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  • Will always filling up my fuel tank only halfway mean better fuel economy? 20 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I've just read an article saying that you should always fill fuel up to the top rather than filling halfway or less otherwise it could create issues in...
  • Does my RAV4 really need a whole new fuel pump to replace a sensor? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 2007 Toyota RAV4 T180 D-4D is sitting in the Toyota garage whilst they scratch their heads trying to work out why all the warning lights come on saying...
  • Fuel tank collapsed due to a vacuum pressure 20 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    A vacuum pressure built up in the fuel tank to the point where it collapsed. The vacuum was evident when the fuel tank filler cap was removed at the...
  • 91 bmw 318is - 91 bmw 318is fuel pressure 23 Mar 2010 (Forum)
    i recently purchased a 91 bmw 318is, i have been experiencing problems with the fuel system, the car runs fine cold but it wont idle, once it warms up it doesnt want to take fuel, it seems to be holding around 15 to 20 ponds of fuel pressure, i have change dthe filter, does anyone know how
  • Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2003 1.4 diesel - Fuel problems 20 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    I am currently having problems with the fuel feed on my vehicle. After the vehicle has been stood overnight, and occasionally for shorter periods, I am having to prime the fuel system to start the vehicle. It appears that the fuel is draining back into the fuel tank. Has anybody got any idea
  • BMW fuel hoses 14 Apr 2007 (Forum)
    Just a word of caution to owners of older BMWs. Last year my 1992, 320i, 60,000miles had a fuel leak from the short fuel hose between the metal supply pipe and injector rail, the hose had become rock hard. The only satisfactory cure was a special replacement kit from BMW. Now another hose between
  • Vauxhall Corsa fuel depressurizing 17 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    I'm looking to change the fuel filter on my girlfriends Corsa 1.0 and the depressurizing of the fuel system looks a bit tricky having had a look at the Haynes manual. I did this job on my own Primera a couple of weeks ago and all I had to do was remove the fuel pump fuse and try to start the engine
  • TOYOTA FUEL PROBLEM 30 Aug 2001 (Forum)
    I HAVE A1986 TOYOTA CELICA WITH A 2.4 EFI ENGINE IT STALLED ALL OF THE SUDDEN. THEN IT WOULD START BUT ONLY IDLE IF YOU TRY TO ACCELERATE IT ACTS AS IF ITS STARVING FOR FUEL THEN IT WILL ACCELARATE UP TO ABOUT 3K RPM . BUT THE CAR HAS NO POWER AND SOME TIME IT WONT START AT ALL. I CHANGED FUEL
  • Freelander 1 TDI 1999 - Fuel supply problem 28 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    Fuel priming bulb deflates until engine stops running and then slowly inflates either with hand pumping or by itself.  Engine then starts and process is repeated.  New fuel pump and fuel solenoid fitted. It seems no power at in tank pump. Thank you.    
  • Focus 2002 TDCI - Fuel supply manifold 27 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    Does anyone know why you have to change the fuel injector pipes when changing the fuel supply manifold?
  • Will performance fuel improve my Ford Focus? 18 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have heard a lot of good points about using performance fuel, but I assume it is only really an advantage if using it with a performance car, is this...
  • Honda FRV - fuel consumption query 22 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    We are a 2 car family, one owned, one a fleet car.  Sad I know, but I watch the fuel consumption of both cars.  Recently, I filled up the Honda with a  tank of diesel at a local supemarket.  I calculated that the fuel consumption had dropped about 10%.  I put this down
  • 2001 fiesta 1.8tdi (DI engine) - wont start after replacing fuel tank. 21 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    I have replaced the diesel fuel tank in a mk5 fiesta TDi as it had a hole it and failed the MOT. The fiesta is now refusing to start. I tried to bleed the fuel system by filling the fuel filter with diesel and loosened the injectors nuts one at a time while turning he engine over to try
  • Does this mean I can still drive a v8? - E-Fuels (Synthetic Fuel) 9 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    https://www.autoblog.com/2021/02/23/porsche-synthetic-fuel/?ncid=edlinkusauto00000016&fbclid=IwAR0mgMm18Ibs8Re3pbwYLxk4CIgmrqcwt30qqruGXYuBfRpe6RqZCMIfx4Q Sounds too good to be true. However if it works as described, it has massive potential. “ Synthetic fuels are made by extracting hydrogen via
  • Any - Premium fuel ? 24 Jul 2020 (Forum)
    Anyone notice the advice regarding using premium fuel has changed in the Ask HJ section ? "There is no independent data or research which shows that premium fuel is worth the extra money over standard fuel. Shell may promote the fact that their V Power is better for an engine
  • How often should I replace the fuel filter on my car? 21 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
    How often does the fuel filter on my MINI Countryman 1.6d 2013 need changing?
  • Is the diesel fuel that I buy in a supermarket any different from Shell or BP? 10 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Is the diesel fuel that I can buy in a supermarket filling station really any different that the diesel that I can buy from a Shell or BP garage?
  • DPF and fuel consumption 21 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I had a DPF filter regeneration last week at an authorised dealer garage and I have noticed increase of fuel consumption from around 11 l/100 miles to...
  • Where can I find the fuel pump on a Renault Laguna? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I think the fuel pump has packed in on my Renault Laguna. Where is it and how can I access it?
  • Best cruising speed for fuel efficiency 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to know the optimum speed to use for the least fuel consumption in a Toyota Corolla (2000). Equally, are there things I need to do generally...
 

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