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• Audi A3, 2litre TFSI Sports Cabriolet - New Audi Oil Change 19 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Car purchased 31st May 2012.  I've done 4872 miles to date. The Service Indicator tells me (as expected) that the first service will be end of May 2014. However, it is now showing an Oil Change due at the end of May this year. In both cases I will cover a lot less
• Where do you go to have your oil changed. 3 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hello I've always had my MB's oil changed at the main dealer. Usually every 11/12 months. hopefully they are fully aware of torques for drainage bolts/etc. our recently acquired jeep hemi - not quiet sure if its every 3 or 6 months or 3 or 6k miles, whichever comes first. i only drive the jeep
• Volkswagen Polo IV (2005 - 2009) - 06 1.4tdi oil change 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  I changed the oil and filter in my wifes 2006 Polo 1.4tdi over the weekend. No problems. Re-filled with 3.8 litres per the handbook. The oil was at the low end of the dipstick but I left it - figuring better at the low end than over filled. After about 20 miles driving the low level light came
• Corolla 2001 Oil Change Procedure 18 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I am about to embark on the challenge to DIY oil & filter change on my Corolla 2001 vvt-i 1.6 Auto. I have spent some time looking around for relevant info (No Haynes manual however) but still have some queries: 1) I read this statment from somewhere - 'It has the cam belt to the left , alternator
• Peugeot 406 1998 2.0 Estate - Ca 12 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I want to try and save on getting engine oil, oil/air filters and plugs changed. I wanted to find out how I could do that and what tools I would need. I believe the oil filter is right at the front of the engine behind the radiator and the air filter is to the left side of the engine, however I
• Renault Megane II Sport Tourer (2003 - 2008) - 05 1.9 'change oil soon' & 'check injectors' msgs 5 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  3 Days ago I had a message come up "change oil soon" on my 55 reg Megane so I checked the oil and the level is fine the oil is black but ive seen worse! then today the service light came on saying "Check Injectors". Ive had the car just over 12 months from locail renault dealer and been going like
• Mercedes 320 CDI - Auto Box Oil Change 2 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  My indie is a little reluctant to change the auto fluid in my 130k mile 320. He claims it could cause more problems than leaving well alone. But I understand that there is a filter which needs changing too. Grateful your views
• Oil Leak - Fiesta 1.8d 26 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Went to kwik fit for an oil change today, asked him to check for an oil leak as i was getting drops on the driveway, anyway he gets it on the ramp and says i would be better off getting the leak fixed before i got my oil changed. So off i go to the local garage he puts it on the ramp and says
• Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost mk 7.5 - Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost,wet belt change question 9 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  and Friction Washer Front Crank Oil Seal Reseal all components as required Oil Pump Drive Belt Replace exhaust gaskets as required Oil Change with Genuine Filter and the correct specification Oil Engine
• oil-change regime 12 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Ever since I was a young lad, I've changed the oil in my cars roughly every 6,000 miles, which has always worked out at every 6 months or so, with the cars doing a mixture of long & short trips. Due to a change in circumstances, I now find myself driving 600 miles a week, which means I'm now doing
• Kwik Fit Oil Change/Costs/Oil Choice 13 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone had a oil change done at kwik fit? or Hometune. Any idea what oil they use as standard unless you "upgrade" The Kwik Fit Website (www.kwik-fit.com) states: "The Oil and Filter service that Kwik-Fit offer is known as Kwik-Lube This consists of: Draining the oil, Fitting a new oil filter
• focus 2000 ghia - oil ford focus 2.0 w reg 31 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  IS THERE A SPECIAL OIL FOR OIL CHANGES OR DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT OIL I SHOULD USE ?
• BMW Cam lifters 9 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  . On the most recent oil change I noticed the valve gear to be unusually noisy (The car has done 146K). I have been using fully synthetic oil in the past and have only changed brand to a Halfords own brand fully synthetic oil on this last change. The viscosities are the same (and protection factors A3/B3 etc
• Ford Focus 1.6tdci - Ford Focus 1.6tdci oil level increasing 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  The oil level in my 2009 1.6tdci focus is increasing. I have to change the oil every two weeks to save the engine!! The coolant
• Volvo 440/460 (1989 - 1997) - Recommended oil? 5w30, or 10w40, or 15w30? 30 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I had an oil change done one this car at well known chain garage and they put in 5w30, I did the rest of the service according the haynes manual but the manual advised 10w40 or 15w30 should i rechange the oil? kush {Subject header changed to reflect question being asked - DD}
• Gearbox oil 14 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Does gearbox oil ever need changing in the normal life of a car? On another forum, I mentioned that my gearbox can seem a tad stiff when cold, and is always hard to get back into 1st when rolling along in a traffic jam. I had a responce saying that the gearbox oil never needs changing. " Once
• Changing engine oil 8 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone suggest an easy way to remove engIne oil without getting under the car and removing the sump plug - my car has an awkward to remove and replace acoustic cover. It takes me a couple hours to do each time! I've looked into the idea of a marine type hand operated oil suction pump
• Vauxhall Astra j 1.6 CDTI - Vauxhall pulling a fast one? - Oil change 9 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  I'm hoping someone can help me. I bought my Astra pre reg in August and feel the 20k between services is silly. The car is at 11k and 9 months old so its not due a service according to the schedule. I booked the car into the dealer for an oil and filter change as i want a change every 10-12 k
• Vauxhall Astra SE 1.6 Petrol 2014 - Warning message: "Change engine oil" + "Oil at 1%" 4 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  miles from new.  Since its last service a year ago it has only done 5.5K miles.  Annual service is due and has been booked-in – to be completed in two weeks' time.  Are these messages likely to be honest and valid? What does "Oil at 1%"really mean please?  Garage says
• Best place for cheap oil & filter change? 16 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend a cheap multinational garage ot anywhere in Birmingham to get an oil and filter on my astra DTI. I used to got to National Tyres many years ago and they were pretty cheap. Can anyone recommend anywhere cheaper or an alternative? thanks