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  When should I change my oil? 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Toyota Yaris Multidrive 1.3 5 door just approaching first service after 5,600 miles since October 2011. Does it need a full change of engine oil, it looks...
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  Should I demand an oil change for my 2012 BMW X3? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2012 BMW F25 X3 is almost a year old. The on-screen computer recommends the next service in 11 months, the car having covered 5600 miles from new,...
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  Is it normal for my Skoda Fabia vRS to use a litre of oil every 1000 miles? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a demonstration model Skoda Fabia vRS, current mileage 3,500 approx, and it is using about a litre of oil per 1,000 miles. No sign of blue...
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  Does flushing oil help to decontaminate an engine when the oil is changed? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday my 2002 Volkswagen Polo petrol model, which has covered 75,000 miles, had its annual service, including a full oil change. Today, the oil looks...
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  How often should I replace the fuel filter on my car? 21 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How often does the fuel filter on my MINI Countryman 1.6d 2013 need changing?
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  When should I change the gearbox oil on my Audi A1 S tronic? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned an Audi A1 1.4 TFSI 185PS for 3.5 years and overall am very happy with it. However I am confused regarding the maintenance and servicing for...
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  Did changing the gearbox oil in my 2006 Skoda Fabia break the gearbox? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have been using a 2006 Skoda Fabia automatic for 2 years and I have an all Skoda dealer service history. At the last service they advised me to change...
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  KIA Sportage won't change gears in the cold 8 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 KIA Sportage doesn't go into gear when the engine us cold, especially during the mornings. Please can you tell me the cause of this?
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  Oil for a Polo 2001? 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I noticed my oil light go on so i bought castrol 10w40 part synth. Soon after my service warning sign comes on. Have i put the wrong oil in also if yes...
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  If I get my oil changed at an independent garage, will I void the manufacturer's warranty? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  With 5000 miles on the clock, my Land Rover Discovery Sport 150PS calculates that diesel dilution caused by active regeneration of the DPF is currently...
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  Manfacturer's warranty 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Will Ford's three-year warranty be invalidated if my independent mechanic changes the engine oil before the first and between the annual services? I do...
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  Is my Fiat 500 Multijet suffering from a DPF fault? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my Fiat 500 diesel Multijet in April this year. It's about five years old. According to the service history, the oil was changed in October...
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  Is it possible to change the gearbox oil on a DSG? 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I asked my local Volkswagen dealer about changing the gearbox oil and filter on my 2011 Golf. However, I was told that it has a 'sealed for life...
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  Peugeot Boxer motor home - when should I change the oil? 15 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a motor home based on a Peugeot Boxer 2.2. It is now 12 months old and has done 3500 miles - all trips of 50 miles plus. The dealer has told me...
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  How often should ix35 oil be changed? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter bought a March 2012 Hyundai ix35 a few weeks ago with just under 13K miles. The sales person and the service book says services every 20k...
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  When should I service my Golf? 20 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The service intervals on my 1.6 TDI Golf are quite long. According to the display it will require its first service at about two years. The car is now...
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  Service indicator still showing 25 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought the car a 2010 1.4 Vauxhall Meriva Exlusiv petrol model a week ago with 11,300 indicated miles. Car supermarket serviced car and I have certificate....
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  1.6 HDI turbo problems 2 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard reports of the 1.6 diesel engine fitted in Peogeots, Citroens & Fords to suffer from damaged turbos due to lack of correct maintenance and...
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  The oil in my Mercedes-Benz C200CDI is black after just 1500 miles. Does it need changing? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You repeatedly recommend to change the engine oil more frequently, ie every six months. On your website under 'Running in a diesel' you say "Leave factory...
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  Synthetic or semi-synthetic oil? 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am confused by the answers I am getting from different garages and forums about oil. We have a 1992 Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI which was made to use standard...