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• Toyota Avensis - tapping noise after oil changed 30 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  the correct oil and he changed the oil and filter again for me but the noise is still there. Once properly hot it goes away.  I suspect he used the wrong oil before and the engine has been damaged. What recourse do I have?  The filter is branded 'MANN'. Is this reputable and suitable. The car
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - The use of 10W40 engine oil in 03 PD 130 26 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  and on the VW official bulletin that the standard is a PD approved 5W40 and not the above, would the fact that the dealer used it with 10W40 can do any harm? or should we change the oil now to 5W40 before we start driving it? The oil was changed a week ago as the dealer serviced the car before the sale. We
• VW/Audi TDi Oil 22 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  designed to get people to have their oil changed only by a VAG dealer? After all, the owners manual does even try to convince you that you shouldn't attempt to change bulbs yourself, so it isn't like they won't try anything! Spoken to a couple of independent mechanics, and they tell me that anything
• Oil remember this ! 21 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Following the advice repeatedly provided hereabouts, today I dutifully took my 2001 Saab 9.3.TiD for a non-service scheduled oil and filter change to a quick-fit type outlet. (Saab service requirements are every 12,000 miles but this was circa 6K since last service). Whilst being dubious about
• Corsa 1.4 - Foam in oil filler 22 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Just done a six month oil change on my daughters 1.4 Corsa (first one I have done as car is only 18 months old). Lots of creamish brown foam in the oil filler. Some sites list posible cause as HGF ! ! ! Car has done less than 3k in 18 months and generally on short runs (2 miles
• Oil but not filter changed 17 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I would welcome the backroom's advice over the following dilemma... I like to over-service my '96 Civic by doing 4-5k oil changes instead of Honda's recommended 6k. I was away from home at the weekend and popped the car in to one of those wonderful fast-fit garages for a quick semi-synth & filter
• Slapping pistons - oil and the human ear 4 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  could hear that `diesely sound` more clearly as you motor along (cough) So you are `tuned in` - you can hear these low frequency engine sounds - as in youth and find them interesting. You`ve done lots of oil changes on lots of engines and have run different viscosity oils through the same engine
• Cost of MD Oil/filter change 21 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Had quote of £90 from Mazda MD, this really does sound massively high. Or is it???? I used to pay £35 at Rapid Fit on my Mondeo, what's everyone else...
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  What's the right engine oil for my car? 6 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What's the right engine oil for a 2009 Citroen C5 2.0-litre petrol? There are so many brands and so many different types of 5/30 and 5/40 oils but which...
• Oil Change - Recommended or Interim? 26 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  sure that the oil has been changed every 8-10k miles. I spoke to BMW today who were quite confident that the 'modern oil' they use can withstand the rigours of such long service intervals.  I'm no expert but, to me, engines are engines no matter what badges they have on and 18k seems a long
• Oil changes 27 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Right, another question with a long history in the backroom, so I'll be careful to only ask about one sub-section of the topic. Having read the many opinions and ideas, I'm satisfied that it will be worth doubling up on my oil changes on my Accord (2.2 i-CDTI Tourer). However, I'm not sure when
• Peugeot 1.6HDi 110 - oil capacity 25 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Could some one let me know the oil capacity with a filter change. This is a 2005 registered car but before the 2005 update/facelift. I`ve been told it's about 3.8L  but read some where that it's 4.2l.  Confused, I am.  Not a drama but just want to get some oil for an oil
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.2 emulsion in the oil reservoir 7 May 2009 (Forum)
  concerned about the oil reservoir at the moment. I've no idea when it last had an oil change and service, she's in denial and wont let me talk about it! She's hoping it'll last another 2 months (without spending money on it), is there any chance? Would an oil change prolongue it's life at all? Any advice
• Oil Specification Help 19 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Recently went to my local fast fit centre (ATS) for an oil and filter change as it had been approx 6k since they were last changed. Car is a SEAT Leon 1.9TDI 90bhp - Non PD engine I believe. Upon looking in the car handbook it says that I should use VW 506 00 or VW 506 01 oils. The ATS people
• Another Oil question. 1.4 Escort (92) 8 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  at the last hange. This was in October. The leaking has stopped but the oil on the dipstick is black and looking a bit thin, and smells a bit "petrolly" compared to whats in the oil can. Should i change it now, or will it last thru till october again? The engine is running fine by the way. (the change from
• '98 primera- which oil ?? Semi or fully 19 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  It has been about 5,500 miles since I last had the oil changed in my 2.se '98 Primera, and thought I would pop to National to get it changed. It has done 99,000 miles and still ticks over like a dream. Is it really worth paying the extra and putting fully syntetic oil in or shoould I stick to semi
• BMW Diesels & Synthetic Oil 10 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Having recently purchased a new 320d SE, (with which I am absolutely delighted) - I am somewhat confused as to oil change intervals, BMW are recommending 13k miles when Castrol SLX synthetic is used, whilst H.J. is saying oil must be changed after 6k miles. Is this still necessary with these modern
• hyundai getz 1300 petrol - whining noise in 1st gear 27 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Hi all, my Getz makes a shunning noise in first gear. It doesn't go away when the clutch is used. It had the gearbox taken out a while ago when the ring gear was replaced. The oil was changed in the GB and the gears are stiff when cold. Could the oil be the problem, if so I will get the oil
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  Should I have the transmission oil changed in my BMW 320d's "sealed for life" automatic gearbox? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Should I have the fluid/oil changed in my automatic gearbox? I have a BMW 320d SE auto on a 54 plate with 76,000 miles. BMW say it's sealed for life, but...
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  What causes engine oil emulsification? 12 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I changed the oil in my car, ran an engine flush, drained it and then put in new oil. However, now the oil has that awful emulsification - how did this...