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• ford fiesta 2004 1.4 tdci - Broken Dipstick - how much oil needed? 18 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  I am still waiting for my replacement dipstick so cant accurately measure oil level. How much oil do i need in my 2004 1.4 tdci as its getting an oil change tomorrow? I
• Ford Mondeo - 2002 Duratech Ford mondeo high oil consumption 15 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  I have mondeo 2.0lt duratech and i have big problem  This car consum every 60 miles 15 liter oil.. I changed engine oil... Oil flter , air filter, checking engine  but doesn't work Only have one engine problem , second oxygen sensor failure This sensor
• Mayonnaise in oil cap VW Golf 1.6 - gask 21 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Mayonnaise in oil cap VW Golf 1.6 - gasket ? Friends' Golf IV 1.6 (2-valve one) went into National for an oil change, and they told him he has mayonnaise on top the oil - they reckon the head gasket has blown. Could it be anything else? The engine has been running a bit rough on startup for a few
• Removing oil from concrete 16 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Finally got round to doing the oil-change on the Almera that I've been putting off for weeks (months!). Only problem is that just as the last few dribbles emerged from the sump, a gust of wind sprayed oil all over the parking area outside my house (and all over me, as I was under the car). Anyone
• VW 505 01 oil in B4 engines? 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I run three turbo diesels, one needing VW505 01 and two French motors which specify B4 oil. Am I right in thinking that VW505 01 oil is a tougher spec than B4 and I therefore only need to keep one oil in the shed, namely a fully synth 505 01 spec and use it in all three engines on a 6k change
• Two stroke oil - any difference? 14 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  over from the last car oil change. cheers Martin
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  Automatic gearboxes and towing - what do I need to know? 25 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Could you tell me what I need to look out for on my Volvo XC60 when towing a 1500kg caravan? The car has the eight-speed automatic gearbox, will I need...
• Golf tai 1.6 mark 7 - Engine oil flush 26 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Good evening, Since owning this car, on average the oil has been changed at approximately 6k intervals using VW Qunatum oil to 504/507 spec fully sythetic.  Mileage is know 70k should I use an oil flusing agent at next oil service, is so what is recommended.  I am told the best
• mazda 5 2.0 diesel sport 2007 - oil spray out and smoke when remove oil engine cap 24 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  just done 49k plus miles... why smoke and oil spray coming out when i remove engine oil cap while engine run.. this happend now, after the garage done the changing of seal on injection(four injection on top of engine)... though no smoke coming out from exhaust..
• should oil still be black after service ? 19 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  and filter. I tried to look to see if the oil filter had been changed but it is berried deep in the bowels of the engine compartment. I really hope I am wrong
• VW Passat "OIL LIGHT" 22 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Help. I have a 97 VW passat 1.8T 20V Estate, 3 months ago the red oil light kept coming on intermitently but more and more frequent,(every 10 minutes), so took it to VAG who did a full service and changed the cambelt as I requested but couldn't find a problem with the oil pump/oil light, 3,000
• Cheapest oil 26 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Changed my oil today, and it made me wonder whether I could get the oil cheaper. Although I have a small fleet of vehicles (well, three) they all use different oil so I can't really buy in great bulk. So does anyone know what chains sell cheap oil to the public? 10W/40, API SL rated, semi synth
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  Who makes the most reliable turbo petrol engines? 14 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Who provides the most reliable turbo petrol engine and is it true that they need an oil change every 2500 miles? Would mostly short trips and occasional...
• Peugeot 3008 - Turbo Failure 12 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  the service out in April they recorded mileage wrong. When I got roadside assistance the operative said he believed there was diesel in the oil, a fault sometimes seen after a turbo change. Where do I stand? Who pays for this new engine? Peugeot claim they have carried out 2 oil & filter changes, 1
• 96N Peugeot 405 19.TD oil in air box 3 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  disappeared. The filter was last changed 6k ago. The problem was that the left side of the filter seemed to be soaked with engine oil. On having a look, I noticed that the oil seemed to be entering the filter box from a breather hose at the bottom of the box, which seems to lead to a valve on the left hand
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  Birthday treat 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve just seen your comments in Sunday's paper about 2 year service intervals and related engine failures. I bought my Polo new in July 2006 and when it...
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  CVT Transmission - and Honda goodwill 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Wife has owned a Honda Jazz from new since 2004. It has behaved impeccably apart from a CVT transmission judder which occurred after 3 years in service...
• Does an unused oil filter have a shelf life 7 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I found dozens of unused Fram oil filters (PH9B) in the original box stored in a garage for 30 years plus. They are the cannister (easy change) type Would they still be good still to use or best discarded?
• Oil extraction pump 8 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I seem to remember this topic was discussed some while back, but I have unfortunately been unable to trace the thread. I wish to purchase one of these pumps to carry out my own oil changes, and would appreciate any advice on the best make to get.. Thanks
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  Increasing oil levels with Yaris diesel 1 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Toyota Yaris diesel is suffering from increasing oil levels. It seems that diesel is getting into the sump. The car is still under warranty and...