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  Ask HJ: What’s trending October 2012? 25 Oct 2012 (News)
  Click here to see more Q&As about cam belts . A cam belt change can be quite expensive, but keeping on top of oil changes shouldn’t be too pricey and will prolong the life of your engine. October saw quite a few queries about engine oil, including one from a reader who is quite religious about them: “I change the oil twice a year with Total 5w/30 fully synthetic oil.
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  Special Oil For Original Minis 12 Feb 2009 (News)
  A lot has changed in 50 years but Millers Oils passion for the classic Mini has never waned. So to celebrate half a century of this sixties icon, the specialist automotive oils and lubricants manufacturer has launched an improved engine oil design specifically for the original Mini.
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  Millers Oils Launches Spill Free Oil 'Can' 4 Jun 2014 (News)
  The design follows Millers Oils’ recognition of the difficulties and issues consumers face when topping up and changing oil at home. “An independent test has shown that 80% of cars that go into garages are low on oil,” says Mark Berry, Business Development Manager - Automotive, Millers Oils.
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  Best Oil Brands & Oil Manufacturers 8 Jul 2019 (News)
  You may not give it much thought but oil is the lifeblood of your car’s engine, and using the wrong kind or an inferior brand could end up costing you dearly. Our guide will take you through the major brands and what they offer.   Don't forget, if you're changing oil, you're going to need an oil drip tray
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  Now Drivers Can Get The Condition of Their Oil Checked 13 Jun 2014 (News)
  The condition of a car's oil can tell a lot about an engine. So now Millers Oils is offering a professional analysis of engine oil, for lubricity and contamination. Millers Oils has launched an oil analysis service called MillerCare, which enables drivers to investigate the health of their engine or transmission.
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  Pajero Recall 13 Mar 2001 (News)
  European market Shoguns and Pajeros have a torque converter lock-up on second gear and above. But the automatic transmission change points are mapped differently for Japanese market Pajeros. In heavy traffic or when towing this can lead to an excessive number of changes in and out of first gear which overheats the automatic transmission fluid and splits the oil cooler fitted integral to the radiator.
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  Easy Way To Find The Right Oil For Your Car 26 Feb 2010 (News)
  Millers Oils, the specialist oils and fuel treatments manufacturer, has launched its 'Which Oil?' online advice tool designed to make it easier for motorists to find the recommended and correct grade of engine oil, gearbox oil and coolant for both cars and vans.
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  BMW and Suzuki Free Service Deals 10 Jan 2003 (News)
  BMW and Suzuki are offering 3 year service and maintenance inclusive prices on new cars. The BMW deal includes oil services, inspection services, brake pads and discs, brake fluid, wiper blades and all labour charges for 3 years or 60,000 miles and BMW reckons it could be worth up to £3,000. It's transferable to another owner if you sell the car, but doesn't include intermediate oil changes not prompted by the service indicator.
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  New Range of Compatible Millers Oils 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  This launch is the latest in a long line of recent product developments from Millers Oils, as the company aims to provide state-of-the-art car oils in order to meet the changing demands of the market. As engine technology continues to advance, and worldwide emissions targets become more stringent, engine oils required to maintain the performance of engines also become more technical and complex.
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  Top 10: Turbocharged classics 7 Aug 2017 (News)
  The good news when buying a classic turbo motor is that turbochargers are generally reliable these days, and even relatively elderly examples can still give good service – depending on their mileage and service history. It’s essential that any turbocharged car has had oil changes at the correct intervals, and that high-performance or synthetic engine oil has been used. And remember, after a fast run, don't swtich off without letting the car idle for 30 seconds or so!
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  Waterloo Road Star Chooses FIAT 500C 8 Oct 2009 (News)
  If the sump level rises significantly as a result, the engine will start running on its sump oil and, if it cannot be stalled against the brakes, it will over-rev and blow up. As soon as FIAT 500 diesel owners notice the oil 'oil exhausted' warning they need to visit their dealer have an oil change (because the sump oil is contaminated with diesel) and have the DPF regenerated.
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  Millers Launches New Range of Energy Efficient Oils 28 Feb 2013 (News)
  ” One way to improve fuel economy in an engine is to use a lower viscosity of oil. The consequence of this, using traditionally formulated oil, can be that at operating temperature the oil film thickness is reduced to a point that component wear increases. Nanodrive technology has overcome this problem and allows a lower coefficient of friction to be achieved, without changing the viscosity of the oil, at the same time maintaining an adequate oil film thickness that minimises wear.
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  Vauxhall Cuts Vectra Prices 7 Nov 2000 (News)
  Of less benefit to private motorists is a new 20,000-mile interval service regime which is likely to mean that in three years time 80,000-mile ex-fleet Vauxhalls will have only had two or three oil changes – and that their engines will be unlikely to last a second-hand buyer anything like as long as engines which have had the oil changed every 6 months or every 7,000 miles at most.
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  Amazing Astra Clocks Up Half a Million Miles 23 Jan 2002 (News)
  HJ Website Backroomers had a few questions so I called Barry. Yes, it's the 'old' GM 1.7 diesel. Yes, Barry changes the timing belt every 30,000 miles. Yes, he changes the oil every 4,000 miles, but uses ordinary Millers or Morrisons 15w40 from his local A1 Motor Stores. He reckons the secrets of high mileage are simple: "Never rev the engine when cold, never leave it idling from cold, keep your speed down to an indicated 70-75, and change the oil and filter regularly."
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  A Grand Monday: Volvo 240 GLT 20 Oct 2014 (News)
  It’s clearly been well looked after over the years and the history shows the car’s had regular oil and filter changes every few thousand miles. With 145k on the clock, the cambelt was changed at 118,250, so you’ve got another 20,000 miles or so before it needs doing again. Body-wise it’s in good nick.
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  3 Year Service Contract For September Citroens 26 Aug 2008 (News)
  A one off payment is made when the vehicle is purchased and with nothing further to pay, the costs of servicing and brake fluid change are covered for up to three years or until the specified mileage is reached. Citroën’s recommended Annual Service will also be included in the contract. Ideal for drivers with a low annual mileage, who take longer to reach their scheduled service, this yearly oil change plus ‘health check’ provides customers with peace of mind, assuring them that their vehicle is being inspected on a regular basis.
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  Secrets of the 2,000,000 Mile Volvo 13 Aug 2002 (News)
  “If you don’t like your car you’ll never go the distance.” ·Change your oil and filter regularly. “If there is any one maintenance activity that will extend the life of your car’s engine, this is it.” ·Use factory equipment parts. “They are definitely more compatible with your car.
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  Haynes launches step-by-step online workshop videos 25 Sep 2017 (News)
  Prices start at £2.99 to see one job or £9.99 to see all the jobs for one vehicle for one year. Some very basic jobs, such as changing an air filter on a Ford Focus, are free. The 1500 videos available cover 100 makes and models with at least 15 jobs per car. Jobs include replacing sparkplugs and tail lights, through to changing starter motors and thermostats.
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  Fiat offers owners of older Puntos money-saving parts and servicing deals 14 Apr 2010 (News)
  Among the offers currently available from participating Fiat centres are an annual service for £89, an annual service with MOT for £129.99, 30% off the fitment of a timing belt kit, and an oil and oil filter change with thorough visual inspection of the car for £49. Valid throughout 2010, the offers are being mailed to around 50,000 Fiat Punto owners across the UK. However, customers who do not receive the special letter with vouchers can contact their local dealer, as long as their Punto was first registered before 2006.
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  LIVE: MPs debate rising petrol prices 15 Nov 2011 (News)
  The motion goes beyond simply calling for the fuel duty rise to be cancelled – it also calls for the government to stabilise the price of fuel and smooth out fluctuations in pump price, to pressure oil companies into passing on cheap oil prices to customers and to set up a commission to investigate market competitiveness.  Furthermore, the BCA recently survey 4,000 motorists on how a rise in fuel duty would affect their driving habits.