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  Up to £276 For a Franchised Dealer Oil Change 27 Feb 2006 (News)
  Franchises are charging up-to £300 to change engine oil and filter. It takes about 20 minutes to change the oil in most vehicles. Less if the less than satisfactory siphon method is used, which leaves old contaminants in the sump pan. Yet franchises have been recorded
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  Drivers delaying oil changes to “save money”, says Mobil 1 3 Dec 2013 (News)
  Motorists are risking higher running costs and mechanical failure by skipping their oil change, according to research from Mobil 1. The oil company has surveyed more than 1000 motorists and discovered that two-thirds are putting off their annual oil change to save money
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  One-in-five drivers leaves oil checks too late 1 Jul 2013 (News)
  and it’s not difficult. Furthermore, when it comes to actually checking oil more than half (51.6%) of drivers let someone else do the job, whether that be a friend, relative or someone at a garage. 60.2% of respondents to the survey said they had their oil changed once
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  Ask HJ: What’s trending October 2012? 25 Oct 2012 (News)
  to a good garage ahead of the bad weather. Getting stranded at the roadside is bad enough without it pouring down with rain or snow. Click here to see more Q&As about cam belts . A cam belt change can be quite expensive, but keeping on top of oil
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  Special Oil For Original Minis 12 Feb 2009 (News)
  A lot has changed in 50 years but Millers Oils passion for the classic Mini has never waned. So to celebrate half a century of this sixties icon, the specialist automotive oils and lubricants manufacturer has launched an improved engine oil design specifically for the original Mini
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  Millers Oils Launches Spill Free Oil 'Can' 4 Jun 2014 (News)
  , without the use of a funnel, preventing contamination and spills. The design follows Millers Oils’ recognition of the difficulties and issues consumers face when topping up and changing oil at home. “An independent test has shown that 80% of cars that go into garages are low
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  Best Oil Brands & Oil Manufacturers 8 Jul 2019 (News)
  You may not give it much thought but oil is the lifeblood of your car’s engine, and using the wrong kind or an inferior brand could end up costing you dearly. Our guide will take you through the major brands and what they offer.   Don't forget, if you're changing oil
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  Now Drivers Can Get The Condition of Their Oil Checked 13 Jun 2014 (News)
  -levels of iron could point to the deterioration of cylinder liners or piston rings. The analysis also tests the viscosity of your oil to ascertain if there have been any changes to the lubricant since it was first used. Changes to an oil’s viscosity is usually because of exposure
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  Pajero Recall 13 Mar 2001 (News)
  -capacity oil cooler, then you have the European version and don't have a problem. If you find an integral radiator and oil cooler, then you do have a problem subject to a word-wide recall which affects 18,000 vehicles and you should contact your nearest official Mitsubishi dealer. European
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  Easy Way To Find The Right Oil For Your Car 26 Feb 2010 (News)
  state-of-the-art technology that meets the changing demands of the market and feature within the advisor.   Stephen Parker marketing manager at Millers Oils, comments: ³For the average motorist, it can be very difficult to know which products are right
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  BMW and Suzuki Free Service Deals 10 Jan 2003 (News)
  to £3,000. It's transferable to another owner if you sell the car, but doesn't include intermediate oil changes not prompted by the service indicator. More at www.bmw.co.uk Suzuki's service deal applies to the Ignis, Wagon R
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  New Range of Compatible Millers Oils 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  . This launch is the latest in a long line of recent product developments from Millers Oils, as the company aims to provide state-of-the-art car oils in order to meet the changing demands of the market. As engine technology continues to advance, and worldwide emissions targets become more stringent
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  Top 10: Turbocharged classics 7 Aug 2017 (News)
  that any turbocharged car has had oil changes at the correct intervals, and that high-performance or synthetic engine oil has been used. And remember, after a fast run, don't swtich off without letting the car idle for 30 seconds or so!  But enough of the practicalities, as there are some
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  Waterloo Road Star Chooses FIAT 500C 8 Oct 2009 (News)
  of the drivers manual). This warn is the oil has become degraded from excessive fuel oil and needs to be changed. If the car does a lot of short runs from cold, extra fuel pumped into the engine to create the heat to regenerate the diesel particulate filter may not be combusting and instead finds its way
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  Millers Launches New Range of Energy Efficient Oils 28 Feb 2013 (News)
  is reduced to a point that component wear increases. Nanodrive technology has overcome this problem and allows a lower coefficient of friction to be achieved, without changing the viscosity of the oil, at the same time maintaining an adequate oil film thickness that minimises wear
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  Vauxhall Cuts Vectra Prices 7 Nov 2000 (News)
  years time 80,000-mile ex-fleet Vauxhalls will have only had two or three oil changes – and that their engines will be unlikely to last a second-hand buyer anything like as long as engines which have had the oil changed every 6 months or every 7,000 miles at most.
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  Amazing Astra Clocks Up Half a Million Miles 23 Jan 2002 (News)
  Backroomers had a few questions so I called Barry. Yes, it's the 'old' GM 1.7 diesel. Yes, Barry changes the timing belt every 30,000 miles. Yes, he changes the oil every 4,000 miles, but uses ordinary Millers or Morrisons 15w40 from his local A1 Motor Stores. He reckons the secrets of high mileage are simple
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  Petrol prices rise at fastest rate in 18 years 5 Jun 2018 (News)
  in just one month. Diesel endured a slightly greater monthly increase of 6.12p – from 126.27p to 132.39p The rising cost of oil and the weaker pound have been blamed for the price hikes, with the RAC calling May “a hellish month” for motorists as oil broke through the $80 a barrel
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  Calls for fuel retailers to stop “fleecing” drivers 1 Dec 2021 (News)
  Petrol and diesel retailers have been accused of “fleecing” drivers after failing to cut pump prices despite the cost of oil falling by $10 a barrel to $73.18 on Friday (November 26th
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  A Grand Monday: Volvo 240 GLT 20 Oct 2014 (News)
  well looked after over the years and the history shows the car’s had regular oil and filter changes every few thousand miles. With 145k on the clock, the cambelt was changed at 118,250, so you’ve got another 20,000 miles or so before it needs doing again. Body-wise it’s in good