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  Should a Saab 9-5 have oil changes every 6000 miles even after the 2004 revision? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I note you recommend an oil change every 6000 miles for four-pot Saab 9-5 petrol engines. Does this apply to engines after Saab introduced a 'fix' circa...
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  Dip sick 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 3-Series has a rusty dipstick with black stuff on it. I was told when I bought the car that this was a quirk of BMW 3-Series but two years down...
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  Audi A4 oil light always on - what's the fault? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The oil light on my Audi A4 is constantly on. The oil pressure sender has been changed and levels are always kept spot on. What should I try next?
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  How often should I get my MINI serviced? 16 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2014 MINI Clubman and in 12 months have covered 7400 miles. I will be taking the winter tyres off soon, should I have the oil changed at the same...
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  Oil pressure 30 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Seat Toledo 1.6 diesel. Engine oil pressure light coming in during dpf regeneration. Only comes on during regeneration. Never any other time, and not...
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  Ford Mondeo lost power 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently got all the filters changed and car started to splutter and put out black. I changed air flow meter but no change so I disconnected air flow...
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  Can I skip the oil and filter change on a low mileage car? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Jaguar XK Convertible 5-litre last August. It was serviced in March 2019 at 76,600 miles and has travelled only 4000 miles since. It's used...
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  Increasing oil levels - what's the fault? 14 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The oil level in my 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel is increasing and I have to change the oil every two weeks to save the engine. The coolant level doesn't...
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  When should I service my BMW 320d? 16 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of a new BMW 320d two weeks ago. The car was built in December 2015 and has been sat in a dealer's compound for eight months, I drove the...
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  Pressure crooked 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard that the 2.0 TDi (PD) engine in the 2005 VW Passat has a tendency for the oil pump drive to fail suddenly at around 70,000 - 90,000 miles....
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  How often should I have my oil and filter changed? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How often should I change the oil and filter on my 2018 Ford C-MAX diesel?
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  What should a good van service include and how much should it cost? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my automatic petrol van in 2007. I have done over 90,000 miles and I have serviced it regularly. I changed the Cam belt at 70,000 miles and...
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  When should I service my car? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The first service on my Renault Scenic is due after 20,000 miles. A Renault mechanic suggested its a good idea to change the oil before that milestone...
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  Why has my 2006 Audi A4 suffered repeated injector failure? Is it a known problem on this model? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI that has now reached 82,000 miles. In general it has been a very good car. It runs well, is economical, comfortable and well...
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  When should I change the oil in my Volkswagen Golf? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been buying, at vast expense from my local garage, YACCO VX 2103 FAP 100 per cent synthetic 5W30. I have a Volkwagen Golf Diesel on a long life...
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  Should I have the oil pipes changed to avoid the turbo becoming blocked? 7 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Volvo XC60 Twin Turbo, which has done 40,000 miles. Should I have the oil pipes changed at the next service? I know you're often saying they...
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  Main dealer oil changes 14 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My company car is a VW Touran 1.9 TDi which I have had serviced at the local VW main dealer four times. After each service I make a point of checking the...
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  Should I change the oil in my Freelander 2 before embarking on a 2000-mile trip round Europe? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We own an 18-month-old 150PS Land Rover Freelander 2, which was serviced at 12 months and 10,000 miles. We will shortly be six months on from the first...
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  Service interval - is this possible? 19 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Last year (in September) I purchased a second hand Audi A6 2.7 TD Le Mans S Line quattro that is on a 57 plate. I stipulated that I did not want to...
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  Should I buy a BMW 320d which is missing service stamps? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a 2008 BMW 320d with 15,000 miles. The trouble is, it only has one stamp in the service book. Should engine oil be changed every year,...