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  BMW servicing - every one or two years? 12 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a new BMW X1 with a petrol engine. BMW advise that the first service and oil change should be carried out every two years. Is this correct?...
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  Does an oil change on my S-MAX have to be carried out by a Ford dealer? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  You recommend changing the oil every 10,000 miles on a Ford S-MAX. Does this have to be carried out by a Ford dealer or can it be done by a local garage...
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  BMW 320i timing chain change? 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying an E90 320i saloon, likely around MY 2006 with 75-110k miles, with the port injection 150PS 2.0i engine, manual. Can you confirm...
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  Does my new Fiat 500 need an oil change after just 900 miles? 14 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Fiat 500 TwinAir Lounge at the beginning of March. The dealer kindly 'offered' to book me in for an oil change at 900 miles for the generous...
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  Oil change in a Volkswagen Golf 17 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Since buying my Golf I immediately had an oil change done and have continued with a 5-6k oil change interval. My driving style is a mix of motorway and...
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  Recommended intervals for oil and sparkplug changes 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My local Ford dealer advised changing the oil in my 06 Ford Focus at 12,000 mile intervals and the plugs at 33,000 miles. These seem very long intervals...
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  When do I need to change the oil on my Aygo? 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a Toyota Aygo with an automated manual gearbox. The salesman has told me to get the oil changed after a month. I have never heard...
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  What are the service intervals for a Rover 75 diesel? 13 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Rover 75 diesel. What are the service intervals?
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  Is my economy good? And when should I change my oil? 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive daily to work six miles and six return, as well as to shops at the weekend. My Polo 1.4 TDI consistently returns 42/44 mpg. Is this good, bad...
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  Should my dealer change my oil and filter? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Audi 1.4 TFSI which has covered 6000 miles. It was filled initially with Longlife oil (VW 50400). The dealer says it should not be changed...
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  When should I change the oil in my Astra? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  After much deliberation I've finally changed my less than impressive Toyota Auris diesel for a new Vauxhall Astra. I decided to get the new 1.6 CDTI whisper...
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  How do I know whether my garage did an oil change or not on my Volkswagen Touran? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had my Volkswagen diesel Touran serviced yesterday. When I got home, I checked the service book and found that they had ticked the 'Oil change: No' box....
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  Using mineral oil instead of synthetic - problematic? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What penalty or problems will there be if a car for which it is recommended that synthetic or semi-synthetic oil is used is given 'normal' oil on an oil...
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  Is it a nightmare task to change my 2004 Toyota Avensis automatic's transmission oil? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You have mentioned that changing oil in an auto box is like a type of dialysis. My 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 is an auto with conventional torque convertor....
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  Tiguan automatic - should I change the gearbox oil? 23 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan diesel automatic, but I am getting different conflicting information on the gearbox. Is it a DSG? Should the oil and filter...
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  Why does my Vauxhall Viva use so much oil? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Viva (2015 model) which I have owned from new. Within seven months of ownership, the oil light came on after 8900 miles. I was told the...
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  Does a Honda CR-V need specific engine oil? 15 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Honda CR-V 2018 petrol and keeping it for a long time. As such I would be getting the oil changed every six months or 5000 miles,...
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  Is it possible to change the oil and filter on an auto box? 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to change the oil and filter on a 2004 BMW X3 auto box? What would the advantages be if any? Mileage is 83,000.
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  Is an early transmission fluid change necessary? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Mercedes-Benz is recommending that the automatic transmission oil and filters are changed at 37,500 miles, It's a 55-'plate CDi C-Class Coupe. Is this...
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  Oil Change for a rarely used car kept in Spain? 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a small apartment in southern Spain. Fed up with hire car practices, I have bought a 2007 Peugeot 107 which I leave over there. I only visit 3 or...