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  Which all-wheel drive is best for efficiency? 29 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am torn between a 2004 Subaru Forester X AWD 2.5 and a 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD 2.5. I want to know which is more fuel efficient; a constant AWD like...
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  My 2001 Vauxhall Astra won't start - any idea why? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a problem with my 2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 SXI, which won't start in the mornings but will go with a push. Once started, if I turn it off will...
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  Misfueling advice 22 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As an avid reader of your forum can you explain to me, why, based on your knowledge you furnish so many people who inquire about what to do regarding misfuel,...
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  How much profit are fuel retailers making at the moment? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the profit per litre of petrol and diesel at today's prices on the forecourt?
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  Does the trip computer on my car give accurate fuel economy readings? 15 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo the dashboard info tells me my average mpg is 57.2 - way above what I see on Real MPG. Could this be a true figure or computer error?
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  Poor fuel economy after service 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 diesel (13 reg) used to do about 45 miles to the gallon around town but after my last service it does only 38 miles to the gallon....
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  Does climate control increase fuel consumption 6 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  If I put auto climate control on 99% of the time will I use more petrol than if I turned it off ? To assist you I drive a Ford Mondeo Ghia X Manual...
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  All weather tyres - are they any good? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in replacing Michelin Energy / Primacy tyres with your recommended Goodyear all year tyres to enhance winter performance. What are the...
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  How can we tell the difference between petrol and diesel? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have two fuel containers for emergency use in our cars, my husband’s being petrol and mine diesel. Is there any way of knowing which is which? We think...
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  What weight figure is accurate? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was looking at the brochure for the new Peugeot 208 and noticed that the kerb weight of a 1.2 VTI is 975kg, however its mass in service is 1,168kg, a...
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  Fuel economy is disappointing. 17 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a brand new Hyundai i20 1.1 75PS Active. The marketing documentation claims that the car will achieve 61.4 mpg (urban) 83.1 mpg (extra...
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  Poor fuel economy in my Ford Fusion diesel 1.4 . What's the cause? 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Ford Fusion Diesel 1.4. It's one owner with 46,000 miles. I am only getting 43mpg on a combination of motorway and commuting journeys....
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  Poor fuel economy on a Lexus IS - any ideas? 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought a Lexus IS220d and I'm very dissapointed with the mpg, I'm only getting 24 mpg, but the official Lexus site says 35 mpg urban 55 extra urban...
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  Black smoke from an Octavia 9 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Octavia 1.6. It has 170,000 km in good condition but it has problems - black smoke from the tail pipe and a high fuel consumption. I changed...
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  Car won't start after running out of fuel 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, my car ran out of petrol and filled it up with more petrol but now the engine wont start. It was fine before. It starts but just doesnt turn over and...
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  DPF additives 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Yeti 2.0 Diesel with DSG. 5,000 miles a year, 40% of my journeys less than 5miles. Would a fuel additive reduce the chance of clogging and,...
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  Any idea why my Vauxhall Astra misfires after being started when cold? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've bought a Vauxhall Astra 17DTi. I am having trouble with it misfiring when it is cold first thing in morning, but once warm it runs great. I have changed...
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  Lost in translation 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  At a fuel station, a customer filling with fuel at one pump could give the cashier an alternate pump reading (if he assumed it be less than his own) and...
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  Whats the best SUV on a £16,000 budget? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Peugeot 3008 and a 2006 Hyundai Getz 1.1 I use for work. It's not the most comfortable car and as I'm not using the Peugeot as much as I've...
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  My car won't start - can you help me? 29 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car has problems starting. A mechanic replaced the straight front exhaust pipe and after a couple of weeks the car doesn't start. The mechanic tells...