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  Is it normal for my 2009 BMW 3 Series to use a litre of oil in 9000 miles? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For the past 10 years I have driven diesels and never needed to top up the oil in between services. I now have a BMW 3 Series petrol from new (Sept 2009)...
• VW Polo - Need help with choosing engine oil 12 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a vw polo, 1.4, auto, w reg, 60k. Since I've owed it, I've been using 10w40 semi synthetic oil (as recommended), its now time to change the oil again and I've been looking at various oil manufactures websites for recommendations, I'm getting a vast array of recommended grades of oil, from 5w30 fully synthetic, 15w40 to 15w50 and of course 10w40 semi synthetic..... and now I'm confused which ones really are accurate.
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  Are there advantages to having oil fed cam belts? 15 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Are there advantages to having oil fed cam belts?
• Can't get £20 oil change - unlucky or sinister 12 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Last year when I wanted a cheapo £20 oil & filter change I called a local branch (1) of a well known chain offering this service. "Nah! mate, the pump we use for the oil's broken. Nah - dunno when it's gonna be fixed." I found a second branch (2) who reluctantly insisted I be booked-in for a Tue/Wed/Thu morning only.
• bmw 1 Series 116i 2007 model - engine oil capacity 11 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  my bmw 116i showed low level oil i changed and put 5ltrs but i drive 5kms it reads low oil again,but it is not leaking,how many litres are enough for it
• Oil special offer 24 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I noticed that Halfords have their own brand oil on special offer, five litres of 10/40 SL spec semi-synthetic for £15.99. Seems a reasonable price for average cars. May buy a couple for the next 6 month oil changes. Does anyone know of a better deal?
• vectra diesel r reg oil filter advice 18 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  hi i have just brought a r reg 20 diesel vectra, i want to change the oil and filter but cant find the oil filter anywhere. can someone please advise me, many thanks trev
• Merc c200K oil filter 4 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  HI Has anybody changed the oil on the 200 compressor engine..if so where have merc hidden the oil filter. On all the old models it was in front of the block in a cartridge form thanks for any help alan They did a good job hiding the filter on the old 190!
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - oil consumption 11 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Had oil and filter changed at a national outlet in september,couple of weeks later checked oil and was halfway on dipstick.Bought a litre bottle of magnet 5/30 which national had put in and topped back up, each time iv checked oil iv had to top up today i topped up again looked at bottle and noticed iv used 750ml (3/4) litres.
• Just bought Mazda323 23 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Its V plate 1.5 and has got 38k on the clock with Mazda dealer history stamps untill 23k miles. I changed the radiator water the other day and I'm going to change the oil and oil filter. Is there anything else I should do to make sure it stays as reliable as they're meant to be? I've got geniune Mazda oil filter (cost me only £6) and I'm going to get Magnatec 10w/40 oil unless there's something better you could recommend?
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 - Merc C180:'04 plate-Auto Transmission Oil interval 22 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  I don't see Auto Transmission Oil and Filter change in the Service schedule. I'm coming up to 38k miles and it's not there to be checked in the Services. - How often should these be changed? 39k mile? - Have these been added to the Service Schedule since the service book was printed/the car was manufactured?
• An Easter DIY oil change? 3 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  You know - to be sure it`s done right and so that you can lay in bed visualizing clear golden oil - nectar of the gods - floating the crankshaft and so...
• Castrol magnatec 10 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I've always had my oil & filter changed at Halfords with Magnatec 10-40 in my old petrol vectra and its been fine, but i now have a vectra 2.0 Dti and i intend changing the oil every 5000 mls so not sticking with the flexi service, going onto eco-service ( its a Vectra C 03 by the way ) the thing is Magnatec 10-40 normal oil states its a A3/B3 would this be ok for my diesel.
• Notchy gearchange toyota celica 19 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  HI I have an almost new celica 6 speed. The gear change is very notchy and quite difficult to change fromm 2nd to third gear. This is the same when cold or hot. The car has about 1000 miles on the clock. Do you think this will settle down or is it worth changing the gearbox oil to a fully synthetic oil to help smooth it out?
• Nissan Note 1.4 petrol 2009 - oil change? 9 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Due to the current and our previous personal circumstances the car has only covered just over 2,000 miles in the last 2 years.  At the last service the oil was just like new so I decided not to have it or the filter changed.  It now is a slightly murky brown but still transparent. Should I have the oil and filter changed this year due to its age or could it last another year?
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  Buying a used Ford Galaxy diesel – should I change the filters? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are buying a 2006 Ford Galaxy, which has already been serviced by a local Ford dealer. However, a mechanic has told us that, whatever diesel car we...
• Engine cleaners 11 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Was wondering whether these engine de-mucking products which you add just prior to an oil change are worth while. I need to change engine oil and would like to give show care towards the engine generally anyway. Halfords have a few on offer for diesels. Any thoughts? thanks
• Vauxhall Corsa - '08 Corsa CDTi - 52,000 miles, no oil change! 22 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Question is, I've nagged her into agreeing to at least get an oil change with the proper spec stuff at a dealer or at least a decent local garage, but should she have it 'flushed' on account of the black sludge that used to be fresh oil long ago when she checks the dipstick?
• Honda Jazz EV - Oil Capacity query 15 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  I have a two year old Jazz 1.4 VTEC. I did the annual service including oil and filter change the other day. Left it to drain for a while, changed filter etc and then refilled oil. Manual states 3.6l capacity, so I poured in 3 litres (based on markings on side of the bottle of Mobil 3000 oil) and dipped the oil, it was well above full.
• Oil pressure, or lack of! 30 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Hi, My car (1988 Audi 80, 1.8 carb) has developed a really annoying (and worrying) habit of showing me the low oil pressure light at higher engine revs (i.e. about 60mph+ in 5th). My first port of call was changing the sensor as it had begun to leak a bit of oil. No joy there. So I decided to go the whole hog and change the oil pump.