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  Does the Mazda CX-5 suffer from DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel automatic (2WD). I have two questions :- (a) Will the above vehicle be adequate to tow a caravan, 1300kgs...
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  Skoda Superb using lots of oil - what should I do? 28 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2011 Skoda Superb Estate 4x4 1.8 diesel. It has only done 40,000 miles but is using an excessive amount of oil. I have been in touch with Skoda...
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  Had to have my Citroen Picasso's sump re-threaded during a service - should I pay? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my Citroen Picasso for two and a half years from new. I have just had a 50,000-mile service and the garage phoned to tell me that I might...
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  Whined up 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I've contacted you before regarding my Astra estate (regarding a hand brake ratchet problem - now fixed) and I'm sorry to question you again but have a...
• Oil pressure light - Shogun 10 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  done 85,000 miles: I bought it 9 months ago at 82,000 with a full Mitsubishi service history, although the last dealer service was at 66,000. I changed the oil and filter when I first had it. The old oil was black but otherwise healthy. The new filter came from a Japanese parts motor factor, so
• Ford Focus 1.6 2002 Ghia - High oil consumption? 11 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  On the 10th August I had a oil change and filter change. Done at home by me and a friend (I trust him. He has done other work for me)   Since then I have had to top it up twice. The dip stick read almost low on both occasions. I have been driving to work which
• Toyota Verso - service enquiry 5 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hello According Toyota dealer I should come back again for full service as did after 5000 miles since last intermediate one. Is it normal to service my 2009 verso so often? It will costs  £350 and what I looked , beside standard oil and oil filter change  , sparks
• Rover 214 - excessive exhaust emissions 26 May 2010 (Forum)
  was smooth and clean.  Everything else was good - replaced all with the new kit and new coolant. cam belt good. Air filter clean and good - changed the oil and the oil filter obviously. manifold gaskets changed too. Still got exactly the same problem - exhaust billowing when started up
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.8 Misfire 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  and then started it, it is running really rough, from what I can tell it is misfiring on Cylinder No.3. When I took the plug out there was oil on it and I could see a thin layer of oil on top of the piston. The car has been burning oil for months so I would assume it is burning it through Cyl 3, all other
• Jaguar XF - Rear diff noise/leaking pinion seal replaced 2018 13 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  of horror stories online about XF rear diffs failing and it costing a fortune to replace them. Can someone recommend the best course of action to take? I've found a transmission/differential specialist not too far away and I was thinking they should be able change the diff oil and put a new seal
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  My 2012 MINI Cooper has developed a timing chain issue - should MINI rectify this? 24 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my MINI Cooper Convertible in 2012 and was delighted with it – it's my dream car. Last week, I heard a rattle when starting the engine and...
• Ford Fiesta - oil for 1.4 tdci 31 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  with ear-jarring engine top end noise. 3) 5w30 is not available outside- i mean outside ford garages. What options i have: Mobil Delvac MX: 15w40: mineral oil, can be changed every 5k. Shell Helix HX7: 10W40. semi-synth. I don't see ambient
• Peugeot 106 - Gearbox oil seal 11 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  really need some?, or will gearbox oil do? to lubricate the seal. I am still trying to convince myself not to use the old gearbox oil to save £16 on the Total.... My thinking is that I can change that any any time, easy peasy through the breather cap up top , near the battery
• "Flushing oil" BMW 325 TD 22 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  no history on the car and this was reflected in the price i paid for it.. .. cheap as chips i hope.. .. as everthing works fine.. i want to bring this car back up to a loved and well maintained vehicle and want to do an oil/filter change before i drive it any distance and take it to a BMW service garage
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  Do you recommend manufacturer service plans? 31 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Having just purchased a new Ford, I want to set up a service plan. I know Ford do various plans, but my garage have theirs too, which for more cost has...
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  Why won't my Vauxhall Zafira rev above 3000rpm? 28 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2001 1.6 petrol which has not been driven in months. It drives but won't go over 3000 rpm. It will when parked but there's white...
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  Why has the DSG gearbox in my Volkswagen Golf failed? 19 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The DSG gearbox in my Volkswagen Golf recently packed up. Is this a usual thing to happen in a 6 year old car?
• Forte ENGINE flush & Gas Treatment 14 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  if this is true? I can obtain the stuff and can use for this oil change, but I have heard a roumer but not sure if true, apprantly if the motor flush is used incorrectly then this can cause severe engine failure, apprantly the sump has to be removed to ensure it is fully clean and any clumps of oil or simiar
• Mazda 5 2007 turbo diesel, 143bhp - Problem with excessive crank case pressure... 1 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Hi everyone... Needs some opinion about my car, please! A year ago, i had my injectors done( injector copper washer change and cleaned) as white smoke out from engine oil cap when open a bit, mechanic says, too much compression, so, work done(injector wahser), one of my injector was a bit rusty
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  Servicing my Porsche Cayman S? 10 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Porsche Cayman S has covered 17600 miles since new and is due it's second service next month, however due to commitments it has only covered 1100...