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• 2.2 hid - Citroen c8 16 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  After a short run (under 5 miles) when switched off the car is whiring underneath,I believe this to be burning off excess fuel. Does anyone know if this is necessary , could it be disabled .this must waste quite an amount of fuel over the year. Thanks.
• Fuel Price Drop ? 5 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Watched the CBS News on SKY last night. A gallon of petrol have risen to $4 a "gallon". The newsreader quoted analysts saying that crude production...
• citroen c5 hpi - removal of fuel injector 27 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Whats the method of removing an injector from C5 HPI 2.0 LITRE PETROL,have removed inlet manifold and various pipes but it looks like the head might have...
• Mondeo 2.5 V6 Ghia X - Fuel consumption 31 May 2011 (Forum)
  My 89k Mondeo is giving 15mpg (urban), the oil and filter have recently been done and the air filter is in good condition can anyone please  recommend...
• vectra b - No start unless towed 21 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  vectra b 2.0 Di wont start unless towed leak off pipes replaced, system bled cranks but wont satrt fuel at injectors when cranking rev counter and speedo move about erratically is this electrical / fuel / air related?
• Save Fuel by Reversing into Parking Spaces 21 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/item.htm?id=4999 Another bit of bizarre research! How was the saving measured and is it worth having, if it exists? I...
• 0w30 oil sucked marrow out of crankshaft horror 16 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Well, It would, wouldn`t it? ;) To put it another way, what would happen if you used a low viscosity fuel saving oil in your own turnip cart? fuel saving? or pin rotating in a triangle big ends? ;)
• Measuring Fuel Consumption 24 May 2008 (Forum)
  I know we all currently measure it using mpg, with some Europhiles doing l/100km, but I do wonder that if the roads continue to become more crowded whether...
• Cheapest Legal Fuel 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Looking for the cheapest most econmical legal diesel you can buy. My current theory is use bio-diesel, and add 30% SVO As you are aloud 2500 litres of...
• Fuel price increase due for April 24 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Something thathad escaped my notice, but due to go up 2p /ltr, but the haulage industry calling for it to be scraped. I think this is going to hurt a lot...
• rav 4 fuel consumption? 22 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  My parents have not long owned a 2002(my) 2.0vvti rav 4 auto.On average driving the vehicle fails to return more than 23-24mpg! allowing for it being an...
• Diesel Problem On Escort Van 29 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I bought a escort van 1995 that had petrol put in the tank It has been drained off and new fuel filter put on and now i can't get the fuel to the injecteors what else can i do {Shouting, ie, UPPERCASE text amended - DD}
• Zafira fuel problems 13 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  does any one else own a '04 2.0 diesel zafira? since day one i have never been able to get a decent mpg out of it (38-40 mpg on decent run) its been in...
• Mondeo Diesel Leak 3 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  i have a 1995 mondeo TD and i have a fuel leak.... cant really pin point the source of the leak but it looks like its coming from the centre of the fuel pump.... does anybody know if there is a seal in side of the pump that can go or is it a case of getting a new pump ?
• Fuel Tank Sender Units 5 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  At one time, a float, arm & potentiometer was used, but I believe it's different these days. Anybody tell me how? If I fill up with the ignition on,...
• Fuel prices to drop? 31 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I see the December barrel price of oil is down to just a few cents over $27, from $29 recently. Couple that with the strong pound now over $1.70 from...
• peugeot 406 hdi 31 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone had any problems with the fuel pumps in the tank because it is believed to be the cause of a like rattle between 2000 to 3000rpm on hard acceleration, the car has had this diagnosis, has anyone came across this problem and by replacing the tank fuel pump did it cure the problem, any ideas
• Fuel confusion 29 May 2003 (Forum)
  Just got myself a VW Passat 1995 1.8 petrol. The manual says it should use 95 RON Premium unleaded. This confuses me as I think 95 RON petrol is standard...
• Mud Flaps and MPG 1 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Hi I was wondering if anyone has ever experimented to quantify the effect of mud flaps on fuel consumption. One would assume they incur added wind resistance and thereby reduce fuel economy? Granted this may depend on the design of the mud flap but is the effect theoretical/negligible or 'real
• Shell Optimax 31 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  have just filled up with this fuel. My car specs 98 ron preferred, with 95 minimum. I hope that it improves the performance and economy. I asked the attendant and he said that the fuel is the same as the old stuff, but improved. i.e. it doesn't melt your engine (hopefully). Fingers crossed