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  DPF regeneration and low oil 16 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had my 2010 plate Volvo XC90 serviced by our local Volvo dealer. On returning home (seven mile trip) I checked the engine oil. It was black...
• 1998 Nissan Almera 1.4GX Model - '98 Almera 1.4 engine rattle after oil change 12 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  I recently bought a low mileage '98 Nissan Almera - 1.4 Petrol, manual with 75,000 miles. I was told that the oil needs to be changed (trade car) but I didn't change it for about 1,000 miles and it drove perfect. I then changed the oil & filter, the old oil looked extremely dirty as if it wasn't chaged for 30 thousand miles or more.
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  How often should I change filters? 7 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've just had an oil/filter service on my recently purchased 4 year old 27,000 mile E93. What frequency of oil & filter change would you recommend in...
• Cheap oil change for a Mondeo 20 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any recomendations for a quick drive in and out oil change on my Mondeo- National, ATS, Kwik Fit etc? I remember reading National did oil changes with a 15w-40 oil for £15, but do any of these type of places have a cheap offer running for an oil change with 5W-30?
• Oil and Filter changes 1 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  H.J. is always on about how important regular oil and filter changes are. Can anyone explain why this is and what the main benefits are for this expense. Chris.
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  Does my 7-speed DSG 'sealed for life' gearbox need its oil changed at 40,000 miles? 11 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My local Volkswagen garage told me that my 2011 Volkswagen Golf needed its 7-speed DSG gearbox oil changing at 40,000 miles (at a cost of £184). When I...
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  BMW X1 - when should I change the oil? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My local BMW garage tells me I will not need to change the oil in the X1 for two years. Is this correct?
• Best time to change the oil ? 1 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  On the subject of DIY oil changes, when is the best time to change the oil, engine hot or engine cold ? I was of the old school of, warm up the oil so it flows better and stirs up all the crud in the sump and brings it out of the drain plug.
• Rover 25 1.4 1990 - Changing engine oil 12 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  How difficult is it to change the engine oil. How long would it take ? best regards Delysha
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  When should I change the oil in my Focus ST? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm collecting my new Ford Focus ST this week (the petrol one) and like virtually all cars nowadays, there's no running-in service with the first oil change...
• Ford Territory 6Cyl 4L 2010 petrol - Transmission oil change 5 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  My garage says my transmission oil is 'cloudy ', what does this mean, and should I have it changed? Is there a drain plug to drain the old oil? It's an automatic.
• Oil Change Gadget 22 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Knowing how keen HJ is on regular oil and filter changes, I thought I'd mention a gizmo which hand pumps oil out through the dipstick hole. It costs £59.99 from an outfit called www.NorthernToolUK.com or 0800 1692266. I have no connection with this company.
• Toyota verso 1.8 petrol - very low mpg after oil change 18 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  hi suplied yesterday toyota Premium 5w-30 together with Mann oil filter to local garage to replace it  in my vehicle, together with brake oil change ,all breakes bleeding and rear brake pads replacement. Before I had  about 35mpg on 0W20 , after oil change dashboard shows about 24mpg.Technician put 5 litres of new oil which is appearently too much as oil level on dipstick was above upper mark when I checked it later .
• Old car: (Nissan Micra) 20k oil changes? 9 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  N reg Nissan Micra (K11 type) mileage: 69k I used to change oil filter on this car every 10k or 12 months, usually at MOT time. But I have changed jobs and now drive about 22k per annum. Just for arguments sake, would extending the oil filter change period to 20k damage the engine on a car this old?
• Change gearbox oil? 18 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  The handbook says change the gbox oil evrey mjr service on my Civic vti, but my dad says he seems to remember HJ saying somewhere just change it once after it is run in. It is 91k and fhsh, so it will have been done afew times now.
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  Should the oil in my Meriva need changing at 7600 miles? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On 18 July 2011 we purchased a pre-owned 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 turbo petrol with 3,000 miles on the clock. On 18 December 2011 a warning message came...
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  Is 10/40w oil ok for my 2003 Volkswagen Passat? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have got a 2003 Volkswagen Passat TDI 130bhp. The mechanic put 10/40w fully synthetic oil in it. Is this ok or should I change it?
• Any oil change special offers at the mo? 20 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I was wondering if anyone knew of any oil change special offers currently available? A few years ago I was pleased to get an oil and filter change from Kwik-Fit for 13 quid and was wondering if there were any similar campaigns running at the moment.
• cheap oil change 23 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  National Tyres are offering an oil and filter change for £15 at the mo. If you order online you get 10% off. i think its Duckhams QXR they use. cheaper than buying it in the shops! price incudes filter as well. no more messing about trying to change oil for me again!!
• 55 Skoda Octavia TDi PD 2L - Oil filter change 6 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  How do you change the engine oil filter on this engine....? thanks.