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1998 astra 2.0 dti - Fuel leaks around fuel filter 22 Mar 2012 (Forum)
Have had a fuel leak around the fuel filter, have replaced the fuel filter but that does not seem to have helped any ideas guys ??? -
Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 1998 2.5 Air in fuel line 3 Feb 2015 (Forum)
I have a diesel engine. I have noticed that the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine (going through the fuel filter) every morning (or after a few hours sitting) no longer has fuel in it, and won't start, it just keeps trying to start but not catching (becuase there is no fuel in the engine -
530ds e39 - air in fuel line 15 Oct 2011 (Forum)
i have air in my fuel line and full tank of fuel any ideas fuel pump seems to be pumping ok -
Pug 306 diesel, fuel temp regulator 29 Jul 2005 (Forum)
Hi, I recently had to replace one of the leaking o-rings on the fuel regulator in the fuel filter housing. This has now got me thinking about how it works and what its purpose is, and a possible modification. For those with a 306 diesel, it can be seen on the bottom left corner of the fuel filter -
2011 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Sport Hatchback - Fuel filling problem with easy fuel 3 Apr 2018 (Forum)
Bought this car and easy fuel cap had been removed and empty hole is in its place When we try to fill car we have to fill very slowly as it starts to overflow and fuel comes out if we fill at normal speed. This happens even when near empty. The fueling noozle starts clicking -
Peugeot 406 - Fuel problems 2.0 HDI 110bhp 7 Jun 2016 (Forum)
Hi I have a 1999 Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI 110bhp and i am having fuel problems. It started a few weeks ago were the car broke down, RAC identified it as being the in tank fuel pump failed. I have installed a new pump and the car was running great again. However -
Honda FR-V - Honda Diesel Engine - Fuel filter and fuel pump 4 Dec 2011 (Forum)
I had my Honda FR-V (55 plate, around 60k miles, 2.2 diesel) serviced at an independent recently. They told me that they had had problems with replacing the fuel filter and that the car kept stalling. They suggested that I give it a long drive to ensure that the fuel is flushed -
Volvo V50 se diesel - fuel quality 9 Feb 2012 (Forum)
I've recently changed from Tesco fuel to Shell fuel. I now have a much quieter engine and better mpg.Any reason for this?Is Shell fuel that much better and Why? -
ford galaxy mk3 diesel - suspected fuel pump failure 29 Jun 2020 (Forum)
is there an issue with the fuel system?, my56 reg car has what seems like fuel pump failure with only 79,000 miles first signs were longer turnover on startup but not in mornings and only spasmodicly, then ihad some start failures which rac thought was sticky fuel pump in tank, later -
Petrol engined cars which prefer RON 98 fuel - Is 'premium fuel' as premium as it used to be? 25 Feb 2018 (Forum)
I occasionally treat the uberwagen to a tankful of 'premium' fuel in the probably mistaken belief that it will spring clean the injectors and 'do the engine good'. (I have previously proved that the percentage better fuel consumption is considerably less than the percentage increase in price -
Ford Fiesta 2005 TDCi 1.4 - Air in Fuel system 26 Dec 2011 (Forum)
I have to prime fuel into the car before it will start, once it started its OK, on the hoses that go into the engine I can see bubbles proir to priming (hand pumb) fuel into the pipes. I took the car to a specialised, he replace the fuel filter, replace the fuel pipes and primer, checked -
2006 1.9dci Laguna - 2006 Laguna Fuel Injection Problems 26 May 2011 (Forum)
My Laguna comes up with Injection fault everytime the fuel gauge reaches the top of the red section of the fuel gauge when the fuel is getting low. When the fuel is above this the car goes great without any problems which leads me to think that there is nothing wrong with the injectors -
Fuel Card 15 Apr 2009 (Forum)
I use fleet vehicles and I have to pay for my own fuel, am I entitled to a fuel card? -
Saving fuel: Car vs House 2 Oct 2008 (Forum)
These days the powers that be (as well as all good citizens) are most concerned that we should cut down our use of fossil fuels, hence conserving a scarce natural resource and minimising carbon emissions. The most obvious way to do this is to put economic pressure on the motorist to use less fuel -
Ford Fiesta 1.4 Duratec 04 - Fuel gauge and fuel tank problems 1 Aug 2011 (Forum)
Hi, I have recently had problems with my digital fuel gauge its not reading the level in the fuel tank correctly its reading full when I know its not and then it may show half full or empty the next time i'd start it. I thought it might be something that would need -
fuel pump/ecu rover 414i 1 May 2004 (Forum)
im not getting any fuel being sent by the fuel pump. has anyone got any suggestion as to how best diagnos this problem? i cant hear any noises from the fuel pump, when ignition is turned on. on this particular model its up to the fuel pump to pressurise the system and thats not happening. all -
FIAT Stilo (2002 - 2007) - 2002 1.9jtd fuel pump problems 27 Jan 2009 (Forum)
hi,this stilo is driving me mad!..diagnosis..needs new high pressure fuel pump..bought one same problem.no fuel coming out of pump.ihad old pump off car,spun the pump sprocket,a jet of fuel came out.the replacement one done the same.but, fit it to the car,nothing..not even a drip comes out..took -
Comparison of brands of Petrol/Diesel 24 May 2003 (Forum)
There seems to be a recurring debate as to whether there really is a benefit to the branded fuels recommended by HJ (Texaco & Shell) compared to supermarket fuel that many people use. It would be very worthwhile for an organisation such as the AA, RAC or Consumers Association to conduct a thorough -
Bio-Fuel in diesel 24 Sep 2008 (Forum)
Does anyone know if the 2 1/2 % of bio-fuel thats now in all fuels acts as a lubricant in diesel? -
Dual Fuel Metro 11 May 2007 (Forum)
I love it! "...not the wrong fuel just a different type of fuel....! - I think I've just found a new signature;)