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Renault scenic dynamique 2004 - No fuel getting to the engine? 14 Apr 2014 (Forum)
after a mechanic told me they were the problem but still it won't switch on! Also noticed while testing a few other parts that no fuel was getting to the engine it was dry as a bone! After hours of searching the internet I am thinking it is maybe the fuel pump relay or the crank sensor. I have cleaned -
Renault scenic dynamique 2004 - Scenic 2004 No fuel getting to the engine!? 1 Apr 2014 (Forum)
after a mechanic told me they were the problem but still it won't switch on! Also noticed while testing a few other parts that no fuel was getting to the engine it was dry as a bone! After hours of searching the internet I am thinking it is maybe the fuel pump relay or the crank sensor. I have cleaned -
Can I use high octane fuel in my 2002 Ford Focus? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The handbook for my July 2002 Ford Focus states there is no point in using petrol of a higher octane than 95. Presumably fuel constituents have changed... -
Engine flush and clean - worth it? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to have an annual service on our Saab 43,000 miles always serviced, we have been offered an engine flush and fuel treatment along with a Saab... -
Rav4 has a corroded fuel tank 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My MOT has come back with three advisorys - leaking shocks, treads down to 3, but the one that worries me is that they said the rear of my fuel tank is... -
Is the recent fuel duty postponement disingenuous? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The government has deceived us, again. The recent public relations coup of helping hard-pressed families etc by postponing the fuel duty rise is really... -
Which SUV offers good fuel economy and cheap road tax? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've had a Shogun for a couple of years and it’s been faultless as a family runabout. I love the size, the 4x4 capability, comfort and the fact that everything... -
Fuel additives and modern classics 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Could you please offer some advice on what to do if I am thinking of buying a modern classic car from the 80s or 90s? I have been reading that the... -
Debris in the fuel pump 14 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
What recovery action would you recommend having found metallic debris in the low pressure fuel filter of a 100,000 mile Peugeot 406 2-litre diesel? It's... -
Should my 2003 Ford Mondeo be averaging just 26-28mpg? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2003 Mondeo 1.8 LX. Nice car, but what should the mpg be? It is averaging 26-28mpg and I can't get it above 30mpg even on a motorway... -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99 2.0 HDi P0230 Not starting. Injectors not firin 2 Dec 2009 (Forum)
Hi guys, Long story so here goes.... Bought a 306 HDi that had petrol put into it. The car was drained of the fuel and diesel refilled. Car ran but was a bit lumpy. THe car was traded in at a local garage and a lad bought it, 'drove' it home, parked it up. A friend bought it and decided -
Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 93-00 - TD poor mpg - not rise in fuel prices! 13 Nov 2009 (Forum)
Good evening to all, I hope someone can help me, or at least confirm what I'm thinking. My recently aquired escort estate TD is awful on fuel, my previous car was another escort estate but without the turbo. In the old car I used to get at least 110 miles from £10, in my new motor I'm getting -
Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0tdci Won't start; flashing glow plug light 1 Jun 2009 (Forum)
Would'nt start, left overnight and started first time. Drove around estate for 15 minutes and cut out when turning a right hand bend. Power steering gone, the lot! Took off fuel lines to fuel filter and it started again,managed to get home (2 miles) Let it idle for 5 minutes and it cut out again -
Peugeot 309 (1986 - 1993) - 1989 1.9 possible fuel filter problem 8 Feb 2009 (Forum)
Hello. I bought my diesel car a few months back & have been really pleased with it. There is one problem however & wanted to ask some advice before starting to hunt for a car part For the first few weeks after I bought it the 'water in fuel filter' indicater would go on & then go off by itself -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1999 1.8 - Fuel leak & more 13 May 2008 (Forum)
I have a fuel leak coming from under the filler pipe leading to the fuel tank. Hard to see exactly where from but it looks like it's coming from some way up the pipe leading to the filler cap. It's not gushing (yet!) just a constant drip. It leaks when I fuel it and when driving but stops when i -
VW TDI misfire solved! 14 Dec 2004 (Forum)
, as the engine had cut to default mode once or twice and been restored to normal by fiddling with the connector. BUT, seeing bubbles in the fuel line made me think the misfiring had another cause, air in the fuel I could find no fue leaks and so was baffled. Then I thought "airlock in fuel tank? - no, surely -
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Seat Leon Cupra - fuel? 6 Jun 2004 (Forum)
I recently bought a Leon Cupra 20VT. I have been running it on super unleaded. Is this necessary or would 'standard' unleaded suffice? Thanks -
How can I compare running costs for petrol, diesel, electric and hybrid? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used car for my company. How to work out the fuel / electric cost so I can compare? -
Are the official fuel economy figures for plug-in hybrids accurate? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Are the mpg figures for the Jaguar F-Pace petrol plug-in believable? How are they calculated?
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