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• Fuel Duty 26 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  In the now locked thread about oil prices there was a general view that if oil prices rise the exchequer will benefit. Now I know VAT is levied on fuel at 17.5%, but isn't actual fuel duty a fixed amount (roughly 49p per litre ULSD/ULSP) and not related to the pump price? So apart from VAT, which
• Nissan Micra - Fuel Filler Pipe 9 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  Hi , I’d be grateful of any advice.. I have a Nissan micra 2004 and it failed it’s mot due to the fuel pipe been corroded where the fuel cap goes on. I’ve done some work on cars before but not in a while now and I am wondering if the fuel pipe would be an easy job to do my self. I’d be grateful
• Posivlow Fuel Saving Unit 1 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Has any one heard of this device. Extract from advert: "This unit allows you to save up to 20% of fuel costs, by aligning the particles of the fuel, thus improving oxygen flow making combustion easier and more efficent. The unit comes with full instructions and is easy installed as it is secured
• Citroen C3 - Fuel Tank leak? 29 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  I have just topped the tank of my 1.4HDI C3 and noticed that fuel is spilling from underneath the car.  OK it was brimmed, but not overflowing.  After a few miles the leak has appeared to stop.  Anyone know if there is a relief valve, or some other device to vent fuel from
• Easter Holiday Fuel Rip-off 10 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Does the board think that fuel will go back down again after easter ?  As the government only put fuel up 1p in the budget, I would like to know why suddenly fuel seems to have gone up from £1.14.9 to around £1.20 overnight around here (Reading) ? Will it go back down
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 2000 1.0L fuel consumption 9 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  SWMBO Mirca is drinking fuel like it is going out of fashion. The way it is drinking fuel you would think it was a 2.0L. She brimmed the tank the other day and made 3 trips with a total mileage of 150 miles and the tank fuel gauge is in the red already. Has anybody have any ideas on how to resolve this?
• Mercedes Benz 190E 2.6 W201 (1986 - 1993) - 1989 2.6 fuel injection 27 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  my car still refuses to start getting a spark ok at the plugs but seem to be getting no fuel through the injectors getting good pressure to the fuel distributor then nothing from there plugs are dry after a few minutes cranking it over could it be fuel distributor problem or ECU
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - air in diesel fuel lines. 9 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  my girlfriend's p reg polo is sucking air in somewhere,i can see it in the fuel lines near the fuel filter but cant find where its coming from,ive changed the fuel filter and all the connections on it but its still doing it,please help as the car is running rough and sounds like a tank.
• Help with fuel system Fiesta 16 May 2004 (Forum)
  Well i think my fuel system is needing cleaned out. I am sure the tank must have a fair amount of sludge etc. The car isn't starting and i am 100% sure its to do with the fuel system. So would i take the fuel tank off and clean it out ? What about the pipes/lines, how do i clean them out
• Astra 1.7DTI fuel filter 5 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  What is procedure for removing/replacing the fuel filter on these vehicles? Do i need to clamp any of the fuel supply or return lines before removing the filter element. The GM manual states that pulling fuel thru the system is a complex procedure and doesn`t go into any descriptive detail. Might
• Fuel worry 19 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Can't believe the fuel has gone up again!!..I was wondering how much fuel in the world have we got left before it dries out completly.. I don't understand why us (member of the public) have been told to take it easy on the fuel while in the motorsport industry they are using it like mad take F1
• Broquet Fuel Catalyst 8 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  This item has been widely advertised for years, with glowing claims for the positive effects it has on fuel consumption and even performance. have there been any serious documented tests done on the effectiveness of this product. On the same line, what about the Ecoflow bar magnet which
• changing injection fuel filter 27 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  How do you clamp the fuel line when you change the filter? is it a two-man job? or is there a simple tool that i have forgotten to use for it! last time i tried i spilt fuel everywhere! steve
• fuel additive 13 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  does anyone have any recommendations for a fuel additive to clean gum / lacquer from inside carburettors. this being the residue left from unleaded fuel after winterisation. aware of redex, stp & wynnes but have been informed there are better products available.
• enco "fuel economizer", anyone used it? 4 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  has anyone used the enco "fuel economizer"? It claims to improve fuel economy by up to 20% by separating large hydrocarbon molecules by some kind of electric current. I might be getting a job selling the things!
• Superfuels don't equal super savings? 27 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  should think again, according to a report by What Car? magazine. Real-world tests were carried out for What Car? by the AA?s former senior research engineer, Peter de Nayer. In these tests, high-octane premium fuels including BP Ultimate, Shell V-Power, Esso Supreme and Total Excellium performed little
• Fuel strike?? 1 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Ummm, anyone heard any talk of a fuel tanker driver strike, possibly over Easter?
• Fuel consumption: MPG or GPM? 13 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Interesting perspective on fuel consumption here: http://www.mpgillusion.com/
• Rover 620 gsi 1993 - Turns over but no start, 12 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Hello,    I recently have been having problems with a rover 620 which has been left in the garage for a while. The car turns over but will not start, if fuel is sprayed into air intake it runs on this but not on its own fuel. I have checked pulse singlans on injectors
• Honda Accord Tourer (2003 - 2008) - 2005 2.2 Fuel Problems 5 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  My 2.2 Diesel Accord has been a right pain, having suffered from Engine management problems for the last year, especially when cold. Earlier this month I had the fuel filter replaced, and everything seemed OK again, however a couple of days ago, the same problem occured, engine management light