Looking after a fine Patriot

As a regular subscriber to Diesel Car for over 14 years, I would be much appreciative of your advice. My 2007 Jeep Patriot, which is powered by a VW 2.0 TDI PD engine, has always used the recommended PD oil to specification VW 505.01, which is a 5W/40 fully synthetic grade. My local supplier has […]

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 […]