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• chrysler grand voyager 3.3 le auto (petrol) - oil pressure light 27 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  the other day and did an engine flush, oil & filter change, but still aint solved the problem. i had a diagnostics done but all that was found was the crank position sensor needed replacing so i did that. i'm now getting a mobile mechanic in to do an oil pressure test and check the oil sender switch
• Dipsticks...true oil level. 14 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  the thing out. Some owners must be thinking the lower reading is the true one as i've checked the oil level out of interest on several used models of our truck and found they have far too much oil in. I've measured the correct amount of oil in when changing and when serviced by Toyota it's spot
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 03 2l td oil pressure light on 28 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  or anything the engine seized.Got a recon engine but when engine was put in and started everything seemed ok but over 1000rpm the low oil pressure light comes on,pressure switch was changed and no leaks but still the same.Garage say it could be the oil pump ? Could the ECU need reset after the engine seizing
• Audi A4 avant B6 130 Tdi 2002 - Audi A4 Oil sensor warning light 10 May 2014 (Forum)
  When your yellow oil level warning sensor light comes on and it is intermittant do what I did'nt. Long story, changed oil sensor when we did oil change, what I didn't know was independant mechanic used after market one. Worked ok with even more intermittant problems, ie. bleeped at me
• An update and a question 24 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  and 40000km (yes 40000km). The bomber was a 1987 Daihatsu Charade 1.0 CX. Utterly reliable. I had the cambelt changed when I bought it, and apart from one CV boot, a headlight adjustment, an oil pressure switch (I think), a door knob (a relative broke it off when they came out here) spark plugs and fuel
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 Dipstick reading 16 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  months) or oil check (I had to show her the hidden release behind the Ford badge!). I know the importance of annual oil changes and fortnightly checks, and that the oil light isn't a low oil warning light etc, so I don't intend this post to generate polite "told you so"-esque responses. A few dipstick
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  Issues with seven-speed DSG gearbox 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Golf (2011 model) and when driving off in D the 1st gear does not bite as it quickly changes up. It feels like it changing gear in a...
• Kia Sportage 1.7crdi. - Mixing engine oil. 9 May 2022 (Forum)
  Just done an oil change of my Kia Sportage 1.7 diesel. Capacity is 5.3 litres and i've put 5 litres of Castrol edge 5w30 C3 in so need a bit more. Probably get called a tight a**e but i've got half a litre of Castrol Magnatec 5w30 C3 left over from something else. Should be okay using it bearing
• Vauxhall Corsa - Corsa-C 1.4 chain engine sudden oil pressure loss 23 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  MILs Corsa-C suddenly developed a oil light and lots of rattling on motorway.   She stopped straight away and on restart the fault was cleared.  What could be causing this and is it linked to the chain which I think needs changing anyway as it's getting a bit dieselly?  Has
• Peugeot expert - Peugeot expert (e7) 2011 location of gearbox bung 31 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Hi my dad made the mistake of buying a Peugeot expert, whilst changing a cv boot I lost a little bit of gearbox oil and now I can't find the filler bung I did manage to put some oil in the breather but I'm just want to know if there a way to check gear box oil level it's a 2ltr diesel by the way
• VW Polo 1.4 (02 reg) - oil filter 5 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  At its annual service, the mechanic said he could not change the oil filter because it had been fitted too tightly.  The hex nut attached to the filter had come adrift leaving him no means of unscrewing it.   I'm too old now to do this myself but in the past, on earlier cars I
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1996 1.2 How to clear oil filler mayo? 16 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Daughter's new car - a hand-me down from Granny, has mayo under the filler cap and in the rocker cover. Not surprising for a car that only went a couple of miles twice a week. How best to clear the gunk? - I'm guess that changing the oil won't shift it? It was still present after a fast 20 mile
• BMW318 mobil oil 26 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 1998 318TDS touring E36 for the past 6 years I have given the car an oil and filter change every 6-9 months using Mobil 1 semi-synthetic at Kwik-Fit. I have the car full serviced by an independant BMW garage when neccessary.Kwik-fit say that their computer states that Mobil 1 is now
• 1995 cavalier 1.7TD fuel problems 26 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I had an earlier post about oil levels and smoke in this car... I have changed the oil and fuel filters and also replaced the oil. Now my car wont start. I think it is an airlock. I have filled the fuel filter with diesel prior to fitting. The engine ran for a short while then started to labour
• running in vw pd to prevent oil use 7 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I've gone mad and changed my 1.6 touran for a 1.9TDI. Whats the best way to run it in to prevent it using lots of expensive oil in the future? I've read HJ's recommendations, but is there anything else to consider? Do I use gentle accelaration for the first few hundred miles or just keep the revs
• Gas or oil filled shocks? Mk2 Golf. 19 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  My mk 2 Golf is due for its mot, and I have been advised to change the shock absorbers. The problem is that when I went to buy them, I was asked whether I wanted oil or gas filled shocks. I havent got a clue what the difference is, or what type VW orginally install on the golf. Can anybody advise
• 1.3 Fiesta oil emulsion 1 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Don't know whether it's just me or not but at the beginning of December I changed the coolant in the radiator ready for the winter. I'm sure though that since then my engine oil seems to be emulsifying much quicker than usual. I know this engine does suffer a bit from that problem but this time
• Oil for my Clio 14 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Hi all! I am about to perform clio's next oil change and while trying to make my choice I thought why not ask for the excellent advice of the Back Room members? I'm looking for something like 10w40 preferably fully synthetic, as the car is driven in heavy-traffic conditions on an every day basis
• auto box sump plug 2 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  OH Well!tried all that but no joy got a round bolt lol so i think i have too options. 1) Weld a nut to oldthe round bolt will this type of heat will destroy auto oil?. 2)Remove sump remove sump nut fit new nut gaskets and oil filter and oil change. CARS WHO NEEDS CARS LOl >> can anyone please tell
• Car & m/cycle oils - the same? 11 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Wife's Clio uses a 10/40 semi synth, I read a few good things about Halfords semi synth a few years ago (inc who makes it though I have now forgotten) and have since used it in the Clio, approx six monthly changes. My ZRX1100 also uses a 10/40 semi synth, I have used Rock Oil as sold