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• When dropping your components really matters 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  for the best - naughty, naughty. Dropped many a sump plug into the waste oil bucket during oil changes.
• Peugeot 405 Diesel (1988 - 1996) - 1996 1.9 sump drain plug 23 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Recently bought our 3rd 405TD. The position of the oil sump drain plug differs from the other 2 we had. Could someone tell me what the 13mm size bolt below what I assume is the actual drain plug, is for? Am about to do an oil change and dont want to ruin the sump!
• FIAT Punto Turbo Diesel (2001) 17 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I have one of the above, and would like to change the oil filter and oil myself. The handbook that comes from FIAT keeps such sensitive information secret as to the location of the sump plug and filter (not easily seen from under or above the engine). Haynes apparently don't have a workshop manual
• Ford Ka - 10W30. 26 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I was changing the oil in a friend's Ford Ka the other day. I noticed rather than more usual 10W40 the old Valencia Engine in it took 10W30. Now this seemed odd to me so I did some checking. It *seems* that the Zetec engine requires 10W30 and Ford *may* be recommending the same oil just
• belts - what to change? ford fiesta 1 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  hi, im gonna be getting the cambelt done in the next couple of weeks on my fiesta, 1.8d, \'j\' reg what other belts should (if any) i consider getting done at the same time? what prices am i looking at? (just an averge figure) it will also be having a oil & filter change done at the same time
• Mazda 3 Skyaktiv-G 2.0 2015 - Mazda 3 oil specification 21 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  HI All, I have a friend changing my oil and filter for me. He is experienced but I didn't want to bother him too much beforehand.. or look like a numpty by asking dumb questions regarding suitable oil. ;) My Mazda 3 manual states 5W-30 and API SL/SM/SN or ACEA A5/B5. I have
• 2000 w plate Pug 1.9D oil/water leak 2 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  The wife has one of these and it had been dumping oil on the drive. Had a good look round the engine and could see no evidence of any oil escaping,except for an oily mess on the top of the radiator. I then took off the top of the expansion bottle and out spewed like a volcano black filth
• Rover 600 Cambelt & Oil loss 23 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Hiya all, I've got my fathers car at the moment. I need to get its annual service done. Rover 620 SLi 1998(R). Whilst I was checking it over I noticed that the oil level was below the minimum (the car was on a level surface and was checked when it was cold and hot). Alarmed at it being so low I
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  My car had a gearbox oil change last year and now in lower gears there is a whining noise - is this likely to be a problem? 10 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Rover 75 had a gearbox oil change last year. In lower gears there is a whining noise which disappears when we reach 30mph. Is this likely to be a problem?
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  Can I ask Land Rover to pay for my gearbox failure due to their inaccurate service schedule? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Land Rover state in their service schedule that the oil in the automatic gearbox should be changed at 150,000 miles or 10 years. Mine has done 115,000...
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  Is the dealer liable for my broken gearbox? 17 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an Audi A7 eight months ago from a BMW dealership. Last week the car developed gearbox problems I took the car to an Audi centre and was told...
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  Service with a guile? 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like some advice please regarding the servicing of my car. I have 2005/55 BMW 320D Touring. The mileage is approximately 37,000 and my local BMW dealer...
• Alfa Romeo - Issues with getting refund from garage? 18 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  and within 10 miles, the clutch was slipping again. They ummed and aahed and took the car back. They then changed the master cylinder again. This final bit of work SEEMS to fixed the problem for now. Question is - should they refund me the work for the latest replacement clutch? I'm happy to pay for the oil
• Ford Focus MKII Ghia 1.6 (100) 2005 - Top end noise from cold? Focus Ghia II (100) 7 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  owner had the car just over 2 years (14k miles driven), but never changed the oil or serviced it, just drove it. It was fully serviced just before he bought it. The car was very clean throughout, but I noticed the oil was low, so I got it changed as soon as I bought it. I really don't think the car has
• Honda Happiness 30 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  and timing belt change so initially booked it in to an independent but then came across Honda Happiness. This scheme enabled me to get the timing belt changed and a service (including oil, filters, brakes adjusted, coolant changed, sticking tailgate lock sorted and about 30 other items checked) for £200 all
• Mazda 6 2.0tdi 2008 - 6,250 mile oil change!?? compulsory for some!! 28 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only **(the short distance argument)** d) Driving in extremely hot conditions e) Driving in mountainous conditions Do you agree to change your oil levels at 6,250 miles if you do the above?? There are a few
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  Tappety Engine Noise 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I just purchased a Audi A2 1.4 SE with 67K on the clock. There is no service history. I noticed when I drove away with it a tappety noise. It got a...
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  Can a failed DPF regen cause oil contamination in the engine? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Mazda 6 diesel recently had a low oil pressure warning light come on. I stopped driving immediately and got towed to my Mazda dealer. They changed...
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  Is it a common problem for diesel fuel to get into the engine oil while regenerating the car? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Volvo V70 with 7000 miles, three months post first annual service, put up a message saying it was due an oil change and at next start up showed...
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  Timings, they are a chaining 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m having a problem with Vauxhall and just wondered if you could give me your thoughts. I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2.2 SRI, registered 22.02.07 that has...