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• 'Quick' oil change companies 20 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Is National the only company to offer a low cost, quick, oil change? I tried Googling for this but just got a load of guides telling me how to change the oil! Changed it today and for the amount I save now that I have to use fully synth top notch oil, it's not worth doing it myself anymore.
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  My oil smells of petrol 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just noticed that I can smell petrol from the oil filler cap and dip stick. The car is running perfectly and mpg and temps seem fine. Am I worrying...
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  How much should a gearbox oil change cost? 13 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  How much should a seven-speed auto gearbox oil and filter change cost on a Mercedes-Benz C250 Blue Efficiency Sport (pre-2011)?
• Kia Sportage 1.6gdi 2020 - £139.95 Extra for an oil change. 15 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  I  called to check up on the price of an oil change as Kia do not do it at the 1 year 10000 mile service. Someone posted a while back about the first service on a french car  and the extra for an oil change. I think this beats it. filter is £8 and oil is bulk
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  Why are service intervals in the US generally shorter than in UK? 4 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Why are service intervals in the US generally shorter for the same car than in UK and Europe?
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  How often should I change the oil in my new car? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I will be getting a brand new car in December. With all my previous cars I have changed the oil and filter every six months (annual mileage 8K). Should...
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  Why does my Mazda 6 need an oil change after 7000 miles? 20 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The oil change service indicator on my Mazda 6 2.2 diesel has come on. The car is just under seven months old and has 6300 miles on the clock. Would you...
• Ford KA2 - Oil Change 17 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  i need to change my oil on my ford ka2 1996-2000, how much oil do i need to buy and what oil should i use ?
• Rover 416 - noisier after oil change 13 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  rover 416 Honda engine oil & filter change plus spark plugs oil 10/40 spark plugs Bosch super 4 after the oil change the engine is more noisy not less ! mileage 100k and regular serviced help!!!!
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  Audi oil change - why is it so expensive? 3 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A5 is due an oil change. My local dealer usually uses 6.5 litres of high performance oil (Shell Helix Ultra Extra 5W 30) at a cost of £115, plus...
• Oil Change 25 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Skoda recommends oil changes at 20,000 miles. Any comments?
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  Should my new oil be dark? 8 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When oil is supposed to be changed at a routine service on a diesel car, what colour should it be on checking the dipstick, bearing in mind it is supposed...
• Oil Change - Mondeo TDCI 12 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I will be changing the oil on my mondeo TDCI 2005 soon, will using a pair of ramps cause the oil not to drain, or should it be ok?
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  Kia service doesn't include oil/filter change - should I get it done anyway? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently had the first service on my 2012 Kia Cee'd SW (1.6 diesel, manual gearbox). I was very surprised to note that this service did not include...
• Oil and filter change 27 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Who's doing the best offers on oil and filter change at the moment?
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  When should I change the oil in my Hyundai Santa Fe? 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Hyundai Santa Fe last March. Should I have the oil changed next March or at 10,000 miles or wait for the 20,000 mile service, possibly the...
• Ford Focus saloon 06 - oil and plug change intervals 4 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Local Ford dealer recommends 12,000 mile oil change and 33,000 plug change. These seem very long intervals to me. I note Honest J's 5,000 oil change advice but who is right?
• Oil Changes 17 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Advice please. About 6k miles ago, my car Rover 1994 218sld turbo (turbo diesel) went for an oil change at a national fast fit centre, I went to the same place today for an oil change and they have told me that they dont do oil changes for turbo diesel's because they dont have the correct oil! Well
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  When should I change the oil and filter? 2 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Vauxhall Zafira, but find that fully synthetic oil costs an arm and a leg. I only cover 7000 miles a year and am told that some engines are happy...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.8 Changed oil but unable to remove filter 14 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I changed the engine oil on my focus (1.8 petrol) today but was unable to remove the oil filter. Access was awkward and the filter was tight, I'm not sure when it was last changed because I have only had the car a week. I put in new oil but left in the old oil filter which was slightly damaged