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  DPF issues with BMW 520d 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 BMW 5 Series. In recent months the car has reported high oil levels after a DPF regeneration. I presume fuel is now mixing with engine oil....
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  Volkwagen Golf Plus diesel losing power 10 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having an issue with my 2009 Volkwagen Golf Plus 1.9 TDI. After driving the car between 20 - 40 minutes, there is a sudden loss of power, a lot of...
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  Ford Focus diesel losing power 30 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I had a problem with the turbo on my Ford Focus 1.6 diesel (2007 model). The bearings failed due to a blocked oil strainer. I went for a refurbished BTN...
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  How much should it cost to change a cambelt? 18 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Peugeot 2008 petrol car. At its recent five year service I was advised that the cambelt would need doing next time. I enquired about a rough estimate...
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  Does the Dacia Sandero Stepway use a cam belt or timing chain? 23 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if the 2015 Dacia Sandero Stepway 0.9TCE has a timing chain or belt? And at what mileage would you suggest a belt or chain replacement?...
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  Can I recommend Dr Tranny Lubeguard Instant Shudder for autobox oil changes in the Land Rover Discovery 3? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I noticed in your column at the weekend some advice to someone about a judder and an autobox oil change. This is becoming a more frequent problem in the...
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  Does the Fiat 500 Twin Air use a belt or chain? 10 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Fiat 500 Twin Air which has done 33,000 miles. Should I be considering having the cam belt changed?
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  Ford Focus EcoBoost - when should I change the cam belt? 9 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  When would you advise changing the cam belt on my 2016 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost?
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  BMW 2 Series Active Tourer - cam belt or chain? 8 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Does the engine in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 1.5D auto (66 plate) have a cam belt or is it chain driven? If it is cam belt, what mileage/age is it...
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  When should I change the timing chain on my Honda Jazz? 22 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2006 Honda Jazz. Can you tell me when the timing chain should be changed?
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  Which car is easiest to maintain yourself? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Volkswagen Passat estate 130PD approaching 170k miles have self maintained totally (5k mile oil/filter changes) including 2 cam belt/water...
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  Should my Mercedes-Benz E280's turbo have blown after 35,000 miles? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Mercedes E280 CDI in 2008. Is it reasonable for the turbo to have blown after only 35,000 miles?
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  When should I change the transmission fluid on a torque converter gearbox? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I can not find any torque converter gearbox servicing requirements. Does the torque converter oil need replacing at prescribed intervals?
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  High emissions on my T-registered Vauxhall Corsa 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a T-registered Vauxhall Corsa three-cylinder, which has high emissions. It's done 56,000 miles, so still quite young in terms of mileage, with two...
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  Transmissional period 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1998 XJ8 with 73,600 miles. Although Jaguar has said the auto transmission is sealed for life, and a main dealer has told me not to have the oil...
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  A clanking noise on cold start up of Golf 7 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Sometimes on cold start up Golf has a clanking noise but which disappears after a few seconds. Sound like a water pump bearing but could it be cam chain...
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  Does my Zafira need a service? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Vauxhall Zafira's last main service was back in 2011. It has only done 10,000 miles since then, is it time for another big service or just an interim...
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  When should I replace the timing chain on my Ford Mondeo? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am driving a 2002 Ford Mondeo 2002. The mileage on the clock is 61,000; is it necessary to replace the timing chain at a specific mileage level for this...
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  Audi A4 S Line Quattro 2005 27 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please tell me what grade of oil is required for the above car?
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  BMW 1 Series - when should I get it serviced? 24 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a 2008 BMW 118 diesel SE for 14 months, However, I am worried because it has now been 20 months and more than 20 000 miles since the last service,...