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• Audi variable servicing 11 Dec 2000 (Forum)
  HJ I wondered what your respected view was on the new Audi variable service intervals? I just bought an S3 and don't feel comfortable about waiting 2 years or 20k until the first oil change. I average only 6-7k a year. Am I a luddite or is this the way of modern technology? Colin PS Great site
• Vauxhall Meriva - Shocking MPG 29 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  the engine asking for an oil change which was done last year as part of the full winter service. The mechanic said it comes up automatically at 50000 miles and I checked the oil level which is fine and the oil is still straw coloured. There doesn’t seem to be anything else wrong. What could be causing
• 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2.0 VCDI AUTOMATIC - Engine won't start after breakdown with DPF fault 24 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  and making a horrible clacking sound. I pulled over and stopped, called AA. He said the oil level was way up and showed me oil in the inlet manifold hose, probably also in intercooler and everywhere else it shouldn't be. Advised not to try restarting due to risk of overrun.Garage drained and changed the oil
• Peugeot 207 - Fire damage 14 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Hello, I am wondering if you can offer some advice. I had a 2008 Pug 207 GTi with 12000 miles on the clock. Approximately 4 weeks ago I noticed an oil leak on the drive way not specs but alot of oil in fact the oil puddle was as wide as the car. This happened on a Saturday it went
• Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7 v8 wj 1999 - automatic gearbox banging into gear 25 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  informed me oil was low although i tended to disagree as i do check the oils frequently so they topped up the oil 2 litres ? they said and cleared the fault code drove it down the road i mean only 1/2 a mile it was still thumping into gear and the same error code re appeared took it straight back, mechanic
• Omega 2.5 V6 breather/oil leak 20 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Many thanks to Stuart and Crombster for their help, Decided to bite the bullit and change the cam cover seals - they are expensive for a bit of rubber. Glad I did though because there was quite a lot of oil in the spark plug trench between the cams particularly on the drivers side bank. Replacing
• Mazda 6 SL 2008+ - Mazda 6 Handbook - Should be amended/revised 16 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Hey all, glad to see honest john is back on it's feet! I need to ask the question of whom thinks the handbook should be changed for the following reason. DPF - I am sure a lot of you know of the problems the DPF system has caused us all? Does it mention anywhere
• Any - Turbocharger Care 1 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  Many components of a car are “fit and forget”, “sealed for life” these days (wheel bearings for example). Not so your engine and definitely not your turbo. # Change the oil regularly. Don’t be tempted to stretch the oil change interval to 2 years or 20,000 miles
• Skoda Roomster - ATF filler 26 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Please can anyone help??? I went to do an oil change on our Skoda Roomster and managed to drain the Automatic transmission fluid by mistake.  I only lost about half a litre (if that) before I realised my mistake and put the plug back in but obviously now it needs putting back
• Renault Kangoo II combi (2004 - 2008) - 20 1.5 Hesitation on accelaration 8 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  1.5 dci runs perfect at high speed motor way but sometimes in traffic upon setting off or moving up a gear some steady driving hesitates for about 2-3 seconds then picks up but somes for a couple of seconds beeen doing it for the last 6 weeks over 4k miles fuel fliter changed & oil changed & filter
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 00 1.3 OHV two snapped plugs 31 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  i have a y reg 1300 ohv fiesta i have only had it a month when i went to change the plugs were rusted in as the socket will not fit on the plug with that much build up of rust i think they must have not been changed for a few years. I cleaned a load of rust away and used penetrating oil but when i
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 1999, 1.1, gearbox noises 30 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I am gonna sell my Saxo in the next 2/3 months. My only problem is that I think the gearbox bearings have gone. When I lift the clutch I get a rattling noise which goes when I depress the clutch. I have changed the gearbox oil which didn't help. Basically what is my best option, if I sell
• citroen xsara.replacing brake pads (ABS) 22 May 2007 (Forum)
  hi its me again, thanks for all the advice on the oil leak problem re citroen xsara 2.0. hdi most of your advice was spot on well done all . now I wish to change the brake pads all round I have it on stands and wheels off however I left the motor trade 20yrs ago when (abs) was just begining
• Renault Servicing 6 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  this out as well or have they taken it to another type of garage, ie Nationwide Autocentre, etc. Renault have confirmed that it does not need to go to them, but needs to be done at a VAT registered garage and use genuine parts - highest price I have had for the service which is basically an oil change
• 3.2 did Shogun auto box? 20 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  cant do a complete change cause half the oil remains in the torque convertor? Also does anyone know who makes this transmision it is the five speed tipronic? suspect asian warner. {Typo amended. See http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?v=e&t=32039&m=335878 for further clarification - DD}
• MGF : spark plugs ? 7 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Sounds silly, but I'm serious. I have a MGF Trophy 160 SE which is due for a service having done nearly 10k. The oil has been changed along with the filter, but I now wish to change the spark plugs. The handbook states the type and gap but where are they? Not visible from the top access envelope
• servicing a Ford Focus 20 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  My Focus 1.6 Zetec is just about 3 years years old, 33,000 miles and due it's first MOT and 3 year service. From what I can gather the 3rd service is classed as 'major' and includes change of plugs. For the second service which appears just to be changing oil & filter and checking/topping up
• One less reason to be upset... 18 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  covered neatly. Bulb - replaced Ball joint - replaced. Front exhaust pipe - Plated for now as access was a doddle with the front hub out of the way, may need changing shortly. Still leaking a bit of oil, but I think I'll keep it for a little longer, especially as I have had to change the PS pump recently
• Audi service garage rec. East Anglia. 23 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  but I caught them charging for things they hadn't done and they failed to complete even basic tasks (eg oil change) competently. I moved to a non-franchised Audi specialist (where you actually get to talk to the man with the greasy hands), but they have been sold and no longer specialse in Audi.
• Will I break HF's beloved Astra? 22 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  as the cam-belt is changed soon, and the oil and filter are changed every 3,000 miles then everything in the garden is rosy. Your views would be appreciated (as always). And, in case you're wondering why I don't use my own car, look at the "Horrible Cars" thread over in discussion, or click on my profile