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  Should I use premium unleaded fuel in my Ford Focus? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Should I use premium unleaded fuel in my Ford Focus 1.0-litre 125, as Ford recommend a minimum 95RON?
• Ford C-MAX - Recovering costs incurred by faulty fuel filter 18 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  I recently suffered a car breakdown which was subsequently identified as being caused by a faulty fuel filter fitted during an annual service a couple of weeks before. As I had no breakdown cover (I know, I know), I had to sign up with the AA on the spot in order to get towed home
• Audi A3 - audi a3 loss of power, idling poorly 24 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  i recently bought an audi a3 2002 1.9 TDI with no warranty and it drove fine no problems. however when i got to below a quarter of tank of fuel the ESP light came on and at first i thought the wheels where spinning but then i started to lose power and when i hard acclerate the whole car shakes
• Vauxhall/Opel Astra 1.3CDTi 16v ( 90ps ) 2007 - i need an est anyone recommend a decent one 26 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  anyone know what to buy i am looking for a est car that will give good fuel figures around the high 40-50 around town  and low repair costs i don't want anything that is prone to failer with know faults that can fail and and naff the engine up  i am looking to pay up to £6000
• 97 jeep cherokee sports 4 lte petrol - Fuel imobilizer problem 3 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  My Daughter bought it from her friend with 2 computers. The original computer in and all the dash gauges work and the car starts but stops after a few seconds,Obviously the fuel imobilizer.Then i connect the second computer which her friend bought trying to fix the problem and the car starts
• vauxhall zafira 1.6 2002 - vauxhall zafira 1.6 2002 fuel relay 16 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  witch coincided with the fuel relay , the green relay inside the car number on relay is 03 447 012  was realy hot so i replaced it , also the purple  one under the bonnet there are 2 was hot also the number is 90 494 959 i also replaced this , but it still happens , as any ony any idears what
• Renault Scenic - Fuel injection fault 16 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Hi everybody Any help much appriciated I broke down and had the aa tow the car to my local garage On dashboard it said fuel injector fault The garage said he replaced an injector at cost of £495 2 days later same thing happened I broke down and aa took car back to garage he replaced the other 3
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  BMW 3 Series - Will 17-inch wheels affect fuel consumption? 21 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Will replacing the normal 16-inch tyres with 17-inch runflats affect the drive or consumption on my BMW 320d?
• Ford Focus - Problem with ford focus- fuel leak and other issue 23 May 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I have a v reg ford focus. I think it has a fuel leak as the petrol warning light is always on even after I've put petrol in. However lately it has developed another problem whereby it cuts out at low revs, and sometimes the speedometer doesn't work and ill be driving along but it's at zero
• Vauxhall Zafira - Vauxhall Zafira won't start if left for 2 days 23 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I have spent over a thousand pounds on trying to rectify this problem. My Zafira won't start if left for 2 days sometime only 1 day. Had loads of things changed but none of them have solved the problem. RAC have said that it is the fuel draining from the starter
• Ford Focus Tdci 2010 - 2010 Focus Tdci engine problem ,,,,,,,, 9 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  gears. The car has just run out of warranty and had it's 30k service by Ford about 6 weeks ago. It was down to half a tank of fuel so - I've just brimmed it with fuel from another garage to see if it was maybe a dodgy batch of fuel - but didn't make any difference at all
• Peugeot 307 XSI - Fuel System Monitor "Not Ready" 25 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  from there. I have checked it with a small scanner and there are no fault code but the Fuel system monitor reports "Not Ready" all other sensors are reporting "Ready" Any ideas, tips, suggestions would be helpful. i have had a mobile mechanic look at it, he said its running ok, but wants
• Peugeot 406 Coupe 2.2 hdi - esp intermittant fault also fuel cap open light 12 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  seems to be fine and they say it could be a new esp unit which is 1000 pound . I read in one of the other  messages it could be a faulty fuel filler cap sensor  that can cause abs and other warning lights to come on can you please advise as she loves the car but cant afford the 1000 pound fix
• Kia Picanto - blowing the 10amp fuel pump fuse 24 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Over the past few months after filling the fuel tank the 10 amp fuse blows in the fusebox located under  the dashboard. I have had our local auto electrical engineer check the electrical wiring and connections and he assures me there is no fault in the car's electrical
• Peugeot 306 LX 1.4 petrol - Fuel pump noise 28 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  During the last few days we have become aware of our fuel pump. I am not sure if it has got louder or if it should be cutting out. It runs momentarily prior to the engine starting but once started it appears to run continuously. Is this normal? It is most noticeable during idle
• Peugeot 405 1.9TD 1995 XUD9 TE/L - Should I use original or an equivilent. 8 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  I replaced the fuel filter a few months ago after a breakdown, (symptoms of running out of fuel). This fixed the car and that started another problem. difficult starting. I now have to prime the fuel on a regular basis to start. Then again another breakdown, same symptoms, another filter
• Renault Laguna SPT - Cruise Control v Speed Limiter 18 May 2012 (Forum)
    I read a lot about "Cruise Control" and that it increases fuel consumption. How is the fuel consumption affected when using the "Speed Limiter"? I have both on my car, I only ever use the cruise control on long Motorway journeys, I can override
• Nissan Micra K11 - Micra K11 92 fuel problem 3 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Hi. I have a nissan micra k11 cabrio. When my fuel level falls to 1/4 of a tank, the engine cuts on right turns. The car will start immediately or bump start once i straighten out and continue until i do another right turn or take a right bend. If i leave the car off for an hour or so, it starts
• Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta Mk3 Fuel Filler Rust 7 May 2010 (Forum)
  I have a 1989 (G plate) 1.4 fiesta ghia.  It is in exceptionally good condition for its year, both inside and out.  However a small amount of bubbling has started to appear around the fuel filler area. I have read else where on the net that this is eventually pretty much
• Best way to protect your vehicle from theft 11 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi my jeep take about 100 squid to fill up and the merc about 80. i'm not sure if the jeep has a tilt alam by my s class does. other than park the cars in the garage, which i dont usually do, how else can i/you make the car less prone to fuel theft? i did post on another thread a while back how