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  What is the timing belt and DSG oil change interval on my VW? 21 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 71 Volkswagen T-Roc convertible with the 1.5 engine. There is so much confusion on this with timing belt change intervals of life/140,000 miles...
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  VAG. engines 23 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Dera HJ Speaking as an avid reader of your column I read that virtually every type of VAG diesel or petrol engine has relliability and other failure issues,there...
• BMW Cam lifters 9 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  . On the most recent oil change I noticed the valve gear to be unusually noisy (The car has done 146K). I have been using fully synthetic oil in the past and have only changed brand to a Halfords own brand fully synthetic oil on this last change. The viscosities are the same (and protection factors A3/B3 etc
• Ford Focus 1.6tdci - Ford Focus 1.6tdci oil level increasing 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  The oil level in my 2009 1.6tdci focus is increasing. I have to change the oil every two weeks to save the engine!! The coolant
• Volvo 440/460 (1989 - 1997) - Recommended oil? 5w30, or 10w40, or 15w30? 30 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I had an oil change done one this car at well known chain garage and they put in 5w30, I did the rest of the service according the haynes manual but the manual advised 10w40 or 15w30 should i rechange the oil? kush {Subject header changed to reflect question being asked - DD}
• Gearbox oil 14 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Does gearbox oil ever need changing in the normal life of a car? On another forum, I mentioned that my gearbox can seem a tad stiff when cold, and is always hard to get back into 1st when rolling along in a traffic jam. I had a responce saying that the gearbox oil never needs changing. " Once
• Changing engine oil 8 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone suggest an easy way to remove engIne oil without getting under the car and removing the sump plug - my car has an awkward to remove and replace acoustic cover. It takes me a couple hours to do each time! I've looked into the idea of a marine type hand operated oil suction pump
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  How do I rung-in a low mileage car? 10 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Peugeot 207 auto. It is three years old,i mmaculate, and has done 4500 miles only. It has had an interim service, engine oil...
• Vauxhall Astra j 1.6 CDTI - Vauxhall pulling a fast one? - Oil change 9 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  I'm hoping someone can help me. I bought my Astra pre reg in August and feel the 20k between services is silly. The car is at 11k and 9 months old so its not due a service according to the schedule. I booked the car into the dealer for an oil and filter change as i want a change every 10-12 k
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  Touran oil pump problem 17 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  This questions about the Touran TDI 2.0. I changed the oil in my car 3 months ago and regularly I checked the engine oil level. Just wondering why my engine...
• Vauxhall Astra SE 1.6 Petrol 2014 - Warning message: "Change engine oil" + "Oil at 1%" 4 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  miles from new.  Since its last service a year ago it has only done 5.5K miles.  Annual service is due and has been booked-in – to be completed in two weeks' time.  Are these messages likely to be honest and valid? What does "Oil at 1%"really mean please?  Garage says
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  My seven year old BMW has covered 250,000km - should the gearbox oil be replaced? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 BMW 320d ED auto has now covered more than 250,000km of mainly motorway driving. Should the gearbox oil be replaced?
• Best place for cheap oil & filter change? 16 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend a cheap multinational garage ot anywhere in Birmingham to get an oil and filter on my astra DTI. I used to got to National Tyres many years ago and they were pretty cheap. Can anyone recommend anywhere cheaper or an alternative? thanks
• 5k oil changes when under warranty 8 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Do these have to be done by the dealer or is it OK to take to your local guy. I am facing about a £60 bill off my Toyota dealer for this indugence. Can there be any comeback wrt the 3yr warranty if a genuine toyota filter and the correct spec oil are used??
• oil changes-older cars 23 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  I've got a '93 Saab 9000CSE which has done 104,000 on a standard service schedule. I may also be getting a VW Polo 1.0 which has done around 70,000 on similar servicing. Both will be run into the ground-is it worth, at this stage in their lives, starting six monthly oil and filter services?
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  Why does my Volvo V70 use so much oil? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a used 2006 Volvo V70 T5SE in April 2011 with 59,000 miles on the clock that continues to consume about a litre of engine oil every 2000 miles....
• astra 2.0 di oil change 14 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  , tyres whatever while waiting but if you put the plug back in after 10 minutes there'll be at least 1/2 litre of old oil still in there. and to top it all, if it's true for me then it's true for all the opel/vx mechanics as well when they do an oil change - mmm, sounds like the customer's paying
• oil change mineral to synthetic 30 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I have changed from mineral to semi sythetic on our H reg corolla 2e engine. Now have lots blue smoke from the exhaust. Any thoughts? garage has said valve stem seals are too old to cope with chemical change and need replacing. Did I do wrong? Thanks
• Peugeot 207 HDI Sport - MOT Failed 15 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, My Peugeot just failed it's MOT Smoke Test, the reading was 2.07m-1, and I think the max limit it 1.5m-1. KwikFit advised that an oil and filter change, with some additived should resolve. Are they being honest? I last changed the oil and all filters approx 2 years ago
• VW Polo MK5 Oil change- wheres the sump? 8 May 2007 (Forum)
  Simple question, where is the oil sump on the MK 5 Polo? Did the change on 1.9 mk 3 Golf, 1.0l mk 4 (early) polo, then came to do the 1.9sdi mk5 polo and got stuck! Any ideas where it is? Im thinking it is under the cover under the car, but dont want to removed it and check- its a little wet out