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• Astra gearbox oil 1 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I have a astra 94 1.4i, sometimes ago i changed the oil and filter, when asked if the gearbox oil needs topping up, i was told it that the gearbox is sealed and no oil needs changing. Are astra`s gearboxes the sealed type like batteries?? The car sometimes is balky when changing do you think
• Mondeo diesel oil change 4 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  As oil is the current hot topic, I`ve had an oil filter and change for my R plate Modeo T-Diesel (at Lex Autocentre) and they used Castrol GTX oil . When I queried this , saying that shouldn`t they have used a specific oil for diesels , they said that GTX had the spec for diesel engines
• Honda Accord 2.0 2001 manual - Transmission Oil change 15 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  I'm about to do a routine service in a couple of weeks' time - oil & filter changes etc.  The car has done almost 130k now and I don't know if the transmission oil has ever been changed so I am considering changing this as well. I know it hasn't been changed in the last 4 years
• is there no end to the oil changes 2 May 2015 (Forum)
  I splashed out, ho ho, on a Kranzle power washer, my last one was basically a toy in comparison, it has a dipstick and takes 15w40 engine oil...requires an annual oil change apparently. Now my question to the assembly, would using 5w40 full synthetic mean i can put it on long life
• Easy DIY Oil Change Advice 29 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I've always done my oil changes in the past by reaching under the car to get to the sump nut but either with advancing years or lower cars (suspect the former!) I can no longer reach. How do most people do home oil changes, ramps or axle stands? when the car is at an angle surely all the old oil
• Subaru Legacy - New diesel - first oil change advice 28 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  My dealer recommends an oil change after the first thousand miles.  I think I recollect reading here that such an early oil change is not a good idea  but I cannot remember why.  Sorry if this is covering old ground.
• What's your oil change regimen? 3 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Just wondering what method people recommend when changing oil. Are you the "drain, change filter, refill, start engine" type or is it worth taking a little more time to pre-fill the oil filter, dry crank with plugs removed etc. Alex
• oil changes. 10 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  How often should I change the oil in a Nissan Micra if I purchase it from new. Should I change both the oil and filter after the first 1000 miles, and then every 4500 miles which is twice the manufactorers recommendation. Is is worth waiting for the new Micra to hit the Market place, and when
• All - Oil Changes 12 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Blimey, if you can't afford to change the oil and filter now and then, you can't afford to run a car. Go by bus.
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  Does a Honda CR-V need specific engine oil? 15 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Honda CR-V 2018 petrol and keeping it for a long time. As such I would be getting the oil changed every six months or 5000 miles,...
• vw polo 1.4 1998 - oil change and filter replacement 1 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  please could you tell me where the sump nut and oil filter are located and anything to be careful of when changing the oil and the filter
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  Is it possible to change the oil and filter on an auto box? 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to change the oil and filter on a 2004 BMW X3 auto box? What would the advantages be if any? Mileage is 83,000.
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  Is an early transmission fluid change necessary? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Mercedes-Benz is recommending that the automatic transmission oil and filters are changed at 37,500 miles, It's a 55-'plate CDi C-Class Coupe. Is this...
• Oil change deals 9 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Several years ago, well kown tyre/service centre used to change the car oil, filter, new oil inc labour from 15 to 20 quid all in. They used Castrol oil. Are there any good deals our there or my wife's 3 year old Ford Focus? TIA
• 6 monthly oil change. Too often? 10 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I've always changed the oil and filter in my year 2000 Golf TDI every 6 months (approx 5000miles) , always using the correct VW spec oil and OEM filters. Recently I read a couple of threads where folks stated that changing the oil so frequently was unnecessary and that the interval could be pushed
• First Oil Change 15 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  I've just run a new Toyota Celica 190 and am wondering when to change the oil The dealer / manual say 10k miles but surely its better for the car to do it before then ( say after 2-3k ?) The reason being as the oil coats the pistons it will get tiny slivers of metal within it which are residual
• Change gearbox oil? 3 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I own a '94 306 thats coming upto 100k now, would it be a good idea to change the gearbox oil? Thanks
• Oil change - hot or cold? 24 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Am about to change the oil & filter on my c220cdi - is it done hot or cold or doesn't it matter? {subject header changed from "Quick question?" to make less vague. DD}
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Engine oil & filter change question? 23 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  The garage did an oil and filter change but used 10W/40 oil instead of 5W/30. They agreed to replace the oil with the correct 5W/30 type engine oil one day later. I am not sure whether or not they used a new filter when they replaced the 10W/40 oil with 5W/30 or whether they kept the oil filter
• Vauxhall Adam - Oil change or wait? 17 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Hi I wonder if anyone could advise. The oil change light has come on. The car is at 10,000 miles and the service is due in September. Had a look at the level and the oil looks quite clean and is half way down. Should I change it now or wait the 2.5 month until the service?