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  I plan to use my Dacia Duster for lots of short journeys, is this bad for the turbo engine? 24 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning on buying a 2018 Dacia Duster. 90% of my trips will be daily, two or three times under three miles. If I buy the 1.3 turbo petrol will...
• Every 3,000 miles 28 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Extract from a maintenance manual... Every 250 Miles Inspect oil level in crankcase and refill if necessary. Every 500 Miles Attach grease gun to the following grease nipples and give pump three or four strokes. These nipples are situated: two on the steering tie-rods; four on the steering
• seat altea 1.9 tdi pd bkc engine. - no power at all 3 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  can anyone help i have changed the turbo as it was leaking oil the power loss was there before hand. i have changed fuel filter and i have check the engine timing all is good there are no fault codes and it ticks over fine just no power at a loose end hope someone can help oh
• Some maths 29 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Oct 06 '56' New Megane Sport 225, 5 dr, Mercury with grey leather, 5000 miles > £16995 Jan 04 '53' Megane 1.5 dCi 100bhp Dynamique, 5 dr, ink blue, 25000 miles, FRSH with extra oil change every 9000. Full MoT. Almost showroom condition (after a valet), one small graze on an alloy wheel
• Micra 3 door K11 5800 mls -- how much? 29 May 2006 (Forum)
  I have an October 2001 Micra that has done less that 6k miles. Well maintained, such as is needed for such low milage -- oil changed, antifreeze changed at 3 years, brake fluid at 2 years. Have to look very hard to see any blemish. What is a realistic price to ask for it in a weekly rag
• TLC 5 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Just how much teneder loving care should a car need? My 1995 Passat needs its service soon and i was wondering if it might be worth changing the main fluids (break, clutch, PAS, engine oil) all at once as some of these have not been changed in a while? Will over-service be of any real good
• Any - Latest Wheeler Dealers 4 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  I love this programme but just wondered how that guy can change the brakes without getting a spot of dirt on his white t shirt when I get covered in oil just pulling the dipstick out!
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.8D Sump plug 26 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  While doing an oil change I lost the nylon sump plug washer. Put the plug back without the washer, no leaks at the moment. How important is this?
• Long service intervals on way out? 5 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I notice that the new Euro 4 compliant Laguna 2.0 dCi has a service interval every 9K instead of 18K. Is this to service the particulate filter and/or change the oil? Does anyone know?
• mazda v6 4 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Have hust changed the HT leads and spark plugs oy 1994 mazda mx-3 v6 and noticed oil in thw spark plug hole??? have been told it could be the valve cover gasket? any ideas? is this a garage only fix?????
• peugeot 306 HDI engine 26 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Anyone know what the two drain plugs are in the sump, one I presume is the drain for a std oil change. What is the other one for?? Has a manual been printed covering the HDI 90 engine.. Jeff.B.
• mondeo handbrake 18 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  is it just me or are all 98 mondeo handbrake totally rubbish ?? as there no manual adjustment (even though the garage charged me for cleaning and oiling the adjuster !!!) i can only assume that they are all like this or the cable has stretched. is it easy to change the cable ?
• Sump plug valve 16 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Anyone out there know where you can get those valves that replace the sump plug to make oil change easier? I know aeroquip make them for small plane engines, but can't find any for cars.
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9 130 BHP - White(ish) smoke. 3 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  test shows correct values. I also done an oil change with an engine flush product used, followed by oil filter change. One test that was conducted by hte garage was they removed the oil cap, when I placed my hand over the hole I could feel hot air coming out in waves with some pressure - the garage
• Ford Transit - 2007 Transit 2.2 tdci - Sump Level going up!!! 29 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Bought a Transit last week. Van was serviced day before I purchased it. Drove the thing home - 400 miles, following day I checked the oil level and noticed it was 3/4" above the upper mark. Thought the garage had overfilled the thing so changed the oil and filter myself. Made sure
• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - 1999 2.5 TDI Quattro blue smoke on acceleration 27 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  had a turbo change so I suspect it was the oil left in the exhaust and my mechanic checked the exhaust said there is a bit of deposition in the exhaust. However I've driven at least 100 miles now it is still smoking. There is no misfire or loss of power. The oil level seems to be ok as well. What
• BMW 320d fuel/oil leak 27 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  My recently purchased 51 plate 320d touring (30k with full BMWSH) has been dropping small quantities of what I believe is either diesel or oil on my drive. There is also a strong smell of diesel coming through air con when sitting at junction etc. Are these 2 issues likely to be linked? I saw
• Audi A4 TFSi - Ridiculous Servicing Costs 25 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  dealer located in the newest city in Essex. No problem, 255.00 for the oil change 477.00 for the inspection 6 months down the line (not including oil / filter) 60.00 for a pollen filter (not included in the above) Broekn down that was 112 for the oil 17 for the filter and 174.00 per hour labour
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1998 1.4 Should I stick to 15W-30 oil ? 14 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  27 or 28 grades... Can I make this change of oil type without a problem? Would it benefit my car's engine? I'll appreciate any comment...
• Yamaha 125cc: over breathing problem 20 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  am worried because I have looked after this bike with very frequent oil changes and services with out fail, and hope this does not mean the end of this wonderfully reliable bike. I have never thrashed the bike from cold, and there is no smoke from the engine at all. Your comments would be much