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• Mercedes Benz E-Class W124 (1985 - 2000) - Auto gearbox oil 23 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Due for a gearbox filter and oil change soon. In the past I have always used Dexron 11, and 138k later it seems to have served me well. I have considered Dextron 111, as this is newer and washers whiter, but while chatting at a MB dealership to a MB mechanic, he stated that on older (1992) cars
• VAG Servicing 7 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  My 2003 SEAT Ibiza this evening started flashing INSP when I started to drive it home this evening- even though I changed the oil and filter, air filter and plugs when I got it 4 months/400miles ago/ When you delve inot the handbook it says it needs a maintenance service whatever one of those
• 1995 FIAT Punto GT turbo gearbox 24 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Got talked into changing pads and discs for a friend today. Afterwards he mentioned his intention to change the gearbox oil (still listed by FIAT as maintenance item). He intended adding Molyslip, but I suggested instead using sythetic gearoil. Then he threw me by insisting the thing had
• Engine Flush 25 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Would anyone recommend getting an engine flush when you get an oil change. I see that one of the major garages has an offer on for £5.95 engine flush, but i'm not sure if it is worth having if there are no problems with the car and oil.
• ldv convoy - et77 ldv turbo engine 5 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  hi ive just changed engines and have forgoten the order the oil pipes run from the oil filter could any one help pls
• Corolla vvti old advice 23 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  of the engine which I suspect was camshaft noise as the oil was not lubricating the camshaft correctly. Now the oil is topped up the noise has disapeared but I want to change the oil this weekend and instead of the 5/30 oil that is recomened would I be better using a 10/40 oil that is thicker at working
• Honda Jazz/Fit (2001 - 2008) - 03 1.4 Gearbox Bearings and G/box oil changes. 8 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  old Jazz has done 37K miles and from new I have endeavoured to do all the things which HJ recommends so as to ensure long reliable life from this car. However, I have to confess that the following advice (from FAQ's) did not happen: "It's also a good idea to have the transmission oil changed after
• suzuki sx4 2006 1.9 diesel - oil light flickering 29 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, a minute after starting to drive the car, the oil warning light blinks, then after a minute of blinking/flickering it goes off again...i have had a new switch put in, new oil change and filter and even was told to unhook the battery turn the key over a few times to reset the computer
• Bora 1999 19.00 tdi - low oil press STOP 22 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  on the dash oil press STOP. Ive changed the oil and filter any ideas
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 99 2.0 Oil Warning 30 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  In the centre dash screen, a warning message comes on intermittently, advising that the engine is low on oil. Using the dipstick, it comes up full. Would I be right in thinking a sensor might be misbehaving. If I do an oil & filter change the warning disappears for a few months. The car does a mix
• Correct gear oil for Renaults? 4 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I want to change the gear oil on my wife's Kangoo ( doggie waggon) at about 30k to ensue maximum life but am uncertain about what to put in. Renault specify only Elf TRJ 75-80 for gearboxes with brass snychro rings. Can I use a good synthetic oil? I have used Ovoline Evolution synthetic on my
• oil sludge etc. 6 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  An American article on engine sludge, Power flushing etc. http://www.andrewsofprinceton.com/shared/nines/002.cfm I know oil change intervals vary by operating conditions but once again I note the often recommended US period is much shorter than our 6K /6 months. from the link.... "Most
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 2004 1.3 CDTi Oil Light Flashing 6 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Help i have recently purchased a 04 plate 1.3 cdti corsa design, there is a problems as the oil light keep flashing now and again, i have checked the oil that's fine, changed the oil pressure switch it still does it so i took into vauxhall they said there was a problem with some models having
• VW Polo 1.2 E petrol - VW Polo 52 sooting up one cylinder 23 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  serviced it once a year :( It has run for another year with me topping up the oil and changing the spark plugs only once and passing it's MOT. Then it started running rougher so I changed the plugs, oil and oil filter which was dirty and it's not made as much difference as before
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  How reliable is the Ford Powershift gearbox? 6 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a low mileage 2017 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift. Does it have a torque converter or wet clutch gearbox and how reliable is the gearbox?
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  Is it wise to buy a diesel with high mileage? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.3 diesel with 150,000 miles on the clock and full service history from a dealer for £8500. Is this...
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  Mileage incurred during a service - is this correct? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Audi TT RS Plus that recently went into the local dealership for its first service - a 9000 mile oil change. When I collected the car I noticed...
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  Going nowhere 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new BMW 325i Coupe Auto in November 2006. At its first service, in November 2007 - at 2,827 miles - the oil and oil filter were changed. At...
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  Sump people 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Who can I trust to change the oil in my car? One place I called didn't want to know the make or model of car, as if they keep every filter for every car...
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  I own a 2003 BMW, which doesn't need the timing chain replacing according to my garage. Do you agree? 22 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The water pump, radiator and timing chain on my 2003 BMW E46 Touring (with 123,500 miles on the clock) have never been changed. The expansion tank was...