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• Philosophy of engine oil 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Quick straw poll please - given fixed budget and a 13-year old (1.6 Nissan petrol) engine that has clocked well in excess of 100K would you think it better to make frequent changes of cheap oil or less-frequent changes of good oil?
• Motorbike Oil change?? 21 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  He has a 1986 BMW K100 motorbike (dry clutch like a car) which he purchased second hand 3 years ago, to this day he has not changed the oil, the seller told him that it was fully synthetic and good for 10k miles. As my friend has yet to do 10k he reckons the oil does not need changing. I say it does, and this should be at least once per year.
• Redex or Oil Change? 24 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  At the last oil change (approximately 3 months ago) I put Magnatec oil in and also gave my 1.9TD Xsara a good shot of Redex diesel treatment. Along with making it run quieter, these two combined took me from getting approximately 400 miles from a tank to over 500... quite a substantial improvement!
• Filter and Oil Changes 4 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I know this sounds similar to another topic still on this page, there amongst other views, Andy in Germany was opining that changing the filter was more important than the oil. Conversely, the previous time this topic was aired a couple of Backroomers suggested it might be good enough to change the filter every *other* oilchange.
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  How often should I replace the fuel filter on my car? 21 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How often does the fuel filter on my MINI Countryman 1.6d 2013 need changing?
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  When should I change the gearbox oil on my Audi A1 S tronic? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned an Audi A1 1.4 TFSI 185PS for 3.5 years and overall am very happy with it. However I am confused regarding the maintenance and servicing for...
• Toyota Avensis diesel 2.2 '08 model - oil maintenance required 25 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, Wife has just reported that a message has just come up on the dash saying 'oil maintenance required'. The oil level is fine and it was changed in 2013. Its not done a great deal of mileage since it was changed. Do i need to change it or do i take it for a run to get the oil hot and burn off some crud from it.
• 10W-40 Oil instead of 5W-40 25 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I change the oil every 6000 miles. Thanks, Yoby.
• 309 gearbox oil; are Halfords after ££?? 15 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Booked 309 in for full service Premier Plus or whatevr which involves fuel filetr and gearbox oil Its a 1993 model which has a sealed gearbox So when they suggest gearbox oil change are they after more money; should I refuse the gearbox oil change? Or will they actually do it? Excuse the typing.
• BMW X1 - Oil and Filter change 26 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  Hi All   In the  USA on holiday I see shops that do drive in /out  oil and filter change I wish we had them instead having to wait the manufacturer 18-20 k miles change I want my MY18 BMW X1 doing in between services but I don't want to pay £100 for a small service
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport Coupe - automatic transmission oil & filter change 22 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Mercedes-Benz recommends that the automatic transmission oil and filter are changed once at 37,500 miles on the C 220 CDI Sport Coupe.  Cost about £220.  It seems very early  in a car's life to carry out such a change.  Is it really necessary and what is/are the reason(s) for this?
• KIA Carens (2003 - 2006) - 2005 2.0 Lt How to change Engine Oil Filter 2 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Can any body tell me how to change engine oil filter on Kia Carens 2Lt .The filter is under the brake master cylinder?
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 2001 (51reg) 2.0 - oil change 28 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Is it possible for me to change the oil on a Peugeot 406 Estate without any special tools. 2000cc 51yr. {year/engine details added to subject header - as per the 3 separate requests to do so}
• How long for an oil change on Micra 14 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  How long do you think it should take to change the oil and filter and renew the spark plugs on a 2000 Micra. I have just had it done at a reputable dealer and it took 20 minutes, this seems really quick to me. What do you think?
• Honda Jazz/Fit (2001 - 2008) - 03 1.4 Changing the oil myself 18 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  This is something which I have not done before but I am thinking of purchasing a 'Pela 6000' to suck out the old oil. However, I am doubtful as to whether I can remove the filter due to possible difficult access and being unlikely to be able to unscrew it without the tool with 'strap' which garages use. Question...Is there any point in changing the oil if I do not change the filter at the same time?
• Independent garage labour costs around Halifax, 23 Apr 2025 (Forum)
  I have a renault megane and a vauxhall zafira diesel. How much should i be looking to pay (LABOUR ONLY) for   - Oil and oil filter change? - oil, oil filter and air filter change? - oil, oil filter, air filter, pollen filter and fuel filter change? - Front discs and pads?   Thanks in advance guys  
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  Did changing the gearbox oil in my 2006 Skoda Fabia break the gearbox? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have been using a 2006 Skoda Fabia automatic for 2 years and I have an all Skoda dealer service history. At the last service they advised me to change...
• Jaguar X-Type (2001 - 2009) - 05 3.0 Changing sealed for life Auto Trans. Oil 20 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Like most cars these days, my 2005 3.0L X-Type has sealed for life ATF. It has now done 55000 miles and I reckon that ATF oil is now past its best. Has anyone changed the transmission oil on an auto X-Type here?
• Volvo V70/XC70 (2000 - 2007) - 2002 D5 2400 SE Automatic Oil Change Help 4 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Help please. I am planning to change the oil but am unsure whether I need to remove the large metal undertray to drain the oil from the sump. Any advice would be appreciated {seeing as you have posted the same question as yesterday, I'll delete the previous one}
• oil change ford escort td 1 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  i have a 1.8 td edura engined escort ,its a v reg 2000 with 72000 on the clock ,since ive had it nearly 2 years its done very few miles ,only 900 last year ,im going to do a oil change ,what oil would any one rec for a vehicle with such low usage ,ive been told castrol magnectic is good for low usage ?