Refine by channel:  Forum (3152)    Ask HJ (1086)    News (104)    Article (24)    FAQs (10)    productReview (4)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• OIL CHANGES: How often should I change the oil in my car? (FAQs)
  After the first year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first, I recommend using either a good semi-synthetic oil such as Texaco Havoline 5w/30 (Ford dealer 'bulk' oil), or a fully-synthetic such as Mobil 1, and changing it every 5,000 miles or every six months, whichever comes first
• RUNNING-IN A PETROL ENGINE: What's the best way to run-in a petrol engine? (FAQs)
  Modern petrol engines are built extremely 'tight' so they need a bit of wear during the first 10,000 miles for the piston rings to bed properly into the bores. Leave factory fill of oil for the first year or 10,000 miles. An early oil change to fully synthetic can prevent this happening
• 
  Top 10: Essentials for maintaining your car at home (Article)
  and suspension maintenance and for oil changes. You’ll also need some axle stands – see the next item in our top 10.   Sealey three tonne ratchet type axle stands - £40 Axle stands let you safely keep a car lifted so you can get underneath. This is important for changing brake parts, suspension
• 
  How Can I Do My Own Car Service? (Article)
  ? There is no definitive list of items that are included in a major service; there are some items you will want to change and others that should be examined for wear and replaced if need be. As a general rule you should change the oil for the ongoing health of your engine, which means 5 litres of the right type (your
• DIESEL v PETROL: Which is better for me?   (FAQs)
  Diesels are generally dearer to buy but in the past have held their value better. Though this may change. Over 2007/08 diesel fuel in the UK became about 10% more expensive to buy than petrol, but regained parity on 2009. Diesel automatics can lose a lot
• STORING A CAR: How should I prepare my car for long term storage? (FAQs)
  the oil and filter changed. Make sure the coolant corrosion inhibitors have not degraded (they usually have after 3 - 4 years, so have the coolant changed). If the car has ABS, make sure the brake fluid has been changed within the past two years or the ABS pump could suffer internal corrosion from
• 
  Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
  longer-haul users would have lengthier intervals between services and oil changes. These could be as much as 37,000 miles or two years although we'd always recommend an oil and filter change every 12,000 miles or 12 months, whichever is sooner. All Sprinters also came with MobilioVan lifetime
• GARAGE SERVICING: How can I find a reputable garage  to service or repair my car? (FAQs)
  can of multipurpose lubricant at every service, and charge for it, of course. The Oil Filter Flanker Instead of changing the oil filter at a routine service, tell the fitter to simply give it a good clean over with a rag. It will look like new, the punter won't know any difference
• 
  Sponsored Content: Car Servicing Explained (Article)
    www.mycarneedsa.com * today.  A full service includes:   1. Brake fluid and antifreeze top-up 2. Brakes assessment, including pipes, hoses and shoes 3. Pollen and air filter checks, oil change 4. Spark plugs/fuel
• Best Current Groupon Car Deals (Article)
  with Driving Force : Oil change, mechanical inspection and diagnostic package with a discounted MOT for £19.95, valid at Edinburgh and Dundee sites, includes follow-up oil change at a later date
• 
  Halfords service costs and plans (Article)
  on a Premium Service Upgrade where an internal engine cleaner is used and it is refilled with premium Mobil oil. Halfords recommends the full service is carried out every 12 months or 12,000 miles and the major service every 24 months or 24,000 miles, which is broadly in line with the majority
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS: What are the different types?  (FAQs)
  . Direct Shift Gearboxes For example VAG's transvverse engine twin-shaft 6-speed manual transmission with a pair of oil clutches. Because the next ratio is always on the opposite shaft, it can be 'pre-selected' and changed to rapidly and efficiently, usually at no sacrifice in fuel
• TOWING: Can you give me some general tips about towing?  (FAQs)
  suggest that you ask them to check the box over and comment on fitting an oil cooler and extra fan/fans Ask for quote and if it “goes over the top” have it done. You will not regret it. An eight week trip in the South & S.W. of France is to be enjoyed not to be spent worrying over every
• MISFUELLING A CAR: What should you do if you accidentally put the wrong fuel in your car?  (FAQs)
  , in a thin oily coat which inhibits sparking and combustion. With a mixture of petrol and diesel the car will smoke, and it can burn out the spark-plugs. The diesel can make its way into the oil sump and raise the oil level while thinning it out. This can lead to a lack of lubrication for the engine
• DPFs: What are they and why do they go wrong? (FAQs)
  the oil life. If the "INSP" light in the instrument cluster comes on, the engine oil is exhausted and must be changed. Failure to do so could damage the engine. MORE INFORMATION FROM http://www.tdciforum.co.uk Catalysed Diesel Particulate
• 
  Top 10: Diagnostic scanners (Article)
  options, such as the Launch CRP Touch Pro. It can be used to adjust and reset electronic parking brakes, oil change lights and steering angle sensors – as well as a wide range of other features. It also benefits from a large colour touch screen and a one-year warranty. Consequently, if you need
• 
  Review: Gocycle GS (productReview)
  . It's a fold-up bike, available in a variety of colours, with prices starting from £2499. What’s it like? First impressions are of how clean and simple its design is. All the mechanicals are tucked away - you’ve got no chance of getting oil on your trousers if you ride
• 
  How to buy a used camper van (Article)
  , not black. Same goes for the automatic transmission fluid (most autoboxes have a dipstick). It is a good idea for automatic transmission fluid to be changed every two years (essential with CVT automatics). Look under the van for leaks. Is there oil on the vendor's driveway? A leak from
• Halfords Catalogue 1965 (Article)
  it today? Oil pressure gauge on Amazon for £28 *   Information is power - and nowhere is that truer than in the world of classic cars. After all, if you haven't got that oil pressure guage fitted, how will you know when you're about to break down? Luckily, help is at hand
• 
  Top 15: Must-have kit for the classic car owner (Article)
  to www.drapertools.com and quote item number MWD110AGL. Oil / Coolant Catch Pan Carrying out your own oil changes or planning to drain your classic’s cooling system? Then invest a few pounds in a catch pan like this, complete with large handles and pouring lip for easy carrying and disposal. This eight-litre pan