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• Gearbox oil (Volvo) - OEM or third party 28 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I need to change the gearbox oil in my 1998 Volvo S40 T4. Volvo do not recommend a viscosity rating or API spec, they simply state that their own fully-synthetic oil, costing 14 pounds/litre should be used. As money is tight, I am wondering if I can get away with using a third-party oil. I would
• Turbos and reliability 26 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Hi,   How should we maintain a car so that we get maximum mileage/reliability and durability? Regular servicing is the obvious one  How often should oil be changed? Are long life oils really long life or is it marketing hype
• focus diesel oil filter 4 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Has anyone got any hints & tips for changing this without making a g**awful mess. I've got to do mine again and I think it's about the worst I've come across since the old standing filters on ARG (Austin rover Group) B series.
• SantaFe 2.2-155-4x4-no dpf - Oil specifications 29 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Hi,  Looking to change all fluids on my car. Managed to find the specs for power steering,engine oil and coolant but can't seem to find anything on the transmission, transfer case and rear diferential. Only thing that i could find is that the rear diferential and transfer case
• Peugeot - 00 2.0 hdi using oil and smokes 22 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  my 2000 206 hdi smokes and using quite abit of oil. its been doing it every since 52000 miles and now has an extra 30k on the clock. i thought it was the turbo so i changed that and i got told it isnt the piston rings as it would smoke from the dip stick hole. but yet it still uses oil, it used
• Hard gear change on motorbike 14 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I have a Honda CG125 and I find it really hard to change gear from 1st to 2nd to the extent that I need to do block gear changes. Obviously, this is no good on such a low powered engine. Also, gear change from 3rd to 1st or 2nd is really tough. What could this be? The mileage is 10,000 kms, new
• BMW 328 coupe 11 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  My local dealer changed the block and pistons recentley due to the problems with the nicasil-liners, at the same time i had the clutch changed. The car had done 60,000 miles and would have requiered doing in the near future. Everything seemed fine but after a short time it became increasingly
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 00 1.0 low mileage servicing 12 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Because of health I now drive very little - less than 1000 miles per year I have a year 2000 Micra MKII manual 1.0 Is it still necessary to have a full service every 12 months? If not which bits should I still get done? For instance it seems to that I might not need an oil and filter change
• "every part of your car needs replacing" 21 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, new here, im after a bit of advice. Im thinking of taking my car to a fastfit place locally thats doing cheap oil changes. I have in the past im sorry to say been ripped off by fast fit chains claiming this and that needs doing as i am not paticulaly automotive mechanicaly minded which leaves
• Chevrolet Epica - Chevrolet Epica diesel 1 year on 12 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  car) and better than 45mpg motorways to london, which we do once a month. 2nd year service cost at vauxhall network Q here in carmarthen extremely well carried out, and cost just  £99 inc vat + parts +oil total was about £217 oil. air and fuel filters all changed, and brake fluid
• corsa sxi gear change 23 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I have an '03 corsa sxi which is still giving me problems changing gear...its not major and never refuses to change,but it feels notchy and not smooth..had it checked out under warranty to be told its normal.would anyone recommend a synth oil,or should I pursue it further under warranty
• Independent Nissan Garage - Glasgow 2 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Have just bought a 1997 Micra with CVT (77k miles). I am thinking of having the CVT fluid changed, (last changed in 2001). Does anyone know a cheap and reliable garage in Glasgow? Anyone has any experience with this type of car/what else to change etc? Is the oil change interval every 12 months
• Engine Oil 2 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Some of the low life in society have recently relieved me of my pride and joy. After a few weeks of being without a vehicle I finally managed to get the insurance finalised but have taken a hit with only receiving market value. I would like to change the oil and filter on my new car
• Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0TDI - Diesel filtering into engine oil. 8 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Had oil pump and turbo changed couple of years ago was told I had diesel mixing with engine oil and spilling out of dipstick. I assume now this was the cause ? Year later around 50,000 miles same thing still happening Audi told me my injectors have worn and vibrated in the head allowing diesel
• Nissan Micra 2010 - oil pressure warning light 25 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  The micra is 4 years old and has done 15000 miles. First 3 services at main dealer, 4th service at local garage - used in the past and good. 2 weeks after service the oil light comes on at tickover (600 rpm) when the car has been driven for about 5 miles. The sensor has been changed to no effect
• KIA Magentis (2006 - 2009) - 20 2.0 Gearbox oil 29 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  After the unfortunate demise of MrMazda's 323f in a low speed crash, I followed the example of the chap mentioned in "car by car" for Kia Magentis and bought an ex dealer nearly 7000 mile one cheap as chips. Having done 15000 miles of my own, I want to follow HJ "running in" advice and change
• Leaking Oil - Escort 1.4 1998 13 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  right next to the wheel.. I think its called the crank, it is the bottom pulley wheel on the cam belt.. right next to the sump. its this that seems to be leaking oil.. any ideas ? Im sorry to keep mithering... A garage would charge me a small fortune.. I aint got it. I did change the back box today
• Honda gearbox oil 21 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Am I the first person ever to change manual gearbox oil on a 1998 civic 1.4? It certainly feels like it. Honda specify their own oil for their own gearboxes - which seems fair enough. But you just try getting hold of it. My local dealer can't provide any (unless I want 10 lifetimes supply
• Astra Oil Light Delay 21 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  takes a good 5 seconds to estinquish. I have changed oil filter and put some decent Magnatec GTD oil in her, as it never hurts to do so, but alas same characteristic. It never comes on whilst driving and I do know she is slightly over-filled. Apparently an easy mistake to make with the 16v's
• Vovo D5 oil pressure 22 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  My V70 D5 (diesel) Volvo has recently developed a problem. When starting from cold in the mornings the computer displays a brief message "No oil pressure stop engine" this dissapears after about a second. I have taken it to the dealer and they changed the oil pressure sensor. However on starting