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• Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate - Petrol in a diesel engine- is it possible to tell? 31 May 2011 (Forum)
  Is it possible to tell if a previous owner of a car has mistakenly refuelled a car (in this case a Mercedes) with petrol instead of diesel? If they have, are there any symptoms in the car's behaviour that might show eg reduced fuel consumption? Appreciate your thoughts
• Nissan Primera IV - Super unleaded V unleaded 23 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi just recently got a Nissan primera 2003 (2.0) and it says in the manual and on the fuel filler lid to use Unleaded Petrol wih a Octane rating of at least 95 RON. What would happen if i use normal unleaded? And info and advice welcome. Thanks
• corsa club - cuts out 13 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  stood for 2 weeks in the snow, started first time. Thirty miles later after much needed supermarket shop, car starts then immediately cuts out. Many tries later it'll start but so frustrating. Seems like no fuel getting through . Battery has been checked and is fine.  advice
• 2.0 tdci 2008 saloon - Injector Pump problems 24 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  anyone had any problems with new shaped mondeo, cut out and will not start again been though diagnotics and ford have had it for eight days, replaced injector pump, injectors, crank pulley sensor, camshaft sensor, fuel filter and housing. uncle john cobley and ...............................................................
• 09 focus 1.6 diesel - clicking noise at around 1200 revs 17 May 2010 (Forum)
  at 1200 revs this noise sounds from under the bonnet/engine compartment, just sounds like a valve openning or a relay kicking in, no disruption to the running of the car, fuel economy perfect, approx 15 miles per hour, any ideas guys.
• vauxhall vectra 2005 1.9 cdti manual - engine cuts out 21 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  engine management light comes on [ the yellow spanner ] and engine keeps cutting out when warm, handbook says engine / gearbox electronic fault or fuel filter.  it has been code read twice and cleared any ideas please
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - HDi unable to start 10 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  just had xsara HDI LX rear fuel pump replaced as break down man told me that was prob. garage replaced and left car out for me to pick up. But same prob this morn, electics and starter motor fine but won't start HELp!! {and the year is?}
• Morrison's Biodiesel B30 29 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  This is mentioned in FAQ but the link to the supermarket website is defunct. So, have any more manufacturers (especially VW Group) given ther "approval" to this blended bio fuel? It is hinted elsewhere that some 100% biofuels are OK but why the problem with the 30% blend? All diesels are a 5
• Toyota - 2009 Avensis 2-2 D4D automatic 3 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Has anyone got any comments on the Avensis 2-2 D4D diesel automatic or the 2-0 CVT !! also what is the fuel economy like on these models and are there any design faults on the Avensis !! I know the electronic handbrake is not very popular Thanks for any comments
• Nissan Almera Tino (2000 - 2006) - 04 1.8 kilometers and miles on display 26 May 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, my display that shows how many miles still to go on my fuel has reverted to KM. I have not found a way to change this back to Miles. Any idea how this can be done? Thanks!
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 2000 2.0 Won't start after stalling 31 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone help? Astra 2.0D Engine code X20DTL After stalling won,t start have changed crank sensor, have cracked open injector pipes & fuel is evident
• Volkswagen Passat (2005 - ) - Buying a 2.TDI DSG estate - is it a good idea ? 8 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  We're going to buy one tomorrow...pre-owned 4000 miles on the clock and for about £18k - worried about the fuel pump issues, should i be? Any info greatly appreciated. shouting in subject line silenced
• Drag racing back Monday nights 7pm Five US 24 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Just noticed that (American) NHRA drag racing is back on Monday nights, channel 5 US (Freeview 35) 7pm. Short on corners, but the watching the Top Fuels do 0-320mph in just over 4 seconds side by side is quite impressive.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 2004 318i - Lethargic Petrol Gauge 17 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Hello all, My needle petrol gauge on my 2004 318i touring goes up when petrol is put in but is not falling correctly as the fuel is used. A minor problem but irritating. Any suggestions. Thanks
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 1996 1.6 - spark plugs 15 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Have a 1996 1.6 {added to header so that people can see beforehand} polo saloon,seems quite heavy on fuel? just serviced,but noticed the plugs have four electrodes to each spark plug.Are these performance plugs? cheers.
• Which Polo is best? 23 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hello all. Come the new year i hope to sell my guzzler and buy an economical VW POLO that will do more than 300 miles to a tank of fuel. Which is the best performing/most reliable model to buy? It has to be petrol, manual, 3 or 5 doors, and no more than 3 yrs old. Thanks, Mark.
• Vauxhall Vivaro 03 1.9d 27 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, can anyone help with a problem on the above vehicle. It will only rev to 1500rpm, the fuel filter has been changed but with no difference. A diagnostics check has shown no fault (although not a dealership check as they were too busy). Any thoughts or suggestions gratefully appreciated
• cheap reliable 4x4 suggestions? 10 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  cheap reliable 4x4 needed for off road use ( driving up and down a 2 mile track for a project in a remote location). Current favourite is a 4.0 litre Jeep of mid 90's vintage. Any other suggestions (due to low mileage fuel consumption is a low prioroty - cheapness and reliability are the main
• mitsubishi charisma1.8gdi 25 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  My motors only 3 years old with 46k and it seems to be idling erratically and hanging when you depress the clutch. Now I?ve heard that these engines are prone to carbon build up due to our crappy fuel here in Britain. But it seems a really low mileage for that to happen anybody got any ideas
• A/C: to use or not to use 16 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  In the handbook for my elderly neighbour's new Corsa, it says "Switch off all auxiliary electrical loads (e.g. air conditioning, heated rear window) when not needed" in the interests of fuel economy. The best advice for air conditioning seems to be "use it or lose it", which is what I told her