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• notchy gearbox 20 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Sorry to bore those who months ago replied to this thread,however got a new Suzuki jimny which after 2000 miles still has a gear change like a tractor,had it back to the dealer who claim its driving fine....Is it safe to try mobil 1 synthetic gear oil in this? They have never suggested it,and dont
• A4 Tdi cambelt/MOT 26 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  intermediate (5,000) mile oil and filter changes. Thanks Pat
• Diesel Servicing 23 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  schedule, or would my car benefit from a bit of tlc, in the form of an oil and filter change every 6k or so? Is there anything else I need to do, apart from changing the car, to help me in my quest for a form of transport that never fails me? Any suggestions would be gratefully received.
• Nissan Micra 61 plate - 1st gear problem after clutch change 18 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Hi Had my clutch and gearbox oil changed on 61 plate Nissan Micra on Tuesday. Car been in family since new and only done 17,000 so really wouldn't have expected having to have a new clutch so soon, never had to have one before and all others cars done in excess of 70,00 miles
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  Does the timing belt in a Ford Focus last the lifetime of the car? 12 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  You have recently given a number of answers on timing belts, e.g. on length of time before fitting a new belt and failures on the Ford Fiesta. I have a...
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  Slow starting Nissan Micra 5 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Nissan Micra (petrol) has been very slow to start from cold recently. It does start first time, but is sluggish until the ignition "kicks in" and...
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  Daewoo Matiz suffering from faulty fuel gauge 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend has a 2004 Daewoo Matiz. It's a great little car for what we paid and is in pretty good condition with lowish miles and has been reliable...
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  What are the dangers of buying a low mileage Golf? 22 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a low mileage 15 month old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Tdi SE DSG by a franchised but non-Volkswagen dealer. The car is £15,000 and has 3500...
• 1966 and all that 4 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  Here's one for the armchair experts, (real, imagined and wannabe) from the days when they made proper engines. One of my '66 Mustangs has covered a known 139,000 miles from new on the original Ford V-8. It is used regularly, consumes virtually no oil between 5,000 km changes, (oil remains cleanish
• Daihatsu Skywing/Charade - Sleepless In-Sump-Hassle. 11 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  flakes of what looked like blue paint, stuck to my oil pump strainer, along with some crunchy flakes of what looked like hard varnish (the engine had some varnish before I changed the oil mix recipe), There is no blue paint on the car, though here in Taiwan it’s THE standard colour for light
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  How can I give my modified Morris Minor better ground clearance? 7 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Morris Minor fitted with an 1800cc Morris Marina engine and running gear. The heavier engine and reduced ground clearance causes the sump to ground...
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  Volkswagen Golf: Fault code p3008 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Volkswagen Golf is experiencing the engine warning light staying on, the fault code I am being told is: P3008 cam sensor signal. I have had the...
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  Head gasket problem 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  While driving in France a couple of weeks ago a warning buzzer sounded together with a STOP command and 'engine overheating' display on the instrument...
• VW Passat 2.0 TDI 58 Plate - Rough gear change when cold 26 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all I recently bought a 58 plate passat 2.0 tdi, the problem is that when I go to change gear from 1st to 2nd I get a big jolt when I dip the clucth
• FIAT Grande Punto (2006 - 2009) - First service costs - being ripped off? 1 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  asked them what they were going to be doing for £194 as I think that is very expensive for a first service and they said they would change the oil/filter, air filter, clean brakes and replace the spark plugs. Why do plugs need changing after 8,000 miles? I have never had plugs changed every year
• Volkswagen Passat (1988 - 1997) - 96 1.9Tdi air bubbles in diesel fuel pipe 5 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  the filter & the engine & the exhaust is smoky was OK before I changed filter! I have also changed the engine oil & filter. car is still offroad at present few more jobs to do before putting it back on road weather is delaying as garage is full so have to work outside. Haynes says check for bubbles
• VW Servicing 1 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  to parts confusion. This year a local VW independent is quoting £191 including VAT. The main dealer is quoting the following on their website Volkswagen £99 all inclusive full service ... Offer includes: * Oil Filter change * Pollen Filter change * Full inspection of vehicle which includes
• Golf IV service - idiot questions 14 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  decided that I'm going to keep it for at least another 2 years - it would seem almost like a crime to give the car to someone else. I have looked after it well, changing the oil every 6K as rcommended by HJ, and will be dropping it in for a service this week. Before I go in I would like to know
• Express Fit 26 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  (doesn't happen often), and I've taken my car there three times now. First for a timing belt change (£120.00), second for an oil and filter change (£24.99) and today for a service. The cost was £158.00 all in for their standard service for cars 3+ years old, and: New front offside Continental Tracking
• Dealer History 2 11 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  also. A major service is due at 27K intervals but intermediate services seem to be little more than a few visual checks and an oil change for £100ish. I intend to do the intermediate services myself after the cambelt change and dealer service at the 27K interval I drive about 40k a year so