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  Is an early transmission fluid change necessary? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Mercedes-Benz is recommending that the automatic transmission oil and filters are changed at 37,500 miles, It's a 55-'plate CDi C-Class Coupe. Is this...
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  Oil Change for a rarely used car kept in Spain? 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a small apartment in southern Spain. Fed up with hire car practices, I have bought a 2007 Peugeot 107 which I leave over there. I only visit 3 or...
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  Should my Peugeot 207's engine oil be black after an oil change? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I had a service carried out on my Peugeot 207 sport 1.6D, and as part of that service the oil and filter was changed. After two days I checked the oil...
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  Can I perform an oil change on my BMW diesel without invalidating my service plan? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 BMW 2-litre coupe diesel. At the time of purchase I also purchased the service package. The longlife oil has to be changed every two years...
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  Why do you not recommend an early first oil change after buying a new car? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I note in your FAQs that you recommend the first oil change on a new car to be at the (long) manufacturer's interval and subsequent changes at a reduced...
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  Lotus oil change 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my 1999 Elise with 3500 miles when it was 10 years old and gave it its first cam belt change and first oil change. I only drive about 200 miles...
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  DPF regeneration and low oil 16 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had my 2010 plate Volvo XC90 serviced by our local Volvo dealer. On returning home (seven mile trip) I checked the engine oil. It was black...
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  How often should I change filters? 7 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've just had an oil/filter service on my recently purchased 4 year old 27,000 mile E93. What frequency of oil & filter change would you recommend in...
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  Does my 7-speed DSG 'sealed for life' gearbox need its oil changed at 40,000 miles? 11 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My local Volkswagen garage told me that my 2011 Volkswagen Golf needed its 7-speed DSG gearbox oil changing at 40,000 miles (at a cost of £184). When I...
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  BMW X1 - when should I change the oil? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My local BMW garage tells me I will not need to change the oil in the X1 for two years. Is this correct?
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  When should I change the oil in my Focus ST? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm collecting my new Ford Focus ST this week (the petrol one) and like virtually all cars nowadays, there's no running-in service with the first oil change...
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  Should the oil in my Meriva need changing at 7600 miles? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On 18 July 2011 we purchased a pre-owned 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 turbo petrol with 3,000 miles on the clock. On 18 December 2011 a warning message came...
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  Is 10/40w oil ok for my 2003 Volkswagen Passat? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have got a 2003 Volkswagen Passat TDI 130bhp. The mechanic put 10/40w fully synthetic oil in it. Is this ok or should I change it?
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  Why it is not a good idea to use an engine flush? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In a recent response you specifically said not to use a flushing oil before an engine oil and filter change but gave no reason for this advice. Could you...
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  Should I pay for a gearbox oil change? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I own an 2007 Ford Focus. It's done 150,000 miles and never had an oil change, should this have been done? Is it too late to do this?
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  Skoda Octavia gearbox oil change 7 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am pondering if the gearbox oil should be changed on my 2005 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI five-speed. I has done 150,000 miles. Over the last four months the...
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  When do I change the oil in my Golf? 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Golf Match Bluemotion, bought new last August. It has now done 5000 Miles and the service is not due for another 5000 miles or...
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  Lubing the loop 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own an Audi A4 2.0 TDI S-Line 09/09. The car has now done 25,500 miles. Last weekend the service indicator warned me that the oil would need changing...
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  Changing the gearbox oil on a Golf 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Taking your previous advice I persisted in asking my franchise dealer (bought car from them) every year about changing the transmission oil in my 55 plate...
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  Have I been overcharged for an oil change? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 2008 1.2 Puretech had an MoT and oil change a year ago and I have just noticed I was charged £68.47 for oil ! This seems an extraordinary amount,...