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• Changing engine oil 5 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  I'd like to add to David's enquiry and ask for views on changing to a different oil. I have heard/read some opinions suggesting that you should stick to the oil that was installed when the car was manufactured, which seems a bit extreme to me and puts Mobil 1 in the shade for a start.
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  Should I pay for a gearbox oil change? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I own an 2007 Ford Focus. It's done 150,000 miles and never had an oil change, should this have been done? Is it too late to do this?
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  Skoda Octavia gearbox oil change 7 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am pondering if the gearbox oil should be changed on my 2005 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI five-speed. I has done 150,000 miles. Over the last four months the...
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  When do I change the oil in my Golf? 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Golf Match Bluemotion, bought new last August. It has now done 5000 Miles and the service is not due for another 5000 miles or...
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  Lubing the loop 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own an Audi A4 2.0 TDI S-Line 09/09. The car has now done 25,500 miles. Last weekend the service indicator warned me that the oil would need changing...
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  Changing the gearbox oil on a Golf 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Taking your previous advice I persisted in asking my franchise dealer (bought car from them) every year about changing the transmission oil in my 55 plate...
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  Have I been overcharged for an oil change? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 2008 1.2 Puretech had an MoT and oil change a year ago and I have just noticed I was charged £68.47 for oil ! This seems an extraordinary amount,...
• Oil change new car 21 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Hi I have a new Fabia 1.9TDi should i change the oil after 10000 miles as per the service schedule, or should I change before. I do like to use Mobile one diesel. Thanks all
• Rover 75 Con CDT 2 lt BMW - How to reset oil change reminder 18 May 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, can anyone tell me how to reset the oil change reminder,that flashes up each time I switch the ignition on, Oil and filter changed last week, about 300 miles early, regards Rev Phillip
• Oil Change - any car 2 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  My mate has driven less than 1000 miles in his car over 18 months because he has use of a company vehicle. He drives it at least once a week, to normal temperature, on a 12-15 mile round trip. He's not changed the oil (10/40 mineral) in this period. How urgent would you say an oil change is?
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  How much does an oil and filter change cost? 6 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What's the standard price for an oil and filter change on a 2009 BMW 318i?
• Oil change on a new diesel 11 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  This subject has most probably been covered a thousands times but I'm new to the site and would appreciate some advice. I have a new 2.5 common rail direct injection turbo diesel (with intercooler) powered Kia Sorento. When should I change the engine oil? Kia reccomend 10,000 miles/1 year
• Vauxhall Meriva A MPV (2003 - ) - 07 1.7 oil changes needed every 6000 miles 6 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  At 3 months and 6000 miles the hydraulic tappets on this deisel were a-tappeting away rather noisily so I changed the oil with Vauxhall fully synthetic (£70) At 6 months and 12000 miles the oil is black and they are starting to be noisy again. So what happened to 20000 mile oil changes and what
• Oil Suction 21 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Looking at the other thread about oil changes, I was wondering where you can buy these things that can take oil out of engines and of course thins makes changing oil really easy. Thanks for any information in advance.
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  Should I have the oil changed in my Volvo V70 following the DPF recall related to oil contamination by fuel? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You probably know that Volvo have issued a safety recall related to rising sump oil levels in their D5 Diesel engines with a DPF, which is caused by excess...
• Ford galaxy 2.0 diesely - Power shift gearbox oil change 27 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  Hi, just looked on line for oil and filter change and prices are widespread. There is comma oils on gsf website which are reasonable. Has anyone used these on a power shift gearbox. I know the ford kit is very expensive. Which other oils would be suitable. Thanks for any advice. Sparky100
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  When should I have my Volvo XC60 serviced? 23 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a Volvo XC60 R Design. Volvo are quoting service intervals of 18,000 miles. I have read that this is too long. Should I opt for an...
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  BMW 320d - should I change the auto transmission oil? 7 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I wondering if auto transmission oil should be occasionally changed in my 2006 BMW 320D? It doesn't appear as a routine service item in the booklet.
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  Should I change the oil in my new BMW 520d after 1200 miles? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I have the new F10 520d BMW. The first service is only after 20,000 miles. Would you recommend an oil change at least after the first 1200 miles? I...
• DIY servicing - Extended intervals - a proposal? 29 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  a motorist to go upto 30,000km (18,600 miles) / 2 years between oil changes. One snag is a DIYer cant easily support this as resetting the service indicator requires specialist equipment and the simple reset available switches the car back to fixed 15,000km/1 year intervals losing the built in oil monitoring