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• Strange - fuel economy suddenly improved 3 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  to the fuel (optimax) and I had the oil changed about two or three months ago. Curious? I am. -- Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
• Gear Oil Questions and Answers 15 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  a modified engine putting more power through the box & competition conditions don't lend themselves to gentle gear changes so you may see higher wear rates and more wear debris in circulation. It's logical to change the oil periodically if only to flush out the wear debris. Of course the discerning owner
• Ford Focus CMax 2006 1999cc petrol - Durashift Auto gearbox 11 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Does the oil in this gearbox need changing ? If so why? and when ? Any info would be appreciated.
• 2019 Peugeot 2008 1.2puretechEAT6 130 - Progress report, oil usage 30 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  3y6m old at exactly 20,000 miles, time for oil and filter change, last done by me at 10,000miles. I've read that these engines can be oil burners, so I'm keeping a watchful eye on it having run it in carefully since new.  Bosch 451 103 355 filter replaced by Mann W7058 and old Castrol
• Snake oil that seems to work! V Power + Nitro 5 May 2017 (Forum)
  I've used the odd tank of premium diesel for years but since the VW scandel I've used more of it and for the last few months nothing but V Power+Nitro diesel. Over time a couple of things have changed. Firstly my DPF is not doing any active regenerations, none in 2500 miles, this is my
• MERCEDES W211 AUTOMATIC - MERCEDES E320CDI W211 GEARBOX OIL GET DIRTY IN 20K 8 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  gearbox specialist last week. The result is good and they found no coolant in the gearbox. They noticed that the fluid level was slight low and fluid was quit dirty and recommended a fluid&filter change. I deceided to go ahead for a ATF fluid change and the car is fine now. According to the old
• Toyota Yaris - MOT retest: labour charges for faulty bulbs? 23 May 2015 (Forum)
  Yaris 1.0 petrol, 2002 What's your estimate of a fair price for £45 MOT test + oil & filter change + same-day retest due to faulty light bulb on rear plate? The final £140 bill seemed a bit steep. Light bulb costs pennies and takes a minute to change.
• Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 110 - Focus 1.6 TDCI Fuel Filter Replacement? 15 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  I have a 55 reg (mk II) Focus 1.6 TDCI 110. Is it possible/wise to attempt changing the fuel filter at home or is it asking for trouble? I do oil changes myself so am not afraid to get stuck in where possible.
• Service on 95k VW Polo 96 19 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  What should a service for a vehicle of this age/mileage entail? I have no idea when the last service was and the timing belt has no date sticker on. I think I could probably manage to change all the filters, replace sparks and change the oil myself but if the car needs a service anyway, would I
• FIAT Barchetta (1995 - 2004) - Changing the battery 14 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi chaps, quick question. When I put a new battery on the Barchetta tomorrow, do I have to use any kind of oil (for example) on the join between cable and terminal, or do the leads just clip and screw on? Anything I should be aware of - dos and don´ts? Apologies if this is a completely daft
• 1000 mile service 31 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Been looking at my friend's new Rover 45 handbook again, and was amazed to find that there seems to be no 1000 mile free service, nor even a recommendation to change to oil and filter then. Is this usual these days? I said if I were him I'd change it anyway - am I a) dreadfully behind the times
• Renault megane 1.5 dci - EGR valve / fuel filter 21 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Renault megane 1.5 dci 05 loss of power not all of the time just when I put my foot down with a little acceleration, over taking! Or up hill. Have seen a lot about changing or cleaning the EGR and I'm also planning on changing the fuel air and oil filter. Do you think this will help at all
• Rover 25 - Gearbox problems 27 May 2013 (Forum)
  this happened, and it changes ok even with the engine running alltho I didn't want to risk pulling off. Could I just be low on gearbox oil?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 slight squeak from when changing gears? 16 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  hi people just noticed that when i change gears there is a slight sqeak (sounds like leather squeak type) tried moving the gaiter around and think it is coming from under the gaiter and to do with the slots where the gearstick moves into (1-5 and R), is this wear and tear? or a more serious
• Fuel filter change - 1.8D Fiesta 1996 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  How difficult is it to change the fuel filter on a 96 Endura engined 1.8 diesel Fiesta? I have done oil & filters on the car several times, next one due in a couple of weeks, and thought I'd stick a new fuel filter on at the same time. I don't have any hose clamps though - can I make do with pliers
• Nissan Navara Aventura X-Back - Head Gasket problem? loses water 7 May 2016 (Forum)
  , no smoke from the back.   Very distressed as just bought it & just changed the oil. Can anyone help?  Thankyou
• Vauxhall corsa C 1.0l - Horrible rattle on startup 30 May 2013 (Forum)
  I get a terrible rattleing noise for the 1st second or two upon startup. Mostly when cold, it isnt too bad when it's been warmed up. The car is high miliage (nearly 130k) and its the 3 cyl 1.0L engine and it gets very regualr oil changes. No smoke. Does anyone have any experience
• Peugeot 406 2.1td (98) - Aux belt snapped 21 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  After changing glow plugs, air, oil, fuel filters and oil the car ran soooo much better.  The following day the aux belt came off there was total loss of power.  I have replaced the aux belt but I still cannot start the car.  It turns over ok but dont catch.  I had it idle
• vw passat - VW PD140 oil pump failures -which affected? 20 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I am thinking of getting a Passat 2.0 140PD on an 05 plate at a good price wtih full VWSH and about 90K miles, but am concerned that the oli pump is a know failure point on these. Can anyone tell me whcih years were affected and when VW changed the design of the pump drive? Which engine codes
• 520d SE automatic; 2007 - automatic gearbox service intervals 6 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  My car has covered 33K and BMW confirm that the gearbox is sealed for life and that they do not recommend any service to them. To me as an ex engineer this sounds incredible, my investigations reveal that the oil deteriorates with time and/or constant use and that oil and filter on auto