Car fuel efficiency tips
With the ever-rising cost of petrol and diesel, making sure you get the most miles for your money and the maximum fuel efficiency has never been so important. So alongside finding the best-priced fuel in your area, the following tips will help you go further. 1. Optimum pressure in your tyres – Up to 3% […]
Car manufacturers MPG claims, why can’t we achieve them?
So no matter what vehicle make or model you buy, or if its petrol or diesel, you will no doubt know that it is nearly impossible to reach the figures quoted by the manufacturer for its Miles Per Gallon (MPG). So how do manufacturers come to their figures and why are they allowed to advertise this, […]
Diesel additives, Are they worth it?
There are many different fuel additives on the market, ones designed specifically for both petrol and diesel engines, but are they worth it, will you really see the benefits on both performance and your pocket? Do they improve mileage? Additives have been reported to improve mileage when using a standard base fuel over the more […]
Supermarket fuel Vs the branded fuel, What’s the difference?
This is a subject that has been discussed on a regular basis throughout motoring forums, whether you get inferior fuel from a supermarket garage compared to the likes of a Shell, BP or Esso petrol stations. All fuels that are sold in the UK, Petrol or Diesel, will conform to the relevant British Standards. What […]
Petrol vs diesel – which is best?
So you’re going to buy a new car, which should it be, petrol vs diesel which should you choose? With greater fuel economy and lower emissions resulting in lower car tax. diesels have been considered to be the best choice when it comes to running costs. However diesel versions of the same make and model […]
Diesel In A Petrol Car, What Are The Symptoms?
Fueling mistakes are surprisingly common and on average occurs every three minutes! That is definitely a lot of motorists putting the wrong fuel in their car across the UK. But how can you tell if you have accidentally put diesel in a petrol car and what should you do? If you think that you might […]
Petrol In A Diesel Car, What Are The Symptoms?
So you have just filled your car up with fuel and have gotten back on the road. The only problem is, you have started to experience some strange problems with your car, such as the engine making a lot of noise. You are worried that you may have put petrol into your diesel car and […]
Put petrol in a diesel car but not started, what does this mean
If you realised you have misfuelled before starting your car, that’s great news as this can be easily rectified without any long term damage to your diesel engine or fuel system. If you have put in 5 litres of petrol or less (10% or less of your tank’s capacity) you can generally fill up the […]
Putting diesel in a petrol Hyundai Sonata
When you’re borrowing a friends car, using a work vehicle or a loan vehicle, it can be a common mistake to make to put diesel in a petrol, as you’re so used to putting that fuel in your own vehicle. This seems to be the case with James who managed to do exactly that in […]
Petrol in a diesel Renault Master
Time is money and when you’re rushing around focusing on your work, putting the wrong fuel in your van can be an easy mistake to make. That’s what happened to Arthur at the ESSO petrol station (SP97LA) in Tidworth, as he was rushing around to get to his next job he made the common error […]