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  When should I have my Volvo XC60 serviced? 23 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a Volvo XC60 R Design. Volvo are quoting service intervals of 18,000 miles. I have read that this is too long. Should I opt for an...
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  BMW 320d - should I change the auto transmission oil? 7 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I wondering if auto transmission oil should be occasionally changed in my 2006 BMW 320D? It doesn't appear as a routine service item in the booklet.
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  Should I change the oil in my new BMW 520d after 1200 miles? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I have the new F10 520d BMW. The first service is only after 20,000 miles. Would you recommend an oil change at least after the first 1200 miles? I...
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  What will happen if I don't change the engine oil straight away? 4 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two year old Citroen Relay van (2.0 diesel). It had an oil and air filter change a year ago at 4000 miles. It's now done another 4000 miles and...
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  How often should the oil and filters be changed in my Land Rover Discovery Sport? 13 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How often should the oil and filters be changed in my Land Rover Discovery Sport?
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  Do the recent Auto Bild mileage tests indicate why less frequent oil changes are recommended? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you have looked at the Auto Bild 100,000km tests? They ran a Golf and an Astra to 200,000km and the results make me wonder if manufacturer's...
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  How do I change my 2001 Audi A3's oil and filter? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please tell me if I can change the oil and filter on my 2001 Reg Audi A3 1.6 SE Manual? How do I do this.
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  Saving on servicing 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to try and save on my car engine oil, oil/air filters and plugs change. I wanted to find out how I could change the oil, both the filters and plugs,...
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  What rights against a private seller? 15 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a 71,000 mile 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5XT in an eBay auction. It was listed with a FSH. However, once I got it home I noticed that the...
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  Should we buy this Toyota Yaris which is overdue for an oil change? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are hunting for a replacement for our written-off Fiesta and have read your review and decided to go for a 2004 Toyota Yaris diesel with 32,000 miles....
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  Does the transmission oil need to be changed on a DCT automatic? 26 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Have a 68 plate Hyundai i20 1.0 litre petrol with the DCT automatic transmission. It is not a torque converter automatic. Car has done approx 28k miles....
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  Why does my Skoda Superb use so much oil? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Skoda Superb diesel 2.0TDI which consumes engine oil. After every 5000 to 6000km the oil level drops to the lower mark, though there is no warning...
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  What oil does my Porsche Boxster need? 12 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 2008 2.7 Boxster which is now at 135k miles and I was wondering what is the best oil type for the age/miles of the car ? I’m also going to change...
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  When should I change the gearbox oil in my car? 8 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My Lexus car is due a four year service, my Lexus dealer says the transmission fluid is not changed at all now although my service book system it should...
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  Will changing my Toyota Celica's engine oil prevent it consuming oil? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTi on a 'Y' plate. The problem is that it consumes approximately one litre of oil every 1000 miles. It's only done 70,000...
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  When should I change the oil in my car? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What are the oil change intervals for my SEAT Ibiza?
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  How do I proceed against a garage that overfilled my car with oil during a filter change? 8 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had an oil filter change on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz 300SL. The EGR light has come on. I've checked the oil level, which is very high (about 1cm...
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  Technical 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The turbo on my BMW 1 Series does not function when started in the morning. Yet, when stopped and parked for a while, the turbo performs normally. What's...
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  Merc ASSYST oil change recommedation 16k miles, should I do interim changes at 5k intervals ot 8k? 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took a chance on a high mileage 07-reg Mercedes-Benz E-Class 280 CDI (103k miles at three years), based on your hypothesis that oil degrades...
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  Low oil light on, but oil level is fine? 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel has run approx 6000 miles since its engine oil change 10 months ago. The car is running very well and has good performance....