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• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.8 Oil filter 10 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi there! I have a question about fitting new oil filter. I heard that it is better to put some oil into a new oil filter before threading it to its' place after engine oil change. Is that true? Or it's fine fitting it as it is - fresh and clean without any oil?
• 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.
• BMW 530DSE AUTO - automatic gearbox whine 10 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  IF I DO NOTHING WILL THE GEARBOX BE LIKELY TO FAIL? A LOCAL GARAGE HAS SAID CHANGING THE OIL MIGHT MAKE IT WORSE. PLEASE ADVISE
• 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 that it probably did not need an oil change but said that is what the First Service consisted of and without it he would not stamp by warranty book~~so £190 quid for something that does not need doing!
• 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, this practice is now becoming the norm in many main dealerships including BMW.
• 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)
  I have not completed 13 K miles yet, and know that the automated system of service interval is likely to recommend around 10K mile intervals based on my last experience. I plan to change oil at 5000 mile intervals and leave the automated service system untouched to comply with warranty. I know it is influenced indirectly via sensors, by oil viscosity so hope the change will extend the service interval --- unless somebody tells me different!
• 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 dealerships in case of warranty claims!
• 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.
• 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.
• 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)
  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? Grateful for any help with this.
• Sludge under oil cap 22 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Hi I have a 1.6GLXi Skoda Octavia running on LPG which is 18 months - 20000 miles old. Recently I noticed a film 92mm thick) of tan sludge forming under the oil cap. I haven't noticed this before. There has been no apparent lose of coolant, the performance has not been suffering, the oil was clear when I changed it, there are no leaks around the engine block.
• 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.
• 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
• 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