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  What's the right engine oil for my car? 6 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What's the right engine oil for a 2009 Citroen C5 2.0-litre petrol? There are so many brands and so many different types of 5/30 and 5/40 oils but which...
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  Should I have the transmission oil changed in my BMW 320d's "sealed for life" automatic gearbox? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Should I have the fluid/oil changed in my automatic gearbox? I have a BMW 320d SE auto on a 54 plate with 76,000 miles. BMW say it's sealed for life, but...
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  What causes engine oil emulsification? 12 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I changed the oil in my car, ran an engine flush, drained it and then put in new oil. However, now the oil has that awful emulsification - how did this...
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  Honda CR-V won't change gear 15 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my 2005 Honda CR-V about six months ago and it has 85k on the clock. When the engine is hot, the gearbox is very difficult to engage gears when...
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  SLK won't change gear - what's the fault? 9 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 occasionally refuses to change up into 4th gear and yet the next time it is used it works fine. Any ideas what's wrong?
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  Would an engine flush reduce knocking in my Saab 9000's engine? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an N-reg Saab 9000 CSE turbo automatic. When the engine is running it knocks on the right hand side and gets louder while driving. I have asked...
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  Transrefusal 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 E39 530 Diesel Automatic owned from new is going in for service soon at 105,000 miles. (I need another 200k miles and it won’t owe me anything.)...
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  Does my 5 Series BMW require timing chain replacement, and can I change the transmission oil? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1998 BMW 523i Touring (E39) currently with 97,000 miles on the clock with full service history. Presently the car is maintained by an ex-BMW technician....
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  Transmissionary position 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  SS from Dover wrote to you about problems starting her VW Polo automatic. I have the same problem with my Octavia 2.0TDI DSG (I also have to shift the...
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  Should I change the gearbox oil in my Freelander? 14 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Land Rover Freelander has now completed 45k miles, it was serviced in January at 38k by the main dealer, but I don't know whether the gearbox oil...
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  What does this warning light mean on my 2007 Vauxhall Astra? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Astra Life 1.8 16v 91H 2007 has a warning light showing a car and spanner. I have just had an oil change, so it can't be that. Any ideas?
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  S-lime 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you help? We have a 2006 Audi A4 S-line. It’s only done 20,000 miles. The oil light came on. We sent it to Audi to look at. It needs a new engine and...
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  I only do short drives - can I take precautions to stop DPF issues with my Mazda 6? 9 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've been reading some of the problems Mazda 6 owners have with DPFs. My Mazda 6 now has 93,000 miles on the clock, it had 90,000 when I bought it. I mostly...
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  Swarf and sophisticated 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your answer to a reader with a whining manual transmission on his 6 month old Honda Jazz stated, “Honda is now very wisely asking you to bring the car...
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  News summery 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Both Motorpoint and Bob Gerard admit that their “new” S2000s were manufactured 9 months or so ago. Motorpoint’s are registered from Nov 2008, which is...
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  When should I change the transmission oil in my Toyota Yaris? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a Toyota Yaris automatic (2001 model) with 22,500 miles on the clock that had been serviced regularly until last year. It's now done another...
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  Squeaky tiptronic gearbox 3 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro (2010) with the automatic tiptronic gearbox. With 60,000 miles on the clock, I have started to get a short squeak...
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  Panda Twinair - Cam belt or cam chain? 12 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Does the 2012 Fiat Panda 875cc Twinair have a cam belt or chain? When should it be changed (and does a chain need changing)?
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  Toyota Avensis Tourer maintenance advice needed 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Toyota Avensis Tourer (2009) diesel with 80,000 miles on clock. Can you please advise me whether I should have the timing chain changed along with...
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  Volvo XC90 - how can I prevent gearbox overheating when towing? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a 2007 Volvo XC90 Geartronic D5 and plan to use it to tow a caravan, with a maximum weight of 1545kg. Is it advisable to change the oil cooler...