you, petel@clara.co.uk
• Mondeo TDCI safety recall 9 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I heard from my dealer today that there is a new safety recall to \"beef up\" the main fuel filter but he had no further information. Does anybody know any more about this?