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• XUD Engine hunting + loss of power??? 22 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a PUG 406 which was fitted with a Citreon Xantia XUD 1900TD engine shortly before I got it. As of today the car will only run roughly, whole engine shacks violently, and the throttle does nothing. It is smoking (BLUE + BLACK), does this mean the FUEL PUMP is the problem? Thx
• Anyone got a V8 E39 5 Series? 30 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hey all, Anyone got/had an E39 540i or 535i? How do the running costs, excluding fuel consumption, compare with the 6 cylinder models? Is it worth the extra expense? Whats the reliability like? How reliable are the auto boxes? Found out I can insure one.. Cheers :)
• healthy car won't start.Citroen Berlingo 30 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Yesterday started my healthy (Petrol) Citroen Berlingo Multispace . Saw I didn't have enough fuel for my journey, immediately turned off engine, jumped into my other car and made my journey. Today my Berlingo won't start. Is it because of what I did to it yesterday?
• Focus (old model) - best buy ? 28 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Might buy Mrs Bob an old model (brand new) Focus as I've heard there's lots around that Ford needs to shift going cheap, cheap, cheap. Anyone point me in the right direction and what's the best engine for a bit of punch and fuel consumption ? Thanks in advance. Bob.
• Nissan X-Trail 2.2 Dci-Opinions 19 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  If anyone out there has opinions on the X-Trail 2.2 Dci as i'd like to know if this is a reliable SUV and get some idea on motorway cruising fuel consumption. The main issues with this car have been cam belt (chain) adjustments and black smoke on early 2.2 112 Bhp engines.
• Shell optimax in Pug 307 16 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Hey everyone, just purchased a second hand 307, 51 plate, 1.6LX and my girlfriend has a Pug 307 1.6 Rapier, 02 plate, just wondering what everyones experience or thoughts would be on using optimax from now on in the tank, or an alternative fuel/engine cleaner eg redex, thanks everyone Sam
• Mercedes C180K or C220D 31 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I'm looking at new Estate versions of above as opting out of company car. Performance figures are very similar, but obviously the diesel will use less fuel, but it costs £3K more, so doesn't appear to make sense unless it's worth more on resale (prob at 3yrs, 80-90K miles). Any thoughts, anyone?
• AUDI 80 Diesel Bad Starting 21 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Since changing the fuel filter the car ,which was always a good starter is now starting but at times it can several turnings over before it starts. The manuel gives air in the system as a possible reason but it does not say how you get rid of it Can anyone give me any help MICKEL
• Do you remember where you were when .... 1 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  ...it first cost you £50 to fill your motor up? For me it was Oxford Services when I filled up my humble Mondeo this afternoon. OK the low fuel light had been on for 10 miles or so and it was 84.9p a litre for unleaded but nevertheless, OUCH!
• clio faulty-chugging 20 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  can anyone help,my wifes clio (j reg)old shape is chugging on hills and stalling going down hill.Doesnt seem to pull well off junctions etc. Im wondering if this is a points or fuel prob? If its points does anyone know what the gap should be and how many degrees btdc the gap should be set?
• Road surfaces 18 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  with it. a Also I wonder (techy question here) if these road surfaces are easier on the fuel consumption?.
• Petrol production 1 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  In view of the rising fuel prices, how long does it take for the crude oil to be taken from the well, refined & delivered to the forecourt. Now I'm not one to point the finger at anyone for profiteering, but come on chaps. Does it really warrant 10p a gallon rises all round straight away? I won't
• Fiat Punto SX 20 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  My car's running fine and then on occasions loses revs and begins to kangaroo and the fuel injection system malfunction light comes on. Sometimes flooring the accelerator makes it stop, sometimes I have to switch the engine off for a few minutes, but it only ever happens once in a journey and often
• tapits? 29 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Just wondered if anyone can help with this one? I have a cavalier 2lt j reg fuel injection which i think the tappits have gone on. How do you know when they have gone and how easy are they to do? I want to know as i am keen to learn to repair my car. Thanks to anyone who can help!
• Formula Shell 28 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Having a long memory & a Vauxhall engine destroyed by this product I want to be sure that Shell Fuels are safe for me to use in my 93 Carlton 2.0 (Cat). (I've never used Shell products in her)...I know this may seem bizarre, but once bitten twice shy. Any comments/observations from other Vauxhall
• Guernsey diesel price info? 5 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  A member of my family is taking his Discovery TD5 to Guernsey later this week and is wondering whether to fill up here in England before he goes (£60ish) or whether to wait until he gets there. I told him that I am willing to bet that fuel is a lot dearer on Guernsey but can anyone confirm it?
• fiat tipo turbo diesel bad mileage 14 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  My car is constantly chucking out a cloud of dark grey/black smoke from the exhaust. The fuel and air filters have been changed recently and it doesn't use oil or water so I assume this is due to overfuelling??? Any ideas as to how I could adjust this myself????
• HGVs Tailgating 12 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Drove up the M1 this afternoon for the first time in ages - Normally use M40. I couldn't believe how close some HGV drivers were behind each other. As close as 6-8ft at 50-60 mph. The danger is obvious but I can only assume this 'slip streaming' must save fuel: or what? Bob H
• leave it running!!! 5 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  A friend of mine has told me that a tdi uses an incredible amount of fuel during start up and if you are only planning to leave the car for 10-15 minutes its cheaper to leave it running! Can you tell me if there is any truth in this? the car in question is an R reg Audi A4 1.9 TDI Thanks in advance
• GDI Engines - Ford 15 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  to a nylon pipe failing, which was replaced by a re designed one. The other main concern (this must also apply to other GDI engines) is carbon build up on the inlet valves. As opposed to more traditional engines, fuel is injected directly into the cylinder, hence the valves aren't cleaned by the fuel