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Audi fuel pump update 12 Jan 2002 (Forum)
I had a good look at the Audi this morning (see earlier thread). This model (1991 Coupe 20V) has a single fuel pump submerged in the tank. Access is by unbolting the protective plate on top of the tank (under the boot carpet) and removing the fuel gauge sender unit. On removing the pump I found -
Surprise - Fuel costs sat 23/07 25 Jul 2022 (Forum)
A12 at Capel st Mary E10 £ 179.99. -
Wrong fuel . Some facts 24 Dec 2008 (Forum)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/7796177.stm -
Fuel in Spain 18 Mar 2004 (Forum)
Knowing that the quality of diesel varies in this country, and Shell is usually recommended, I was wondering is there a Spanish equivalent? -
LPG or Diesel 17 Jun 2003 (Forum)
I travel 25k a year and was wondering which is the best type of fuel for economy, Duel fuel or diesel? -
Land Rover Defender (1946 - ) - 200tdi cutting out 18 Dec 2017 (Forum)
I've got a Defender 200tdi and she runs like a dream for 100 miles of so then get lumpy and underpowered for a few seconds and cuts out. Looks like it's some kind of fuel issue as if I remove the fuel filter and turn the ignition over fuel comes through - if I then empty the filter and replace -
Vauxhall Zafira B - zafira central locking and fuel gauge not working 6 Jun 2017 (Forum)
Hi This morning my central locking on our zafira b 2013 1.7 diesel stopped working.I would not unlock any door just the boot, it would make a clicking sound as so to unlock the doors, but then not do it. I also noticed the fuel gauge not working -
2003 Ford Focus 1.8 - Fuel pump issues 10 Apr 2016 (Forum)
Hello, Yesterday, I bought a lovely 5dr 2003 ford focus 1.8 (petrol). It had worked perfectly on the test drive and passed its MOT fine. However, when collecting it, it initially would not start. Turned out to be the fuel pump fuse which had blown (called out the AA) - possibly -
2002 1.9 kangoo - Please help kangoo vans caput!!!!!! 12 Sep 2015 (Forum)
Hi all new to this,I've got a kangoo van,just changed timing belt tensioner idler fuel pump,it was a non runner for fuel pump so changed for working one ( I've seen it working on another van) NOW FOR THE PROBLEM, I have fuel going to the fuel pump in the inlet etc,if the primer is pumped it comes -
Toyota RAV 4 (2000 - 2006) - Petrol 2.0 2001 - fault code P1135 29 Oct 2014 (Forum)
Does anyone know the following fault code mean? P1135 The following data was also retrieved from the scan tool. P1135 Sensor values: Calculated Load 8.63 % Coolant Temperature 84. C Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 0. % Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 -7.03 % Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 2 -
Any - Energy Density/MPG of Road Fuels 31 Oct 2011 (Forum)
If you look at the chart below, which gives 'Energy Density by Volume' (in MJ/Litre) you can see the 'rough gross values' of different Petroleum products. Diesel 37 - 38 Gasoline 32 - 35 Biodiesel 33 - 36 Jet Fuel -
kangoo van 1.5 dci - fuel flow actuator 5 Sep 2011 (Forum)
hi, hope someone can point me in the right direction. i've been told by the rac that i have fuel flow actuator fault. that's their code reading. there is no click from the fuel injection pump but there is one from the relay. i was hoping to fit one myself but i have no idea where -
Renault Clio II - Starting problem 1 Aug 2010 (Forum)
1149cc 16v Expression 2002. The car is not often used has not been started in at least 4 months. It's been garaged with the doors unlocked. Battery was fully charged before attempting to start it. When you turn the ign on you can hear the fuel pump run for around 5 -
Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2007 1.6 Fuel Pump Filter Priming ? 22 Feb 2009 (Forum)
I have a 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Diesel Sportvan which has just covered 30,000 miles. I have just replaced the fuel pump filter (a large plastic box!). Unfortunately it will now not start. I assume that there is an air lock of some description as despite turning over a few times and turning -
Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 2002 2.0 Hdi 90 BHP - Fuel Economy 16 Nov 2008 (Forum)
I purchased my Peugeot back in April. Its done just over 100k but I believe I should be getting better fuel economy. I travel 90 miles a day to work and back and my top speed is only 70 mph with lots of straight roads at around 60 mph. The tyres are pumped up to the correct pressure and I don't -
water in diesel fuel filter 29 Oct 2008 (Forum)
Well, I've had my welcome to the diesel world! Just bought an old diesel Peugot 309 and driving along a few days ago the 'water in fuel filter' light went on. Have done a little research and it seems this is a common diesel problem. I have several questions but please let me know if they're -
Can bacteria grow in fuel with 2.5% biofuel? 10 May 2008 (Forum)
The Sun is reporting today: "JELLYFISH blobs which grow in greener petrol and diesel could wreck car engines, a motoring expert warned yesterday. The alert follows the move towards bio-fuels. Every gallon sold on Britain?s forecourts since April 1 contains 2.5 per cent of the crop and vegetable -
Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - (94 L) 1.4 diesel Fuel Pump 20 Nov 2007 (Forum)
My fuel pump has packed in (£105 to get recovered off the motorway - ouch!!) The car was a good runner previously sailing through the MOT every year so I am reluctant to scrap it. How big a job is it to change the fuel pump (mechanical drive - not electric), and the cam belt at the same time, as I -
Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - Broken catch on fuel filler flap - expensive ? 15 Sep 2007 (Forum)
Hi, The fuel tank door on my Mondeo is broken. Basically, a small piece of plastic (it's the bit that should act as the door catch) has snapped , which prevents the door staying closed. Blu Tac has temporarily rescued me, but it's not very pretty and not much of a deterent to fuel thieves! I -
Specific fuel consumption 22 May 2007 (Forum)
at a time and consumes about 10 gallons each hour at this loading. So it has just over half the power and uses a 6th of the fuel. What gives? So why does the Merc SLR use so much fuel (assuming my maths is correct and JC's figure are accurate)? What is the specific fuel consumption of a typical car? 210g