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Which oil should I use in my Volkswagen Polo to reduce start-up noise? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a W-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4-litre automatic with 60,000 miles. Since I've owed it, I've been using 10w 40 semi synthetic oil (as recommended). It's... -
Is it necessary to change the gearbox oil in my three-year-old Ford Mondeo Sport? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo Sport petrol is nearly three years old with 17,000 miles on the clock. During my recent annual service I was told the car required a complete... -
Does my year-old Skoda Octavia need any lubricants changing other than engine oil? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Elegance which is now one year old and due for it's first service. I would like to know if I should get any other lubricants... -
Running in and service regime on a new Skoda Superb? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am soon to take delivery of a New Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI (125ps). I hope to keep the car for as long as possible (doing about 16k annual mileage), and... -
Checking auto box oil on Jaguar XK 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Information on your website for the Jaguar XK 1996-2006 model states that there is "no easy means of checking 5-speed auto box oil level or refilling... -
My oil warning light came on after 5000 miles - should I be concerned? 30 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Golf at the end of 2018 which I intend to keep long term. It drives very nicely but after 5000 miles the oil warning light came on, I topped... -
My plug-in hybrid has only done 2500 miles in the last year. Does is really need a major service? 19 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, owned since almost new and has done 38,000 miles. Each year I have had it serviced at a local dealer. This year,... -
Is it normal for my 2009 BMW 3 Series to use a litre of oil in 9000 miles? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
For the past 10 years I have driven diesels and never needed to top up the oil in between services. I now have a BMW 3 Series petrol from new (Sept 2009)... -
Are there advantages to having oil fed cam belts? 15 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
Are there advantages to having oil fed cam belts? -
Buying a used Ford Galaxy diesel – should I change the filters? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are buying a 2006 Ford Galaxy, which has already been serviced by a local Ford dealer. However, a mechanic has told us that, whatever diesel car we... -
Faulty gearbox on Mercedes E-Class 1 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E280 CDI. The independent dealer serviced and MoT'd the car prior to sale and supplied a six month warranty. I knew... -
Audi A3 Factory Oil Fill. What's your advice? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Had the car one week. Was handed 1l of Castrol SLX Pro Longlife (now replaced by Edge 5w-30) on collection! After approx 180 miles on second day, I... -
Self-serviced 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I contacted you previously when I was first experiencing high engine oil consumption (Longlife) with my Audi A5, purchased new in July 2010. In the last... -
Gearbox problems with Rover 75 26 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m having some problems with my Rover 75. Recently it refused to change gear and now it won’t drive, with the clutch refusing to engage the gears. Any... -
Is it normal to pay high prices for an oil change at a main dealer? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I was charged £52.80 for four litres of oil by a Suzuki dealer as part of the first year service of my Vitara. This seems excessive to me, bearing in... -
How is oil getting to my wife's Renault Scenic's spark plugs? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Renault Scenic (nine years old and 69,000 miles) has just had a new cam belt fitted. When I picked it up it seemed to be misfiring badly. The... -
Dealer has charged for work it never carried out - what should I do? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mazda 3 from a main dealer in 2010. As recommended by the manufacturer, I took the car for its first check up in 2011, where it was given a... -
Does my Powershift box really need a fluid and filter change? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol Ford Mondeo is in for a three year service, 17,000 miles. The garage has called me to say Ford recommends a change of oil... -
Should I get my Honda CR-V serviced sooner than my service plan requires? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a Honda Civic 1.8 and will be buying a diesel Honda CR-V 160PS soon. Both cars come with a 5 year annual service plan which seems to cover at least... -
What's wrong with my Jaguar XJ? 20 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
At 70mph I can hear a distinct noise which is not present at lower speeds. My 2003 Jaguar XJ (2007 model) has done 70,000 miles and drives fine, bar the...
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