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Dacia Dual Fuel Prices 17 Aug 2021 (Forum)
I see Dacia have dropped the price of their dual fuel (petrol & LPG) cars to exactly the same as their petrol only equivalents. So presumably the customers are not prepared to pay a premium (as they did for diesel when they had diesel models across the range) No space -
Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 1.5D fuel filter housing leak 23 Dec 2017 (Forum)
My 1.5D saxo has diesel leaking out of the side of the fuel filter housing.It looks like some sort of plug on the rear nearest the bulkhead.It leaks as soon as the filter is primed.Anyone know what this plug is for and how do you get the filter housing/thermostat housing off? -
Suzuki Alto 2014 manual - New car - poor fuel economy 7 Mar 2014 (Forum)
Hi I'm running in a new Alto as per the owner's manual. I've used 1 & 2/3rds of a 35 litre tank and travelled 440 miles, which seems very poor. Is it usual to have poor fuel economy for the first couple of thousand miles while the engine beds in? -
Peugeot 307 - low fuel additive 3 Nov 2013 (Forum)
Hi I have a 307 the low fuel additive comes up on the display i have filled the tank and the counter as been re-set also the cat purged the light comes up when the car is started for about 5 seconds with a audable beep then goes out . The tank is full the counter reset what could be wrong -
fiesta fuel filler rust 17 Sep 2011 (Forum)
I'm looking to buy a MK3 fiesta. I've seen one that checks out, except for the rust around the fuel filler, which I know is a common problem on these cars. What options are there for repairing for this. I have read that a new panel is required, but can't help thinking that for such a common problem -
ford focus 1.8 tdci - focus 1.8 tdci fuel pump noise 2 May 2011 (Forum)
My 1.8 Focus TDCI estate has developed a grinding noise which I have located to the back of the fuel pump - has anyone else experienced this and whats the fix? If its the pump is it easy to change or very difficult and expensive? Any help will be much appreciated. -
1997 VW Passat - Fuel Filter problems 19 Jun 2010 (Forum)
tried to change the fuel filter on my 1997 vw passat tdi 90. Removed the pipes from the top and the two small screws from another. The new filter which doesnt come with the connections and it appears as though the top of the old filter seperates and is screwed into the new filter.However -
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 110 - Focus 1.6 TDCI Fuel Filter Replacement? 15 Jun 2010 (Forum)
I have a 55 reg (mk II) Focus 1.6 TDCI 110. Is it possible/wise to attempt changing the fuel filter at home or is it asking for trouble? I do oil changes myself so am not afraid to get stuck in where possible. -
Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 Fuel & Temp Guage work with ignition off 18 May 2009 (Forum)
Hi all Both the fuel and temp gauages read when the car is switched off. Also the wipers now won't park .This all happend at once so presumably a common component failure. Can anyone point me in the right direction?? -
Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 04 1.9 fuel leak 24 Apr 2009 (Forum)
I have had 1.9tdi diesel from new, just filled the tank with disel which "leaked" over the garage forecourt. This problem only occurs when the tank is filled up and not when it is partially filled. I have had the seal on the fuel pump replaced but it hasn't resolved the problem. -
Tesco fuel thread. 1 Apr 2009 (Forum)
Point made - that's why its locked now. People can't seem to grasp simple concepts as to what happened - from the way I read it it was fuel being delivered on people's credit card (paying at pump) so cash payers weren't affected - chunks of this thread will be removed shortly and the thread re -
Citroen - Dispatch (2006) 110hp - changing fuel filter 3 Feb 2008 (Forum)
Serviced my 2006 Citroen Dispatch yesterday, only problem being the fuel filter. Any advice on changing it? Is the pump self bleeding or is there a hand pump? The model is the 110 hp version, the new filter is a paper canister type meaning the filter casing needs split. Any advice would -
Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 03 Fuel Filter (PDi engine) 2 Jan 2008 (Forum)
I was just wondering how important it is to change the fuel filter during the 60k service on my 03 passat pdi? If it needs to be changed then is there a big difference between a VW part or one I can pick up for half the price from a motor factor? Thanks in advance, R -
More older BMW petrol leaks info 29 May 2007 (Forum)
Just found (by smell) another petrol leak on my 1996 320i. On inspecting the hoses on the top of the fuel pump housing, I found 1 inch depth of petrol around and on top of the head of the fuel pump. The manufactures original joint was leaking on the larger of the two hoses. I think this hose links -
small diesels - actual fuel consumption 3 May 2006 (Forum)
Not wanting to take manufacturers figures at face value, I was was wondering what actual fuel consumption the new small 1.3/1.4/1.5 diesels are returning, also under what driving conditions. I'm thinking of Yaris, C2, Micra, Clio, etc, etc. (I note some comments re. Clio in the forum at the moment -
lift fuel pump on 2001 mondeo 28 Oct 2005 (Forum)
can anyone tell me if they have had problems with lift fuel pump on the new shape mondeo, mine is a 2001 reg , and im just about to have my 3rd pump fitted, i know i have high mileage (173,000) as its used as a taxi, but surely 3 pumps at a cost of 399.99 each is a bit too much !!!!! -
US Fuel Prices 5 Sep 2005 (Forum)
Fuel cost graph on tonights channel 4 news showed a price of $1.75 a gallon on the day before the huricane had now risen to oapprox $2.50, still cheap by UK standards. Bought diesel today at 97.9p/litre, i reckon within 2 weeks it'll be over £1.00 which is an incredulous amount when not more than 6 -
diesel zafira problems 25 Aug 2005 (Forum)
hi i have a 04 plate diesel zafira 20 ltr dti its in the main dealers today, i have been informed that it has got water in the fuel system and could need a new fuel pump and injectiors and a fuel filter, at my expence as they say its not a warrienty repair, has anyone had the same problems -
fuel filler neck - ford fiesta 1 Mar 2004 (Forum)
all, i noticed today that my fuel filler pipe has came off the surround at the top, ive looked to see if there is any clips or anything, but i cant see any. does this normally just clip on (some how) or should there be a worm drive/jubilee clip to hold it on. -- shaun the sheep ford fiesta -
Water in Fuel Filter 7 Aug 2003 (Forum)
Hi I have a 1994 peugeot 306 diesel turbo. The warning light has been appearing now for some time however after i keep draining it still won't go out. I unscrew the drain plug and keep pumping the fuel through, I must have pumped though a few few pints now. Am i doing the procedure correctly?