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• Oil change? Too difficult? 14 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Here`s one person who won`t be handing over large chunks of money for oil changes. I`ve never been more impressed by a mechanic and tutor... http://tinyurl.com/l53sx4
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 98 2.0 changing auto box oil 24 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  is it possable to change the autobox oil on my vectra ? if so then how do i do it ?
• `Interested` In engine oil and changes? 29 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Do you really get a buzz out of changing the oil and filter? I do, a feeling of satisfaction and an `awareness` of the clean oil and filter for days afterwards. Of course SWMBO thinks i`m nuts so I tend to keep quiet about it :) But I was thinking about it, the satisfaction from doing
• Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 06 2:5 Oil and filter change 19 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Wish to change oil and filter, can anyone let me know best type of oil, how much I need? Best type of filter. (Service book mislaid during house move!)
• Drive in oil and filter change companies 20 May 2005 (Forum)
  Are you the owner of a VW group car fitted with a TDI PD engine, if you are do you know the name of any of these companies that change oil and filters in this type of engine. If you use one of these companies do you feel confident that they are using the VW specified oil that is needed
• audi 80 - diy oil changing 25 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  hope somebody can help I have a 1993 audi 80 which has done over 170K. I have found the minor servicing has now begun to get expensive especially when they probably only change the oil. I am wondering if changing the engine oil is a DIY job and relatively simple. I have changed spaerk plugs
• Diesel oil 10w - 40w in petrol engine 6 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Decided to change the oil in wife\'s 1400cc Astra this evening. Found out I do not have enough oil to refill. Can I put 10w-40w diesel oil in to complete the change? Cheers Peter
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  How do I proceed against a garage that overfilled my car with oil during a filter change? 8 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had an oil filter change on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz 300SL. The EGR light has come on. I've checked the oil level, which is very high (about 1cm...
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  Merc ASSYST oil change recommedation 16k miles, should I do interim changes at 5k intervals ot 8k? 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took a chance on a high mileage 07-reg Mercedes-Benz E-Class 280 CDI (103k miles at three years), based on your hypothesis that oil degrades...
• astra design 53 plate - transmission / gear oil change 9 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Can any one advise on changing the gear oil in my astra, I have had trouble with the gears sticking and locking in 4th gear , we emptied the oil from underneath yesterday and it looked really bad, we think it has been contaminated by the coolant, which was a problem with these models. the oil
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  Technical 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The turbo on my BMW 1 Series does not function when started in the morning. Yet, when stopped and parked for a while, the turbo performs normally. What's...
• Gearbox oil 6 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  indicate that the gearbox oil needs changing? I have not owned the car for very long so have no idea when it was last changed. Whilst I will happily change the engine oil and filter, I have never replaced a car's gearbox oil, so I would appreciate any advice or comments, as well as any suggestions
• Hyundai ix35 1.7 CRDi 16V 2WD - oil change frequency 12 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  My daughter bought a March 2012 version 2 weeks ago having done just under 13K miles. The sales person and the service book says services every 20k miles or 2 yearly.  When I asked regarding oil and filter change the same advice.  I know you get many similar questions
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 06 2.0d Reset Computer After Oil/Filter Change 4 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Having read all the troubles about DPF's and all, I've decided to change the oil and filter myself after 6000 miles between dealer services. I gather that somehow I need to tell the computer the oil and filter have been changed. Is there a way I can do this, has anyone else experience of this? I'm
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  Low oil light on, but oil level is fine? 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel has run approx 6000 miles since its engine oil change 10 months ago. The car is running very well and has good performance....
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  Litre-ally 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In March I bought a new style Honda Civic (petrol). After about 6000 miles, an oil warning light appeared. As I was miles from anywhere I rang the Honda...
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  What should I check when buying a diesel Renault Megane? 28 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Renault Megane 1.9 dCi. The car has around 83,000 miles and has been owned from new by a family friend. Over the past 10 or so years the...
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  When should I change the oil in my SEAT Leon TSI? 31 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI. I bought it 10 months ago and have covered 9300 miles. The service book is stamped 'longlife service', stating it does not...
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  Timing chain issues on BMW 118d? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a December 2009 BMW 118d with 50,000 miles. I've seen increasing reports on forums about the timing chains snapping to the extent that it seems...
• Ford TDCI oil changes 21 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Is there a very good reason NOT to change the oil on my Mondeo TDCI estate every 6,000 miles? The service interval is 12,000. I want this car to last past 200,000 miles. It has done 20,000 on a 51 plate. A car mechanic friend who I trust says he has a good reason not to bother with between