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• Merc C270 CDI 11 May 2005 (Forum)
  , it was last served at 12000 miles and is saying it doesn't need another oil change until 30000 - which I think is a little long. Is it possible to do an oil change on these yourself? I can't even find the oil filter - is it hidden somewhere under that huge bit of plastic covering the top of the engine
• Sludge under oil cap 22 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  when I changed it, there are no leaks around the engine block. Where could the moisture be getting into the oil. I do a daily 70 mile return run - motorway driving so it should be hot enough to get rid of condensation. Should I forget about it or should Ihave the head gasket changed? Thanks Peter
• synthetic oil 6 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  My Sunny1.4(1989) currently enjoys a Castrol fully synthetic oil surging thro' it's veins ,which was used at oil change(for the first time,) solely because I had a spare can designated for a recently departed Toyota. What sort of mileage interval should I work to, to the next change
• Peugeot 407 1.6 HDi 2005 - Peugeot 407 1.6 Hdi Oil cooler leaking 21 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi my Pug is leaking oil at high revs from the oil cooler area....have showed it to 2 mechs and both said oil cooler area is leaking. Can the oil cooler seals be changed or do i need a new oil cooler :( Thanks
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  Does my 5 Series BMW require timing chain replacement, and can I change the transmission oil? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1998 BMW 523i Touring (E39) currently with 97,000 miles on the clock with full service history. Presently the car is maintained by an ex-BMW technician....
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  Transmissionary position 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  SS from Dover wrote to you about problems starting her VW Polo automatic. I have the same problem with my Octavia 2.0TDI DSG (I also have to shift the...
• SAAB 9-5 Gearbox oil change 10 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  My 122,000 mile 9-5 is still running as well as ever, and I try to ensure this is so by regular servicing and care. My dealer is very reluctant to change the gearbox oil though. I thought it was a good idea, as the gear changing is a bit stiffer than my Volvo s80, and I imagined it would prolong
• Xsara Picasso 2008 petrol - Help - Engine oil won’t drain 24 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  My first posting and I am stuck. Would appreciate some help. Did a regular engine oil / filter change after 7 months and c. 6000 miles. Engine is clean, 60k miles and oil and filter usually changed twice a year. No sediment in the old oil. I was day dreaming and mistakingly overfilled
• Corsa C - ACEA C3 Oil 11 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Just wondering, with some oils that say "C3" on the front whether they cover A3/B3 aswell? Asking because I want to do an oil change soon for my corsa (2003) which needs A3/B3
• 2002 Honda Jazz 1339 cc manual. - Manual gear box oil type/make ? 26 May 2011 (Forum)
  I am to change the gear box oil. Can anyone advise which oil to use? toolboxer.  
• kia sedona 2.9d gsx auto - oil light on ,oil is fine 25 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  on acceleration , there was an air(ish) noise which i can only describe as a quieter version of a dump valve going off. we changed the oil
• Oil for Citroen C3 29 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  , am i wise to get an oil and filter change done, regardless of Citroen's guidelines. 2 - If i don't get an oil change, i will need to top up the oil. Citroen recommend TOTAL QUARTZ 7000 (10W-40) or TOTAL QUARTZ 9000 (5W-40). What is the difference between 10W-40 and 5W-40, so which one should i go
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  Should I change the gearbox oil in my Freelander? 14 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Land Rover Freelander has now completed 45k miles, it was serviced in January at 38k by the main dealer, but I don't know whether the gearbox oil...
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  What does this warning light mean on my 2007 Vauxhall Astra? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Astra Life 1.8 16v 91H 2007 has a warning light showing a car and spanner. I have just had an oil change, so it can't be that. Any ideas?
• Oil change at Kwik-Fit 8 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Just replenished my Golf VR6 with Mobil 1 at Kwik-Fit: 5.5 litres for £34.00 (excluding filter, which I supplied). Still cheaper than DIY and, given the...
• Audi A4 Avant - First oil change 11 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Hello Looking for a bit of advice please. Bought a 2006 Audi A4 Avant about a month ago. Told by the guy he had "done" the oil and water etc so I didnt bother to check it until 3 days ago. Silly me. The oil level was about an inch over the max on the stick so after advice today i changed
• Subaru Outback - Oil Changes 7 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  I would be grateful for some advice that I think I know the answer to but also know how educated many of you are on here. My Outback states that 0w20 oil is needed for servicing. I intend to use Mobil 1 esp which I consider to be the best. The questions I have are, can I use a thicker oil such 5w30
• 2004 CITROEN C5 2 LITRE AUTOMATIC - SERVICE DETAILS FOR CITROEN C5 28 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Can anyone help with the Correct service intervals for this Citroen. According to the Peugeot 407, with a similar engine, the suggestion is that the Oil should be changed every 15,000 kms and a 'Major' service done every 30,000kms. But the Service Book on my Citroen states that Servicing
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - Engine Oil Flush? 20 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Bought oil and filter for an oil change which I will be doing over the Easter weekend. I was given a free bottle of Wynn's engine flush. Never used this stuff before. Is flushing an engine before a change a good idea? Car has done 95k miles now and I don't want to cause any problems by flushing
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 2002 1.3 Endura-E, oil on rocker cover 20 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Opened up my 2002 Ka this morning to change a headlight bulb (pig of a job, do they think we all have the hands of an elf?) and noticed a bit of oil on top of the rocker cover, or rather around the bolts that are holding it down. Is this anything to worry about? It's going in for an oil change