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  • Honest John’s Christmas Bookshop 13 Oct 2003 (News)
    of 1948 to the X-350 and shock horror X and S type diesels of 2003. Every single change and nuance is included, mostly accompanied by a colour photograph. Strictly one for Jaguar enthusiasts to settle arguments with each other, but there are an awful lot of them out there. No. H628
  • NEW ENGINES AND TRIM FOR ALFA 159 RANGE 27 Aug 2009 (News)
    engines. With 320 Nm of torque available, the power unit offers significant benefits to the driver, including excellent pick-up performance, resulting in fewer gear changes. Emissions
  • Alfa Romeo Guiletta 2.0L Diesel - Alfa Oil change Questions 11 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    Hi, Alfa seem to do Oil Changes and services as separate items. Do Alfa services always include an oil change ? In the service book there is a separate Service and Oil Change section. If the car had its oil changed as part of a service should both sections be stamped? Or is the oil change
  • Do I need to keep this level of oil changes up? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have a Corolla and a Jimny both bought new and now 8 years old. They do 6000 miles each p.a. I change the oil twice a year on both with Total 5w/30...
  • Oil change in a Qashqai? 23 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I own a new Nissan Qashqai 1.2, bought last year in Dec 2014. Yesterday, I took the car to the official Nissan service to get the first year official service...
  • When to change oil on a 1 Series? 25 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    What is the sensible oil change milage for a 2009 BMW 120D and what is correct volume and grade of oil to use in a complete change. The garage I use seems...
  • alternate oil change 11 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    Is it worth changing the filter as well as the oil on the 'intermediate' oil changes?
  • Has Volkswagen changed the oil used in DSG gearboxes? 10 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Is that true that Volkswagen has changed the DSG oil to mineral to prevent problems with the DSG gearbox? How can you be sure that will be used in an oil...
  • Mitsubishi ASX - when should I change the oil? 30 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Would you recommend a mid-service mileage oil and filter change for the Mitsubishi ASX diesel engine at 4500 miles?
  • When should I change my oil? 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    What is best mileage for a diesel Yaris to change its oil? I normally do it after 5000 miles? What you think?
  • Chrysler Ypsilon - Chrysler Ypsilon Oil change light 24 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    Hi, Oil change light came on in my car so I took it to my local repair guy who bought in the correct oil to do the change but the oil can and the 'Change the Oil' warnings are still coming on.  Does anybody know how I can get rid of them?   Thanks
  • Automatic gearbox oil change 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Is changing the transmission oil on this vehicle a DIY job?
  • Vectra C oil changes 22 Apr 2005 (Forum)
    I've just bought a 2.0 dti, and the oil changes are stated as being done every 30000 miles with long life oil, this seems a long period for a diesel, what are your views on this, as i'm used to changing the oil every 5-6000, and what is the best oil to use? Thanks
  • When should an oil and filter change take place? 1 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I took my wife's car in for an MoT recently and asked them to change the oil and filter. It usually only does short runs of about five miles. The service...
  • KIA Rio - Oil changes Canada. SAME OLD 3 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    Reading in rhe agony motoring column. My dealer won't change the oil. I have free oil changes for life as part of the sale. Reason not enough kms but oil changes are twice a year to get the warranty cover. Please help.
  • I changed the oil in my Ford Fiesta - why won't the turbo work now? 17 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I changed the oil and filter on my 2012 Ford Fiesta. Now the engine fault light is on and the turbo isn't working.
  • When it the best time to perform an oil change? 1 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    You say that oil should be changed once per year or at 10,000 miles. Is it better to be changed before the winter in, say, October/November or in the...
  • Oil change too risky on Good Friday 6 Apr 2004 (Forum)
    Thought I would get the oil changed on my car on Good Friday, so rang National to make sure they are open. Yes they are but apparently the one at Durham will not do an oil change because if anything goes wrong they won't be able to get the parts then. I rang other branches who will do an oil
  • Oil Change Hot or Cold? 10 Sep 2003 (Forum)
    What does the BR think of the temperature of an oil change? Most manuals say change hot, as the waste products will remain in suspension and the oil will flow quickly. Other 'mechanics' advocate a cold change, thus ensuring that all the oil is fully drained into the sump. I have always drained
  • Should I have to top up my BMW 3 Series' oil? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My BMW 2010 318i's engine oil light came on, so I topped it up. Is it normal to top up engine oil?
 

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