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• Mondeo auto box 6 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Any suggestions why it will never change up to 3rd gear for a v reg mondeo. 1st to secod is Ok. Box oil level is regularly topped up but the fluid does go down but there is no sign of a leak. What should we look for and how expensive could this be?
• Magnetic sump plug for gearbox 24 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I am thinking of taking H.J`s advice and getting the gearbox oil changed after the first service, and would like to hear from any B.R. members who know where to locate a gearbox magnetic sump plug ?? Thanks.
• Pug 306 D 1999. Q. How to reset service 3 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Help reqired. How do you reset the service indicator (wee spanner that appears beside mileometer)after doing oil change etc? All replies welcome. Thanks! Dennis.
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - Heater problems/blowing cold 26 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  The problem: Heater blowing cold air, radiator cold. A few weeks back there was oil in the header tank; the oil cooler was leaking (pin hole, but what a leak !) so I  changed that; I had the system flushed and new coolant put in. But now, the heater is just blowing cold air ( thought
• passat 2.0 2003 - crankcase vent pipe 18 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  this and would it be the reason why it has used all of the oil , i should also say that the car had a oil change before it was handed over to me.     Regards Steve.
• Falsely stamping service books? 8 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Help I need some clarification. The company I work for has started to carry out budget services that only include an oil and oil filter change and the car is checked over. No other parts are fitted including the sump plug. It is named as the dealership service not that brand so there should
• Vectra C noisy tappets on idle 31 May 2007 (Forum)
  changed at 21k by Vauxhall using 10w40. Next service is due in December coming up. I can't believe that it sounds so ropey - its a modern multivalve petrol engine for crying out loud. Oil is on the max level (and checked it according to manf.specs i.e get it to temp then turn off and wait 5 mins
• Air Con Service, VW dealer ? 7 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  as well. Thing is i loathe main dealers, and would prefer to go to halfords or somewhere like that, but how does the 2nd hand car market view a non dealer stamp ??? Also, want to get the oil changed as i had no idea what oil was in it, and there was an unopened litre of 10/40 which i have topped it up
• Slick 50 style oil additives 4 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Hi all I have just bought a 3 yr 75k old 1.8 16v Ecotec Vectra and intend to do an interim oil and filter change (Yes cam belt has just been done, yes I know about all the usuall gripes... some pepole like them, get over it!) On all my previous cars, Toyotas, Reanults, VW's.. I have added slick 50
• Audi A3 2.0 TDi 170PS DSG - a review 30 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  oil which is suitable for VAG cars requiring 507 grade oil. The oil cap still says ?Audi recommend Castrol Oils? though! As a result of this change you no longer get a Castrol case for the oil which sticks to the boot side using Velcro (I should have kept the one form the old car!), I?ve also noted
• '04 Punto ATF change 27 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  the dealership to change the fluid, how would I know for sure that they had done so? Is it an easy job...? With oil I can see the difference; ATF seems to always remain that fresh red colour... Suggestions are most welcome. Cheers
• Mondeo TD "improvement" after oil change 3 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  oil and filter change. I normally use the cheapest 10W/40 semi synthetic diesel oil I can find as long as it has a half recognisable brand. This time however, I got a good deal on some fully synthetic 5W/40 stuff from Halfords (which I posted in the General board to let others know). I put
• Mazda 6 - Mazda 6 engine failure due to oil blockage 3 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  . They said it is not a straightforward warranty claim. My argument is that I stopped as soon as possible safely. The only other factor is that I had a service with Mazda 4 weeks ago. It was due a major but I did a minor due to being short on cash. The minor did include an oil change and oil filter
• Mondeo TD (Endura DE) oil recommendation 25 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  on a 117,000 mile car that is now WELL out of warranty? Would you stick with the 10W/40, or would you switch back to the 5W/30? I always change the oil and filter at 6k instead of the 10k Ford intervals if this is relevant. As I said, the car runs fine on 10W/40 but I don't want to run the risk of doing any
• Volkswagen Passat (2005 - ) - 2005 2.0TDI Oil Pressure Warning Light 13 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  be OK to do so, but I am worried I will damage the engine. The warning doesn't come on straight away, and only shows when I move the car. Almost all that I've read about the oil pressure warning online, following a Google search, suggest that it might be a simple case of needing an oil change. Indeed
• Ford Fiesta 1.3 2002 - Clutch Problem 4 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  the gearbox oil to Castrol Syntrans Multivehicle & bled and refilled the hydraulic system with DOT4 I did not change the release bearing as that seemed to be working ok. Does anyone have any ideas on where I have gone wrong or has anyone had a similar problem? Any help would be greatly
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 2005 2.0 Engine noise 4 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  3-series 2005 E46 Touring 46kmiles 318i exhibits a 'metallic clatter/chatter' at warm idle is this normal? No different after oil change. Also I find that at low RPM, circa2000, noticeable when changing up, the car tends to lack power. It takes careful operation to avoid a stutter when changing up
• Pug 306 turbo diesel-advice on pollution 6 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  the obvious engine oil/filter change. Also, the cambelt has done over 30,000 miles and needs changing. I dont want to tackle this job myself so what do you think would be a fair price to get it changed at an independent gagage? Grandad.
• One Stop servicing 5 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  about £120 rather than the £80 of One Stop. For this price, they are offering: Oil and filter change, air filter change, spark plug change (inclusive of parts, labour and VAT). What's the general opinion here: pay the extra for the specialist, or is One Stop OK?? Comments appreciated! Cheers
• Nissan Almera 2003 1.5 petrol - Timing chain change 3 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Looks like I've got to renew the timing chain on one of these. I'm really disappointed as it's only done 48K miles and had its oil changed every year and never done more than 6K between changes. I'm waiting for a code reader to confirm my diagnosis before I start pulling it apart