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• Mitsubishi FTO (1996 - 2000) - Automatic Gearbox Oil change 1 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  What/where is the best way to change the oil in an auto box?? ive read various ways of doing it..but wondered if a national garage or similiar can/would/should change the oil?? .
• 2001 Reg Audi A3 1.6 SE Manual - Change Oil and Oil Filter 16 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Can anyone please send me details of how I change the Oil and OIl Filter in my 2001 Reg. Audi A3 !.6 SE Manual car. Many thanks Gio
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  Is my economy good? And when should I change my oil? 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive daily to work six miles and six return, as well as to shops at the weekend. My Polo 1.4 TDI consistently returns 42/44 mpg. Is this good, bad...
• Micra oil change 18 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Looking to change the oil in my micra, can anyone recommend a good quality oil for a car that only does short trips and doesnt get used alot. 98 1.0 Micra
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  Should my dealer change my oil and filter? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Audi 1.4 TFSI which has covered 6000 miles. It was filled initially with Longlife oil (VW 50400). The dealer says it should not be changed...
• vectra oil change 14 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  have just changed the oil and filter all looked fine but when i changed the oil seperator it was full of gunp or mayo as ihave heard it called car is running fine no evidence on filler cap or when i changed rocker gasket i know it can be caused by codensation what else and how do i get rid of it
• Oil Change. Primera. 24 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Going to do the first oil change on a 2002 New Shape 1.8 Primera since i bought it 6 months ago and im not sure what type of oil is the best so could anyone with some knowledge on these cars recommend a good oil to use. Thanx for the help
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  How often do Ford Powershift gearboxes need an oil change? 30 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Kuga with an automatic transmission that has covered 10,000 miles. Does the oil need changing soon as some suggest a range from 30000 miles...
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  When should I change the oil in my Astra? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  After much deliberation I've finally changed my less than impressive Toyota Auris diesel for a new Vauxhall Astra. I decided to get the new 1.6 CDTI whisper...
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  How do I know whether my garage did an oil change or not on my Volkswagen Touran? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had my Volkswagen diesel Touran serviced yesterday. When I got home, I checked the service book and found that they had ticked the 'Oil change: No' box....
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  Using mineral oil instead of synthetic - problematic? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What penalty or problems will there be if a car for which it is recommended that synthetic or semi-synthetic oil is used is given 'normal' oil on an oil...
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  Is it a nightmare task to change my 2004 Toyota Avensis automatic's transmission oil? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You have mentioned that changing oil in an auto box is like a type of dialysis. My 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 is an auto with conventional torque convertor....
• VW Golf Gearbox Oil Change, Oil Brand? 30 May 2003 (Forum)
  Hi All I have a VW Golf 1300 81,000 miles Mk2. I am going to change the gearbox oil. I have bought the correct spec oil (Comma 80W/90). If I bought a more expensive oil i.e. Castrol 80W/90 will this improve the gearbox performance and life? Or is there no difference? Thanks Andrew
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  Tiguan automatic - should I change the gearbox oil? 23 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan diesel automatic, but I am getting different conflicting information on the gearbox. Is it a DSG? Should the oil and filter...
• Golf Oil Change 20 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I want to change the oil in my Golf MkV GT 2.0TDI early as I don't think it should stay in for 20k miles/ 2 years. Dealer charge is £60 for long life oil. National Tyres offer Visco 7000 (Duckhams I think) fully synthetic oil and filter change for £25 is this ok for my car? I've done 5k miles
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  Why does my Vauxhall Viva use so much oil? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Viva (2015 model) which I have owned from new. Within seven months of ownership, the oil light came on after 8900 miles. I was told the...
• oil change 22 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Our 106 diesel has a 6k service interval that we reach every 9 months. It was last serviced 6 months ago and I've noticed the strong trend in advocating interim oil changes between the annual service which leaves me to decide if I should neglect changing the oil for three months or set
• Volvo S40/V40 (1996 - 2004) - Oil change in winters 5 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I've been filling up my Volvo S40 diesel with 15W-40 since I've got it but I need to change oil and I'm wondering if I should stick with the same viscosity or should I go for 10W-30? Even though its done almost 134k miles, I never have to top up the oil in between oil changes. Do you guys recommend
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 96 (P reg) 1.9td - Oil Change 12 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  on the oil change does the oil filter just screw off and hw much capacity does this 306 hold so i know how much oil to buy thanks
• novice: timing chains and oil changes 29 May 2005 (Forum)
  I'm seen it said several times now that timing chains thrive on regular oil changes. As a mechanical dunce, I struggle to see the connection. Isn't the chain on the 'outside' of the engine and the oil on the 'inside'? If so, how does the quality of the oil affect the operation of the chain?