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• BMW X3 30d - Intermediate oil changes 17 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  I will be collecting an 18 month old X3 at the weekend with 7000 miles on the clock. With my previous 330d I changed the oil every 7500 miles and I was planning on continuing this with the new car. Is there any reason not to? I didn't know if it was better to let things bed in.
• FIAT Doblo (2001 - ) - 05 1.9 change engine oil light 30 May 2008 (Forum)
  hi having problems with my doblo servced the van but can,t get the change engine oil light to go off and no one seams to know anything about doblo,s thanks in advance for any help jimmy
• Golf Pd TDi Oil Change 15 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  My 54 plate TDi had just come up to a year old. It is set to flexible servicing and was wondering if there is any benefit in changing the oil after a year or 10000 miles old. The book says it's good for 30000 miles or 24 months. Can anyone recommend otherwise
• Pre-oil change treatment - paraffin 8 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  It has been strongly recommended by somebody who knows that prior to an oil change you should put a litre of paraffin in the engine and run it a bit (20 miles, say). Just as effective as those more expensive treatments, and far cheaper. Any views? Urban myth or top tip?
• Oil Change 3 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  The Clio could do with an oil change, but it's not yet due a full service... I'm mechanically inept so don't want to try it myself. Looked in the list of Good Garages, but nothing in Halifax / Bradford - is it worth taking it along to a fast-fit outfit for this (I'm assuming) simple task? Any
• Audi A3 + S3 (1996 - 2001) - 2000 1.8t - Oil/Filter Change - Auto. Transmission 18 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, posted this on an Audi site but sadly no replies..can you help? 'Despite claims that Audi Auto-Transmission fluids are lifelong, I fell a service is in order. Has anyone ever had a service on their transmission before. I am sure (and hope) a little oil/filter change will make a world
• Any - The importance of correct oil changes 26 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  specifically request 0w40 or 5w40 for my own oil changes as that is what is required, and i notice in the press that a certain french manufacturer refused a warranty claim as the dealer incorrectly filled with the wrong grade of oil, and the elderly couple "did not check", result engine failure and a big bill.
• Corporate oil change intervals.......... 14 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Do manufacturers choose a oil change interval based on corporate standardization or max engine life? For example, consider this engine jointly developed by GM and Fiat. two very different service intervals AND viscosity. 1.3 chain cam diesel fitted to Vauxhall range = 20,000 mile interval, 5w30
• Honda Accord i-CDTI Oil & Filter Change 9 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have an 05 model Accord with the i-cdti diesel engine and I'd like to perform an interim oil change. Having only ever worked/changed the oil on cars fitted with the single screw-on metal can arrangement, I could do with a little reassurance that the replacement will be as obvious as my
• Hyundai i40 1.7 CRDI - poor MPG after oil change 23 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  2 weeks ago I done a service on my i40 and after the oil change my average mpg has dropped from 55mpg to as little as 38mpg and on the motorway when I was regularly getting as much as 70mpg the car is bairly hitting 60. I have used the correct oil for my i40 (shell helix c3 5w-30 fully
• BMW 5-Series E60 (2003 - 2009) - 05 3.0 530d sport oil change 26 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  it!!) 2. Have bought a new oil filter element and the correct oil - anything unusual to look out for when changing the oil and where is the oil filter?? Many thanks
• Diesel Engine Oil for my pug 306 HDi 15 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I change the oil in my HDi every 6k - with such a frequent change, do you think it is safe to use normal petrol 5w/40 oil? The Total Quartz stuff is £29.99 for 5 litres! Even Halfords stuff is the same price..
• Ford 1.3 pushrod engine 28 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Couple of questions. Firstly why does the air filter have a hose connecting it to the oil filler cap ? Secondly as these engines are notorious for turning the oil into mayonaise how often should I change the oil ? Is it worth using cheap oil and changing it more often to keep flushing it out ?
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  1.6 HDI turbo problems 2 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard reports of the 1.6 diesel engine fitted in Peogeots, Citroens & Fords to suffer from damaged turbos due to lack of correct maintenance and...
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  The oil in my Mercedes-Benz C200CDI is black after just 1500 miles. Does it need changing? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You repeatedly recommend to change the engine oil more frequently, ie every six months. On your website under 'Running in a diesel' you say "Leave factory...
• Ford Mondeo - Ford Mondeo 4 2008 model 1.8 litre diesel engine - 21 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I just had my car serviced oil /oilfilter/ fuelfilter/air filter and cabin filter changed .. The engine oil was changed along with the oil filter ...with my past records I had I saw ford service station charged me for 4.5 ltr  of oil change .. 3 years in a row ...When I changed my
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  Synthetic or semi-synthetic oil? 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am confused by the answers I am getting from different garages and forums about oil. We have a 1992 Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI which was made to use standard...
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  Will an oil change at a non-franchised garage affect my warranty? 28 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have an almost 16-month-old Audi A3 Quattro and, like you, I believe in annual oil changes. But because of lockdown it's only done 8000 miles. It's not...
• Oil Changes 20 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Honest John advocates regular oil/filter changes at 5000 mile intervals on VW TDI diesels. My Passat has now dropped out of its 3 year warrenty, hence I can play now. But the Passat has a under engine bay cover which is extremly fiddly to remove without a pit/ramp hence access to the drain plug
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - Cost of Oil and filter change. 11 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I am sending my old style 2000X Corsa 1.2 16v SXi in for a 6 month oil and filter change (it does a low mileage) and I am wondering how much should I expect to be charged at local Vauxhall dealer (3 yr warranty not yet expired). Also what oil should go in this engine? Thanks Paul C