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  Daewoo Matiz suffering from faulty fuel gauge 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend has a 2004 Daewoo Matiz. It's a great little car for what we paid and is in pretty good condition with lowish miles and has been reliable...
• Vauxhall vectra sri direct - Running and starting issues 28 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  and if it does it continues to run lump, when it initially starts and runs for 30 secs I also can't touch the accelerator pedal because it then also runs very lumpy and dies. Now I bought the car as spares and repairs claiming it to be a fueling issue, after spending a fair few pennies on replacing high
• Hydrogen fuel 12 Feb 2001 (Forum)
  the current oil producing states in the Middle East. Unfortunately this scenario ignores a fundamental energy efficiency problem. It takes about four units of energy e.g. from hydroelectric or wind power, to produce about one unit of deliverable e.g. compressed hydrogen. A vehicle fuel cell is around 50
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  Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Is supermarket fuel safe to use? 23 Aug 2024 (News)
  
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  Fuel prices see one of ‘biggest ever’ monthly rises 7 Sep 2023 (News)
  
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  Ford Tourneo Transit gets plug-in tech and 80+mpg fuel economy 2 Apr 2019 (News)
  
• Any - Superunleaded fuel cost 17 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Honest John says that we should not pay a premium of more than 10p a litre. What brands have such a low price differential? Yesterday, Esso was 12p dearer....
• Petrol/Diesel + oil additives 29 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Just a quick question wondering if the fuel and oil additives that you can buy in Halfords give any noticeable benefits in performance and fuel consumption, etc or if they have any potential negative effects.
• Mazda 2 - fuel gauge stuck on full 18 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  various electronic things got lost/reset. I suspect the fuel gauge problem is a consequence of that - needs some sort of recalibration? Or else it's just a broken sensor, and the flat battery is a coincidence. Any ideas/suggestions?
• Audi A1 - Petrol smell coming through air con 19 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  Hi there, Audi a1 issue for 3 months now, full service been done, fuel filter replaced and fuel cap replaced. Air con sensor replaced, car checker over 5 times for any leaks, nothing showing on computer. Any ideas what could be causing this, fuel smell only comes through when stationary or low
• Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 2008 MK 2.5 - High Pressure Fuel Pipe removal 12 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all, I'm trying to remove the cylinder head cover/manifold but I cannot find how to loosen off or remove the high pressure fuel pipes from the back of the cylinder head. Loosened off and disconnected from the injectors but I'm a bit lost as to what has the best way to move them out
• Fuel system cleaners- which one is best 19 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  What is the best fuel system cleaner (additive). I have used redex and wynns before, but did not record if there was a change in efficiency. I drive a 95m ford escort 1.6 zetec. Also what is the best petrol. I normally fill up with asda or sainsbury petrol. I have read that Shell may be better
• Michelin Fuel Gift Card Offer 16 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Looking to get some new tyres for the C1 in the near future. OEM is Michelin and I'm inclined to stick with them. Michelin currently have a fuel gift card offer on and I'm just wondering what this card is. The value depends on the size and number of tyres purchased; £25 for the four
• Vauxhall Astra - DPF and fuel pump, Turbo @3 years old! 23 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Colleague of SWMBO has an astra gearbox failed 1 month after warranty expired, no Goodwill cost 2800,. bought extended warranty sold by dealer to cover other items, fuel pump failed,  covered costs in all of about £2000, just been advised of turbo failure, not covered as seals
• renault megane 2002 1.6 16v - lotsa power with a fuel leak 25 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  can anyone please tell me how my car is more powerful when the fuel line sprung a pin hole leak,it was literally going like a bat ot of hell. replaced the pipe and back to snail pace power. the car used to be  powerful when bought it. it can't be electronics, if it is electrical, would
• Nissan Sunny 1989 N13 - Temp & fuel gauge temperamental 27 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hello, Got a part time fuel & temp guage on an N13, it will work for the first 10-15 minutes of operation and then just die, until its left to stand then will work again for another brief period. I've had the clocks out and the connections all look okay, but with a car of this era
• Nissan X-Trail - Fuel leak 2 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I have a 2006 2.2 Dci X-trail.  Filed the tank this morning and noticed constant fuel drip from under the back of the car when I got home.   Took to local mechanic who says the lift pump from the tank has failed and needs to be repleced.  Nissan apparently quoting £350
• Ford Focus 1.6 tdci zetec 2005 - Fuel consumption 15 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  My instrument display which tells me outside temp,trip and how many km's until an empty tank which I can toggle on the steering stalk............does anyone know how accurate the fuel consumption and km's until empty is? Currently my reading is that the car is doing 5.6 litres per 100km
• MB 1.8 C class Komp.petrol auto - Which fuel 10 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Fuel costs are so high that supermarket filling stations are the only way of saving a few bob. Tesco/morrisons etc offer discounts.HJ does not like supermarket petrol.Does it not all come from the same refinery?I use Waitrose staion which is Esso(I believe).Would it be advisable to fill up
• C180K - Mercedes Benz - Loud Humming Noise 23 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  My car was recently serviced (Service A) by an authorised Mercedes Benz Service Centre. It has 30000miles on the clock and the following items were replaced - oil change, fuel filter, spark plugs and brake fluid. The car came back with a loud humming/howling noise. The dealer is claiming