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• 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 the dipstick about 1000mls.
• 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 .......
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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...
• 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?
• 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?
• Amazing GM oil change revelation 4 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Well, is this really news or is the US just catching up on what's been pretty routine over here for some time? "GM's oil system challenges standard 3,000-mile service recommendation GM claims it can double or even triple the time between oil changes in vehicles when compared to the common 3,000-mile recommendation simply by being able to evaluate driving conditions using its patented Oil Life System
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  Can I skip the oil and filter change on a low mileage car? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Jaguar XK Convertible 5-litre last August. It was serviced in March 2019 at 76,600 miles and has travelled only 4000 miles since. It's used...
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  Ford Mondeo lost power 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently got all the filters changed and car started to splutter and put out black. I changed air flow meter but no change so I disconnected air flow...
• gearbox oil 4 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  what is the general opinion on the frequency of manual gearbox oil changes on a modern car?
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  Increasing oil levels - what's the fault? 14 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The oil level in my 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel is increasing and I have to change the oil every two weeks to save the engine. The coolant level doesn't...
• Vauxhall Astra H Estate 1.7 tdi 08 - oil light 20 May 2021 (Forum)
  Wondering if anyone has had this problem and rectified. Since changing my oil + filter when starting my car the oil ilght goes off then comes on for around 5 secs then goes off, I have changed the oil and filter twice 5-30 first and 5-40 second. I have also bought from Vauxhall the full black cap with filter attached + pressure switch still same may stop on slightly longer after second oil change, checked the pressure 50 psi idle up to 100 psi when reved. may be my imagination but the engine seems to be getting slightly noisier. could it be the filter that is draining back when left, this happens if left over 2 hrs. mileage 25000  
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 engine oil query - please answer ! 2 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I am wondering if it could be from where oil may have been spilt on previous oil changes at the garage. Or could it be from when the timing belt was changed. Any ideas are welcome ,thanks.
• Volvo S40 - Oil/Filter Change - worth doing 22 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I recently bought a Volvo S40 2.0 Diesel with 49k on the clock and a full Volvo service history.  It was last serviced at 46k but the oil does look very black; though I know this is not uncommon with diesels.It's done 50k miles now. It's going to the dealer next Saturday for a couple of minor recall issues and I wondered whether it was worth getting an oil/filter change done at the same time?
• Visco 5000 5W-40 14 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I normally change oil around every 10,000 kilometers, but as we drive to the UK next month for a five week visit, I wonder if a bit over my usual oil change intervals will be OK? Roger. (in Spain).
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - Engine flushing & oil changes - how often? 8 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Tried, tested and proven method. I change the oil every 6th month and oil and filter, as well as an engine flush every 12th month on my vehicles. I use - diesel fuel (may shock some...) as an engine flush. What do you do? My last car clocked 200k (from new) and is still going strong.
• Changing brand of oil - bmw 525d 8 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I purchased the car in January just after the warranty expired and would like to carry out more frequent oil changes, about every 5k. It is a modern 2.5l common rail turbo diesel with 55k on the clock. Can I use fully synthetic oil of viscosity rating 5w/40, but of a cheaper brand, without causing any problems??
• Peugeot 206hdi Oil light flashing 12 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently had 62,000 service. 1 week later oil light kept flashing and stop sign bleeping. Took car back oil filter changed oil changed again and oil pressure switch renewed. Still flashing. Back to dealer they say no pressure in engine when at idle speed ok when being driven and revs up high.
• Am i paranoid about oil changes 30 May 2004 (Forum)
  Where do i draw the line on oil changes Keeping in mind that cold starts do the most damage to car engines and to the deterioration of engine oil Two scenarios for comparison, both VW Polo 1.4 TDI PD Both bought new Service Schedule and Cost First Year /10000 miles (Oil change only) £85 Second Year/20000 miles (Oil change/service) £150 Third Year /30000 miles (Oil change only) £85 Forth Year /40000 miles (Oil change/service) £250 Mr Pensioner (me) My car is garaged and is used on average three times a week for round trips of not less than 15 miles and two trips from Sheffield to Scarborough each year.
• Combo Van /06 / 1.3D - Oil Gushing From Oil Filter Cap after Oil Change w 20 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Hi To All Changed the oil twice before in my 06 / 1.3 diesel Combo Van and all went well. This time I started it up and the 2.5 liters gushed out in like 5 sec. I immediately shut down and thought I had not tighten the plastic oil filter cover, I kicked myself.
• VW oil level too high 28 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  I suspect it was overfilled inadvertently when being topped up. He hasn't had oil changed for 10 months so I will advise him to either ask VW to drain some out or change the oil and the filter a few weeks earlier than the 12 month service period is due. BUT-Bearing in mind no warning lights are showing -should he just leave it for a few weeks?