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  Is an engine flush really worth £30? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two year old Hyundai i20. When I take my car in for servicing, they are quite insistent that it is necessary to flush the engine with flushing...
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  Misleading Fiesta ST trip computer 28 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Today I was returning home on the M42, I knew I was low on fuel but the trip computer said I had a range of 26 miles left. However, as I was approaching...
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  Honda Civic making creaking noises 22 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My partner has been experiencing an issue with his Honda Civic whereby it is severely creaking at the back for the first five minutes of driving. Our local...
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  Volkswagen emissions 7 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The rumours about the modifications to Volkswagen diesels say that the fuel consumption will be increased as well as a loss of performance. Please could...
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  Ford S-Max suffering injector problems - can I fix it myself? 7 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford S-Max has a diesel leak from what I believe is the fuel injector manifold. It sits in the middle of the engine and six silver metal pipes come...
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  Looking for a family car with 4x4 capability 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Toyota RAV4 and Audi A4. We need to sell both and get a family sized car, which has occasional 4x4 ability (prefer two-wheel drive which...
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  Need a newish car with comfortable seats 13 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven Mercedes-Benz 220CDIs for 10 years and have been very happy with them. But I now want the same quality build/engineering,fuel economy,but...
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  Buying an Audi A5 - Petrol or Diesel 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is thinking of buying an Audi A5 (2010 onwards). He does around 6000 miles per year in a mix of urban and longer runs. He is leaning towards the...
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  Juke fuel tank range - what can I do about this? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  On a 255 mile motorway run starting with a full tank, getting better than 40 average mpg, when we near our destination the instruments show a near empty...
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  What's causing my Mondeo diesel to hesitate momentarily? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have noticed while travelling between 50-70 mph that the engine of my Mondeo 1.6 TDCI seems to hesitate or cut-out momentarily, and then cut back in...
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  Is this kind of thing available any more? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When I was a young driver in the late 1960s I had a simple cut-out switch to help deter thieves. I also read about a more sophisticated device that allowed...
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  Will I get from Kent to John O'Groats on a single tank of fuel in my Focus 125 EcoBoost? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I sold my Golf once it was repaired and replaced it with Ford Focus 125 Ecoboost, which is really nice to drive. I see the real world MPG for this car...
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  Peugeot antipollution light problem? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a second hand 307 Peugeot which I bought last year June. Last week I let the fuel level run very low and due to this the "Antipollution fault" light...
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  Electric vehicle range - how is it calculated? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  As almost all regular readers will know the quoted mpg figures bear little or no resemblance to real life. How do manufacturers arrive at figures for electric...
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  Apalling fuel economy from my Kia Cee'd auto 17 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Back in August I traded in my trusty 10yr old 1.8 auto Avensis for an '09 1.6 auto Kia Cee'd. I love everything about the car except the awful real MPG....
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  Fuel consumption query. 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You kindly answered my query earlier on which Toyota RAV-4 automatic is most economical but on your real mpg site you say that the 2.2 d4d auto will do...
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  New Sportage - can this high fuel consumption be right? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Sportage 1.6 GDi 2 based on the excellent reviews. However after two weeks have noticed that the fuel consumption never gets...
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  What is a dual mass flywheel? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Please clarify two points for me. Exactly what is a dual mass flywheel, and is it something to be regarded as a potential future bill, like belt driven...
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  My premium fuel experience 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following your advice in the Telegraph to use Shell V Power or BP Ultimate Diesel I can, with certainty and experience, say it is the best thing I have...
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  Inflating tyres with nitrogen - benefits? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When I took my VW Golf for its service today I was asked if I wanted to have the tyres filled with nitrogen at a cost of £5.99 for four. The alleged benefits...