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  If I get my oil changed at an independent garage, will I void the manufacturer's warranty? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  With 5000 miles on the clock, my Land Rover Discovery Sport 150PS calculates that diesel dilution caused by active regeneration of the DPF is currently...
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  Manfacturer's warranty 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Will Ford's three-year warranty be invalidated if my independent mechanic changes the engine oil before the first and between the annual services? I do...
• Car not had oil changed in 5 years / 60,000 miles. 19 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  So a few weeks ago I bought my girlfriend's car, it hadn't had the oil changed or been serviced at all since she'd owned it. 5 years, roughly 60k miles. Somehow she never had problems with it. She only Ever had minor issues and never broke down etc. Now, I changed the oil and filter
• Interim Oil Changes 20 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  yes - sorry this old chestnut. I would appreciate a word of advice from you trusted back roomers please. I am usually in full agreement with the Servicing and oil change principles recomended by this site i.e if you want engine longevity then complete an interim oil change at 6 monthly intervals
• Mondeo 1.8TD G/Box oil change? 5 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hi All, I've noticed after driving 20 miles or more that changing gear starts to become more difficult. It gives the impression that there is no/low oil, a sticky/stiff feel which takes more effort to select each gear. Second gear selection in particular is a bit dodgy most of the time
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9D Long Life Oil 12 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Is there a problem changing from the 'Long Life' oil back to the standard? Can this harm the engine?I prefer to change the oil every year and it seems a waste to pay extra for the 'Long Life' Biggles757
• Cost to change an Oil seal - 1998 Escort 5 May 2007 (Forum)
  Guys.. ive battled and battled with an oil seal I have on my 98 Escort. The Crankshaft Right hand oil seal is the leaker !! How much would a garage charge to replace this... Or is it as easy as Mr Haynes says it is ? Cheers
• Subaru Legacy and Outback Diesel (2008 - 2009) - oil and filter change - put old filter back on 4 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Yesterday my Legacy went in for its 12,000 mile "service" - oil and filter change and inspection at a main dealer. They rang saying they'd drained the oil and didn't realise that the diesel used a different oil filter and they didn't have one in stock. A double whammy! I couldn't leave the car
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  Is my Fiat 500 Multijet suffering from a DPF fault? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my Fiat 500 diesel Multijet in April this year. It's about five years old. According to the service history, the oil was changed in October...
• Bottle jack oil refill 8 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  have a 1 ½ ton bottle jack that’s been in the garage for 30 years and seen limited use. I found it again yesterday and it still works (not tried under load) and it dawned on me that I have never once changed the oil. There is a diagram on the box which shows a removable rubber plug
• Nissan Primera II (1996 - 1999) - what oil type for a Primera 30 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I've recently bought a Nissan Primera "R" reg 1.6L - 16 valve - with 50K on the clock. To be safe I'm going to do an oil change and fit a new oil filter. I was wondering if anyone could advise on which type of oil + filter I should put in this car + advise on the recommended oil change times
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  Is it possible to change the gearbox oil on a DSG? 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I asked my local Volkswagen dealer about changing the gearbox oil and filter on my 2011 Golf. However, I was told that it has a 'sealed for life...
• BMW 5 series F10 535d - How often should I change the oil 1 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  I recently owned a 2002 BMW E39 530d which I bought from new, covered 172000 largely trouble free miles and sold it in excellent condition. I changed the oil every 6-7000 miles.  I have replaced it with a new 2015 5series F10 535d with 50,000 mile service pack but the first oil chage
• Oil changes 8 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Just noticed that National Tyres are doing oil and filter changes "from £20" with 10% off online = £18.... I normally do my own because I worry that a) they will use cheapo oil, b) they will bodge it or c) they will sport 101 other jobs that need doing while they are doing it... That said, I
• Oil changes 23 May 2002 (Forum)
  Just gone for a 6 monthly oil 'n filter change on a 1.0l Polo, mainly because of past posts and at £15 (National Tyres) it was too cheap not to. This car does around only 6K a year, mainly as a home to station car. I'm a bit confused however as to whether it's worth it. Does the 6 month rule
• Renault Scenic 1.9 dCi Oil Change 16 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Grateful for some advice. I'm going to do an oil change on our rencently purchased 02 Scenic 1.9 dCi and the Haynes manual instructs that after filling with new oil and replacing the filter that the stop solenoid plug is removed and the engine is then cranked to bring up oil pressure without
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  Peugeot Boxer motor home - when should I change the oil? 15 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a motor home based on a Peugeot Boxer 2.2. It is now 12 months old and has done 3500 miles - all trips of 50 miles plus. The dealer has told me...
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  How often should ix35 oil be changed? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter bought a March 2012 Hyundai ix35 a few weeks ago with just under 13K miles. The sales person and the service book says services every 20k...
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  When should I service my Golf? 20 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The service intervals on my 1.6 TDI Golf are quite long. According to the display it will require its first service at about two years. The car is now...
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  Service indicator still showing 25 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought the car a 2010 1.4 Vauxhall Meriva Exlusiv petrol model a week ago with 11,300 indicated miles. Car supermarket serviced car and I have certificate....