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• vw golf mk4 gt tdi 150 6 speed 2003 - low oil capacity, engine code, remapping 2 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  hi all, i recently bought the above car, it has 166k but had a new engine, clutch and DMF at 105k. I have changed the oil last week for a vw specific 5w30, only around 2.5 litres fell out (still quite clean), while filling with 2.5 litres shows as slightly over on the dipstick. I have had
• VW Polo 1.4 petrol - New VW Polo, new engine after only 4000 miles 12 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  was a small oil leak. Yesterday they told me the news that it requires a new engine. The car is only 4 months old and had up till then covered just over 4000 trouble free miles. The engine will be replaced under the cars warranty (at the time of writing this I do not yet know why the engine change is required
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - (55 plate, 2.0 GT TDI) crunchy gearchanges 21 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  this, all I would need to do is replace the transmission fluid. I would like to know if this is good advice and also what spec/viscosity gear oil I'll need to use. After the car is warm, the gear changes couldn't be smoother, it's just the first two or three changes from 1st to 2nd on any given journey. I
• Honda Civic now the USA's top selling car 5 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  How times change! An article in today's FT says the Civic overtook the Ford F-series pickup as the top seller in May. The USA use of 24% of global oil output might begin to drop.... MVP
• Mondeo auto box 6 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Any suggestions why it will never change up to 3rd gear for a v reg mondeo. 1st to secod is Ok. Box oil level is regularly topped up but the fluid does go down but there is no sign of a leak. What should we look for and how expensive could this be?
• Magnetic sump plug for gearbox 24 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I am thinking of taking H.J`s advice and getting the gearbox oil changed after the first service, and would like to hear from any B.R. members who know where to locate a gearbox magnetic sump plug ?? Thanks.
• Pug 306 D 1999. Q. How to reset service 3 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Help reqired. How do you reset the service indicator (wee spanner that appears beside mileometer)after doing oil change etc? All replies welcome. Thanks! Dennis.
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  Audi S3 first service followed by engine oil loss 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's S3 was 11 months 29 days old when at 7900 miles I sent it to an Audi main dealer for oil service on 30 Dec 2010. After 40 miles I discovered...
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - Heater problems/blowing cold 26 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  The problem: Heater blowing cold air, radiator cold. A few weeks back there was oil in the header tank; the oil cooler was leaking (pin hole, but what a leak !) so I  changed that; I had the system flushed and new coolant put in. But now, the heater is just blowing cold air ( thought
• passat 2.0 2003 - crankcase vent pipe 18 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  this and would it be the reason why it has used all of the oil , i should also say that the car had a oil change before it was handed over to me.     Regards Steve.
• Falsely stamping service books? 8 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Help I need some clarification. The company I work for has started to carry out budget services that only include an oil and oil filter change and the car is checked over. No other parts are fitted including the sump plug. It is named as the dealership service not that brand so there should
• Vectra C noisy tappets on idle 31 May 2007 (Forum)
  changed at 21k by Vauxhall using 10w40. Next service is due in December coming up. I can't believe that it sounds so ropey - its a modern multivalve petrol engine for crying out loud. Oil is on the max level (and checked it according to manf.specs i.e get it to temp then turn off and wait 5 mins
• Air Con Service, VW dealer ? 7 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  as well. Thing is i loathe main dealers, and would prefer to go to halfords or somewhere like that, but how does the 2nd hand car market view a non dealer stamp ??? Also, want to get the oil changed as i had no idea what oil was in it, and there was an unopened litre of 10/40 which i have topped it up
• Slick 50 style oil additives 4 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Hi all I have just bought a 3 yr 75k old 1.8 16v Ecotec Vectra and intend to do an interim oil and filter change (Yes cam belt has just been done, yes I know about all the usuall gripes... some pepole like them, get over it!) On all my previous cars, Toyotas, Reanults, VW's.. I have added slick 50
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  When does the cam belt on my car need changed? 11 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 with 65,000 miles on (mostly long distance, motorway journeys). I'm getting differing opinions as to when is the best...
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  Why doesn't Vauxhall's service plan include brake fluid? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder why a pre-paid Vauxhall Servicing Plan would exclude brake fluid? I've spoken to Vauxhall "Customer Care" whose attitude was that it is a matter...
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  Hyundai Santa Fe engine failure - what are my rights? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  In May 2011 I bought a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 automatic. I have kept up the maintenance schedule and driven it carefully, with 94,000 miles on the clock....
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  Audi A6 Avant blowing white smoke 29 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI. It had previously been sitting idle for a month or two, but drove fine on the trip home. However, after...
• Audi A3 2.0 TDi 170PS DSG - a review 30 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  oil which is suitable for VAG cars requiring 507 grade oil. The oil cap still says ?Audi recommend Castrol Oils? though! As a result of this change you no longer get a Castrol case for the oil which sticks to the boot side using Velcro (I should have kept the one form the old car!), I?ve also noted
• '04 Punto ATF change 27 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  the dealership to change the fluid, how would I know for sure that they had done so? Is it an easy job...? With oil I can see the difference; ATF seems to always remain that fresh red colour... Suggestions are most welcome. Cheers