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• SEAT Alhambra - Long life servicing - switch to fixed intervals? 28 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Just bought an 11-month old Alhambra, with 7.5K on the clock, currently on long-life servicing. Diesel 2.0/140 engine.  Should I give it an oil change immediately and move onto fixed servicing intervals, or let it run in for a bit more? We won't be doing many miles over the next few months, as we do the bulk of our mileage in summer.   
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 00 1.4 Emissions!!????? 13 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All My pug 306 is still really out on the emissions for the MOT.. I have replaced the Cat, Lamda sensor, Air filter, and changed the oil but it is still way out?? I have also tried giving it a good thrashing down the road too before the test Can anyone help or had the same problem?? Thanks {added model into the header for you}
• Mazda Mazda 3 (2004 - 2009) - 2003 1.6 Home servicing 12 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  The car has always received full servicing at the main dealer. It is about time I did a bit for her. Apart from the oil and filter changes is there anything that I should be wary of? The car runs well, no odd noises etc ?
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 04 2.2 hdi Unblock Diesel Filter fault code 18 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  almost since new this fault code has been coming on, garage has over time carried out resets, forced regeneration, changed all associated parts, latest with the involvement of Citroen UK, 2 day investigation, special oil replaced and forced regeneration. Fault still coming on. Any idea's?
• Leaky shock absorbers 2 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Do I change it now or get it done at MOT time later this year? Does the MOT tester bounce the corners to tell if its ok or do they perform a more 'scientific test'.
• 02 astra and the dreaded mayo 10 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I have an 02 plate astra and have seen the dreaded mayo on the underside of the filler cap. I have flushed the engine and changed oil and filters but it has re appeared. However i have no loss of power, no problems starting and there is no white smoke while running. I use the car for a 90 mile daily commute. hope someone can shed some light on it Btw 02 astra club, 1.6 8v
• Opel Astra automatic transmission 4 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  After 10-15 minutes if I stop and then start again the car, the gearbox will ran fine the rest of the day. I have changed the oil but no luck. Any suggestions ?
• Nissan X Trail servicing 11 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I own a 52 plate XTrail 2.2di,i have had it 12mths and with a 3week caravan holiday to cornwall due i am going to service it myself instead of taking it the incompetant Nissan garage i bought it from,which oil is best to use?also i have heard changing the fuel filter involves more than usual any advise before i start would be appreciated thanks Andrew,
• Xsara gearchange lumpy 8 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I am, somewhat embarrassingly, comparing it to a 2007 Ford Transit which is wonderful to drive. Would changing the oil in the gearbox help? Likewise, are there any accessible bits or the selector mechanism I can lubricate? Cheers, David.
• First MOT 4 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Can't believe how quickly it has come around :-( I was wondering if there's anything I could do to prepare it for the diesel emisions test. I was thinking perhaps of taking it for a hard drive the night before. Do you think changing the oil might help? What about a fuel additive? And do the garages still rev the living daylights out of the poor engine to test it? Thanks
• vectra failed mot on emissions 15 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  a relatives vectra failed the emissions test the readings were fast idle test co =0.68 fail also second test co=0.77. we changed the lambda sensor ,oil,all filters and plugs. the cats not that old (less than a year) what now?are them universal cats any good? would additives make any difference or are these figures too high for additives or an itailian tune up. cheers.
• engine tuning? 1.6 Vauxhall Astra 18 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  and adjust the timing? or is everything pre-set? the car is seviced every 12months plugs,airfilter,oil,fuel filters all changed regular. please help!!!!!
• Customer satisfaction 12 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I have used Kwik-Fit on a couple of occaisions for oil changes,in the spring and just last week. On the second time the price was almost half the price of the first! On both occaisions the staff were curteous and fitters highly competant. What did surprise me was that both times within a day or so I had a phone call asking about the service I had received.
• Astra G 1.6 16v Engine Noises 1 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  The engine on my astra g 1.6 16v estate has started to make a horrible rattling, sounds more like a diesel than a petrol. It's done 76000 miles, full vauxhall service and belt change 3000 miles ago, oil etc fine, no warning lights on. Any body got any ideas before I get stung for a huge bill?
• Service Tool-Pliers Or chain/claw Wrench 21 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Im going to service my car and I want to buy some tools to change the oil/fuel filters, Can anyone tell me which one is easier to use as Ive seen Big pliers, chain wrenchs or claw wrenchs??? I was also thinking of buying some axle stands, for normal cars are 1.8 tonne stands ok?
• 2001 Astra 1.7 Dti coolant level drop 18 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  After changing the engine oil I performed the usual checks and noticed that the coolant level had dropped by 1.5 inches below the COLD level on the coolant reservoir. I topped it up to the correct level and two days later it has fallen again by about 1 inch.
• Fietsa TDCI mk6 running tips req. 20 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  My first diesel very impressed. Would like to know whether I follow same advice as for petrol in regards to oil changes(every 6k), and using Shell or Texaco for fillups?? Any one tried BP ultimate? Is it worth the extra? Also a friend of mine recommends putting a K&N filter kit on to improve performance and economy.
• Peugeot 406 warning light 5 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I appears to look like the outline of an engine and is to the right of the ignition (battery) light. Unfortunately the Haynes manual does not help. It is due for an oil change but I have never seen this light before previous services. Your help would be very much appreciated before I contact a Peogeot dealer
• vw transporter 13 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any advice regarding the choice of engines available - i'm thinking of a 2.5 tdi or 2.4 diesel with approx 80-100k mls (is the 1.9td underpowerded, considering i'll be doing a fair bit of motorway miles?). Are there any realiabilty issues with these engines/vans apart from regular oil&filter changes and cam belt replacement. Thanks, Steve
• 2016 VW Touran 2.0 TDI 150 - Lack of Use - Delaying a time interval service? 18 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  Due to COVID-19 and travel restrictions meaning I will not now repatriate back to the UK until October, it will now not be used until just before it is technically due it's next service - Obviously all the components that other than engine oil will be hardly used, so I guess I'm naturally inquisitive as to whether a change in engine oil is actually needed, or whether I can push the entire inspection / service back six months until the Spring.