Adding additional additives

Three issues ago (issue number 345), we previously described the diesel fuel supply situation in the UK, the variable quality, how meeting the EN590 diesel specification is no guarantee of trouble-free motoring, and the general picture regarding the use of fuel additives. This follow-up article serves to describe in more detail how fuel additives can […]

Mercedes unveils its first aluminium diesel four

Mercedes has been releasing more details about the OM654, its first all-aluminium four cylinder diesel engine. The new power unit will appear in the next E 220 d in the spring.

Testing times

Hi Doc. I’m not sure whether to address this to you or the editor. As the owner of a 2012 Skoda Fabia Estate 1.6 TDI, I am concerned as to where I stand at its next MOT emissions test. Nothing seems to have been said about this so far . Do you have any information? […]

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