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• Aircon and fuel consumption. 7 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Elsewhere, HJ has said that aircon systems should be run constantly to keep them in good nick. Does anyone know of a website where their effect on fuel consumption can be checked, or have any personal knowledge on the subject?
• Honda Civic - B10 Diesel 2 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  I have read a lot about B10 Petrol recently and the possible issues surrounding this. My Honda Civic is the 1.6 Diesel version and I have been filling it with fuel from supermarkets, all of which have shown the fuel as B7 Grade. Today, however, I was passing a BP garage where the cost
• Nissan Maxima 2007 - Fuel pump replacement 31 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  if any technicians, mechanics or car enthusiasts could help with this. Although I have indicated a car brand, I think that the information I need may apply to any car models. Where do you typically buy your fuel pumps i.e. online or from distributors? Which OEM equivalent fuel pump brand would you
• ford fusion 1.4 tdci - air getting in fuel 7 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  i have a 1.4tdci and is letting in air to the fuel.  i have found the problem which is a pin hole in the corrugated inlet pipe  to the fuel priming bulb.  i have fixed this by fusing it over witha soldering iron! drastic i know and i suspect it wont last. i have had a price
• 535i (petrol) - BMW reliability fuel system 26 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  535i petrol April 2012 9500 miles. Stunning car. Stopped suddenly on M6 with fuel system message. Recovered to Maidstone (5h in recovery vehicle!), delivered to dealer Arden  Maidstone. 3 days for repair
• 55 vectra 2.2 16v sri - engine cuts out 22 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Engine starts fine drives fine when engine gets hot and you park up go shop get back in car engine starts runs 5mins then cuts out then wont start for 10 mins then cuts out again.RAC said it was my fuel pressure sensor either on engine or fuel pump sensor.what does anyone else think RAC man said
• XTYPE JAG - FUEL PUMP 30 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  HI THERE  ,  IM GOING LIVID  WITH THIS STATION THAT FUELED ME UP WIT SOME DODGY FUEL. MY JAG BROKE DOWN 30 KILOMETRES FROM IT I HAD TO PAY 200 QUID TO HAVE IT TOWED AWAY TO A GARAGE, THEY SAID IT WAS THE PUMP GONE BUT IT WAS COZ OF THE FUEL  IT SEEMED TO HAVE
• Google Maps - handy little fuel price calculator 14 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  A little FYI for cost-conscious HJ forumers Google have added a rather handy fuel calculator to their already pretty wonderful MAPS online application. It's not the last word in accuracy (yet) but it seems to be indexing against current fuel prices, and one can tweak this price
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 04 1.6 bleeding fuel system 25 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  As a result of a problem with the power output of my car { not going into the turbo } I replaced the air filter and fuel filter, the car wont run now , but was starting fine prior to this. I have primed the fuel filter and the filter has definately got diesel in it. After attempting to start
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 97 1.0 humming fuel pump! 30 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  My daughters Micra recently started spluttering and cutting out occasionally...tho it always starts after this has happened. On inspection I noticed that the fuel pump was humming in the accesory key position ie: first position.......it also stays humming and doesnt stop. Turning the key
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 02 2.0 fuel gauge clock 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, Any one ever replaced fuel gauge on the cluster unit. i have had a new fuel pump installed and now the fue gauge not working. the garage says it might be the fuel gauge which means changing the whole speedo probably. if so then what happens to the mileage reading that is in existing. i
• Citroen ZX (1992 - 1998) - 1995 1.9TD XUD9 - Fuel pump leak 2 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi I have been running this car on 100% veg oil for many months now. It is well known that veg oil attacks rubber and I've been monitoring the fuel pump for any signs of leaks fairly regularly. I have now noticed that there's a small leak which is obviously only going to get worse. I presume
• Focus has gone fuel bonkers 30 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  My car has "suddenly" become ultra fuel efficient, I don't understand why. Is the weather spot on for max fuel efficiency at the moment I wonder ? I'm now getting over 70+mpg at a steady 70mph or any dual carriageway or motorway, and 77+mpg on A roads with varying gradients etc. (GPS and speedo
• scenic 2002 1.9dci fuel pump ? 2 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Scenic cut out today RAC just towed me 300 miles. Their computer says low fuel pressure and suspect low pressure pump. where is it? they said under boot floor/seat. Haynes says in engine bay. I cant find it ! Where is it ? Is it easy DIY job ? When i turn ignition on fuel pipes that come up to fuel
• 406 Fuel Filter 21 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Afternoon all, I have what I fear is a rather muppit like question. I am trying to change the fuel filter on a 406 HDI (90)(2000) but cant get the fuel hoses off the top of the housing. The Haynes manual is of little use saying to "insert a small screw driver to release the hose." I have tried
• scenic fuel filter 23 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  hi i have a renault scenic 2002 1.9dci.it has been suggested to me that i should change the fuel filter as it is a probable cause to my jerking at steady speeds then dissapearing on acceleration.it also seems to lack power on the lower end rev range.i have never had to change a fuel filter before
• New(ish) Petrol 7 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  My local Total filling station has just started selling a new fuel - Total Excellium. It is rated at 97RON and the leaflet states that it contains unique detergents. I appreciate it may be a bit too early to say but does anyone have any views on this fuel as it does not appear in the list of fuels
• VW TDi fuel pump bolts 13 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Come across this on Fred's TDI web site; have'nt seen any UK info yet Volskwagen Recalls 290,000 Diesel Vehicles 2003 - 2004?? Volkswagen said today it is recalling 290,000 diesel vehicles worldwide to carry out checks on their fuel pumps. The carmaker said it was contacting owners of vehicles
• ?Fuel starvation on BMW 5 Series 8 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Anyone know of any common problems which would cause fuel starvation on a 1996 520i SE Touring? Yesterday I drove the car about 10 feet and jacked it up to check the front tyre and brake wear. Then it wouldn't start, misfires with occasional bouts of running on all cylinders for a second or two
• n/a - Petrol/diesel can be hard to find in France. 30 May 2016 (Forum)
  Due to strike action and blockading of fuel depots and refineries, anybody planning to travel to and within France may have a problem obtaining fuel at the moment and until the dispute is settled it seems. Many filling stations ran dry over last weekend and Monday and Tuesday