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  Panda Twinair - Cam belt or cam chain? 12 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Does the 2012 Fiat Panda 875cc Twinair have a cam belt or chain? When should it be changed (and does a chain need changing)?
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  Toyota Avensis Tourer maintenance advice needed 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Toyota Avensis Tourer (2009) diesel with 80,000 miles on clock. Can you please advise me whether I should have the timing chain changed along with...
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  Volvo XC90 - how can I prevent gearbox overheating when towing? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a 2007 Volvo XC90 Geartronic D5 and plan to use it to tow a caravan, with a maximum weight of 1545kg. Is it advisable to change the oil cooler...
• Oil filters 16 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Just about to set to changing the oil and filter on my wifes car after getting the engine nice and hot when I notice that the filter I have just bought is some 35mm longer than other filters I have used including the makers. Question: Although the thread and oil seal look the same as the others
• Removing sludge from engine 1 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  another oil change done (as suggested once on here). Oil was changed 480 miles ago but I suspect before that it had done 15k without a change.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.8TDCi - Self-filling Sump 9 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  This estate has the diesel TDCi engine. It has been owned from new, done 26,000 miles and has the engine oil changed every six months. Regretably it does a large number of short journeys. The car runs brilliantly. The oil was last changed at the end of June. The oil is dipped weekly and until
• Oil question 15 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Car is a R reg Nissan micra 1.0 35000 on the clock, ive had the car 6months now so its oil change time but the problem is which brand of oil do these engines prefer . Can anyone recommend a good brand oil to use for a car thats only used for very short trips (5-10miles) Also which oil would a main
• 2007 Honda crv ex I-ctdI - recommended engine oil 4 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  just need to know what is the correct oil used in this engine as only had the vehicle a couple of weeks and need to change oil and filter as not sure when last it was serviced. regards
• Mitsubishi Colt Cz2 2006 1332 Aut Petrol - Gearbox oil refill 12 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi there, Does anyone knows how to refill the gearbox oil on the above car? Had to change drive shaft and lost quite an amount of oil. Thanks
• Alternative to Duckhams QXR Oil 18 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Engine oil was changed at National Tyres using Duckhams QXR oil 10W-40 on Honda Civic. I couldn't find the same brand/grade from the shops I visited. Any advice or suggestion on alternative for topping up? Thanks, Dump.
• General Gearbox oil query 29 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Why do some manufacturers specify manual gearbox oil changes, while other manufacturers say theirs are 'filled for life'? They all contain similar oils (such as GL5), is it to do with the actual gear materials, or some manufacturers simply see it as preventative maintenance?
• Oil for Audi PD engine 11 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  What oils can I use on a 115bhp PD TDi engine (now out of warranty and don\'t want to pay Audi prices for oil and filter changes)? Can I take advantage of the KwikFit Moblil 1 offer? Cheers Pat
• Minimum oil level. 20 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Medium hatch in for service yesterday. Oil capacity with filter change 3 litres. It is a habit of mine to check the level before draining, none on the dipstick of this one! Measured the drained oil inc that from the filter and there was 1.2 litres!!!! How do they get away with it? David
• Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec Climate, 2007 reg. - Focus oil leak after clutch change. 28 May 2014 (Forum)
  Hi Folks Had my clutch changed about six weeks ago by a retired mechanic whom I've used before; thus far, he's never let me down. After a round trip of about 600 miles on the new clutch, I happened to notice oil on the driveway; or what I thought was oil. I took
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  Which oil should I use in my Volkswagen Polo to reduce start-up noise? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a W-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4-litre automatic with 60,000 miles. Since I've owed it, I've been using 10w 40 semi synthetic oil (as recommended). It's...
• Fiesta mk 3 gearbox oil change 27 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Itsa MK 3, 1.8 diesel, 5 speed. The drain plug on the gearbox has a little shaft protruding from it about 3" long, what is that and is it safe to take...
• Stalling Vectra 11 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  An aquaintance overseas with an Opel Vectra has had a stalling problem. Dealer originally changed slow running valve plus installed a filter to stop oil getting in it but no avail. Now he appears to have changed the oil pickup pipe problem appears cured, any thoughts?
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  Is it necessary to change the gearbox oil in my three-year-old Ford Mondeo Sport? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo Sport petrol is nearly three years old with 17,000 miles on the clock. During my recent annual service I was told the car required a complete...
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  Does my year-old Skoda Octavia need any lubricants changing other than engine oil? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Elegance which is now one year old and due for it's first service. I would like to know if I should get any other lubricants...
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  Running in and service regime on a new Skoda Superb? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am soon to take delivery of a New Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI (125ps). I hope to keep the car for as long as possible (doing about 16k annual mileage), and...