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• VW oil level too high 14 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  inadvertently when being topped up. He hasn't had oil changed for 10 months so I will advise him to either ask VW to drain some out or change the oil and the filter a few weeks earlier than the 12 month service period is due. BUT-Bearing in mind no warning lights are showing -should he just leave it for a few
• Citroen C3 Picasso - Pros and cons of using oil-change pump? 18 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Hello all. I took over the annual oil & filter changes since my car passed 5 years of age, and the most awkward part of the job is getting the car up on ramps - the low front valance means it scrunches against the start of the ramp unless I add a short plank there too... I
• VW Crafter 2007 - VW Crafter, Turbo gone 14 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hi my Turbo has gone on my Crafter, which I have changed, I have also changed the oil pump but there is no oil going round to check the oil pressure?  Any ideas what to do?
• Peugeot 307 - Flickering oil light, changed oil pressure switch 2 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  We recently became the owners of a peugeot 307, the day we got it, it had just been MOT'd, serviced and had a cambelt change
• 3 year Audi servicing deal is not what it appears 29 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  When I bought my A3, I was offered and accepted ,what appeared at the time ,to be a very good service deal. For £250 , the offer included two oil changes , a brake fluid change and an "inspection service". These had to be completed within 3 years or 36,000mles, whichever occurred first. The car
• oil weeping - Vauxhall Astra 27 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Just had a oil change on my 94 reg astra 1.4, on opening the bonnet i have noticed that there is a film of oil around the bits where the head gasket is, the car is parked downhill, one of mates says that the head gasket seal is not sealed properley, does it mean that i have to skim the heads
• 2001 VW Golf TDI IV Diesel - Garage says oil plug is stuck 28 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hello, I took my car into the French equivalent of Kwik Fit (I recenttly moved to France) to get the oil changed and they have told me there is no way they can remove the oil plug to replace the oil because the plug is stuck. They told me to take it to a VW dealership, but I am
• Astra L reg 1.6SE oil change 16 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Could someone set me straight on this please? I've just changed the oil on my 1.6 Astra 8v engine. When putting the oil in I made sure it was spot on the max mark - started the engine, let the oil circulate and checked again - it was two inches OVER the max mark. I assumed this was just because
• Toyota Yaris 1.0 Gearbox oil 19 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  I'm Still naving problems with the gearchange on the Yaris when cold. 1st-2nd and 2nd to 3rd are very chrunchy. This problem started when I changed the gear oil for Toyota 75w-90 gear oil. The dealer eventually changed the oil for Shell Donax TA (ATF) which made a big difference but the poor
• Nissan Micra K11 - oils?? 25 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  i want to change the oil in the gearbox of my nissan micra k11. it is a manual gearbox with a 1 L engine. Should i be looking at gear oils or transmission oils. what is the difference between these two oils.
• Ford Focus 1.6 (2002) - 8 Year Service 3 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi All, Most independant garages will change the oil, spark plugs, air filter every year during the service and will charge around £130 (which is still pretty good value).   However some garages offer the oil change and the checks (interim service) for £65
• BMW 1 Series 116d 09 - Oil change periods on Diff 18 Oct 2012 (Forum)
   22k of Low revs Low mileage short trips so now change oils yearly on engine 2yr on box & brakes What do i do with DIFF?.I do one or two M23 trips of 60miles x2 in4th&5th or 2500 revs +/ - instead of 60mph in 6th getting 81mpg in the inside lane on cruise control . 
• mercedes slk230 servicing 13 May 2007 (Forum)
  On a 4 year old car (when services due would be dashboard indicated) does anyone know if simply changing the oil and filter would provoke a "service due" light due to the change in cleanliness of the oil? I am a fan of frequent oil changes but see little point if my efforts to look after the car
• Mondeo gearbox oil changing 28 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I have an 'S' reg diesel manual estate that has done 120000 miles now so feel a change of oil is due. Am I right in thinking that the box is refilled through the level plug on the front face of the 'box? Can see no other way. What is the best way to do this please, squeezy bottle and a rubber pipe
• Gearbox oil change - Renault Kangoo 15 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  We own a Kangoo which is just out of warranty as a "doggy waggon" and intend to keep it as long as possible. I was thinking of changing the gearbox oil at 40k intervals but am unsure about what to use. Renault only specify a particular Elf brew or would a good synthetic brew with to GL5 standard
• Where Can I Get My Oil Changed (Diesel) 22 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  National tyres do cheap oil changes for cars, do you know anywhere that does a similar deal for diessel cars (hdi picasso) i used to do it myself but it was always on petrol cars, then with the national deal it wasnt worth doing it yourself just take it there every year. does anyone have any
• Engine flushers 4 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  If it helps anyone considering flushing out engine prior to or with oil change, i used a standard pre oil change flush from Halfords which whilst clearly getting a lot of gunk out of the engine (as was evident from the old oil), did seem to cause one of the Injectors to begin malfunctioning
• Honda Civic 2017 - CVT GEARBOX OIL CHANGE 11 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Hi,   The  allnew Honda Civic  is designed witha CVT  auto gearbox oil service at 25,000 mile intervals.  What do backroomers think ...is this OTT.  it seems the complete opposit of the filed for life nonsense of other manufacturers
• Gearbox oil change Mondeo TD 12 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 1997 face-lift 1.8 Mondeo TD. I can see one hex nut on the gearbox near the bottom which is facing towards the front of the car. From here where is the othere one, the one to put oil into? Many thanks for any help.
• Toyota Corolla Verso T3 D4D year 2001 - Oil change on diesel low annual mileage 2225miles 2 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  My wifes car is only used for short runs, I changed the oil & filter when she got it and since had done 2225 miles in a year almost to the day. So as we want this engine to last my question is, would it be wise to change the oil & filter now (yearly) despite low miles or leave it longer