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• bmw 316i touring - no fuel prime 4 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  hi driving home from work and got 2short bursts of fuel starve then fine for the rest of the journey .the next day turn over but no start,called rac and crank sensor code2781 came up,replaced the sensor still no start so changed the fuel pump as i notied no fuel pump noise and still wont start
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  Which is the best diesel fuel brand? 7 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best diesel fuel brand for a Ford Focus 1.6 diesel LX 2007?
• Fuel efficiency magnets 19 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Friend of mine has started selling fuel efficiency magnets which are placed around the fuel pipe and supposedly improve fuel consumption and possibly performance. Have any BRers tried or run with these fitted? And if so what were the results? I'm sceptical as to the claims but can see some logic
• Fuel filler, does the icon show which side it's on 7 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I've received one of those 'did you know' emails that crop up from time to time. It reckons that the fuel pump symbol on the fuel gauge shows which side of the car the fuel filler is on depending on which side the nozzle is depicted. This is supposed to be for new drivers and hire car users
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  Hyundai ix35 fuel filter issues in cold weather - is this right? 12 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently had a problem with my Hyundai ix35 (12 reg/25,000 miles) regarding the fuel filter clogging up in cold weather. The car came to a halt...
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  Can I run 87 or 89 octane fuel in my Mazda CX-7? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We recently purchased a low mileage Mazda CX-7 as a second car. The 244HP 2.3-litre turbo engine is very thirsty and the manual calls for 91 octane fuel....
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  Fuel pressure problem 9 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a fuel fault on a 2005 Vauxhall Combo 1.3 CDTi. I have no fuel pressure on cranking sometimes. It takes longer than usual for the fuel pump to pressurise...
• Mitsubishi Grandis - Fuel Filter 16 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I have a Grandis 2.0 DiD - I loose power every so often and with this there is a jerking motion as if it is starving of Fuel. Someone mentioned it was a dirty fuel filter. Does anyone know if this is the case and if so where is the fuel filter located so that I can take a look to see
• vauhall montrey 1999 3.2 petrol - fuel 23 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  anyone had the same problem no fuel getting through from pump all relays seem ok if you pour some fuel into ports starts no problem does not seem to want to pump fuel through itself any ideas would be welcomed bill
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  Should I buy a bi-fuel car? 10 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm wondering if it would be worth my while buying a new Bi Fuel vehicle. I have a LPG garage 3 miles from me, but will it still be there considering the...
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  How can I remove water from my diesel car's fuel tank? 15 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  There seem to be a bunch of claims out there about the best ways to get the water out of my diesel fuel tank. Can you recommend any?
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  Why does coasting downhill use more fuel than staying in gear? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The leaflets sent out with tax disc renewal notices headed “Be a smarter driver and save money” give the advice “Stay in Gear. Don't coast downhill or...
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  Bio ethanol problems 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A number of classic car owners have noted that their fuel hoses have degraded as a result of modern fuel containing bio ethanol. This also applies...
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  Fuel additives 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have started filling my 2007 diesel Passat Estate (2.0 140ps) with Total Excellium - currently on my third fill, and have noticed a bit better pickup...
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  Fuel economy & emissions 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I traded in my A3 2.0 petrol turbo manual (emissions 186 g/km) for a 3.0 3-Series BMW auto (emissions 170 g/km). The BMW seems to use more petrol, significantly...
• Focus TDCi Fuel system failure. 28 May 2007 (Forum)
  Last week, whilst driving up the M5 my 02 Focus's engine stopped. I learnt later that the fuel system had failed, with all subsequent consequences. Apparantly the tank was no longer delivering fuel to the pump. The tank was at least a quarter full. The garage poured a further gallon in to the tank
• Land Rover Range Rover Sport - how to drain the fuel tank 1 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  I how can the fuel tank be drained of wrong fuel ?
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  Why is my Renault fuel gauge incorrectly showing the amount of fuel left since the recall work was done? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2015 Renault Twingo TCE Dynamique S which I think is a great little car. However, since having the Renault recall work to have the bonnet...
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  Can I reject my Mercedes-Benz C-Class because it doesn't match quoted fuel economy figures? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I cannot achieve Mercedes-Benz's quoted fuel consumption figures for my new C250 CDi. Despite many of my trips being long distance, the average fuel consumption...
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  Where's the fuel cut off switch on the Daewoo Matiz? 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For some reason my 2003 Daewoo Matiz won’t to start. The alternator belt went recently and it had to be towed to a local garage. However, since the new...