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  When to replace chain belt 11 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought a nine yr old 1.3 Toyota Spirit with a seemingly genuine 62,000 miles on clock. Is it time now that the chain belt be replaced? Are...
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  When should the timing belt be changed on my Citroen? 14 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  When should the timing belt be changed on a 2015 Citroen DS3 1.2 petrol? I have searched and found figures of 50,000, 60,000 and 110,000 miles.
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  Privileged customer 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2005 Renault Grand Scenic 1.9CDi Privilege that has done 52,000 miles. I bought it used a year ago. We were travelling back down the A9 from Dornoch,...
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  What engine oil should I use in my 1980s Polo? 23 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What engine oil would you recommend for a 1988 VW Polo, 1.3 litre, which has done less than 20,000 miles in 36 years, with regular use (I.e it has not...
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  Volvo S40 - timing belt or chain? 20 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Have bought a 2007 Volvo S40 1.8 SE petrol with 125,000 on the clock, it has FSH but no evidence of timing belt change. I have conflicting info from the...
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  My Volkswagen Golf has done 57,000 miles, do I need to change my cam chain even if it has no problems yet? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Golf Mk6 TSI and I was wondering what the guidelines for a cam belt/chain replacement are? I have done 57,000 miles with no change,...
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  Why does our MINI One use so much oil? 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our MINI One 2011 is using an excessive amount of oil. The problem has appeared quite suddenly. In the past 4000 miles the car has used two litres of oil....
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  Are there issues with Land Rover Discovery balance shafts? 2 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My garage advises that they have to change the balance shafts on my Land Rover Discovery Sport (less than one year old with 9300 miles). They will not...
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  Will the DSG recall cause further problems? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I havea Volkswagen Golf (2013 model) with a 1.6 diesel engine, linked to a seven-speed DSG 'box. The Golf is a Motability car and according to my local...
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  Looking to buy a 2001 BMW 330d - problems to watch out for? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a BMW 330D but it has 229,000 miles on the clock. The car has had all the services done by BMW, the last was done at the end of 2012...
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  When should I change timing belt/chain? 29 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a recommended point for changing the timing chain on the Skoda Fabia 1.2 petrol engine 2013 or should it last for life?
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  Are American cars built to a better quality than European cars? 2 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I read a few years ago that American cars have less mechanical problems as the Americans spend the majority of the development money on the engine/drivetrain...
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  Should I change the timing chain on my 3 Series? 15 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My local mechanic, who has been pretty good with my cars so far, is strongly suggesting that the timing chain be replaced now at its 150,000 mile service....
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  Fiat Multijet Diesel Timing Chain Failure - Reasonable Lifetime Expectancy 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The timing chain has failed after approx 75000 miles, despite correct servicing. My garage who are currently undertaking repairs (they are in the Good...
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  What checks do I need to make on a pre-reg car that's been sat around? 21 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am purchasing a BMW 340i Touring from a main dealer. It was first registered in April 2017 but only has 72 miles on the clock and has been sat round...
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  Should I get rid of my Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI because of the model's chain cam issues? 15 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI which was built in November 2011, which I bought 6 months ago with 40,000 miles on the clock. Having heard about the chain...
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  Pillars of so slidety 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  It was unusual and interesting to see a question on Morgan cars. As always your response got to the point. I have owned, at various times three Morgans...
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  Big car service - what items should be replaced? 21 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI. It has done 45,000 miles and is coming up for its next service. Can you tell me what big items will need replacing...
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  Why did my Citroen C5's engine fail after the turbocharger was replaced? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  At 32,000 miles and ten months out of warranty, the turbo bearing failed on my 1.6HDi Citroen C5. The turbo was replaced by an official Citroen repairer...
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  Is the Toyota Yaris 1.0 prone to timing chain failure? 20 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a 2004 Toyota Yaris with 47,000 miles on the clock. The engine is a 1.0-litre and the car has a full service history; however, your...