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• Astra (yr 2000) gear box oil change??? 27 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  i have a astra 1.6 16v 2000 model at present on 61.000mls i have never dropped the gear oil , how often should it be changed, when the clutch needs replacing? or every 3 years? im interested to know it looks simple enough there's a plate under the box with 6-8 bolts in do you drop it here? please
• On drive oil & filter change at -1c pics 15 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  ://www.forumpics.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/oilchange2.jpg/ If you look closely at the sealing ring - you can see the snow `particles` This oil change is at only 4,000 miles - last changed in August 08. Images on my own site - valid for 1 week - Photo`s taken with a G600 phone
• Toyota Hilux Tiger (2000 - 2005) - Interim oil change...dealer or me. 18 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I know its not everyone's cup of tea but we have a Hilux pick up. It's only done 2000 miles but it will be getting its first of many between sevice oil changes at about 3000 miles. Sounds too soon i know but i've always looked after my cars in a similar way and i reckon it pays, so don't try
• Audi 80 gearbox oil change 22 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  My car is an Audi 80 2.0E Sport 1995 model type B4 and after 97k miles thought best to change the gearbox oil especially as I intend to keep the car for sometime. Service book states that this is filled for life, surely oil must deteriate over time. My first problem is finding the correct spline
• V70 Oil Changes 25 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I'm picking up my V70 D5 later this week. Its done 17k so with 12,000 miles service intervals, it could do with an interim oil / filter change pdq (as generally recommended for long life in the backroom). My question is where should I get this done, as I am a tad reluctant to pay Volvo dealer
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  What oil should I use for my Villiers two stroke engine? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What oil do I get for my Villiers two stroke engine and gearbox? Recommended is BP Energol sae30 and sae20w?
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  Cam chain changes for Ford Mondeo 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My dad had a Ford Mondeo (2002 plate) with 120,000 miles on the clock. Should he change the chain, along with the tensioner? It has a full service...
• Volkswagen Touran II (2010 - ) - 2009 1.9tdi Engine oil for time & distance service 11 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  recommend time and distance service for 10,000 and below mileages. It is my intention to have time and distance specified from the start. For my previous Golf estate, I used VW Quantum semi-synthetic oil, and changed the oil and filter at 5,000 mile intervals. Checking the Castrol reference chart
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1.8 petrol, wrong oil for 2 months 21 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Message from my colleage at work: I've just found out that 2 months (c.2k miles) ago Kwik Fit put the wrong oil in my car during an oil change. The engine is now sounding lumpy. Kwik Fit claim as it's only been 2 months there will have been no long term damage done and have simply offered a free
• skoda fabia 1.9tdi 2003 17 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  How long does this engine need to run with non pd oil for damage to be done (& what would the damage be)? Skoda serviced the car in September but the receipt showed normal oil being used. i noticed the mistake the day after and they changed the oil within 100miles. they also insisted
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  What's the service schedule on a 2005 Volkswagen Golf diesel? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Golf 1.9 diesel DSG on an '05 plate. It has done 82,000 miles. We do between 15-18,000 miles a year. We get it serviced every year and it has...
• Zafira oil change nightmare 10 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  My local garage changed the oil and filter on my 1.6 Zafira for £32.Having read somewhere that the oil level on Zafira's is quite tricky to get right, i then checked the oil level the next morning, after the car had stood alnight, and the level was nearly 1/2 inch over the top of the high mark. I
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  When should I get my first BMW X3 service? 8 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have just ordered a new BMW X3 2.0 auto. I understand that it has a flexible servicing schedule, but I was wondering if it would be advantageous to...
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  New BMW X1 fixed service contract and first oil change 28 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm getting a new BMX X1 xDrive 20i. My mileage is 8,000 a year, minimum journey 10 miles from cold. Is the BMW service inclusive worthwhile and should...
• Renault Megane service indicator 16 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  The Megane has started flashing a message saying 'Change oil soon'. It's on 14500 miles, the service is not due until 18K but the oil was changed at 9K. So I assume that the service message is just a counter down to the 18K point? Or does the car assess the quality of the oil like some of the VW's
• Can Oil change improve running. 24 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  The Rover was treated to some nice new oil on Friday ater 10 months and about 12k miles. I'm convinced it runs smoother now. Is it my imagination? If not is the effect caused by the hydrolic tappits working better? -- Parp, Parp! Note: All Toad posts come with an implied smiley.
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  How can I improve the reliability of my Skoda Superb DSG? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You have often commented in your column in The Telegraph on the pros and cons of the VAG DSG gear box. I have a 2012 Skoda Superb Estate which I have had...
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  When should I get the transmission fluid in my car changed? 17 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 BMW 335D automatic has now covered 74,000 miles. Do you think its worth having the transmission fluid changed in its ZF 8-speed gearbox?
• Oil Spec VW 505 500 or 505 501 20 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  As I've only just discovered this forum, forgive me if this question has already been dealt with. I have always driven VW diesel cars (Golf, Jetta GXD and Vento 1.9 Tdi) and am sure that changing the oil midway between the recommended intervals must have contributed something to their longevity
• Oil 24 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  hi, i want to change my oil in my 91 cav 2.0l done 113,000 miles but don't know which is the best oil to use , but i'm sure one of you will know. thx