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• KIA Magentis (2006 - 2009) - 20 2.0 Gearbox oil 29 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  After the unfortunate demise of MrMazda's 323f in a low speed crash, I followed the example of the chap mentioned in "car by car" for Kia Magentis and bought an ex dealer nearly 7000 mile one cheap as chips. Having done 15000 miles of my own, I want to follow HJ "running in" advice and change
• Leaking Oil - Escort 1.4 1998 13 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  right next to the wheel.. I think its called the crank, it is the bottom pulley wheel on the cam belt.. right next to the sump. its this that seems to be leaking oil.. any ideas ? Im sorry to keep mithering... A garage would charge me a small fortune.. I aint got it. I did change the back box today
• Honda gearbox oil 21 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Am I the first person ever to change manual gearbox oil on a 1998 civic 1.4? It certainly feels like it. Honda specify their own oil for their own gearboxes - which seems fair enough. But you just try getting hold of it. My local dealer can't provide any (unless I want 10 lifetimes supply
• Astra Oil Light Delay 21 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  takes a good 5 seconds to estinquish. I have changed oil filter and put some decent Magnatec GTD oil in her, as it never hurts to do so, but alas same characteristic. It never comes on whilst driving and I do know she is slightly over-filled. Apparently an easy mistake to make with the 16v's
• Vovo D5 oil pressure 22 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  My V70 D5 (diesel) Volvo has recently developed a problem. When starting from cold in the mornings the computer displays a brief message "No oil pressure stop engine" this dissapears after about a second. I have taken it to the dealer and they changed the oil pressure sensor. However on starting
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  Ca n you offer any tips for looking after a new car? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol, which I plan to keep for five years. I have declined the paint treatment offered by the...
• Dirty old `soot ball juggling` diesel? - at 6.5yrs 16 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Changed oil at 3,000 interval (total 50,000) - its quieter warming up on the drive at -1C this morning. This is the old 1.9D, indirect injection diesel - which seems to constantly juggle large balls of soot - letting one fall on its head every seven seconds or so. Yes, its desperately dirty, when
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  How much should an oil change cost? 1 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  BMW have quoted £218 for an oil change on my 2021 BMW Z4. Is this fair or just outrageous?
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  After carrying out an oil change, the sump plug is leaking - could it be because I used a metal washer? 13 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  After carrying out an oil change, I have a leak from the sump plug. I used a metal washer from the filter pack, not a copper one, as I would have expected...
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  Advice on buying a used Range Rover Sport 19 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My local non-franchised garage has a above Range Rover for sale. It's a nice colour (grey with cream leather) and seems to be in good condition. I am concerned...
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  Are BMW N47 engines still susceptible to timing chain failure? 17 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've read all about the dreaded timing chain failure on 320d/520d BMWs with N47 engines manufactured between 2007 and 2011. I wanted to know if models...
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  When should I change the CVT oil in my Honda Jazz? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In November last I purchased a Honda Jazz 1.4 VTEC ES CVT, first registered March 2012, and am getting conflicting advice regarding the need to change...
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  Bad news to brake 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Volvo S40 with 1.6 diesel engine. You suggested this engine in preference to 2.0 litres. It has been economical (average of 48mpg for mixed...
• Peugeot 309 Petrol 1360 CC Problems 5 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  ? (d) Which type of high performance air filter can I put in place of the original one? Where can I buy it from? (e) After runnig on LPG, the engine oil is very clean even after 12000 km. Do you still recommend changing it? (f) Is decarbonisation necessary before oil change? What are the products
• Maintenance 309 (short run) 20 May 2002 (Forum)
  I do up to 500 miles per week. The car is a Peugeot 309 1.4i, 1993. Manual says oil change every 6000 and a service every 12000. Half these for hard use, which includes 'frequent short journeys from cold, or door to door use.' My mileage is from the following: -College, 10 miles away on back roads
• Tiguan - VW 1.4 TSI 160 - which oil 26 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  - approx 1100 miles ago) used "Bulktank Shell Helix". Ran a search at Millersoils (below) but not sure what these mean.  Understand this is a senstive engine and needs the right oil and wondered if the different oil had any impact, or am I clutching at straws?   Thanks
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  Maintaining a Corsa 1.3 CDTI 31 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 1.3CDTI Corsa from the Vauxhall Dealer. It has done 37K and has a full Vauxhall SH. I am planning to keep it for approx 4 years...
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  Why won't my warranty cover my intercooler after oil contamination? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My intercooler has been contaminated with oil and bits of turbo. I asked my warranty company whether, if a piece of the old turbo gets into the new turbo...
• Changing to Synthetic 21 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I now do quite a lot of short journeys, and I've heard that fully-syntehtic oil is better for this as it has a lower viscosity when cold so circulates better and much more quickly at start-up, thus reducing wear. My car is a 1994 Toyota Corolla, with 1.6 16v EFI engine. I notice the Halfords
• Golf2 GTi - Semi-synth/High milage? 7 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  with some of that stuff. Now I have been to the website: http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbibles/index.html?menu.html&engineoil_bible.html it tells me that you should never go to mineral oil when your car has been used to semi synth and vice versa. So the dilema is; what do i do when the next oil change