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• Diesel exhaust smells 26 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have a Galaxy TDI, my wife has a Scenic DTi. Both use fuel from the same pump at the same garage. Why do the exhaust gases smell different? The Renault's has a particularly distinctive whiff (and has done since new) which doesn't actually seem to change if a different brand of fuel is used
• Herald starting 22 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I have a Herald 13/60. If it has stood for, say, a couple of weeks, it takes a long time winding it round on the starter before it starts. However, if I start it the day after it has been run, it jumps into life very quickly. I suspect, as the fuel pump is mechanical, the fuel drains back
• Noisy fuel pump 11 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Just nipped home for lunch in my Audi Coupe. Slowed down to turn into my drive, and... what's that whining noise? The previously silent fuel pump now sounds like someone has left a cordless power drill running in the boot. Any suggestions? I suspect this may be expensive. I left the car
• Fuel Mixtures 10 May 2001 (Forum)
  I think my cars running a slightly rich mix (spark plugs were fairly black when I changed them) so... I know where to change the mixture but which way do I turn it?! Is in more fuel/richer mix or is out? The car's an '88 Audi 80 1.8 carb. I think the model of the carb is a Kleihn II
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  14p difference between supermarket fuel prices revealed 6 Feb 2024 (News)
  
• 13 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Texas Tea - "Im moving away from BP (fuel) because they stopped Nectar points. Is Texaco (which also doesnt give nectar points) fuel as good?" LOL, are some people serious or just deluded idiots?
• Mitsubishi Carisma 1.6 auto 2003 - Carisma fuel filter - where is it? 3 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I've go a new filter but can't find where to put it......  
• ford streetka 2003 - fuel gauge not working 10 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Hi-has anyone else had this problems since the floods? Took car to garage and they appear not to have resolved the issue.
• any - Fuel Tankers strike - deal rejected 20 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Anybody actually know what these guys earn, and for how many hours etc ?   Lots of misinformation in press,   what are the facts ?
• peugeot 306 dt fuel pump diaphram 19 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Where about is the diaphram on the lucas injection pump, is it the side round part or on the bottom, how do i test this?
• Old Stock?? 31 May 2006 (Forum)
  Bought a fuel filter and an oil filter recently;fuel filter was marked "Motorcraft" as usual but the oil filter was marked "FoMoCo";a trademark that I thought was long gone but the part was not for an old car.
• How does a fuel gauge work? 3 May 2005 (Forum)
  Specifically my Zafira 1.6 - gauge seems to vary a lot. Do they have a floaty type thing or is it more technologically advanced than that?
• VW Fuel Filter Replacement 24 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Is there a site that you could recommend to do the above. My Sharan won't start and I think it maybe a filter blockage. Its a disel BTW. TIA
• Soarer Fuel Consumption 30 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  I am thinking about a Lexus Soarer, but cannot find any mpg data on it as it has not been imported officialy here. ARe there any international figures...
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  Can I change my Rover 45 from fuel injection to carburettors? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to change this car from fuel injection to carburettors?
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  A garage did £2400 of unnecessary work to my car - can I claim this money back? 8 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Toyota Previa suffered loss of power in the snow. The AA got it to work enough to drive it to my dealer. Even though the AA driver told them about...
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  Why is the fuel consumption on my 308SW so high? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2009 Peugeot 308SW 1598cc petrol. I have been very pleased with it, apart from the fuel consumption which has never exceeded 40mpg even on a long...
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  How do manufacturers calculate their official fuel consumption figures? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  With regard to manufacturers' fuel consumption figures for their vehicles, I fully agree with comments made in your columns about them being unachievable....
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  Ford Focus in-tank fuel pump 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The in-tank fuel pump in my July 2009, 1.6 Petrol Ford Focus failed on 26 December 2012. The AA transported the car 140 miles to my local independent garage...
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  Why don't motorway service stations advertise their fuel prices on the motorway any more? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago you ran an email complaining about high fuel prices at motorway service stations. Several years ago there were large signs before the service...