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• MINI Countryman - 15k over oil service - engine problems? 18 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  which we were more focussed on, but that’s a different cash horror story). It’s only just come to our attention that it’s now 13k miles over its oil change date, prompted by a need to top up the oil last week, an engine fault warning this week, and a need to check things ready for its MOT
• Audi TT - AUDI QUATTRO haldex oil/rear differential damage 20 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  of the damage is unclear.   I would like any thoughts to help understand what can cause such damage and how if the haldex oil change was maybe performed incorrectly this could in fact damage the differential to this extent. Anythng to help me have a knowledable
• Renault - Master - 96 2.5 too much oil- no engine start 23 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Dear All, recently I put too much oil in the engine of my Renault Master 1996, 2.5 diesel minibus (110,000 miles). At the MOT check when at high revs the van started chucking out black smoke, when the tester turned off the ignition, the engine still ran. Looks like oil got sucked up into the fuel
• 1991 Nissan Patrol 4.2 Turbo Diesel 27 May 2005 (Forum)
  be particularly careful to change the oil regularly in order to prevent turbo wear etc.? Thanks for any help. Matt
• MK 4 Golf: Fault codes & Auto-box oil 19 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  is a 1.6 auto 8 valve and has done 40,000 miles. Also, does the auto-box require an oil change? I can’t find a dipstick or filler plug. I did ask this question of my local VW main dealer but was told they weren’t sure! Perhaps it is a “sealed for life” gearbox? If so, does
• Mk1 Golf - not looking good 18 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  to move up and down without any significant change in the engine speed. It's a mechanical gauge: I reckon that under power the crankshaft is being forced downwards by the action of the conrods, away from the oil feed holes in the journals (hence the drop in pressure). And if there's enough slop
• Oil Filters - Start-up rattle 16 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Reading the chat about filters rang some bells - my Cavalier 16V (2l ecotec)had started to tap (not every time) for several 'long' seconds after cold start-up since the last oil change (same 15/50 oil which I always use). The filter was made by FRAM which I've always thought to be a well-known make
• Focus Filters 5 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I took the Focus TDCI for a MOT, which it passed, an oil change and filter and a new fuel filter to my local independent garage yesterday. The reason why I get the garage to do the oil change is because it is impossible to do without being on a ramp. It is very difficult to do even on a ramp
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  Was my six-year Hyundai service carried out correctly? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Hyundai i10 that was due for its 6 years/ 60,000 miles service. After booking the car in, the dealer has completed an eSentials Full Service....
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  Long term ownership maintenance work - how does this sound? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our Vauxhall Corsa D 1.2 petrol breeze is now over 8 years old (bought new in 2008) and has done 51k miles. It’s been an excellent car, and so far nothing...
• Any offers at National Tyres? 18 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Need an oil change on the car and National Tyres had some offers on a while back, although I cant find any of them valid for 2010. Anybody know of any? thanks
• fuel filter - Audi A6. 19 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  anyone ever changed an oil filter on audi and no where they are located? car in question is an A6 tho apparently the working parts are meant to be very similar to that of A4 and Passat. advice would be appreciated
• vectra gearbox 28 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  My r reg 2l cdx 97k vectra gear box is a bit on the noisy side (I know , what do you expect/) what would be a good additive when I do an oil change ??
• Clio 1.6 K7M Oil Leak ? 16 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  enough oil to run down and form a drip over time, the oil level is not noticably dropping. I have taken the manifold heat shield off and the only place I believe the oil can be coming from is the head gasket (though I have not ruled out the cam cover) I changed the coolant about three months ago
• Fiesta 1.25 Zetec oil pressure.... 17 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  I have a 96 model with 60k on the clock. Owned and regularly 10k serviced and oil changed from new, (by me since warranty, using synthetic oil). Having left it standing for 5 weeks recently I started it and it unfortunately fired and started immediately. Obviously whilst standing, all oil
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  Do stop-start systems cause engine wear? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife read an article that automatic stop start on a modern engine can damage the engine beause of inadequate engine lubrication. I told her that when...
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  Xsara Picasso Turbo charger 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Got a nice 160mile trip back home in a recovery truck after what the guy suggested is a faulty turbo on my Xsara Picasso HDI (110 I think) - loads of blue...
• Ford fiesta - Fully synthetic/semi oil for 1.4tdci 2004 fiesta? 26 May 2014 (Forum)
  I have a 2004 1.4 tdci fiesta. Its done 140K. I do 22K a year in it. I am a window cleaner so there's quite a bit of stop and start but also a bit of 60mph throughout the week. I have not been keeping up on my filter/oil changes (as i know i should - very naughty!). Its been getting a bit louder
• Land Rover Freelander 2 - Bad Service 29 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  and took some photos for me. The guarge revovered the car and have changed the oil 3 times and say the car is OK. The problem is that although it runs OK the fuel efficiency has definitely dropped by 20% of it pre service level. The garage say the car is OK but I think damage has been
• MG ZR 1.4 - Loosing Coolant 12 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  to zero from the normal position, it never goes high though. Whats the reason for this? As I understand the head gasket is probably blown. How many miles can I drive before I scrap the car (repair cost is very high)? As there is water in the oil if I change the oil will this buy me some