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• Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid - Plug in Hybrid - a few real time statistics. 23 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  the flexibility. Fuel consumption - wise, I charge up the battery once below half charge and always before a long run. In the time we have had the car, we have done 540 miles pure electric - when on electric only trips, the computer shows 999mpg!! Seriously though, t am achieving a fill
• 2009 Kia Rio 1.4 petrol - Smell of petrol in car but no apparent leak? 22 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  to her there is no leakage of petrol on her drive or whatever. At the same time, she did mention recently that the car didn't seem to be going as far before she topped up the fuel. I find it hard to believe these two things are not connected, but can't imagine how there would be no eveidence of leaking
• fiesta 08 mk6 1.4 tdci - 1.4 tdci power loss intermintent 25 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  with the clutch will cut out all together. Had it to two garages hu have scanned for codes but found nothing and says there seems to be no fault, got advised to change the fuel filter
• Chevrolet - Chevrolet 1987 V8, idling problem 28 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Dear all, I am the owner of an ice resurfacer with a chevrolet v8 engine, 1987, propane fuel with an IMPCO fuel managment system. Motor starts easily but when idling turns off. It works only If i do not leave the throttle pedal, but as you realize this is useless. When I leave the pedal
• Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 Diesel 2004/5 - Intermittent Fault - black smoke and loss of power 20 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  then the problem came back. Garage said new diagnostics test showed "No Faults". They suggested perhaps a problem with dirt in the fuel (diesel, by the way). This weekend, I changed the air filter and the fuel filter under the bonnet and, although I did a 100 mile round trip on the motorway yesterday
• Ford Focus 2013 - 17" v 18" alloys. 12 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Our Focus Titanuim is a great all-round car but fuel consumption remains disappointing. Despite having fuel-saving technology as well as an extra gear, our old Mk2 Focus was a better car to drive as well as being far more economical (58mpg -v- 51mpg). How can this be? So imagine my
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 01 2.2HDi "declared faults" ! 8 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  , this is all second-hand and I haven't actually seen the car yet.) [Other faults are the "Anti-Pollution fault" indicating the Eolys fuel additive tank is empty (I've already estimated the refill cost via this forum) and a "replace fuel filter" fault-code that needs to be reset now that the filter has been
• Peugeot 308 - How do I stand? 5 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  that there was a Fault within the wiring loom that has caused a NON Sigal getting to the ECU to reduce the fuel lines pressure????????? my Question, the car is a 2008, done 58000, is there cause for a warrantee Issue with peugeot? I have never heard of this before, has anyone on H.J. Heard of this? has anyone had
• Volkswagen Golf 1.4tsi DSG - Economy Mode on Golf 9 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Just bought a new model Golf DSG - the 122bhp version. I have been trying to work out if there are any significant fuel savings between the 3 modes(economy, normal, sport) and also having the stop/start function enabled. I now now longer do the same regular journeys
• Jeep Grand Cherokee - LPG Availability 22 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  this fuel. I had my Jeep converted way back when the then Labour Gov were promising all kinds of benefits for this fuel... but like most politicians idea it was another lie. If only we had the same level of LPG availability that Europe has.
• Skoda Superb Estate, VW Passat Estate, - Diesel or Petrol Estate/MPV 14 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I am looking for a (one to two year old) large estate/MPV which is good on fuel economy and capable of carrying a variety of loads (not at once) camping gear, logs for stove, gardening equipment for allotment, labrador. Daily commute is 26 miles round trip most of which is dual carriageway
• Ford Focus 1.8 Duratorq (KKDA) 55 reg TDCI - Ford Focus 1.8 Duratorq engine system fault 20 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  accelerating hard again. Seems to happen more when accelerating in higher gears. Local garage told me fault code is P0001 and they replaced the fuel volume regulator sensor unit at a cost of £260
• Vauxhall corsa 1.2 - Cold starting problem 17 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Hi John I have a corsa for my daughter and have a cold starting problem. The parts I have changed are, engine oil (5/40 grade) and filter, coil pack, plugs, air filter, fuel filter and MAF (mass airflow meter) twice and temperature switch. When cold I cannot start the engine, its
• Honda Accord 1.8 - Honda Accord Cutting out 17 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all, i have a number of problems with my car, and i think they may be related. I was wondering if anyone could help..... (apologies for the essay!) On cold wet mornings my car (X reg Honda Accord, 1.8 Vtech 130k miles) struggles to start. turns over fine, fuel pump kicks in, just
• Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTI - inlet manifold change 2 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  of but theres a black unit some sort of pump i think thats stopin it from coming off,lookin at the engine bay from the front of the car its located towards the back of the engine on the left but its on the right hand side of the timing belt its got 2 pipes coming off it 1 goes to the fuel filter and 1 goes
• Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 1992 1.6 GTi - wont start 23 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Hi All, Anyones help would be a god send. I have a 205 gti 1.6 on a J reg that refuses to start. There is a spark present, and there is fuel going in ok. I have replaced the following to eliminate problems: coil, plugs, leads, distributer and rotor arm, ignition module. Whe I first bought the car
• Audi A3 Sportback - New Car for Motorway Driving 7 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  once a week) -Mainly for use on the motorway, so picking up speed between 50 and 80 is very important to me Those are my main concerns.  Fuel economy is a bonus, but not essentail as I am fortunate enough to have a Fuel card. At the moment, I am thinking about a Audi A3 2.0
• Vauxhall Corsa B - starting problems 5 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  have been as good as destroyed . right i have wired the igition so the dash lights come on but the engine management light flashed constantly. again with a bit of technical wiring re-arangeing  i have managed to achieve a steady engine management light but the fuel pump isn't working. i put
• Citroen Despatch (2007 - ) - 01 2.0Hdi Cutting out on full trottle 22 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hi I have recently bought Citroen Dispatch 2.0HDI 8v on a Y reg with a cutting out problem. It has done 180k on the clock. It only cuts out on full trottle but if you drive it slowly it is ok. Firstly i had diagnostics done, it showed common rail problem P1112. I then changed the fuel pressure
• Volkswagen Lupo (1999 - 2004) - 99 1.4 Very bad misfire - cured by restarting 17 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  for half a mile, other times for 15+. Strangely when the misfire comes, its at all revs, including idle but it never stalls out, the car also seems to be drinking fuel and when the misfire occurs there is a hot smell coming out of the exhaust. No warning lights show and the car is not overheating The car