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  Will an oil change at a non-franchised garage affect my warranty? 28 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have an almost 16-month-old Audi A3 Quattro and, like you, I believe in annual oil changes. But because of lockdown it's only done 8000 miles. It's not...
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  Oil level rise in BMW 3 Series 19 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 3 Series 320D 2008 (72,000 miles) has just shown an increase in the oil level over the maximum. This is on the car's computer and not the dipstick...
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  Is there a known problem with excessive oil consumption in the Nissan Qashqai 1.2? 11 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.2 with only 11,000 miles on the clock, but have had three oil top ups in six months and four software updates. Is there...
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  Can I use a semi-synthetic oil in my Volkswagen Caddy TDI? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Volkswagen Caddy TDI and I changed the oil in it last week. I used a semi-synthetic oil in it. Is this the correct oil I should be using?
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  Sumpting 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son’s 2006 LandRover Freelander diesel seems to be getting diesel into the engine oil. We changed the oil 2 weeks ago, and the dipstick shows more...
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  My BMW needs a new timing chain - is this normal? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a secondhand BMW and the timing chain needs replacing. I wondered if you have ever looked into this at all?
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  Which oil for my Passat? 24 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to know what engine oil is suitable for Passat SE TDI PD 1.9 automatic 2002?
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  Are service plans a good idea? 7 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Are service plans a good idea?
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  Should I insist on an early oil change for my Volkswagen Golf GT? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 GT (petrol engine with supercharger and turbocharger) 11 months ago. Mileage to date is 5770. I have just been phoned by...
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  Will a change of transmission oil solve a fault with my Volvo V70 automatic? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 2007 Volvo V70 diesel automatic with 54,000 miles. It is serviced by the Volvo dealer as required. When towing a caravan (but only then) I...
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  Change your oil often and it'll pay off in the long run. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a devotee of regular oil and filter changes. 20,000-mile service intervals are clearly aimed at fleet operators keeping maintenance costs down and...
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  Peugeot 206 SW - when should I change the glow plugs? 5 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Peugeot 206 SW with a 2.0 HDi engine. It has 72,000 miles on the clock, mostly on long motorway trips, and has been maintained according...
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  Haldex 4WD oil change intervals - is mileage or age more important? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 11 year old Skoda Yeti 4wd with 78,000 miles on the clock. The last Haldex oil change was three years ago at 59,000 miles. I was advised to change...
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  Correct engine oil for my car 24 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2003 Volkwagen Golf Mk4 1.9 TDi estate with a PD diesel engine. Although I have never done oil changes myself, I do know that it is on a longlife...
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  Do garages routinely round up the price of oil during an oil change? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife last week took her Skoda Fabia 1.2 to the local Skoda dealer for an oil and filter change. When she came home she checked the bill a little more...
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  Nothing is for nothing 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Three and four year free servicing is often mentioned by Mike Rutherford in his Mr Money column. What I have not seen mentioned is whether this actually...
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  Is variable servicing common? 27 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Jazz with 5 years free servicing and I’ve been reading on a Jazz forum that it’s actually a variable service plan, which apparently means...
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  Oil change at 4,000 miles? 30 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I know you advocate an oil change and filter every 12 months, but I have only done 4,000 miles, is this still the case?
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  DSG gearbox - when should I change the oil/filter? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 petrol Skoda Octavia VRS DSG with 20,000 miles on the clock. I have read your reports that the gearbox oil and filter should be changed every...
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  oil changes 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Sept 09 reg BMW 320i in March this year with only 1800 miles on the clock which would suggest that it had done mostly short journeys. It...