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• VW oil recommendation 25 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I need to do a 30,000 mile oil change on my 1 litre March 02 VW LUPO, but can't find the oil recommended in handbook at Halfords. There is an oil on the Halfords chart which they say is for my car but on the can it says do not use if your handbook recommends another oil. Can I use it anyway or do
• BMW 530DSE AUTO - automatic gearbox whine 10 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  MY 2001 530DSE AUTO HAS STARTED TO WHINE WHEN ACCELERATING IN LOW GEAR. THE NOISE STOPS WHEN I LIFT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND IS NOT PRESENT AT HIGHER SPEEDS. SHOULD I CHANGE THE GEARBOX OIL AND FILTER? BMW SAY THEY ARE SEALED FOR LIFE BUT IN LAST WEEKEND'S DAILY TELEGRAPH YOU ADVISED SOMEONE
• Peugeot 207 (2006 - ) - First Service!!!!? 1 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I have inherited a 207 petrol m:play that is due for it's first service as it will be 2 years old it has only done 4,000 miles and there is no need for an oil change ( has passed by finger test ! ) I phone the main dealer and asked if he would do the First Service without the oil change~~ he agreed
• Vacuum Pump Oil Changes 15 May 2005 (Forum)
  I notice the question was raised in H.J`s column in this week`s Telegraph about oil changes using a vacuum pump via the dipstick tube, and that H.J. mentioned his dislike of this practice as not all the sludge was being removed from the sump. Unfortunately to maintain/increase profitability
• Astra G 1.8 16v Petrol (2000) - iol pressure problem 5 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I have changed oil pump, oil pressure switch, big ends bearings but still there is no oil pressure. no oil passes to the block
• astra diesel oil filter 13 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  hi this might be sound daft but my astra needs oil change badly but i can seem to find oil flitter can any one tell me where it is plz ive looked every where
• Fiat Bravo - Oil Drain Plug Socket Size 8 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  What kind socket do buy to change the oil on my 1996 1.6 Fiat Bravo?
• Audi gearbox oil 18 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  anyone know if this is a sealed unit? car is audi a6 1.8t 1998. gearbox feels notchy have heard before that a change of oil in the box' would help this
• Easy Oil Change 2 1 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  removing the underbody plastic aerodynamic shroud fitted on my MB. Six bolts locate it in place, and it looks a little unweildy. Interestingly, in casual conversation with the manager of the workshop of the local MB agency, it emerged that the procedure they use to change the oil also involves suction
• Oil General motors EU spec oil 26 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I notice that some vauxhall/chevrolet/Saab dealers are only using the GM spec dexos 1 and2  fully synthetic for their 2011-  engines, this will have a major impact on oil service prices. this is apparently factory fill, so beware of aftermarket oil changes outside of official
• BP Visco 7000 oil 26 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Recently had the oil and filter changed on my car at National, where the used the above oil. It was only £20, plus I had them fill a litre container with some top up oil! Noticed that this oil is 0w40 grade, so £20 is very good value. They also do a 0w30 grade for zetec etc engines.
• oil for Honda? 10 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I have just bought a Honda Varadero motorcycle. I had planned using castrol magnatec 10 w 40 w when changing oil.(semi synth) According to the guy in the shop, I should use an oil specially for motorcycles as car oil can wreck the wet clutch! Any help there please?
• dirty oil in my mitsubish carisma 8 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  got a mitsubish carisma 1.8 gdi,y reg,change and flush oil every 6000miles but after about 2000miles the oil looks dirty again,it has had a decoke.any body got any ideas.
• Notchy Gearbox - Audi A6 23 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  have audi a6 with notchy gearbox, is it possible to change the oil in this (car has done 122k, 1998) and would changing the oil have much effect. i do no that these gearbox\'s arnt the smoothest but comments would be appreciated
• Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 L, 2007 - Metal particles in oil filter 3 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  Hello, I've had my car a while now and serviced it when needed, a month ago I changed the oil and the filter, recently noticed I'm getting an oil check light which is never good! I've checked the oil which was fine but then inspected the filter and I think I've found tiny metal particles oh dear
• Merc C270 CDI 11 May 2005 (Forum)
  , it was last served at 12000 miles and is saying it doesn't need another oil change until 30000 - which I think is a little long. Is it possible to do an oil change on these yourself? I can't even find the oil filter - is it hidden somewhere under that huge bit of plastic covering the top of the engine
• Sludge under oil cap 22 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  when I changed it, there are no leaks around the engine block. Where could the moisture be getting into the oil. I do a daily 70 mile return run - motorway driving so it should be hot enough to get rid of condensation. Should I forget about it or should Ihave the head gasket changed? Thanks Peter
• synthetic oil 6 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  My Sunny1.4(1989) currently enjoys a Castrol fully synthetic oil surging thro' it's veins ,which was used at oil change(for the first time,) solely because I had a spare can designated for a recently departed Toyota. What sort of mileage interval should I work to, to the next change
• Peugeot 407 1.6 HDi 2005 - Peugeot 407 1.6 Hdi Oil cooler leaking 21 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi my Pug is leaking oil at high revs from the oil cooler area....have showed it to 2 mechs and both said oil cooler area is leaking. Can the oil cooler seals be changed or do i need a new oil cooler :( Thanks
• SAAB 9-5 Gearbox oil change 10 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  My 122,000 mile 9-5 is still running as well as ever, and I try to ensure this is so by regular servicing and care. My dealer is very reluctant to change the gearbox oil though. I thought it was a good idea, as the gear changing is a bit stiffer than my Volvo s80, and I imagined it would prolong