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I purchased a new Toyota Yaris from a dealer in Bury, Lancs a year ago. I complained at the first service recently about 'poor shift quality' when changing gears - in particular the lower gears. The diagnosis...
My 1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3's gearbox is leaking oil and there's a slight whining noise on pull-off in first gear. Very occasionally it cuts out when pulling up to a junction. What gearbox oil do I need, where...
I wish to renew my Peugeot 307 2.0-litre HDi's gearbox oil (manual five-speed) as my mileage is around 100,000 and I don't know if its been done. The manual states Esso or Total BV 75w 80. I went to a...
How do I check the gearbox oil in my 53-reg Vauxhall Zafira?
I own a 1998 BMW 523i Touring (E39) currently with 97,000 miles on the clock with full service history. Presently the car is maintained by an ex-BMW technician. I'm informed the timing chain doesn't need...