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• Nissan Micra Tempest 1.0 - Nissan Micra slow fuel filling boredom ! 22 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Tempest isn't a really appropriate name for a 1 litre Micra ! But I assume the makers decided that Micra owners have all the time in the world and that's why the Fuel Filler tube is so narrow and has a sprung trapdoor in the top, that it blows back when you fill up. This causes the fuel
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 01 2.0 hdi 90 rhy cutting out and running on 11 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  but if you turn key off befor it faults and cuts out , then it will run on for a second and the p0230 code will be back i have had (all seconhand) 3 in tank pumps 2 double relay/ fuel relay 2 high pressure pumps 2 fuel regulators (bolt to rear of high pressure pump) 2 sets of injectors 2 cam sensors
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  Fuel Economy of post-2008 cars 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You mention in the current stats that newer cars fair worse on fuel economy compared to official figures - do you have the average drop for newer models...
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  Is it okay to use fuel additives? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Over the years I've used Miller's Diesel Plus in our diesel cars, mainly to lubricate the injector pump rather than seeking extra performance. We have...
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  Which small car offers better fuel economy than the 1.6-litre Golf? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My mother recently had her reliable old Ford Fiesta written off after a car hit her. She has replaced it with an S-reg 1.6 Volkswagen Golf, but is only...
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  Is it worth using a diesel additive in my Volkswagen Passat? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDi 140 SE saloon. Could you please advise me if using Millers Diesel Power ECO MAX fuel additive is worth the expense?...
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  Real fuel economy of the 2011 Focus? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I really like the look of the 2011 Focus, it gets excellent reviews in most motoring journals. So why is the real fuel consumption from your register,...
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  BMW 1 Series won't start 13 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 1 Series engine fires but then resorts to a chugging sound and does not fire up properly. No computer data problems on dash board, fuel all good. Car...
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  Why doesn't my warranty cover fuel tank breather fault? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased an extended warranty when I bought a 2008 SEAT Ibiza Ecomotiv from a dealer. The breather to the fuel tank is leaking, and I am told this is...
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  Ford Fiesta 'Engine System Fault' 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Frequently at 70mph the 'Engine System Fault' message appears and the car, 2008 Fiesta TDCI goes into Limp Home Mode. Ford plugged it in and said that...
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  Mazda 5 Diesel; 2007 Reg started using oil and poor fuel consumption 28 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just passed 51k miles and now using oil at a guess of about 1 litre/500 miles. Poor fuel consumption - and when in second gear (as in going around a corner,...
• VW Golf Mk4 1.6 petrol - Engine stops when fuel tank 1/4 full &runs rough 17 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Can any body help? My 1999 golf starts easily every morning but after about 3 miles it starts to stutter and sometimes stalls even if you're driving at a steady speed. Also, as soon as the fuel tank gets below a quarter full it will lose power and stop with no warning lights on every journey
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  code po191 20 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Problem with high fuel pressure shutting my Citroen Relay van down while driving. I've changed high pressure pump, regulator, in tank pump, rail sensor,...
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  EEC Diesel Tax 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Read that EEC are proposing to base fuel tax on energy content rather than volume and to have separate taxes for carbon dioxide and fuel. This could...
• Ford Focus - 99 Ford Focus TD DI - Fuel leak 25 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all, I'm new on here and asking for some help and guidance. I have a 99 Focus 1.8 TD DI and I thought I had a leak from the advance/retard solenoid at the bottom of the fuel pump ( Bosch VP30 - 047 0004 007 ). Last night we took out the alternator to get
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  Our Vauxhall Zafira won't start if left for a few weeks - any ideas? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If my W-reg Vauxhall Zafira is not used for several weeks it is extremely hard to start. We have had a non-return value fitted in the fuel line as the...
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 99 1.2 not injecting fuel into cylinder 21 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  aafter many hours last nite trying to solve the probelm with my corsa i have now noticed that it is not puting any fuel into the cylinder closest to drivers side.it was dry inside after taking plug out.cracked it over and all the other 3 misted up fuel n could see the pistons were wet with fuel.i
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 2.0tddi - no fuel in filter 31 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  and finaly cut out and would not start again,i had the car towed home and was told it may be fuel filter blocked and may needed changing ,so went bought new filter took old filter off and noticed there was no fuel in it,so before i put the new filter on i filled it with diesel connected everything back up
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.8 tdci Injectors? Fuel Pump? Cheap Diesel? 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 03 Focus 1.8 TDCI (115 bhp) It currently has 130,000 on the clock. Around 12 months ago, I had a problem with starting & then loss of power & was told by the garage that it was probably the injectors. So they changed the injectors & the fuel filter (as well as flushing the system
• Supermarket cynicism in money off fuel offers. 23 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  on ?cheap? fuel. If the customer spends more than £50.00 in the shop then a coupon is given entitling the said customer to 5p per litre off the fuel in the SM station. Looks good, hey ! Advertised cost 106.9p, less 5p = 101.9p. I did so, but checked what the garage down the road was charging, 102.9p