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  • Jaguar X-Type 2.2 - Concern re possible unnecessary work 4 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    it to garage and explained to them I thought it was egr and why. they ran diagnostic and apparently high fuel pressure was only fault found. they took off fuel filter and told me fuel pump had failed and released metal filings throughout fuel system. They said there were no other faults. I was told
  • Extended warranty won't pay for fuel pump failure - what can I do? 14 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My second hand Ford Mondeo has suffered a digital fuel pump failure, which has ruined the injectors. I bought the car from a dealer in September and paid...
  • 05 Passat TDI (AVB) - Strange noise after starting & leaking fuel after petrol purge 25 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    disconnected both the supply and return fuel lines leaving the diesel filter going to the tandem pump and whether he attempted to draw fuel through the filter or back from the tandem pump I don't know. However he did say he was finding it difficult to suck the fuel through. Following this the pipes were
  • Which Polo-sized car offers better fuel economy? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife currently runs a 2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Twist. Her annual mileage is about 3000 - 4000 made up of fairly short journeys of up to 20 miles. She...
  • Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 2001 1.2 cuts out - possible fuel pump problem 9 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    at the fuel pump under the rear seat. Released the electrical connection and two fuel pipes. Turned the top of the pump housing and pulled it off to find one of the black pipes had come off the nipple from the pipe running top to bottom inside. He fixed it, replaced the clip and it worked well - well until 3
  • Subaru petrol engines - Types of fuel delivery 8 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    Multi-point sequential injection or direct injection - two options shown. The former seems to give quite a bit better MPG. Are there obvious pros and...
  • Mazda 121 - 1.4 i cvh motor 29 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    cvh fuel injection over fueling what sensors could be faulty and how to fault find? which engine would bolt straight on to the cvh gearbox to replace the cvh motor
  • nissan 300c 1985 - fuel 13 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    i have a 1985 nissan 300c starts fine ,sometimes it will die after a min or so and then becomes difficult to start just have to keep revving engine for...
  • VW 1.2 TSI engines - What fuel 30 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    Do the new VW TSI engines need 98 grade petrol or are they ok on 95 ? I am thinking Skoda Yeti with this engine but there is a substantial price premium...
  • Bora 1.9 pdtdi 130 bhp - Fuel consumption 18 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    Hey guys, Do you think Is the 36 mpg in city an acceptable consumption,or is it to high for a 1.9 pdtdi Bora 6 speed,130 bhp? Thank you
  • Fleece Diesel Fuel Filter Elements Yes? No? 2 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    Anyone want to discuss them? Don`t want to tap out a long post if there`s no interest. Dang, too long, I was trying to get it down to 6 words ;)
  • Cooking oil being used as fuel 22 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    This morning I observed a chap cheerfully tipping 1litre bottles of cooking oil into the tank of his 4x4, a green 2.3l block-shaped think. Apparently,...
  • kangoo 1.5 dci fuel filter 5 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    how easy is it to change this? my van is going in for its 36000 mile service next week , so should i get the dealer to do it or buy one from gsf and do...
  • Terrano fuel consumption 15 Apr 2004 (Forum)
    I have purchased a 2004 2.7tdi what mpg should i expect 1 solo 2 towing 3 solo using a roof box 4 solo using cruise control all above at motorway speeds
  • VR6 Insurance and Fuel Economy 24 Nov 2002 (Forum)
    Who in your opinions would provide relatively cheap(!) insurance for a 25 year old with a Golf VR6. Also, How many miles per gallon do all you VR6 drivers...
  • Should I run my 1971 MG MGB on premium petrol? 9 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1971 MG MGB roadster, bought recently as a retirement present. I’ve wanted one for 50 years and I’m delighted, but I don’t know whether I should...
  • Corsa 1.3 CDTi with intermittent starting fault 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi five weeks ago from used car dealer. From the moment I got the car, it has had intermittent starting problems....
  • Ford Mondeo - Mondeo 2003 2.0 TDCI fuel problem, 2 May 2011 (Forum)
    . for about a week now i have had to call out recovery 2 times and broken down 3 times.  Still now the car wont start.  i think and so do the recovery guys that there is a fuel problem
  • Ford Mondeo - Mondeo not starting possible fuel prob 1 May 2011 (Forum)
    the recovery guys that there is a fuel problem. after it broke down first time i had noticed on the motorway it was shuddering and acting strange and the management system kept
  • Mazda 3 - Fuel economy worries 30 Sep 2019 (Forum)
    Hello all I’m currently looking at a 2017 Mazda 3 (petrol) what are they like on fuel ,I do 70 miles a day all A roads will it reach any where near 50mpg. I own a focus diesel at the moment which after its second mot is falling to bits leaking gearbox oil injector seals leaking the list goes
 

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