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• Toyota Corolla Saloon (2002 - 2007) - oil changes 16 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Those of you relying on National for between service oil changes will find a 50% increase in price,and they will only do it if they use their own filter,I always take a Toyota one.This might invalidate new car warranties .The nearby Quickfit had no oil! Geriatric
• Oil and Filter Change 2 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  National Tyres are offering an oil and filter change for £15. The oil is Duckhams QXR (max. 5 litres)semi synthetic and the filter unspecified. How do they do it? Halfords charge £20.99 for QXR alone. A small garage would charge, what, £20/hour labour? At this price , is it worth getting your
• oil change: 6000 miles or 6 months? 30 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Having decided to follow HJ's advice on changing oil frequently, I'd like to know whether frequency of changes should be determined by mileage or time. If I do 12,000 miles a year, but 6000 of those in the first 4 months, should I change after the 6000, or after 6 months?
• Forte engine flush 15 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I am thinking about buying some engine flush to add to my next oil change, the car I have just bought seems to have missed oil changes for the past year or two. The dealer did an oil change but already after a week it is turning black with dirt. Forte seems to be a quality flush product
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 Won't start after changing oil 11 May 2012 (Forum)
  I have a 58 plate Mazda 6 2.0L Diesel. I have had the dreaded dpf light come on and took it to the Mazda dealer. They advised changing the oil and filter and regenerating the dpf. I opted to change the oil and filter myself and return it for them to them to do the regeneration. Having changed
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  What rights against a private seller? 15 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a 71,000 mile 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5XT in an eBay auction. It was listed with a FSH. However, once I got it home I noticed that the...
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  Should we buy this Toyota Yaris which is overdue for an oil change? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are hunting for a replacement for our written-off Fiesta and have read your review and decided to go for a 2004 Toyota Yaris diesel with 32,000 miles....
• Changing Auto Gearbox oil - Vaux Omega 12 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  I have a Vauxhall Omega which has done 107k and was wondering about changing the transmission oil any tips, or is this best left to a transmission repair center.
• kwik fit oil change 15 May 2004 (Forum)
  Now that Kwik fit have destroyed the website - only has a branch locator - does anyone know the current cost for a filter & oil change (semi syth will do) for a 1.4ltr petrol brava?
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  Does the transmission oil need to be changed on a DCT automatic? 26 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Have a 68 plate Hyundai i20 1.0 litre petrol with the DCT automatic transmission. It is not a torque converter automatic. Car has done approx 28k miles....
• Rover Metro (1990 - 1995) - 95 1.14 oil change on auto gearbox 8 May 2009 (Forum)
  could some advice please have rover metro automatic 1.14 is has done 25000 miles what would be the milage to change gearbox oil and would it be easy to change
• Suzuki Alto - Oil Pump Seized? 9 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, My 2005 Suzuki Alto has been standing unused for 3 months. I drove it today and the oil light came on (started flashing at first then stayed on constantly). The oil level was correct so I changed the oil and filter as it was nearly due an oil change anyway. I took
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 01 1.9TDI Gearbox oil change 22 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I would like to change the gearbox oil on my Passat. I have bought some Redline MT-90 oil from Opie Oils. It is 75W-90 GL4, so I think it is suitable. Please can anyone tell me where the drain plug is, or if there is a drain plug. Or should the old oil be sucked out? It does not say anything about
• 1992 Escort 1.4 - Quick Oil Question 13 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Engine of the above car (CVH) is leaking a very small amount of oil. Cant totally see where its coming from as it is very small, but there is oil on the underside of the engine, and a few drops on the drive way. Im currently using 5W30, but its due for a change now. Would changing the grade
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  Why does my Skoda Superb use so much oil? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Skoda Superb diesel 2.0TDI which consumes engine oil. After every 5000 to 6000km the oil level drops to the lower mark, though there is no warning...
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  Will changing my Toyota Celica's engine oil prevent it consuming oil? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTi on a 'Y' plate. The problem is that it consumes approximately one litre of oil every 1000 miles. It's only done 70,000...
• Mercedes E220 CDI 2006 - Mercedes E220 CDI 2006 Auto gerabox oil change? 18 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Dear Honest John, I am new to Mercedes so please forgive me for the question. My Mercedes E220 CDI 2006 might need an auto gearbox oil change. When the car is cold, the auto is a bit funny,ie not super smooth, but changes gears as normal. When hot, is plush as anything.  I
• Skoda Octavia - Variable Servicing / Oil change 6 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hi I bought a 07 plate 1.9 diesel Octavia last month and a mighty fine car too. Trouble is I can't get my head round a two year service interval ( I always did a six month intermediate oil change on my last car) and since we only cover 10K a year, so might be better changing to fixed
• VW Golf TDI - Oil and filter change costs at garages WTF 16 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  I get my oil changed around 10k or so miles or 12 months. Last year it was £62 (March). I just got quoted £115 from same place I always use. Tried shopping around and nothing cheaper. How can an oil and filter change have doubled in less than 12 months?
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  When should I change the oil in my car? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What are the oil change intervals for my SEAT Ibiza?