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  Buying a diesel BMW - is the 2.0 engine reliable? 22 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 15 year old Lexus IS 200. I’d like a used BMW (2014 model), either a 1 or 3 Series. However, I’d most likely go for the 2.0 diesel...
• Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost mk 7.5 - Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost,wet belt change question 9 Nov 2024 (Forum)
    Also read that should be replaced the above stuff:   Cambelt And Tensioner Kit Auxiliary Drive Belt Camshaft Cover Gasket Crankshaft Pulley Stretch Bolt and Friction Washer Front Crank Oil Seal Reseal all components as required Oil Pump Drive Belt Replace exhaust gaskets as required Oil Change with Genuine Filter and the correct specification Oil Engine coolant drained and replaced   What you did with your Fiesta and wet belt change?
• oil-change regime 12 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Ever since I was a young lad, I've changed the oil in my cars roughly every 6,000 miles, which has always worked out at every 6 months or so, with the cars doing a mixture of long & short trips. Due to a change in circumstances, I now find myself driving 600 miles a week, which means I'm now doing my 6,000 miles every 10 weeks.
• Mercedes 320 CDI - Auto Box Oil Change 2 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  My indie is a little reluctant to change the auto fluid in my 130k mile 320. He claims it could cause more problems than leaving well alone. But I understand...
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  Oil leaking into turbo on BMW 3 Series - is this a serious problem? 12 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 3 series 1.8 diesel. Having had an oil change about 4000 miles ago, the i-drive flashed with a low oil warning and I put in one litre of oil...
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  How often should modern diesel engines have an oil change? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a used Jaguar F-Pace with 10,000 miles on the clock. Jaguar says the next service is not due until October 2020 or after 21,000 miles....
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  When should I change the gearbox oil on my Mercedes C-Class? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a three year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class CDI. I am very pleased with the car, but my local dealership tells me the automatic gearbox oil...
• Kwik Fit Oil Change/Costs/Oil Choice 13 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone had a oil change done at kwik fit? or Hometune. Any idea what oil they use as standard unless you "upgrade" The Kwik Fit Website (www.kwik-fit.com) states: "The Oil and Filter service that Kwik-Fit offer is known as Kwik-Lube This consists of: Draining the oil, Fitting a new oil filter,Refilling the oil sump with new Mobil Super Multigrade Oil" However when you look further into the "special offers" page, it states "Kwik-Lube" at £18.00 (great quality multigrade oil providing great value for money), and offers "Mobil Super S" at £26.00 (A premium quality engine oil delivering improved protection and performance) and "Mobil 1" at £34.00 (The worlds most advanced engine oil and race proven.
• focus 2000 ghia - oil ford focus 2.0 w reg 31 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  IS THERE A SPECIAL OIL FOR OIL CHANGES OR DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT OIL I SHOULD USE ?
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  What is the timing belt and DSG oil change interval on my VW? 21 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 71 Volkswagen T-Roc convertible with the 1.5 engine. There is so much confusion on this with timing belt change intervals of life/140,000 miles...
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  VAG. engines 23 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Dera HJ Speaking as an avid reader of your column I read that virtually every type of VAG diesel or petrol engine has relliability and other failure issues,there...
• BMW Cam lifters 9 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I service the car myself completely since I have owned it and have always used the onboard service indicator to determine when the service is due. On the most recent oil change I noticed the valve gear to be unusually noisy (The car has done 146K). I have been using fully synthetic oil in the past and have only changed brand to a Halfords own brand fully synthetic oil on this last change.
• Ford Focus 1.6tdci - Ford Focus 1.6tdci oil level increasing 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  The oil level in my 2009 1.6tdci focus is increasing. I have to change the oil every two weeks to save the engine!! The coolant level doesn't change and the oil isn't murky when I change it so I'm sure it's not water.
• Volvo 440/460 (1989 - 1997) - Recommended oil? 5w30, or 10w40, or 15w30? 30 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I had an oil change done one this car at well known chain garage and they put in 5w30, I did the rest of the service according the haynes manual but the manual advised 10w40 or 15w30 should i rechange the oil?
• Gearbox oil 14 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I had a responce saying that the gearbox oil never needs changing. " Once it's in, it's in" and many other people agreed with this comment. What do you guys suggest? TIA Ady...
• Changing engine oil 8 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone suggest an easy way to remove engIne oil without getting under the car and removing the sump plug - my car has an awkward to remove and replace...
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  How do I rung-in a low mileage car? 10 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Peugeot 207 auto. It is three years old,i mmaculate, and has done 4500 miles only. It has had an interim service, engine oil...
• Vauxhall Astra j 1.6 CDTI - Vauxhall pulling a fast one? - Oil change 9 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  The car is at 11k and 9 months old so its not due a service according to the schedule. I booked the car into the dealer for an oil and filter change as i want a change every 10-12 k as I plan on keeping the car long term.   The dealer told me if i do the oil change before the cars 1st official service I'll invaladate the warranty.
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  Touran oil pump problem 17 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  This questions about the Touran TDI 2.0. I changed the oil in my car 3 months ago and regularly I checked the engine oil level. Just wondering why my engine...
• Vauxhall Astra SE 1.6 Petrol 2014 - Warning message: "Change engine oil" + "Oil at 1%" 4 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Car has done 10K miles from new.  Since its last service a year ago it has only done 5.5K miles.  Annual service is due and has been booked-in...