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• mercedes slk230 servicing 13 May 2007 (Forum)
  On a 4 year old car (when services due would be dashboard indicated) does anyone know if simply changing the oil and filter would provoke a "service due" light due to the change in cleanliness of the oil? I am a fan of frequent oil changes but see little point if my efforts to look after the car cause the light to come on; it is my intention to have the main service done by mercedes.
• Mondeo gearbox oil changing 28 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I have an 'S' reg diesel manual estate that has done 120000 miles now so feel a change of oil is due. Am I right in thinking that the box is refilled through the level plug on the front face of the 'box? Can see no other way. What is the best way to do this please, squeezy bottle and a rubber pipe maybee?
• Gearbox oil change - Renault Kangoo 15 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  We own a Kangoo which is just out of warranty as a "doggy waggon" and intend to keep it as long as possible. I was thinking of changing the gearbox oil at 40k intervals but am unsure about what to use. Renault only specify a particular Elf brew or would a good synthetic brew with to GL5 standard of the same be a better bet? I have used Ovoline synthetic in my Land-Rover box with very good results.
• Where Can I Get My Oil Changed (Diesel) 22 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  National tyres do cheap oil changes for cars, do you know anywhere that does a similar deal for diessel cars (hdi picasso) i used to do it myself but it was always on petrol cars, then with the national deal it wasnt worth doing it yourself just take it there every year. does anyone have any ideas who does a similar sort of thing
• Engine flushers 4 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  If it helps anyone considering flushing out engine prior to or with oil change, i used a standard pre oil change flush from Halfords which whilst clearly getting a lot of gunk out of the engine (as was evident from the old oil), did seem to cause one of the Injectors to begin malfunctioning.
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  Should I change the oil in my Freelander 2 before embarking on a 2000-mile trip round Europe? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We own an 18-month-old 150PS Land Rover Freelander 2, which was serviced at 12 months and 10,000 miles. We will shortly be six months on from the first...
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  Service interval - is this possible? 19 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Last year (in September) I purchased a second hand Audi A6 2.7 TD Le Mans S Line quattro that is on a 57 plate. I stipulated that I did not want to...
• Toyota Corolla Verso T3 D4D year 2001 - Oil change on diesel low annual mileage 2225miles 2 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  My wifes car is only used for short runs, I changed the oil & filter when she got it and since had done 2225 miles in a year almost to the day. So as we want this engine to last my question is, would it be wise to change the oil & filter now (yearly) despite low miles or leave it longer.
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  Should I buy a BMW 320d which is missing service stamps? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a 2008 BMW 320d with 15,000 miles. The trouble is, it only has one stamp in the service book. Should engine oil be changed every year,...
• Audi A3, 2litre TFSI Sports Cabriolet - New Audi Oil Change 19 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  The Service Indicator tells me (as expected) that the first service will be end of May 2014. However, it is now showing an Oil Change due at the end of May this year. In both cases I will cover a lot less mileage than the fall back figures of 19,000 miles and and 9,000 miles (see above). I planned to change the oil and filter myself.
• Where do you go to have your oil changed. 3 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hello I've always had my MB's oil changed at the main dealer. Usually every 11/12 months. hopefully they are fully aware of torques for drainage bolts/etc. our recently acquired jeep hemi - not quiet sure if its every 3 or 6 months or 3 or 6k miles, whichever comes first.
• Honda Civic 2017 - CVT GEARBOX OIL CHANGE 11 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Hi,   The  allnew Honda Civic  is designed witha CVT  auto gearbox oil service at 25,000 mile intervals.  What do backroomers...
• Gearbox oil change Mondeo TD 12 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I have a 1997 face-lift 1.8 Mondeo TD. I can see one hex nut on the gearbox near the bottom which is facing towards the front of the car. From here where...
• Volkswagen Polo IV (2005 - 2009) - 06 1.4tdi oil change 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  I changed the oil and filter in my wifes 2006 Polo 1.4tdi over the weekend. No problems. Re-filled with 3.8 litres per the handbook. The oil was at the low end of the dipstick but I left it - figuring better at the low end than over filled.
• Corolla 2001 Oil Change Procedure 18 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I am about to embark on the challenge to DIY oil & filter change on my Corolla 2001 vvt-i 1.6 Auto. I have spent some time looking around for relevant info (No Haynes manual however) but still have some queries: 1) I read this statment from somewhere - 'It has the cam belt to the left , alternator underneath and the heat shield to the right, there is no room at all to get the oil filter off.'
• Buying an X-1 2016/7 advice 24 Jun 2025 (Forum)
  On this subject of timing chains and wet belts, is it better to change the oil with the manufacurers recommended oil sooner rather than later?  
• Peugeot 406 1998 2.0 Estate - Ca 12 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I want to try and save on getting engine oil, oil/air filters and plugs changed. I wanted to find out how I could do that and what tools I would need. I believe the oil filter is right at the front of the engine behind the radiator and the air filter is to the left side of the engine, however I cannot figure out the way for changing oil.
• Renault Megane II Sport Tourer (2003 - 2008) - 05 1.9 'change oil soon' & 'check injectors' msgs 5 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  3 Days ago I had a message come up "change oil soon" on my 55 reg Megane so I checked the oil and the level is fine the oil is black but ive seen worse! then today the service light came on saying "Check Injectors". Ive had the car just over 12 months from locail renault dealer and been going like a dream, the car has only done 28k.
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  Does the transmission fluid need changing in my BMW? 21 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 220d xDrive auto Active Tourer. It is 8 years old and has done 103,000 miles. I am advised by BMW that there is no requirement to ever change...
• Oil Leak - Fiesta 1.8d 26 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Went to kwik fit for an oil change today, asked him to check for an oil leak as i was getting drops on the driveway, anyway he gets it on the ramp and says i would be better off getting the leak fixed before i got my oil changed.