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  Increasing oil levels - what's the fault? 14 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The oil level in my 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel is increasing and I have to change the oil every two weeks to save the engine. The coolant level doesn't...
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  How often should the gearbox oil be changed on a Powershift automatic? 4 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I contacted two Ford dealers to check the frequency for a transmission oil change in my 2016 Ford Kuga. Both say there is no need to change the oil yet...
• Vauxhall Astra H Estate 1.7 tdi 08 - oil light 20 May 2021 (Forum)
  Wondering if anyone has had this problem and rectified. Since changing my oil + filter when starting my car the oil ilght goes off then comes on for around 5 secs then goes off, I have changed the oil and filter twice 5-30 first and 5-40 second. I have also bought from Vauxhall the full
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 engine oil query - please answer ! 2 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  this although I don't think I have any engine oil leaks as I check the dipstick once a week and the level doesn't change much. I am wondering if it could be from where oil may have been spilt on previous oil changes at the garage. Or could it be from when the timing belt was changed. Any ideas are welcome
• Volvo S40 - Oil/Filter Change - worth doing 22 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  for a couple of minor recall issues and I wondered whether it was worth getting an oil/filter change done at the same time?  May be a belt and braces approach but I don't want to throw money away if not necessary. Anyone any advice?
• Visco 5000 5W-40 14 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  My local garage, (in Spain) have used this in my last service/oil change, in February, ( at a horrendous cost too! ). My vehicle is a Skoda Fabia 1.9tdi 100 BHP. (yr 2002) Can any of you knowledgable chaps tell me if this is a fully synthetic oil and is it suitable for extended service
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - Engine flushing & oil changes - how often? 8 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Tried, tested and proven method. I change the oil every 6th month and oil and filter, as well as an engine flush every 12th month on my vehicles. I use - diesel fuel (may shock some...) as an engine flush. What do you do? My last car clocked 200k (from new) and is still going strong. So
• Changing brand of oil - bmw 525d 8 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  My car has been serviced using Mobil 1 since new and prior to me acquiring it, its service intervals, though variable, have been around the 15k mark. I purchased the car in January just after the warranty expired and would like to carry out more frequent oil changes, about every 5k
• Peugeot 206hdi Oil light flashing 12 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently had 62,000 service. 1 week later oil light kept flashing and stop sign bleeping. Took car back oil filter changed oil changed again and oil pressure switch renewed. Still flashing. Back to dealer they say no pressure in engine when at idle speed ok when being driven and revs up
• Am i paranoid about oil changes 30 May 2004 (Forum)
  Where do i draw the line on oil changes Keeping in mind that cold starts do the most damage to car engines and to the deterioration of engine oil Two scenarios for comparison, both VW Polo 1.4 TDI PD Both bought new Service
• Combo Van /06 / 1.3D - Oil Gushing From Oil Filter Cap after Oil Change w 20 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Hi To All Changed the oil twice before in my 06 / 1.3 diesel Combo Van and all went well. This time I started it up and the 2.5 liters gushed out in like 5 sec. I immediately shut down and thought I had not tighten the plastic oil filter cover, I kicked myself. :eh
• VW oil level too high 14 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  inadvertently when being topped up. He hasn't had oil changed for 10 months so I will advise him to either ask VW to drain some out or change the oil and the filter a few weeks earlier than the 12 month service period is due. BUT-Bearing in mind no warning lights are showing -should he just leave it for a few
• Citroen C3 Picasso - Pros and cons of using oil-change pump? 18 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Hello all. I took over the annual oil & filter changes since my car passed 5 years of age, and the most awkward part of the job is getting the car up on ramps - the low front valance means it scrunches against the start of the ramp unless I add a short plank there too... I
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  When should I service my BMW 320d? 16 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of a new BMW 320d two weeks ago. The car was built in December 2015 and has been sat in a dealer's compound for eight months, I drove the...
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  Pressure crooked 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard that the 2.0 TDi (PD) engine in the 2005 VW Passat has a tendency for the oil pump drive to fail suddenly at around 70,000 - 90,000 miles....
• VW Crafter 2007 - VW Crafter, Turbo gone 14 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hi my Turbo has gone on my Crafter, which I have changed, I have also changed the oil pump but there is no oil going round to check the oil pressure?  Any ideas what to do?
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  How often should I have my oil and filter changed? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How often should I change the oil and filter on my 2018 Ford C-MAX diesel?
• Peugeot 307 - Flickering oil light, changed oil pressure switch 2 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  We recently became the owners of a peugeot 307, the day we got it, it had just been MOT'd, serviced and had a cambelt change
• 3 year Audi servicing deal is not what it appears 29 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  When I bought my A3, I was offered and accepted ,what appeared at the time ,to be a very good service deal. For £250 , the offer included two oil changes , a brake fluid change and an "inspection service". These had to be completed within 3 years or 36,000mles, whichever occurred first. The car
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  What should a good van service include and how much should it cost? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my automatic petrol van in 2007. I have done over 90,000 miles and I have serviced it regularly. I changed the Cam belt at 70,000 miles and...