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• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2.2 TDCi (05) - EGR valve? 12 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  The ST TDCi has suddenly started emitting blue smoke on start up and missing badly under engine load (esp 2-3K rpm). I'll confess to using supermarket fuel but, in my defence: it could be a bad batch as it started straight after filling up on Thursday and it's run fine for the past 11 months
• Make your own bio-fuel 19 May 2006 (Forum)
  In todays Daily Telegraph London Property Section was a short article that included how to turn cooking oil into bio-fuel for diesel engines. Sorry there is no link, so I have retyped it. Make your own bio-fuel All you need is a 45 gallon oil drum painted black and with a tap down
• Golf 1990. fuel mixture & idle speed 13 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  My Golf that I bought a month ago is due for the MOT and when I changed the plugs it was apparent from looking in the Haynes manual that the fuel mixture is too rich. Also, even when it is warmed up and the choke put in the engine seems to be running a bit fast. I just phoned a local garage about
• Running costs 26 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  this equates to 4p per mile. Depreciation has been aproximately £17000 Per mile = 13p Fuel economy circa 35mpg per mile = 10p Road tax at £165 per year Per mile = 0.5p So in total 27.5p per mile.(Didn'nt bother with insurance) All very interesting I thought, I wonder how this compares to other
• Ford Focus Saloon - New Fuel Saver prototype, Head up Display 26 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  This is a short video of the latest version of my saver. I would be grateful if you can have look and let me know your opinion. Thanks Look on youtube, ...
• Vauxhall cora sxi 2002 - Won't start but turns over 8 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  I've just got a corsa sxi 2002. She was starting ok & running ok. I went to start her & she's turning over,but won't start. The fuel gauge won't move off empty,got plenty of fuel. Also the mileage isn't been displayed.
• ford fiesta zetec s tdci 2007 - car runs rough 29 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  My car runs fine for a while then seems to run as if the turbo is not working but if I undo the fuel filter drain plug just a little bit power is restored. I have replaced the fuel filter but same problem now driving me mad. help....
• Ford Mondeo 2.2tdci auto estate - High fuel consumption 2 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Bought this car last January (2013) and very pleased overall except I can't get more than an indicated 37mpg under any conditions, no matter how carefully...
• Peugeot 206 1.9diesel w reg - Engine starting problem 22 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hi,my 206 would not start unless I spray with easy start then It runs fine.there was no fuel getting to the ignitors when I turned it over initially.would a blocked fuel Filter cause this to happen?any advice appreciated.there is power to the glow plugs and stop start solenoid.
• Fuel storage legal question 20 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Is it legal to store diesel in a 5 litre can marked petrol? I'd never store petrol in a diesel can as the flammable vapours might catch out the unwary,...
• mercedes-Benz e-Class 320cdi - fuel supply 23 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  2003 e 320 cdi. 90k.miles. stalling ln traffic and on low revs entering intersections and roundabouts. had injectors done and replaced both switches either...
• Mondeo tddi - Mondeo tddi wont run help 29 Nov 2010 (Forum)
   Can anybody help me? I have a 2001 mondeo tddi when the fuel gets to quarter of a tank of diesel it starts to cut out and the glowplug light flashes put more fuel in and it was ok thought it was the lift pump so put a new one on but still the same problem.  
• Peugeot 406 HDi - 406 HDi fuel pump ring 10 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Got the tank off my HDi to replace the knackered pump, and when the new one is put in situ, the large plastic retaining ring, (Which is a brand new dealer...
• SEAT Altea (2004 - ) - New altea fuel consumption 6 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  i'm looking at an altea s spec with the 1.9 90hp engine.it's brand new and a good deal ive been told that these engines aren't economical and 40 in town...
• What is the benefit of Super Unleaded? 14 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  My wife has a ten year old Honda Shuttle (2.3 VTEC). She always puts in the cheapest petrol and was quite cross when I treated the motor to Super Unleaded fuel. But isn't better fuel supposed to help old engines? Can anyone explain the technical difference that justifies the price difference
• SAAB 9-5 (1997 - 2009) - 08 2.3 Fuel Grade?? 7 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, The dealer says that the SAAb 9-5 HOT will run on 'ordinary' unleaded but the car manual says its requires 98 RON which super unleaded. Obviously...
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 1999 2.0l Misfire 1 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  HELP!! Does anyone else own a peugeot 406 with a misfire? If so how did you cure it?? I have tried better fuel, replacing the knock sensor, cause that's what the diagnostic machine said to do, replaced fuel filter, plugs, and it still does it. Any advice?
• Citroen ZX (1992 - 1998) - 1993 1.9 diesel ZX - increase in fuel consumption 12 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 1993 ZX 1.9 diesel which up until now has given great mpg. It has now started drinking the stuff and there are no obvious leaks. Any suggestions/advice...
• Bit of Petrol Fuel in a Diesel Car ? 30 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Can you advise? Made a big mistake by putting 2 Litres of Unleaded Petrol in a Pug 405 Diesel.(non-turbo) Having realised, I then immediately filled the...
• Diesel Motorcycles 6 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  On the BBC South local TV news last night. Cranfield Inst of Technology have developed a diesel Motorcycle for sale to the US military. First order for 500 has been agreed. Not a great performer (85mph max) but main bonus is said to be commonality of fuel with other vehicles and simplicity