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• Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec Climate, 2007 reg. - Focus oil leak after clutch change. 28 May 2014 (Forum)
  Hi Folks Had my clutch changed about six weeks ago by a retired mechanic whom I've used before; thus far, he's never let me down. After a round trip of about 600 miles on the new clutch, I happened to notice oil on the driveway; or what I thought was oil.
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  Which oil should I use in my Volkswagen Polo to reduce start-up noise? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a W-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4-litre automatic with 60,000 miles. Since I've owed it, I've been using 10w 40 semi synthetic oil (as recommended). It's...
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  Is it necessary to change the gearbox oil in my three-year-old Ford Mondeo Sport? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo Sport petrol is nearly three years old with 17,000 miles on the clock. During my recent annual service I was told the car required a complete...
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  Does my year-old Skoda Octavia need any lubricants changing other than engine oil? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI Elegance which is now one year old and due for it's first service. I would like to know if I should get any other lubricants...
• Fiesta mk 3 gearbox oil change 27 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Itsa MK 3, 1.8 diesel, 5 speed. The drain plug on the gearbox has a little shaft protruding from it about 3" long, what is that and is it safe to take...
• Stalling Vectra 11 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  An aquaintance overseas with an Opel Vectra has had a stalling problem. Dealer originally changed slow running valve plus installed a filter to stop oil getting in it but no avail. Now he appears to have changed the oil pickup pipe problem appears cured, any thoughts?
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  Running in and service regime on a new Skoda Superb? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am soon to take delivery of a New Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI (125ps). I hope to keep the car for as long as possible (doing about 16k annual mileage), and...
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  Checking auto box oil on Jaguar XK 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Information on your website for the Jaguar XK 1996-2006 model states that there is "no easy means of checking 5-speed auto box oil level or refilling...
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  My oil warning light came on after 5000 miles - should I be concerned? 30 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Golf at the end of 2018 which I intend to keep long term. It drives very nicely but after 5000 miles the oil warning light came on, I topped...
• Peugeot Boxer 2.5D non turbo - Gearbox oil 18 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all I need to change the gearbox oil, does anyone know what type and quantity it reqiures? Thanks Ian
• Hooray for the independent garage 5 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I went back the next morning to find the new tyre already on the rim I had left with them and balanced and they readily changed the oil using my filter. I asked how easy it was to change the filter. Come and have a look they said. So I did. Easy peasy is the answer. In the under body tray is a flap that says 'oil change here'.
• Fast fit oil change problem 3 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I returned to the place which had done the previous oil change and to cut a long story short the area manager sent me a fax stating that he accepted the threads could have been damaged when they changed the oil but similarly the second garage could have done the damage when attempting to undo the plug.
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - 06 2.0d Dexelia DPF Engine Oil 4 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  The time has come again where my sump is full to the brim, and requires an oil change. It seems like only yesterday that I had the last change carried out (oh it was!) Does anyone know of a cheap source for engine oil, best I've found is £54.00 for 5l and with the filter just under a tenner I might just as well pay the dealer £90.00 to do it for me.
• Volvo S40 Diesel - Servicing 23 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I bought an S plate 1.9TD Volvo S40 today, its got 114k on the clock and it needs service. I'm planning to do it all myself with the help of a mechanic friend. I need to change the oil in the gearbox (its manual) because it feels stiff when changing gears. Would you please let me know what engine oil shall i use to get the best possible MPG and what oil shall I use for gearbox?
• Engine Oil prices 9 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I am thinking to switch to Tesco's but is there any different between the brands? The viscosity is the same, just thought it might save me few bobs as I am changing oil 3 times a year. Anyone used Tesco?s own brand?
• Synthetic gearbox oil 15 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  My Seicento sporting is just about due its first service, and I am considering having the gearbox oil changed, as per HJs recommendation. Is it worthwhile going for Mobil 1 or similar? Gear change is sightly notchy, particularly 2nd. I regularly look at a forum for air-cooled BMW bikes, and general consensus is that fully synthetic transmission oil makes an enormous difference.
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  My plug-in hybrid has only done 2500 miles in the last year. Does is really need a major service? 19 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, owned since almost new and has done 38,000 miles. Each year I have had it serviced at a local dealer. This year,...
• What is ZETEC oil? 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  They didn't have any Zetec oil either... What is Zetec oil?
• Fully synth oil... worth it? 27 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Another 6k has gone by and another oil change due on my 1.9TD Xsara. Last time had local garage do it for 20 quid, but think they used cheapy oil. Is it worth spending 20 quid on the fully synthetic oil like Mobil 1 and so on? They promise improved fuel economy and quieter running.
• Oil changes - peugeot eurobus 26 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  However, this was not specific to this vehicle, it was a general finding. The remedy to this was to have more frequent oil changes ie 6,000mls instead of the recommended 12,000mls. Has anyone had ant experience or knowledge of this?