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  • Hyandai Getz petrol 1.3L - Fuel filter change interval 19 Sep 2019 (Forum)
    I checked the owners manual it said 40k 'MPI'???????? Does the thing need changing if engine is OK?  
  • Citroen c8 - Fuel comsumption 4 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    Hi just bought co 54 plate and im doing 19.2 to 19.5 mpg in city,does any one know if this is normal?I think is a bit to much.
  • vauxhall vectra electra 2 litre diesel - fuel pump 19 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    Replacement pump for this 2005 model costs a quoted 2500 pounds. Is there any way of doing this cheapper? Thanks
  • Ultra low sulphur petrol 26 Dec 2001 (Forum)
    Most garages now sell ultra low sulphur fuel. My fuel consuption seems to have increased by up to 5% since it's introduction. Is this normal?
  • Fuel pumps 30 Nov 2001 (Forum)
    Folks, I've just been to a local Shell station that recently had new pumps installed. The "Total Sale" display on the pumps is now 6-digits. "Pump...
  • Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 - Premium Unleaded Fuel 2 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    Dont Overlook Possible Savings on Fuel!!!! Purchased a Used Corsa 1.2 from a Dealer 7 months ago, 5 Yrs old, 25k on the clock.  In the first 6 months of having the car the most i got out of a Tank was 260 miles, all around Town Driving. I thought this was pretty rubbish for a small
  • FIAT Ducato - UFI Fuel filter leaks - potential danger 9 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    the RAC and a patrol came to my help. Investigation revealed that there was a fuel leak between the top of the fuel filter and main housing. The patrolman removed the housing, checked the o-ring and put the housing back. I was able to complete my journey, but always concerned a leak would develop
  • Honda Civic 1.5 Automatic VTEC hatchback, year 200 - Poor fuel economy 7 Jul 2015 (Forum)
    Hi there, I have a Honda Civic 1.5 Automatic VTEC hatchback, year 2000 (Japan Domestic Market import), 163,000kms. The engine is a D153B. LA-EU1. Type G. The fuel consumption has progressively got worse and I am getting between 23 and 25 mpg. Most driving is around town
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - replacement fuel pumps 6 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    to a fuel specialist and if it was found to be the fuel pump then it would be big bill. I had to agree to this as work is quiet and cant get another for 12 months. Anyway to cut a long story short, the 'specialist' diagnosed the problem and changed the fuel pump. This took nearly 10 days. Within a couple
  • Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99 2.0 hdi - starting problems P0230 & P1138 24 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    took it to a friend with the diagnostics kit and the P0230 and P1138 were showing. From speaking to various peugeot workers and readin through forums it seems P1138 is a common code after a shutdown and P0230 usually relates to the LP fuel pump. The car will fire up with the key and will run for maybe
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2003 1.8 TDCi - will not start poor fuel delivery? 1 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    Been on before on this - for 7 months now, once in a while my Focus 03 plate only 24K miles 1.8TDCi 115PS refuses to start -RAC men says it fuel delivery its been into Ford Dealer had £2000 (yes 2000) of parts fitted new PCM, new fuel pump system etc crankshaft sensor yet still plays up
  • Mondeo TDCi CR pump info 8 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    ) (Build Code: 1B - 2J) (Engine: 1.8L DuraTorq-TDCi) Subject: Engine running erratically or does not start, due to contamination of fuel injection system caused by cam roller/shoe failure. Summary Should a customer express concern that the engine is running erratically or does not start, a potential
  • focus tdi economy problems? 4 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    to improve economy and or power / performance. first is ProZone FuelSaver in-line fuel magnetiser/catalyst/fuel swirl device: http://www.fuelsaver.co.uk/faqs.htm other is a much cheaper alternative homemade version which is simply a screwdriver magnetiser clipped around your fuel line near fuel pump
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 51 reg 2.0 petrol - value & fuel consumption. 2 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    Glad to see the website and forum is still doing well in its new restful blueish look! Anyone run a Mondeo Estate 2.0 petrol to know their real life fuel consumption? Also I wonder what a trade sale (not p/x) value would be for a clean 51 plate Ghia with 86K and history up to 70K? Thanks, David
  • Vauxhall Astra - Fuel additive for low blow engines 23 Jun 2019 (Forum)
    My Astra is coming up to three years old and I'll let the main dealer do the third service. Looking at the fixed price service prices, an interim is £160 with the proviso: "Fixed price servicing price does not include Fuel additive for low blow turbo engines. If required
  • Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 00 1.1 speedo , rev counter and fuel gauge u/s 14 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    Sorry if this has been covered before.My sons peugeot 106 independence ( 1.1 petrol)has just developed a fault.The speedo, rev counter and fuel gauge have simultaneously stopped working.I have checked all the fuses i can find, and none are blown.If any one has any ideas as to the problem that would
  • Renault megane 1.5 dci - EGR valve / fuel filter 21 Mar 2017 (Forum)
    Renault megane 1.5 dci 05 loss of power not all of the time just when I put my foot down with a little acceleration, over taking! Or up hill. Have seen a lot about changing or cleaning the EGR and I'm also planning on changing the fuel air and oil filter. Do you think this will help at all
  • Vauxhall Combo Van 1.3cdti 2009 - fuel filter warning light 12 Sep 2016 (Forum)
    Hi.  recently had fuel filter warning light on dash, it came on then off immediately, but then had a drop in power, wouldn't go over 3.5 RPM.  light indicates water in filter. New filter fitted - all fine, now after 850 miles, the same thing has happened again. Van has done 107k miles
  • Audi A4 Avant B6 - Fuel Flap Not Locking & No Indicator Flash 28 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    Have just noticed that when locking my A4 Avant I no longer get the indicator flash to confirm, also for quite a while now the lock on the fuel filler hasn't worked. everything else seems to work as it should. Are the two connected? ie the ECU is recognising that the flap isn't locked
  • Renault Espace Initiale 3.0 dci - Diesel fuel pump 12 May 2012 (Forum)
    Hi. The diesel fuel pump has apparently given up the ghost. Cost of new pump is £1725 + VAT. Cost of recon one is £420 (from RSC Eurpose Ltd). Labour estimate is about £1200 + VAT as engine has to be removed. Does all this sound reasonable? Would it be best to go
 

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