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How often should I change the oil and filter on my 2018 Ford C-MAX diesel?
BMW have quoted £218 for an oil change on my 2021 BMW Z4. Is this fair or just outrageous?
I drive a 2020 Audi SQ5 mild-hybrid. As I drive less than 5,000 miles per annum, I asked Audi to change my oil as it's a year old. They said it was unnecessary as the schedule is two years. Do you think...
I know you advocate an oil change and filter every 12 months, but I have only done 4,000 miles, is this still the case?
I have an 11 year old Skoda Yeti 4wd with 78,000 miles on the clock. The last Haldex oil change was three years ago at 59,000 miles. I was advised to change the oil either at three years or 30,000 miles,...
I took my wife's car in for an MoT recently and asked them to change the oil and filter. It usually only does short runs of about five miles. The service manger said that it doesn't need the oil changing...
What's the standard price for an oil and filter change on a 2009 BMW 318i?
I have an almost 16-month-old Audi A3 Quattro and, like you, I believe in annual oil changes. But because of lockdown it's only done 8000 miles. It's not due for a service until it is two years old. The...
I've bought a 2019 BMW 320d Touring with an auto transmission. This is now a 1-year-old car and it has covered 10,000 miles. When I bought it from the BMW dealer, I asked about getting an oil change carried...
My son (19) is keen on a 39,000 mileage, one owner 2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.2 but we've read some reports of engine failure on these 1.2 TSIs. Plus, it only has two SEAT 'long life' services (2015 and 2018) -...
 

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