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  • 1996 Peugeot 106 XND - Leaking Fuel Pump 17 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    The fuel pump on my P Reg 1.5 Diesel Peugeot 106 is leaking fuel- looks like from near where the pulley for the cam belt etc attaches. My car has an immobiliser key pad which  links to the pump. Is it possible to replace the fuel pump and re-program the new pump
  • Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 03 1.8 Faulty fuel pipe in engine bay 28 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a 1.8t, and one of the steel fuel pipes failed in the engine bay. Long story short it wasn't pretty and even though it sprayed all over the exhaust area it didn't go up. My garage (which had recently serviced it) repaired it using a piece of rubber fuel hose as a joiner between the (now
  • peugeot 306 1998 1.9td - Fuel problem 8 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    Alternator belt snapped.  I replaced this after about 50 miles.  When i started car it seemed to rev faster on idle.  Fuel problem developed where it seemed air in system?  Engine dying then picking up again.  Decided to change filter and now I cant get fuel to injector
  • Mk3 Golf Diesel - Noisy Turbo 29 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    Hi all, Despite solving the problem with the air in the fuel line (replacement T-fitting on Fuel filter) I'm still getting air in fuel line (ran for 2 weeks ok). After dropping the car at the garage again they said that the turbo is starting to get noisy (when revving the car parked up). Given
  • Talking up a fuel Crisis? 4 Jun 2004 (Forum)
    Browsing a couple of online news sites today you'ld think that a fuel crisis was iminent. Stories of leaked govenment plans, threatend driver action and even comments suggesting that panic buying has started abound. It's generally belived that last time we had a fuel crisis the cause was panic
  • Mercedes W126 420SEL - Fuel filter/pumps 10 Nov 2017 (Forum)
    Have removed fuel filter and fuel pumps(2) Problem is I cant remember how they go back The connectors on the wheel side are all banjo type so thats OK but what about the hoses? A picture would be nice   Hey ho
  • Any - Motorway services fuel prices 31 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    The government has just spent £2,000,000 putting signs on the M5 in Devon giving the fuel prices at some of the services. Am I alone in thinking this is just a waste of money, I always avoid buying fuel on the motorway as it is invariably about 10p per litre dearer.
  • Vauxhall Agila - Fuel pump 27 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    Can anyone give me an idea of how much it will cost to replace the fuel pump whch is in the tank? Unfortunately I have a full tank of fuel as the garage insisted they had solved the problem, so I filled up only for me to discover 25 miles later that they hadn't!
  • Mercedes - CDI diesels - do 'branded' fuels give better mpg? 30 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    Shorlty getting a C Class CDI220 (2006) and been advised to use 'branded' fuels such as Shell, and not to use supermarket fuels as they give lower mpg and sometimes poorer performance. Has anybody else experienced this?
  • ford ecort 1.8td 1997 - fuel getting into the turbo 12 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    i hve fuel getting into the turbo and leking from the egr vlve it lso revs up on its own nd chucks out black smoke. I presume over fueling is the problem but cnt seem to pinpoint the cause any ideas
  • SEAT Alhambra - wrong fuel 26 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    Did the wrong fuel bit today i have drained every last drop from the tank by removing fuel pump to see straight into the tank.My question is am i going to have starting issues with air locks or will it sort itself out after a few turns of the key...?
  • Peugeot 306 - Peugeot 306 fuel consumption high 16 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    Hello, The fuel consumption on my sons 306 (fuel injection) absolutely abysmal.maybe 10 -12 mpg. plugs, air filter changed, firing on 4, would it be the engine ECU? Any help very much appreciated, thanks, Mike.  
  • Peugeot 106 - Fuel Injectors 19 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    Hi, My 106 Zen Diesel used to be really efficient on fuel especially on long trips. Lately its been drinking fuel and missing when I first start it if its been left a while. Btw I'm a girl so please dont laugh or get too technical!!  
  • Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 06 1.25 Fuel Gauge 24 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, My wifes Fiesta ran out of fuel the other day, even though the gauge said 1/4 full. Mileage remaining was 90. Could this be a one off or is there a fuel tank problem? Thanks Pablo
  • Nissan serena 2.0 petrol grey import - in line fuel filter ? 16 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    location of fuel filter ?
  • Corsa Fuel Guage 29 Jan 2005 (Forum)
    The fuel gauge on my 1995 1.2 Corsa swings about when cornering. Is this likely to be the sender in the tank of the gauge damping?
  • Vauxhall Astra H Estate 1.8 VVT petrol automatic - Unable to completely fill fuel tank 24 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    Recently I've been unable to completely fill my fuel tank
  • Fuel Consupmtion since the Fuel Blockade 7 Nov 2000 (Forum)
    My question is has there been a general deterioration in fuel consumptions following the recent fuel blockade. I have a '94 Skoda Favorit GLXI which gives a regular 44 to 47mpg which I consider excellent. (I check at every fill) The fill on 26/9 gave 42mpg, 15/10 39mpg, & latest 20/10 39mpg
  • Honda City 4-door - Fuel filter location 3 Jul 2015 (Forum)
    Year 2000   Please advise to location of the fuel filter, Thanks!
  • Cheap fuel (maybe) 11 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    Some tips on how to save fuel. I haven't read it myself (no time), but it may be benficial to someone. http://tinyurl.com/bqdo9
 

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