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• Zafira oil change nightmare 10 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  My local garage changed the oil and filter on my 1.6 Zafira for £32.Having read somewhere that the oil level on Zafira's is quite tricky to get right, i then checked the oil level the next morning, after the car had stood alnight, and the level was nearly 1/2 inch over the top of the high mark.
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  When should I get my first BMW X3 service? 8 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have just ordered a new BMW X3 2.0 auto. I understand that it has a flexible servicing schedule, but I was wondering if it would be advantageous to...
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  How can I improve the reliability of my Skoda Superb DSG? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You have often commented in your column in The Telegraph on the pros and cons of the VAG DSG gear box. I have a 2012 Skoda Superb Estate which I have had...
• Renault Megane service indicator 16 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  The Megane has started flashing a message saying 'Change oil soon'. It's on 14500 miles, the service is not due until 18K but the oil was changed at 9K. So I assume that the service message is just a counter down to the 18K point? Or does the car assess the quality of the oil like some of the VW's do?
• Can Oil change improve running. 24 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  The Rover was treated to some nice new oil on Friday ater 10 months and about 12k miles. I'm convinced it runs smoother now. Is it my imagination? If...
• Oil Spec VW 505 500 or 505 501 20 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Even when I said that the oil would be changed again at the first scheduled service - in 5000m - all said I should still change it and muttered darkly about possible damage if I didn't. I am happy to do this, in order to preserve the car i good condition (the whole point of the 'extra' change anyway) But, I wonder: 1.
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  When should I get the transmission fluid in my car changed? 17 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 BMW 335D automatic has now covered 74,000 miles. Do you think its worth having the transmission fluid changed in its ZF 8-speed gearbox?
• Oil 24 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  hi, i want to change my oil in my 91 cav 2.0l done 113,000 miles but don't know which is the best oil to use , but i'm sure one of you will know. thx
• black oil 27 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I had an oil change recently on my BMW diesel,I used Mobil 1 semi synthetic as per past thread recommendations the oil went black quite quickly.Is this usual?
• 14,000 miles. Diesel BMW Oil Change ??? 24 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I have recently bought a 15 month old BMW 330D. (36,000 motorway miles) I have noted that according to the service book the car has had oil changes every 14,000 miles... Being of the old school with regards to changing engine oil I immediately contacted several BMW main dealers..They all assured me it was ok to leave the servicing so long as they use \"special longlife Castrol SLX oil\"..
• Removing oil through the dipstick. 27 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  It had a thin tube which you insert into the dipstick tube of the engine in your car and remove the engine oil. Basically it allows you to change the engine oil without the need to get under it to remove the sump plug. Not recommended because you should change the oil filter as well unless it is accessible from top of the engine.
• Oil Filter Quality 9 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Hello, There have been quite a few postings about the good value oli and filter changes provided by Nationa; Tyres, Kwik Fit etc. I have been using National Tyres for a little while. I believe they use Duckhams semi-synthetic oil, but my question is about the quality of the oil filters.
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  Are high mileage cars worth the risk? 26 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Are high mileage cars with full history worth buying?
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 2004 1.4 Change oil and Service Indicator 23 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I have just bought a Renault Scenic 1.4 16v. The garage I have bought it from have told me they just need to remove the 'change oil and service' warnings! This did ring alarm bells with me but it was closing time and they assured me it has been serviced! Can anyone tell me, as this car seems to automatically tell you everything, does it automatically update itself when the oil has been changed?
• Manual Gearbox oil change - Honda Civic 14 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hi I have a Honda Civic 1.4 (2001), and want to replace the gearbox oil. The manual only refers to the specification of the oil as "Honda MTF". Halfords...
• Clio oil filter question ? 24 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Having a few months ago come across two different oil filter specs and sizes for the same Focus when changing the oil for my mother-in-law, today I bought a filter from a Renault dealer for the wife's Clio, it is about 2/3 the size of every other one that has been fitted to the car though is categorically the right one according to the dealer, the spec has changed they say, it is a '98 1.6 RXE manual.
• No gearbox drain plug?!? 9 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Sorry to start another thread about the same issue, but I've just been told by a Ford garage that the gearbox oil in my 2.0 Focus can't be changed due to the fact that there's no drain plug!!! Can anyone confirm this? Surely the gearbox oil has to be changed later in the car's life?!? When I queried this with the Ford garage I was told that oil can be added but not drained.
• Oil Leak 16 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  My 306 TD has just developed a small oil leak just after having an oil change. Any ideas as to the cause and cost of repair. Can it be that the oil was overfilled and if so will this right itself in due course. Any ideas appreciated,
• Volkswagen Polo IV - Oil Pressure Problem 19 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Got a VW polo 2002-2005 model, 1.2 petrol engine, chain driven oil pump and the car has covered 70k miles. Was driving along and the oil pressure warning light came on, along with quite a large loss of power having to rev it more than usual.  So far, I've done the obvious things; changed the oil and filter and changed the oil pressure switch which made no difference and didn't put out the light.
• citroen xsara gear box oil change 12 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  hi got heater fan sorted motor came from citroen in the end £106 new second hand ones £25+ and p&p on top with 30 days warrenty.my car had air con which means the fan motor had to to talk to air con!!!!got local auto electrictian to test and fit for £45. i am enquiring if xsara gear boxs need an oil change or top up.if so were do i find filler plug and drain plug.car has cover 105k miles in 7 years.box is very stiff and difficult in first couple of miles from cold start after it is very smooth.think of putting in millers oils trx gear oil to free up gear change.any advice gratefully received.