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Oil change ot not? 5 Jul 2005 (Forum)
On HJ's FAQ section on the site regarding "running in a petrol engine". My Ford Ka has now covered 3k miles and I was gonna have the oil & filter changed @ 6k. In the FAQ section it says do not change the oil and filter until the first manufacturer recommended change point (which is 1 year or 12.5k miles). Why shouldnt I change the oil& filter at 6k? -
Skoda Rapid Spaceback - Oil change 14 Aug 2019 (Forum)
Hi, I have a Skoda rapid spaceback diesel ( 2016 )that I use as a taxi. I have covered 10000 miles in a space of 3 months since the last oil change ( which i used long life oil ). I was wondering since the miles have been done in such a short space of time, should i bother changing the oil or wait longer? In other words, should oil change depend mainly on time span or number of miles? -
What Oil? 26 Mar 2001 (Forum)
Do I need to change the filter every time I change the oil? Are Fram filters OK? -
Oil change interval - cut in half? 26 Dec 2005 (Forum)
Even on my crusty BMW 320d the recommended oil change interval is 13000 miles-plus, and on newer models, much longer. Seems to me like a big 'ask' on the oil, although these diesels use a fully synthetic oil (not cheap). Is there a serious benefit in inserting an extra change e.g. at the half way point? -
Gearbox Oil Change - 1993 Metro 26 Feb 2004 (Forum)
I have a 1993 Metro (K series) and I notice that changing the gearbox oil is not mentioned in the service schedule. I have checked the level a few times and oil that dribbles out is nice and clean. When I checked with a Rover dealer, I was told that the oil is no longer changed throughout the live of the car! -
Oil colour 19 May 2003 (Forum)
When the colour of engine oil changes from clear to brown does that mean it\'s absorbed as much muck as possible? The reason I ask is that I change my oil & filter regularly - every 5k to be specific. I rarely use the car for short-distance My oil changes to brown within a matter of weeks of the change! -
Diesel oil change 19 Jul 2003 (Forum)
Me again, i want to attempt an oil change on my astra TDS, what is the best oil to use and anything i need to know abaout before i take this on? -
Renault Scenic - Renault Scenic III 1.9 130 hp oil change 14 Mar 2019 (Forum)
Hello, When I change the oil and the oil filter on my scenic I have always a lot of troubles to "extract" the oil filter, because from the bottom there is no space and from the top there are a lot of tubes. Please help me with your experiences when changing the oil filter (maybe I have to unscrew the big tube that goes to the turbo???). -
2001 Reg Audi A3 1.6 SE Manual - Change Oil and Oil Filter 16 Jul 2010 (Forum)
Can anyone please send me details of how I change the Oil and OIl Filter in my 2001 Reg. Audi A3 !.6 SE Manual car. Many thanks Gio -
Oil changes - when is best? Hot or cold engine? 2 Jan 2008 (Forum)
I have always, as per book, changed my engine oil hot. Is there any benefit in changing hot rather than cold, apart from when hot the oil flows quicker? -
Mitsubishi FTO (1996 - 2000) - Automatic Gearbox Oil change 1 Nov 2007 (Forum)
What/where is the best way to change the oil in an auto box?? ive read various ways of doing it..but wondered if a national garage or similiar can/would/should change the oil?? . -
Micra oil change 18 Aug 2003 (Forum)
Looking to change the oil in my micra, can anyone recommend a good quality oil for a car that only does short trips and doesnt get used alot. 98 1.0 Micra -
vectra oil change 14 Mar 2006 (Forum)
have just changed the oil and filter all looked fine but when i changed the oil seperator it was full of gunp or mayo as ihave heard it called car is running fine no evidence on filler cap or when i changed rocker gasket i know it can be caused by codensation what else and how do i get rid of it -
Oil Change. Primera. 24 Oct 2003 (Forum)
Going to do the first oil change on a 2002 New Shape 1.8 Primera since i bought it 6 months ago and im not sure what type of oil is the best so could anyone with some knowledge on these cars recommend a good oil to use. Thanx for the help -
VW Golf Gearbox Oil Change, Oil Brand? 30 May 2003 (Forum)
Hi All I have a VW Golf 1300 81,000 miles Mk2. I am going to change the gearbox oil. I have bought the correct spec oil (Comma 80W/90). If I bought a more expensive oil i.e. Castrol 80W/90 will this improve the gearbox performance and life? Or is there no difference? -
Golf Oil Change 20 Apr 2007 (Forum)
I want to change the oil in my Golf MkV GT 2.0TDI early as I don't think it should stay in for 20k miles/ 2 years. Dealer charge is £60 for long life oil. National Tyres offer Visco 7000 (Duckhams I think) fully synthetic oil and filter change for £25 is this ok for my car? -
oil change 22 Jan 2002 (Forum)
Our 106 diesel has a 6k service interval that we reach every 9 months. It was last serviced 6 months ago and I've noticed the strong trend in advocating interim oil changes between the annual service which leaves me to decide if I should neglect changing the oil for three months or set the changing regim out of sync with the services???? -
Volvo S40/V40 (1996 - 2004) - Oil change in winters 5 Nov 2007 (Forum)
I've been filling up my Volvo S40 diesel with 15W-40 since I've got it but I need to change oil and I'm wondering if I should stick with the same viscosity or should I go for 10W-30? Even though its done almost 134k miles, I never have to top up the oil in between oil changes. Do you guys recommend putting a can of "no smoking" stuff while changing oil? -
Astra gearbox oil 1 Jul 2003 (Forum)
I have a astra 94 1.4i, sometimes ago i changed the oil and filter, when asked if the gearbox oil needs topping up, i was told it that the gearbox is sealed and no oil needs changing. Are astra`s gearboxes the sealed type like batteries?? The car sometimes is balky when changing do you think it might be needing gearbox oil? -
Mondeo diesel oil change 4 Mar 2001 (Forum)
As oil is the current hot topic, I`ve had an oil filter and change for my R plate Modeo T-Diesel (at Lex Autocentre) and they used Castrol GTX oil . When I queried this , saying that shouldn`t they have used a specific oil for diesels , they said that GTX had the spec for diesel engines.