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  • Should I buy a Dacia Duster Bi-Fuel LPG? 26 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying a Dacia Duster. The salesperson at the dealer has told me there is a new LPG version of the Duster. What do you think about the...
  • Jaguar X-Type blowing fuses 2 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Jaguar X Type. Over the past week it has been blowing fuses. Every time it happens the engine cuts out. A friend thinks it might be the fuel pump....
  • Fuel injector replacement on Toyota Avensis 2 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have just had a 'Reman injector (fuel)' fitted to my Toyota Avensis, by a main dealer. I was charged £194.44 + vat, and plus labour, but then they added...
  • Best fuels for Mondeos? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Mondeo Mk4 TDCI which has more than 110K miles on the clock. Although the majority of my driving is on the motorway, I’m conscious that I’m likely...
  • Accord does not start after fuel filter (bled system) 26 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I changed fuel filter on my diesel Accord (have done numerous times!). I bled system and started car - vehicle then died - bled system again now car is...
  • Fuel contamination on belts 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    A faulty O ring seal caused diesel to leak from the fuel filter of my Octavia TDI estate for a couple of days. This in turn caused the auxiliary belt to...
  • In or out? 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My new Ford S-Max manual (p155) recommends using petrol "without additives or other engine treatments". Also supplied with the car is a leaflet saying...
  • Which fuel should I buy? 11 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am taking delivery of a new Qashqai 2.0 diesel auto. I always use Shell fuel. Do you think the extra cost of Shell V Power is worth it for my new car?...
  • Vauxhall Vectra sensor problem 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    The cam sensor went on my Vectra and backfired through the air filter. I've changed the cam sensor and I've got a spark but no fuel to the engine. Is...
  • When should my Citroen C4 Grand Picasso's fuel filter, spark plugs and timing belt be changed? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    When should I change the fuel filter, spark plugs and timing belt on a 2007 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.8i VTR?
  • Would the 530 BMW E60 be more fuel efficient than a Jaguar X-type 2.5 petrol? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Would the 530 BMW E60 be more fuel efficient than a Jaguar X-type 2.5 petrol ?
  • Audi A6 air leak - how can I fix it? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My Audi A6 2.5 TDI takes ages to start. I suspect air in the fuel line. Any ideas where this might get in and any tips on fixing it? I
  • Why won't my Volkswagen Passat start? 10 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My 2007 Volkswagen Passat sometimes won't start. I've had new glow plugs fitted, but it still won't go. Any ideas?
  • My Leyland truck won't start 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Lorry started as usual, then a mile down the road it cut out. Won't start now - any ideas?
  • Is Shell V Power any use? 20 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Is Shell V Power any use?
  • Which fuel should we use in our petrol Fabia Estate? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    We run a 2012 Fabia TSI Estate with a 103bhp petrol engine and we hang on to our cars until they give up the ghost. Could you please tell men what grade...
  • Premium fuel benefits? 7 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Given your valid recommendations for V-Power fuels, would my Civic benefit from consistent use of V-Power (or similar) unleaded, or would regular 95-Ron...
  • Direct injection and carbon build-up? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I've been considering a Lexus IS250, and my internet research has highlighted problems with carbon build-up on the intake valves of the direct injection...
  • Noisy Polo fuel pump? 19 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We purchased a brand new Volkswagen Polo a few weeks ago. The car has developed a whining noise which you can hear from inside and outside. We are told...
  • What is the best high octane pump fuel available? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I always try to use Shell V-Power super unleaded petrol, but here in Bideford there are no local Shell stations. The next nearest fuel station until recently...
 

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