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• Engine flushers 4 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  If it helps anyone considering flushing out engine prior to or with oil change, i used a standard pre oil change flush from Halfords which whilst clearly getting a lot of gunk out of the engine (as was evident from the old oil), did seem to cause one of the Injectors to begin malfunctioning.
• Toyota Corolla Verso T3 D4D year 2001 - Oil change on diesel low annual mileage 2225miles 2 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  My wifes car is only used for short runs, I changed the oil & filter when she got it and since had done 2225 miles in a year almost to the day. So as we want this engine to last my question is, would it be wise to change the oil & filter now (yearly) despite low miles or leave it longer.
• Audi A3, 2litre TFSI Sports Cabriolet - New Audi Oil Change 19 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  The Service Indicator tells me (as expected) that the first service will be end of May 2014. However, it is now showing an Oil Change due at the end of May this year. In both cases I will cover a lot less mileage than the fall back figures of 19,000 miles and and 9,000 miles (see above). I planned to change the oil and filter myself.
• Where do you go to have your oil changed. 3 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hello I've always had my MB's oil changed at the main dealer. Usually every 11/12 months. hopefully they are fully aware of torques for drainage bolts/etc. our recently acquired jeep hemi - not quiet sure if its every 3 or 6 months or 3 or 6k miles, whichever comes first.
• Honda Civic 2017 - CVT GEARBOX OIL CHANGE 11 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Hi,   The  allnew Honda Civic  is designed witha CVT  auto gearbox oil service at 25,000 mile intervals.  What do backroomers...
• Gearbox oil change Mondeo TD 12 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 1997 face-lift 1.8 Mondeo TD. I can see one hex nut on the gearbox near the bottom which is facing towards the front of the car. From here where...
• Volkswagen Polo IV (2005 - 2009) - 06 1.4tdi oil change 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  I changed the oil and filter in my wifes 2006 Polo 1.4tdi over the weekend. No problems. Re-filled with 3.8 litres per the handbook. The oil was at the low end of the dipstick but I left it - figuring better at the low end than over filled.
• Corolla 2001 Oil Change Procedure 18 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I am about to embark on the challenge to DIY oil & filter change on my Corolla 2001 vvt-i 1.6 Auto. I have spent some time looking around for relevant info (No Haynes manual however) but still have some queries: 1) I read this statment from somewhere - 'It has the cam belt to the left , alternator underneath and the heat shield to the right, there is no room at all to get the oil filter off.'
• Buying an X-1 2016/7 advice 24 Jun 2025 (Forum)
  On this subject of timing chains and wet belts, is it better to change the oil with the manufacurers recommended oil sooner rather than later?  
• Peugeot 406 1998 2.0 Estate - Ca 12 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I want to try and save on getting engine oil, oil/air filters and plugs changed. I wanted to find out how I could do that and what tools I would need. I believe the oil filter is right at the front of the engine behind the radiator and the air filter is to the left side of the engine, however I cannot figure out the way for changing oil.
• Renault Megane II Sport Tourer (2003 - 2008) - 05 1.9 'change oil soon' & 'check injectors' msgs 5 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  3 Days ago I had a message come up "change oil soon" on my 55 reg Megane so I checked the oil and the level is fine the oil is black but ive seen worse! then today the service light came on saying "Check Injectors". Ive had the car just over 12 months from locail renault dealer and been going like a dream, the car has only done 28k.
• Oil Leak - Fiesta 1.8d 26 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Went to kwik fit for an oil change today, asked him to check for an oil leak as i was getting drops on the driveway, anyway he gets it on the ramp and says i would be better off getting the leak fixed before i got my oil changed.
• Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost mk 7.5 - Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost,wet belt change question 9 Nov 2024 (Forum)
    Also read that should be replaced the above stuff:   Cambelt And Tensioner Kit Auxiliary Drive Belt Camshaft Cover Gasket Crankshaft Pulley Stretch Bolt and Friction Washer Front Crank Oil Seal Reseal all components as required Oil Pump Drive Belt Replace exhaust gaskets as required Oil Change with Genuine Filter and the correct specification Oil Engine coolant drained and replaced   What you did with your Fiesta and wet belt change?
• oil-change regime 12 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Ever since I was a young lad, I've changed the oil in my cars roughly every 6,000 miles, which has always worked out at every 6 months or so, with the cars doing a mixture of long & short trips. Due to a change in circumstances, I now find myself driving 600 miles a week, which means I'm now doing my 6,000 miles every 10 weeks.
• Mercedes 320 CDI - Auto Box Oil Change 2 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  My indie is a little reluctant to change the auto fluid in my 130k mile 320. He claims it could cause more problems than leaving well alone. But I understand...
• Kwik Fit Oil Change/Costs/Oil Choice 13 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone had a oil change done at kwik fit? or Hometune. Any idea what oil they use as standard unless you "upgrade" The Kwik Fit Website (www.kwik-fit.com) states: "The Oil and Filter service that Kwik-Fit offer is known as Kwik-Lube This consists of: Draining the oil, Fitting a new oil filter,Refilling the oil sump with new Mobil Super Multigrade Oil" However when you look further into the "special offers" page, it states "Kwik-Lube" at £18.00 (great quality multigrade oil providing great value for money), and offers "Mobil Super S" at £26.00 (A premium quality engine oil delivering improved protection and performance) and "Mobil 1" at £34.00 (The worlds most advanced engine oil and race proven.
• focus 2000 ghia - oil ford focus 2.0 w reg 31 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  IS THERE A SPECIAL OIL FOR OIL CHANGES OR DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT OIL I SHOULD USE ?
• BMW Cam lifters 9 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I service the car myself completely since I have owned it and have always used the onboard service indicator to determine when the service is due. On the most recent oil change I noticed the valve gear to be unusually noisy (The car has done 146K). I have been using fully synthetic oil in the past and have only changed brand to a Halfords own brand fully synthetic oil on this last change.
• Ford Focus 1.6tdci - Ford Focus 1.6tdci oil level increasing 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  The oil level in my 2009 1.6tdci focus is increasing. I have to change the oil every two weeks to save the engine!! The coolant level doesn't change and the oil isn't murky when I change it so I'm sure it's not water.
• Volvo 440/460 (1989 - 1997) - Recommended oil? 5w30, or 10w40, or 15w30? 30 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I had an oil change done one this car at well known chain garage and they put in 5w30, I did the rest of the service according the haynes manual but the manual advised 10w40 or 15w30 should i rechange the oil?