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• New Gizmo - more snake oil? 2 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  There's an advert in this month's Caravan Club magazine (I know, I know) for a magnet device that fits around your oil filter and claims to hold particles down to as small as 2 microns in the filter, particles which would normally get re-circulated. When you change the oil/filter you slip it off
• Update on 306 woes 2 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  pressure problem. One point, the oil filter is a Bosch are these any good, also, the garage put Duckhams QRX in apparently, I don't think that stuff is any good, is it worth doing another oil change with a Purflux oil filter and Magnatec/Mobil 1? Cheers Andy PS: for history on this thread, please see
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  Does the Dacia Sandero Stepway use a cam belt or timing chain? 23 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if the 2015 Dacia Sandero Stepway 0.9TCE has a timing chain or belt? And at what mileage would you suggest a belt or chain replacement?...
• VW Golf 2003 reg - automatic 1.6ltr - Automatic has trouble shifting gears, over revs 24 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  I think my car has an issue with the gearbox. It struggles to change gear which results in the revs going up to over 5000rpm before it can change. I consulted a local garage who suggested they change the oil and oil filter to see if that helps but unfortunately it has not. It seems to happen
• Toyota Corolla (1992 - 1997) - 94 1.6 Gearbox Sometimes Difficult Getting In/Out 25 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  for several days. When I next have the car serviced, is it possible to change the gearbox oil to improve things/extend the life of the gearbox and what type of fluid/oil should be used ? Someone has also suggested the clutch is getting worn. Have to say the bighting point is quite high. Is there any
• Skoda Elegance 1.9TDI 5/2003 11 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Deed is done, and SWMBO has just bought the above, so that my beloved 405 estate is off to a new owner. 34K on clock. Not the PDI engine, so I have been told good quality semi-synthetic only is required, and it will be on 6 month oil changes (6-7K miles) rather than variable servicing. About
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  Can I recommend Dr Tranny Lubeguard Instant Shudder for autobox oil changes in the Land Rover Discovery 3? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I noticed in your column at the weekend some advice to someone about a judder and an autobox oil change. This is becoming a more frequent problem in the...
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  Does the Fiat 500 Twin Air use a belt or chain? 10 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Fiat 500 Twin Air which has done 33,000 miles. Should I be considering having the cam belt changed?
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  Ford Focus EcoBoost - when should I change the cam belt? 9 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  When would you advise changing the cam belt on my 2016 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost?
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  BMW 2 Series Active Tourer - cam belt or chain? 8 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Does the engine in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 1.5D auto (66 plate) have a cam belt or is it chain driven? If it is cam belt, what mileage/age is it...
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  When should I change the timing chain on my Honda Jazz? 22 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2006 Honda Jazz. Can you tell me when the timing chain should be changed?
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  Which car is easiest to maintain yourself? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Volkswagen Passat estate 130PD approaching 170k miles have self maintained totally (5k mile oil/filter changes) including 2 cam belt/water...
• 2004 Renault Master 2.5dci 120 - cam belt change 30 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  cant find crankshaft locking position.if it is the one through oil filter housing, its as clear as mud.if anyone can shed any light would be appreciated thanks
• Good price? 3 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Just put the megane (1996 1.6RN) in for a few repairs.. Timing belt change Front brake pads and discs Oil change Rear wheel bearing All supplied and fitted came in at £180, so am a happy man! Just thought I would share that
• Mini Cooper S 2007 - Mini Cooper - Huge Oil Consumption 31 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  then and the car has now used approximately 8 litres of oil, inlcuding an oil change at it's last service with Mini since last summer. The last service was in February and the problem was again reported. The garage suspected a fault with the chain tensioner and this was replaced and put the warning light problem
• Mondeo 1.8TD oil pressure problem 8 May 2004 (Forum)
  some sort of viscosity improver to the oil (???) and all was fine afterwards. They have just got the car back from this years service (same garage) and it is doing the same thing (but more regularly). The garage have changed the oil pressure switch (no difference) and are having the car back
• VW Polo 1.4 16v , 1999 T reg - OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM!!! VW Polo 16v 1.4. 2 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  cleaned, oil separater and pipe replaced, but still no change in the oil consumption. This has lead me to believe it is the valve stem seals, Does anyone have an idea of how much these would cost to replace? (including labour).  I would welcome any advice or recommendations on where would be a good
• Scooter 125cc: Oil seeping from breather 5 May 2004 (Forum)
  over flowed. He suggested that the engine is worn. This cannot be the case because there is no smoke from the engine under heavy acceleration. Also, the engine oil has been changed very frequently. This has only occurred after using the bike at high speed i.e. almost full throttle along
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  Should my Mercedes-Benz E280's turbo have blown after 35,000 miles? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Mercedes E280 CDI in 2008. Is it reasonable for the turbo to have blown after only 35,000 miles?
• Named - no shame. 16 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Booked the 5 in for a 5k oil change whilst on hols in N Wales to Premier BMW Conwy (being an obssesive type). Excellent service, told when booking in to fill washer bottle (!), courtesy transport available (not taken up). Just found 3/4 of a litre of oil (yes yes in its container) in the boot. Oh