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• Mondeo TD "improvement" after oil change 3 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  oil and filter change. I normally use the cheapest 10W/40 semi synthetic diesel oil I can find as long as it has a half recognisable brand. This time however, I got a good deal on some fully synthetic 5W/40 stuff from Halfords (which I posted in the General board to let others know). I put
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 engine failure due to oil blockage 3 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  . They said it is not a straightforward warranty claim. My argument is that I stopped as soon as possible safely. The only other factor is that I had a service with Mazda 4 weeks ago. It was due a major but I did a minor due to being short on cash. The minor did include an oil change and oil filter
• Mondeo TD (Endura DE) oil recommendation 25 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  on a 117,000 mile car that is now WELL out of warranty? Would you stick with the 10W/40, or would you switch back to the 5W/30? I always change the oil and filter at 6k instead of the 10k Ford intervals if this is relevant. As I said, the car runs fine on 10W/40 but I don't want to run the risk of doing any
• Volkswagen Passat (2005 - ) - 2005 2.0TDI Oil Pressure Warning Light 13 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  be OK to do so, but I am worried I will damage the engine. The warning doesn't come on straight away, and only shows when I move the car. Almost all that I've read about the oil pressure warning online, following a Google search, suggest that it might be a simple case of needing an oil change. Indeed
• Ford Fiesta 1.3 2002 - Clutch Problem 4 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  the gearbox oil to Castrol Syntrans Multivehicle & bled and refilled the hydraulic system with DOT4 I did not change the release bearing as that seemed to be working ok. Does anyone have any ideas on where I have gone wrong or has anyone had a similar problem? Any help would be greatly
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 2005 2.0 Engine noise 4 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  3-series 2005 E46 Touring 46kmiles 318i exhibits a 'metallic clatter/chatter' at warm idle is this normal? No different after oil change. Also I find that at low RPM, circa2000, noticeable when changing up, the car tends to lack power. It takes careful operation to avoid a stutter when changing up
• Pug 306 turbo diesel-advice on pollution 6 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  the obvious engine oil/filter change. Also, the cambelt has done over 30,000 miles and needs changing. I dont want to tackle this job myself so what do you think would be a fair price to get it changed at an independent gagage? Grandad.
• One Stop servicing 5 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  about £120 rather than the £80 of One Stop. For this price, they are offering: Oil and filter change, air filter change, spark plug change (inclusive of parts, labour and VAT). What's the general opinion here: pay the extra for the specialist, or is One Stop OK?? Comments appreciated! Cheers
• Nissan Almera 2003 1.5 petrol - Timing chain change 3 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Looks like I've got to renew the timing chain on one of these. I'm really disappointed as it's only done 48K miles and had its oil changed every year and never done more than 6K between changes. I'm waiting for a code reader to confirm my diagnosis before I start pulling it apart
• VW Passat (Should I Change) 29 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Should I replace my passat 54 plate 130bhp 24000 miles. I have had issues with notchy gears on the car for about 8 months. In the 8 months the garage has upgraded the oil in the gearbox, changed the gearbox and finally changed the dual mass flywheel and replaced the clutch. All under warranty
• Audi A4 B6 2.0 Fsi petrol 2003 - Cylinder head noises at startup 7 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I'm getting an intermittent clatter and/or chuffing/rubbing sound from the cylinder head on this 70,000m car. It has a full Audi service history before I bought it earlier this year, the oil, filter and cambelt have been changed in the last 6 months. The correct parts were used by an HJ
• Focus diesel woes 30 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  checking the oil level added more oil and overfilled it. She then took it to her local garage, a village outfit she has used for years, and they drained some of the oil out again. She asked them to find out why the light was on. They kept the car for a month or so, changing the oil pump and having
• VW Golf 105bhp TDi - VW Golf automatic gearbox problem 17 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  in the lower gears.   The car is a VW Golf SE TDi 105 bhp 1895cc diesel automatic year 2006   Changing the gearbox oil had had no effect on the problem.
• '97 Ford Fiesta Fun 1300 - Faulty Clutch 17 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Hi My clutch seems sticky? When I start car when cold,I can't get 1st gear,have to switch car off and then seems fine when car is warmed up. Sometimes can't get 3rd and gears don't change smoothly and make silent cluck sound at times when I change gears. We checked clutch fluid and gearbox oil
• 307hdi questions 9 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  a complete Peugeot Service History. What are major itmes to look out for with these cars? What is correct oil change interval? When is timing belt due to be changed?
• BMW cylinder bore wear 10 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  owner known to us). The Auto Box would seem to be sealed for life with no provision for oil changes. Would it be prudent to get a dealer or specialist to change it.
• Golf Mk V TDi - Remote unlocking on Golf Mk V 24 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I will need, or in fact any tricks to do the job.  Also I am about to do an oil change, is their an alternative to  'specific oil only for my diesel Golf' '... 'only avaialble from the Main dealer' !!  Thank you in advance
• Ford Fusion (2002 - 2008) - 2003 1.4tdci clutch slipping 26 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  other halfs clutch is slipping badly on her 53 reg Fusion so do i need to replace the slave cyl (if it has one ) and the clutch or is it just the clutch and is it a pig of a job to do,also noticed i have an oil leak from the cyl head-rocker cover area and there is a pool of oil on top of the gear
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2005 TDCi (2litre / 130bhp) - Engine running on 2 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi folks Often get the impression that the engine runs on for a second or two after switching off. Can't say it happens all the time. NB: I'm not confusing this with the HVAC flaps and motors which seem to sometimes change position when the power is switched off. Scared it was maybe some oil
• Golf Service Indicator 8 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  2 other reports as follows: IN 02 which means that additional work is needed and IN OL meaning the oil needs changing. The handbook doesn't state whether these indicators are just time/mileage based or if they are actually monitoring the condition of the oil etc. It tells you how to reset them