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• Type of Oil 30 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Time for an oil change on my Seat Toledo. Its a 1996 GT 16v (engine from a golf mark 2) Is it worth my while running it on synthetic/semi synthetic? I am aware that sometimes this can damage the engine (particular seals) for some types of cars. It's done 60k miles. Any insights welcome!
• Focus Gearbox 2 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all Is it possible to change the oil in ford focus gearbox (1.8TDi). When the cars cold gear changing is abit of a challenge but when the engines up to temperture gear changing is how it should be.
• 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 90BHP - 1.6 Ford Focus turbo power loss 5 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hello all, I had the standard Ford Focus turbo failure. I'm pretty sure it was due to a blocked oil strainer. I went for the refurbished BTN turbo with the fitting kit including the new oil feed pipe, banjo bolts, gaskets and copper seals. I also changed the oil filter and changed the oil
• Mercedes Vito 110 CDi - Mercedes Vito 110 CDi - Gear change issues 21 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  it click into place but 3rd crunches all the time.  It usually tries and kick the gear stick back out when selecting 1st or 3rd.  We are wondering whether the gearbox oil is low or needs changing??  However we have no idea how to do this or what gearbox oil to use or if this is even
• Vauxhall 2.0 CDTI - 20,000 mile service intervals - Vauxhall 7 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Hello, I have a vauxhall 2.0 cdti Astra GTC,  I notice in the service book it says to change the oil every 12 months or 20,000 miles.  As long as i have owned the car i get the oil and filter changed every 10,000 miles, along with a full service at each 20,000 miles
• Kwik Fit £25 oil change - pluses and minuses 10 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Bargain. I could scarcely buy the oil and filter for that - let alone have my tyres gone over by somebody who is desperate to sell me some new ones. They did tell me I need new front brake discs however as they were rusty round the edges, but I pointed out that I had a nice shiny new MOT, so I
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 01 1.0 Oil warning light 6 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  . The light flicked on briefly during the journey. I put 2 litres of 15/40 oil in. The car then started up and drove without problems. A lot quieter, with smoother gear change. Maybe less power when you get to max revs. in 5th. Maybesome vibration when pulling away at low revs in 2nd. But I don't know if I am
• Award winners 14 May 2007 (Forum)
  A certain garage which did my wife's MOT was listed as winning an industry award (Guess I am not allowed to name the exact one) as "best independent garage". Yet they seemed to have charged us a large amount of labours (5 hours for 3 small welds, oil change, flexible pipe change and adjustment
• Land Rover Discovery 4 - Slight Transmission Oil Leak on MoT Adviso 28 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  inspecting the car and am I right in thinking that a transmission oil change could potentially cure the leak? How much would a transmission oil change be and in the worst case scenario, what's the likely cost of resolving a serious transmission oil leak?  Many thanks in advance for your help.
• tyota aygo fire. - engine lubrication 17 May 2013 (Forum)
  My wife has purchased a brand new aygo fire, at it first service it has had an oil change but contrary to the information supplied in the owners handbook the oil for the first change was not 0w20 as stipulated by toyota but 5w-30 as shown on the service record.it is not a typing mistake, the oil
• Bmw 5 series petrol TURBO - Engine flush 25 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  My independant garage has suggested an engine flush before the new oil change. My question is will this help clean the oil pipes which lubricate the turbo or is this merely transfering gunge back into the sump and oil pump but will obviously leave when the flush is drained.  How much
• Riley Lynx 12/4 1936 - Oil Filters 13 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I bought this car last year and now doing my first oil/filter change.  The oil filter system has been modified to accept a more modern filter - probably around 1970's and I think fitted to British Leyland cars of that era.  The filter I have removed is a "Halfords HOF209
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.4 What Motor oil should I use in a Zetec-S ? 22 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I mean, I'm changing oil next week, but I've been told that some 'American Motor Oils' might be harmful for these engines, so I'm getting a little confused... In past times I've used Mobil, Castrol and Shell.... Any suggestion will be welcomed!
• For oil 26 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Among other vehicles I have just aquired an LDV Convoy minibus (Y reg ) with a 2.5DI engine - I think this is the Ford Transit engine. Can anyone tell me tho oil requirements and change frequency for this engine ? I have contacted my LDV dealer who wants silly money for a handbook ( it has
• Any - Servicing 21 May 2013 (Forum)
  A minor service I have just been quoted for has only one item that is actually done...change engine oil and filter. £168 is asked for what is basically a quick look round and the oil and filter.
• Renault Espace (2002 - ) - 05 2.2 EGR, loss of power, management light, oil l 23 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hi Folks, I am the latest in the line of unofficial development engineers for the famed Espace 2.2DCI, however I will not be beaten by a mere machine (hopes). In six months I have been through two EGR valves, prior to the last change oil was finding its way out of the valve connection
• FIAT Panda (2003 - ) - Panda ECO models 11 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  if, later in life, standard oil and "normal" tyres are fitted (if they can be) - and how do the DVLC know that it is no longer a 119 CO2 car? (3) conversely, can the standard car be fitted with the tyres and the oil changed to reduce to CO2? If the changes are so basic, why doesn't Fiat change all versions
• Oil prob on Clio 18 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Hope someone can help. We have got an S Reg Clio. The oil warning light flashes on and off when warm, going over bumps, or jerking in the gears. It also happens when changing gear but never stays on - any ideas? Next thing I was going to look at was the electrics but not sure how easy
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - Vauxhall oil 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  hello all ford zetec engine oil change needed will vauxhall 5w/30 synthetic oil on offer at about £18 inc for 5 litres be ok ?*from dealer* The 10w40 and 15w? on offer too usually use castrol magnatec engine oil in all cars but its about £25-35 for 4litres !! Ford quoted £33 for there own oil
• Vauxhall Astra (2002) 1.6club 8Valve petrol - Oil Grade Options 24 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I believe that currently the oil in my car is 15-40 semi-synthetic. The halfords listing in the store says either 15-40 or 10-40 semi-synthetic. I have just spoken to Kwikfit about an oil change and it would seem that they would use 0-40. (I did not ask about type so don't know if semi or full