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  Checking auto box oil on Jaguar XK 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Information on your website for the Jaguar XK 1996-2006 model states that there is "no easy means of checking 5-speed auto box oil level or refilling...
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  My oil warning light came on after 5000 miles - should I be concerned? 30 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Golf at the end of 2018 which I intend to keep long term. It drives very nicely but after 5000 miles the oil warning light came on, I topped...
• Peugeot Boxer 2.5D non turbo - Gearbox oil 18 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all I need to change the gearbox oil, does anyone know what type and quantity it reqiures? Thanks Ian
• Hooray for the independent garage 5 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  to have an oil change, but they would not do my Subaru as a) they would not use the Subaru branded oil filter and sump plug seal I had bought and b) oil filters were in a very strange place on Subarus and the job took too long as they needed to dismantle a suspension member. So, eventually, I ended up
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 06 2.0d Dexelia DPF Engine Oil 4 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  The time has come again where my sump is full to the brim, and requires an oil change. It seems like only yesterday that I had the last change carried out (oh it was!) Does anyone know of a cheap source for engine oil, best I've found is £54.00 for 5l and with the filter just under a tenner I might
• Volvo S40 Diesel - Servicing 23 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I bought an S plate 1.9TD Volvo S40 today, its got 114k on the clock and it needs service. I'm planning to do it all myself with the help of a mechanic friend. I need to change the oil in the gearbox (its manual) because it feels stiff when changing gears. Would you please let me know what engine
• Engine Oil prices 9 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I have always done my own oil+filter change on my 96 Almera every 5000 miles and the engine is sweet. I am using the recommended 10W/40 type from Halfords. 4 litres cost £18 in the last 2 years. Yesterday I came across the 10W/40 from Tesco at £5.97 for the same amount. I am thinking to switch
• Synthetic gearbox oil 15 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  My Seicento sporting is just about due its first service, and I am considering having the gearbox oil changed, as per HJs recommendation. Is it worthwhile going for Mobil 1 or similar? Gear change is sightly notchy, particularly 2nd. I regularly look at a forum for air-cooled BMW bikes, and general
• Fast fit oil change problem 3 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I took my vectra to a national fast fit chain for an oil change about 6 months ago. A few weeks ago I took it for another, this time at a small independent tyre place. They informed me that they were unable to do the work as the plug was just spinning and would not come out. I returned to the place
• What is ZETEC oil? 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Went to Kwik Fit for their cheapo oil change for Mrs Smokies Focus. I was going to go for semi-synth but they didn't have any in. (NB their prices have gone up a little - synth is now £39 not £34). When they realised it was a Zetec, they said that needs special Zetec oil, which works out at £28
• Fully synth oil... worth it? 27 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Another 6k has gone by and another oil change due on my 1.9TD Xsara. Last time had local garage do it for 20 quid, but think they used cheapy oil. Is it worth spending 20 quid on the fully synthetic oil like Mobil 1 and so on? They promise improved fuel economy and quieter running. Worth
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  My plug-in hybrid has only done 2500 miles in the last year. Does is really need a major service? 19 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, owned since almost new and has done 38,000 miles. Each year I have had it serviced at a local dealer. This year,...
• Oil changes - peugeot eurobus 26 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  , but as the warranty lapses, the cost is down to the driver. I looked on the internet and found something about the EGR Valve becoming gunged up and causing the turbo to fail. However, this was not specific to this vehicle, it was a general finding. The remedy to this was to have more frequent oil changes ie
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  Is it normal for my 2009 BMW 3 Series to use a litre of oil in 9000 miles? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For the past 10 years I have driven diesels and never needed to top up the oil in between services. I now have a BMW 3 Series petrol from new (Sept 2009)...
• VW Polo - Need help with choosing engine oil 12 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a vw polo, 1.4, auto, w reg, 60k. Since I've owed it, I've been using 10w40 semi synthetic oil (as recommended), its now time to change the oil again and I've been looking at various oil manufactures websites for recommendations, I'm getting a vast array of recommended grades of oil
• bmw 1 Series 116i 2007 model - engine oil capacity 11 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  my bmw 116i showed low level oil i changed and put 5ltrs but i drive 5kms it reads low oil again,but it is not leaking,how many litres are enough for it
• Oil special offer 24 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I noticed that Halfords have their own brand oil on special offer, five litres of 10/40 SL spec semi-synthetic for £15.99. Seems a reasonable price for average cars. May buy a couple for the next 6 month oil changes. Does anyone know of a better deal?
• vectra diesel r reg oil filter advice 18 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  hi i have just brought a r reg 20 diesel vectra, i want to change the oil and filter but cant find the oil filter anywhere. can someone please advise me, many thanks trev
• Merc c200K oil filter 4 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  HI Has anybody changed the oil on the 200 compressor engine..if so where have merc hidden the oil filter. On all the old models it was in front of the block in a cartridge form thanks for any help alan They did a good job hiding the filter on the old 190!
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  Are there advantages to having oil fed cam belts? 15 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Are there advantages to having oil fed cam belts?