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  Do I need to keep this level of oil changes up? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Corolla and a Jimny both bought new and now 8 years old. They do 6000 miles each p.a. I change the oil twice a year on both with Total 5w/30...
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  Oil change in a Qashqai? 23 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a new Nissan Qashqai 1.2, bought last year in Dec 2014. Yesterday, I took the car to the official Nissan service to get the first year official service...
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  When to change oil on a 1 Series? 25 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What is the sensible oil change milage for a 2009 BMW 120D and what is correct volume and grade of oil to use in a complete change. The garage I use seems...
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  Mitsubishi ASX - when should I change the oil? 30 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Would you recommend a mid-service mileage oil and filter change for the Mitsubishi ASX diesel engine at 4500 miles?
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  When should I change my oil? 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What is best mileage for a diesel Yaris to change its oil? I normally do it after 5000 miles? What you think?
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  Automatic gearbox oil change 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is changing the transmission oil on this vehicle a DIY job?
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  When should an oil and filter change take place? 1 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I took my wife's car in for an MoT recently and asked them to change the oil and filter. It usually only does short runs of about five miles. The service...
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  When it the best time to perform an oil change? 1 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  You say that oil should be changed once per year or at 10,000 miles. Is it better to be changed before the winter in, say, October/November or in the...
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  I changed the oil in my Ford Fiesta - why won't the turbo work now? 17 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I changed the oil and filter on my 2012 Ford Fiesta. Now the engine fault light is on and the turbo isn't working.
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  Should I have to top up my BMW 3 Series' oil? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 2010 318i's engine oil light came on, so I topped it up. Is it normal to top up engine oil?
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  My oil smells of petrol 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just noticed that I can smell petrol from the oil filler cap and dip stick. The car is running perfectly and mpg and temps seem fine. Am I worrying...
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  How much should a gearbox oil change cost? 13 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  How much should a seven-speed auto gearbox oil and filter change cost on a Mercedes-Benz C250 Blue Efficiency Sport (pre-2011)?
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  Why are service intervals in the US generally shorter than in UK? 4 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Why are service intervals in the US generally shorter for the same car than in UK and Europe?
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  How often should I change the oil in my new car? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I will be getting a brand new car in December. With all my previous cars I have changed the oil and filter every six months (annual mileage 8K). Should...
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  Why does my Mazda 6 need an oil change after 7000 miles? 20 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The oil change service indicator on my Mazda 6 2.2 diesel has come on. The car is just under seven months old and has 6300 miles on the clock. Would you...
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  Audi oil change - why is it so expensive? 3 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A5 is due an oil change. My local dealer usually uses 6.5 litres of high performance oil (Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5W 30) at a cost of £115, plus...
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  Should my new oil be dark? 8 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When oil is supposed to be changed at a routine service on a diesel car, what colour should it be on checking the dipstick, bearing in mind it is supposed...
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  Kia service doesn't include oil/filter change - should I get it done anyway? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently had the first service on my 2012 Kia Cee'd SW (1.6 diesel, manual gearbox). I was very surprised to note that this service did not include...
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  When should I change the oil in my Hyundai Santa Fe? 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Hyundai Santa Fe last March. Should I have the oil changed next March or at 10,000 miles or wait for the 20,000 mile service, possibly the...
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  When should I change the oil and filter? 2 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Vauxhall Zafira, but find that fully synthetic oil costs an arm and a leg. I only cover 7000 miles a year and am told that some engines are happy...