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• Volvo 440/460 (1989 - 1997) - 94 1.6 Leaking sump nut after oil change. 14 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Hi there i had an oil change done at a well known hi street garage, but ever since it has been leaking oil from the sump! i have taken it back an they tightened it but it is still leaking. How can a simple job like this go wrong?
• Ford Ka oil change 29 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Been contacted by a friend who this weekend is out to impress his girl friend by carrying out an oil change to her Ford Ka. Has some considerable mechancically aptitude with two wheel machines but wonders and asks: 1. The location of the sump plug on a 1.3 Ka?. 2. Is a standard Hex used to loosen or a key?
• ford escort van 1.8diesel - oil sump plug stuck and rounded 10 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  went to change my oil today only to find the plug well and truley stuck and have managed to make more of a mess of the head. also i poured engine flush in ran for 15 min thinking oil change easy usually is? .... is it ok to drive with flush in there help!!
• What diesel oil? 30 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I have a P reg mondeo TD 1.8 I have not owned a diesel car before and I am going to change the oil. What diesel oil should I get for this time of year. Normal, part Synthetic or fully Synthetic? Can some also tell me what the difference is and does changing it do any damage to the engine?
• Flushing a Auto Box - VolvoS80 7 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I can't believe that Volvo don't change the oil, is that normal? Cheers John
• Scenic II Oil change 30 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Manual says use 10W40 or 10W50. I believe the best oils are fully synthetic, do these come with the same name ie 10W40 or is it different? 2. Any particular oil I should look at, bearing in mind it will get changed again at 18000 miles? 3. Where is the cheapest place to buy the oil - my local independent can physically do the work for a tenner or so I am sure.
• 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.
• Honda Civic 2.2 Diesel - Oil change for Diesel Honda Civic 25 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  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.
• 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.
• Suzuki Swift (2005 - ) - Cold Cranking - Changing from 10w to 5w Oil? 17 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hello My Suzuki Swift cranks very slowly first thing in the morning in the recent cold weather - not helped by a diet of short trips morning and evening with lights, blower etc always on meaning the battery rarely rarely gets a good charge. Although the manual recommends 5w-30 oil, I know 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?
• vw passat tdi, oil change problems 21 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Hi can anyone help me i own a vw passat tdi year 2000, problem is i have never had a car before i cant service myself i always do all my own brakes, services etc. Does anyone know what oil i can use in my car the vw recomended oils are to expensive, i am aware this model is a long life service 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.
• 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.
• 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 was originally used on boats for obvious reasons?
• 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?
• 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 has been used from new. Regards ............
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 08 1.3 duratec oil filter 5 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Has anyone changed the oil filter on the ka duratec engine here ? Thanks Lenny..................
• 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 having trouble finding some.It needs about 2 litres,and of course,has to be diesel oil.