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• Scenic II Oil change 30 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I have a Scenic II, 1.9dci engine with 18,000 mile services. After reading various threads on here and other forums, reckon I should get the oil changed just now, 12000 miles, as the car is used for a lot of stop / start journeys. Now my technical knowledge could be written on the back of a grain
• VW Golf oil question & coolant question 17 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  You may remember that I had the oil cooler break on my MkII Golf GTI recently. It didn't occur to me at the time but the two oil changes prior to the failure had been done using a semi-synthetic, the Quantum stuff that VW sell at dealerships. As far as I could tell all previous oil in the car had
• Honda Civic 2.2 Diesel - Oil change for Diesel Honda Civic 25 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  dirty stuff but surprised how quickly it appears to have become contaminated. Question is should I have the oil changed at about 6000 miles? Understand that some cars should be left to "bed in". Intending to keep it for a while so will it be a worthwhile investment? Thanks in advance
• PEUGEOT 406 Hdi - OIL CHANGE BLUNDER Peugeot 406 Hdi 19 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hello, would be grateful for any advice. Have just changed the oil in a 2003 Peugeot 406 Hdi. I have used just over 4 litres 15w 40 Castrol GTX also added 300ml of STP for diesel engines Have since found out that Peugeot recommend 5w 40 oil only for Hdi diesel engines. Have driven
• Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) - 03 1500 Another engine oil question 24 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I notice my usual oil supplier (Comma) http://www.commaoil.com/ have changed their recommendation for my engine oil to 5W-30, from 10W-40. The handbook recommends 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50 for an ambient temperature of -20 to 40c. It recommends 5W-30 for -30 to 15c. However, it also states '5W-30
• Suzuki Swift (2005 - ) - Cold Cranking - Changing from 10w to 5w Oil? 17 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  the dealer who services it uses 10w-40 (no idea why, he's also a Ford dealer so you'd think he'd have supplies of the thinner oil!). Do other BR's think that I'd improve things if I changed to the thinner oil or would the difference be negligible? Thanks & Regards
• Ford Galaxy 02 TDi Ghia - Oil Pressure Warning Light 5 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I've recently had an engine change on my Ford Galaxy.It has suddenly started to get the Oil Pressure Warning message appear on the dash display. My mechanic has changed the Oil Pump,Oil,Oil Switch and checked the Strainer and return hose.All seem fine. He has now told me the oil is only spitting
• vw passat tdi, oil change problems 21 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  vehicle, but do not do very high mileages so would be willing to change my oil once or twice within a 12 month period so buying long life oil will not serve me any perpose. can i purchase oils for this vehicle from regular motor accessories shop or do i have to go to my local dealer. Any help would
• Chrysler Grand Voyager - oil light 27 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  oil light comes on after engine gets hot , oil pressure ok changed oil switch any ideas please
• oil change via vacuum extraction 5 Dec 2024 (Forum)
  I just happened to be wondering if anyone has any idea how common the practice of removing oil via a vacuum method is these days. I have had a Pela pump for years which I have never used but now my health is failing i think I shall use it for my next change. Is it true to say this method
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 1996 2.0 oil/water in exhaust after turbo change. 13 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I have just changed the turbo on my 406. Unfortunately this was not the problem there seems to be oil/water burning inside my exhaust system. but not in the cylinders. Can someone tell me what the problem is so i can fix it please diesel/petrol engine ?
• MB E320CDI Oil Change 18 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Can anyone help? I want to do an intermediate oil change myself, the car is a 2001 model (not the latest one) are there any complications? I don't have ramps etc., can it be done simply by reaching underneath? Are the filter and sump nut easily accessible? What size are they? Sorry for all
• Focus TTdi - early oil change 10 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, Miles on our new Focus TDdi are piling on now and she will be @ 6000 within a few weeks. What are your thoughts on changing oil @ 6250 on a new engine? Some say yes, others say no until 1st service and then every 6250 miles from then on. Comments appreciated ....... BTW - not one drop
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 08 1.3 duratec oil filter 5 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Im planning to change the oil on my daughters year old ka. Can I get to the filter with the claw type wrench and extension ok without lifting the car off the ground ? I'm going to be pulling the old oil through the dip stick with a pella pump. Has anyone changed the oil filter on the ka duratec
• 10/30 oil 5 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I'm Chairman of a hobby group,who last year,bought a brand new diesel generator,for when we do demonstrations outside of the club hq,and it is now due an oil change,as it's done 20 hours. (We don't use it a lot at the moment.) It has to be changed with 10/30 diesel oil,of a high grade,but I'm
• oil burning? Astra 1.6 16v 30 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  hi guys, i run a astra 1.6 16v with 56k on the clock, it burns some oil, im using castrol gtx magnetec 10/40 semi sinthetic i change my oil every 5,000mls or every 6mths, would changing up to a thicker oil like 15/40 cause any problems? my driving is mainly stop start driving, it drops about half
• Omega gearbox oil ..... 15 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hi, Has anyone any experience on changing the oil in a manual gearbox on an Omega 3.0 V6? How often should you do it? Mine is 4 and a half years old with 85k - should it be changed, and if so how much would a garage charge? Regards ....... Robert
• Lubricating Oil Overfilling 11 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I was wondering, what are the possible consequences of overfilling when changing the engine's lubricating oil? Can the oil pressure rise?
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  Oil pressure 30 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Seat Toledo 1.6 diesel. Engine oil pressure light coming in during dpf regeneration. Only comes on during regeneration. Never any other time, and not...
• Peugeot 5 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  I read somewhere that Peugeot did a complimentary oil-change at 10000 miles as the first scheduled oil-change on most models was at 20000 miles. Is this correct?