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• Fast fit oil change problem 3 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I took my vectra to a national fast fit chain for an oil change about 6 months ago. A few weeks ago I took it for another, this time at a small independent tyre place. They informed me that they were unable to do the work as the plug was just spinning and would not come out. I returned to the place
• What is ZETEC oil? 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Went to Kwik Fit for their cheapo oil change for Mrs Smokies Focus. I was going to go for semi-synth but they didn't have any in. (NB their prices have gone up a little - synth is now £39 not £34). When they realised it was a Zetec, they said that needs special Zetec oil, which works out at £28
• Fully synth oil... worth it? 27 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Another 6k has gone by and another oil change due on my 1.9TD Xsara. Last time had local garage do it for 20 quid, but think they used cheapy oil. Is it worth spending 20 quid on the fully synthetic oil like Mobil 1 and so on? They promise improved fuel economy and quieter running. Worth
• Oil changes - peugeot eurobus 26 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  , but as the warranty lapses, the cost is down to the driver. I looked on the internet and found something about the EGR Valve becoming gunged up and causing the turbo to fail. However, this was not specific to this vehicle, it was a general finding. The remedy to this was to have more frequent oil changes ie
• VW Polo - Need help with choosing engine oil 12 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a vw polo, 1.4, auto, w reg, 60k. Since I've owed it, I've been using 10w40 semi synthetic oil (as recommended), its now time to change the oil again and I've been looking at various oil manufactures websites for recommendations, I'm getting a vast array of recommended grades of oil
• bmw 1 Series 116i 2007 model - engine oil capacity 11 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  my bmw 116i showed low level oil i changed and put 5ltrs but i drive 5kms it reads low oil again,but it is not leaking,how many litres are enough for it
• Oil special offer 24 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I noticed that Halfords have their own brand oil on special offer, five litres of 10/40 SL spec semi-synthetic for £15.99. Seems a reasonable price for average cars. May buy a couple for the next 6 month oil changes. Does anyone know of a better deal?
• vectra diesel r reg oil filter advice 18 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  hi i have just brought a r reg 20 diesel vectra, i want to change the oil and filter but cant find the oil filter anywhere. can someone please advise me, many thanks trev
• Merc c200K oil filter 4 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  HI Has anybody changed the oil on the 200 compressor engine..if so where have merc hidden the oil filter. On all the old models it was in front of the block in a cartridge form thanks for any help alan They did a good job hiding the filter on the old 190!
• Can't get £20 oil change - unlucky or sinister 12 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Last year when I wanted a cheapo £20 oil & filter change I called a local branch (1) of a well known chain offering this service. "Nah! mate, the pump we use for the oil's broken. Nah - dunno when it's gonna be fixed." I found a second branch (2) who reluctantly insisted I be booked-in for a Tue
• Notchy gearchange toyota celica 19 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  HI I have an almost new celica 6 speed. The gear change is very notchy and quite difficult to change fromm 2nd to third gear. This is the same when cold or hot. The car has about 1000 miles on the clock. Do you think this will settle down or is it worth changing the gearbox oil to a fully
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 - Merc C180:'04 plate-Auto Transmission Oil interval 22 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  I don't see Auto Transmission Oil and Filter change in the Service schedule. I'm coming up to 38k miles and it's not there to be checked in the Services. - How often should these be changed? 39k mile? - Have these been added to the Service Schedule since the service book
• An Easter DIY oil change? 3 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  You know - to be sure it`s done right and so that you can lay in bed visualizing clear golden oil - nectar of the gods - floating the crankshaft and so on. A tub of Mobil 1 (bought at discount last Autumn) is handy and circa £10 for a filter spun by Italian craftsmen out
• Castrol magnatec 10 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I've always had my oil & filter changed at Halfords with Magnatec 10-40 in my old petrol vectra and its been fine, but i now have a vectra 2.0 Dti and i intend changing the oil every 5000 mls so not sticking with the flexi service, going onto eco-service ( its a Vectra C 03 by the way ) the thing
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - oil consumption 11 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Had oil and filter changed at a national outlet in september,couple of weeks later checked oil and was halfway on dipstick.Bought a litre bottle of magnet 5/30 which national had put in and topped back up, each time iv checked oil iv had to top up today i topped up again looked at bottle
• Just bought Mazda323 23 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Guys I bought a used Mazda 323 from a local dealer. Its V plate 1.5 and has got 38k on the clock with Mazda dealer history stamps untill 23k miles. I changed the radiator water the other day and I'm going to change the oil and oil filter. Is there anything else I should do to make sure it stays
• Nissan Note 1.4 petrol 2009 - oil change? 9 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  decided not to have it or the filter changed.  It now is a slightly murky brown but still transparent. Should I have the oil and filter changed this year due to its age or could it last another year?  Our mileage is likely to be greater this year but not by a great amount, possibly 5,000
• Engine cleaners 11 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Was wondering whether these engine de-mucking products which you add just prior to an oil change are worth while. I need to change engine oil and would like to give show care towards the engine generally anyway. Halfords have a few on offer for diesels. Any thoughts? thanks
• Vauxhall Corsa - '08 Corsa CDTi - 52,000 miles, no oil change! 22 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  drove it yesterday it perhaps lacked a bit of 'shove'. Question is, I've nagged her into agreeing to at least get an oil change with the proper spec stuff at a dealer or at least a decent local garage, but should she have it 'flushed' on account of the black sludge that used to be fresh oil long
• Honda Jazz EV - Oil Capacity query 15 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  I have a two year old Jazz 1.4 VTEC. I did the annual service including oil and filter change the other day. Left it to drain for a while, changed filter etc and then refilled oil. Manual states 3.6l capacity, so I poured in 3 litres (based on markings on side of the bottle of Mobil 3000 oil