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• audi 100 air filter 13 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, I've recently added an old audi 100 to the 'fleet'. I thought I would change the plugs but could only get 4, so I decided to change the air filter instead. When I removed the old one it was covered in oil, any ideas? I cant see any obvious areas of oil leakinkg under the bonnet. My second
• Volkswagen Polo IV - Oil Pressure Problem 19 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  .  So far, I've done the obvious things; changed the oil and filter and changed the oil pressure switch which made no difference and didn't put out the light. In fact I had left the car for a day after I carried out the changes and the car stalled twice which was quite unusual. Trying to find
• BMW E39 535i (1998) - BMW E39 automatic problem - oil? 21 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Hello, 101k miles on 1998 535i, serviced 2 months ago by an independent. He said he'd changed the gear oil as well as a fairly major service to get the car back on the road. He told me that I'd probably find the gear changes in the auto box a bit jerky at first but if it didn't settle then I
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  Is it normal for a MINI to use a litre of oil every 10k miles? 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told that it is fairly normal for a MINI Cooper S to use a litre of oil every 10,000 to 12,000 miles. Is this true as my MINI is using around...
• FocusFocus - Mixing Anti-Freeze with sump oil 28 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  In needed to top up my 4.5 litre sump with oil and managed to pick the wrong container and put in  about a mugfull of antifreeze.  Shall I drive it to my nearest dealer (6 Miles) and have the oil changed or drive normally and hope it dissipates in normal running? Early onset Alzheimers!!!!
• VAG PD Engines. - Petronas Oils - Anyone Used It? 26 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I notice that Eurocarparts are offering 25% of oil until 30th April using a promocode. I see that they supply Petronas Synthium 5000AV that is specced at VW507 which with the discount is just £24.25 for 4 litres. Has anyone used it? was thinking of stocking up for the next oil
• Toyota Carina E 2.0i - Oil on spark plug (top thread) 30 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  On changing the plugs on my Carina E, I found that there was some oil on the top of the plug. There is no oil on the tip however, where it seems to be burning nicely. Can someone suggest as to what might be causing this? It seems to be only the very top thread. With thanks
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 5w-30 synthetic oil 23 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I have seen Havoline 5w-30 synthetic oil which conforms to Ford spec (WSS-M2C913-B) £15 for 5 litres.Apart from the financial gain would this be an improvement on Fords recommended semi-synthetic.I change my oil and filter every 6 months.
• Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - Which engine oil for 2002 2.2di x trail? 29 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Which engine oil is best to use for my 2.2 di 2002 Nissan x trail ,is it full synthetic or semi synthetic,i want to change oil and filter and put correct stuff in thanks aj
• Which oil - semi or fully 1 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Is fully sythetic the oil of choice, or is a semi more than adequate for most cars? For instance looking a Esso products: http://www.esso.com/eaff/essoireland/products/mn_lubricants.html Would it be worth using Mobil 1 in the oil change, or Esso Ultron Semi Syth? Would mobil 1 provide additional
• Marea maintanence 15 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I have a marea 115 elx w reg, bought 8 months ago for £4,500 with 16,000 miles. This seems a bargain. To ensure that i get my value for money, i am sticking to basic rules such as oil change every 6 months, regular wash and wax etc. I have booked the car in for a oil change and brake fluid change
• Diesel and heating oil 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  on the burner to use No.1 heating oil. I don't use it often, but have nearly run out of oil. I recently changed the filter and cleaned the burner, but need more oil. So, can I use diesel instead of No.1 heating oil? That way I can just buy a little as and when.
• BMH - BMW high mileage examples 11 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Is a high mileage BMW a money pit or can they go the distance if properly and religiously serviced: auto gear box service say at 70k, regular oil changes say every 10k etc etc.  A full BMW service history in my opinion is worthless as so little is done and what is done is done at length
• VW Golf 1.6 petrol 2003 mk4 - This locksmith from Ebay programs my key 27 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  This guy from Ebay helped cut and program a new key for me. He had some trouble connecting to the car computer and burnt some wiring ( around the ignition coils)in the process of trying to do something. He changed the wiring and said everything was okay and left. Now the oil pressure light
• Nissan TerranoII 2.7 TDI (2004) - Changing the real differential oil 24 May 2013 (Forum)
  I've had issues with squeaky/screechy noises from the rear prop shaft, and have had a new universal joint fitted, which has partially fixed the problem.  However, there is still a squeaking/squealing noise after about 15 minutes driving/over 50 MPH. I've been advised to change
• Almera Auto 2001 - Have I been Lucky ? 7 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Bought this automatic car in 2002 when it had 4000 miles. Since then I have driven it 163,000 miles.  I've changed the oil 37 times, the gearbox oil 5 times and had new discs/brakes/tyres 5 times. Nothing else has been changed Same battery, exhaust, rad, timing chain, pumps, belts
• saab 9000CSE turbo - help my saab is knocking 12 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  flush and change to stop the noise or the big ends..... so my question is do i use some engine flush and change the oil and filter or do i just change the oil and filter as i have heard that engine flush will damage my engine and  the car has done 137,000 mls so i am unsure if it is safe to use
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.6 aluminium block big end change 29 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, how many of you have tried a successful piston ring and/or big end bearing change on the alloy block se zetec engines. Ford recommend the bottom ends shouldn't be stripped but over the years I've done several. Most of the time the engines were heavy oil users, some went on to misfire
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1997 1.3 Where to get car serviced? 13 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  My car could do with a service the plugs are getting onto 18 months old and the oil has not been changed for 11k. I want the gaps checked on the plugs and replaced if needed and also the oil changed. I will do the rest myself. I usualy go to my local back street the last few tiems its taken ages
• Mondeo cambelt change 9 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  it should be done now. Which is right? Any other suggestions? Also, will the car benefit from using a synthetic oil at next weeks oil and filter change? Thanks BB (My first post!)