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• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 recommended engine oil? 3 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  hi i was thinking about doing a oil change, and i was thinking is the SHELL HELIX 5W30 ok for my ford focus 1999 1.8 zetec? also i come across Motul 5w30 FORD Specific Engine Oil
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2004 2.0ltr TDCi. Oil Filter 7 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I am about to carry out an oil change, whilst I can find the drain plug, the oil filter is not too obvious. Can anyone point me in the right direction and precise location. Many thanks.
• Ford Escort (1990 - 1992) - 1991 1.4 - semi-synth oil 14 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  my old escort is due an MOT soon ( next week) i was going to treat it to an oil change and ive aquired some halfords semi- synth can i use that or do i have to stick to mineral oil ...thankyou
• Tesco motor-oil 28 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Just done an oil/filter change on the Almera, and used Tesco's "own brand" 10w40 semi-synthetic, as it was much cheaper than Halfords brand. It doesn't particularly bother me whose oil I use as long as it's up to the right spec (it's up to API SL spec), but does anyone out there know who manufactures it?
• Too much engine oil - harmful? 20 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Had my 2.0l / '99Focus' oil changed at a "rapid fit" place. checked the oil it is over the max mark on the dipstick by about 4mm, will this cause any damage, i need to travel about 25 miles to get back to the "rapid fit" place to get it drained will this do any harm?
• Golf Mk4 Gearbox Oil? 28 May 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I have Golf Mk4 1.6se(8v) 99 reg, can somebody tell me what gearbox oil is required, type and make, and how many litres it will take? Im having problems engaging my gears sometimes and Ive read changing the gear oil should help, is this true?! noel
• Saxo sump plug and oil 20 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  It's time to change the oil on the old Saxo 1.1 engine,but I notice it's not your regular sump bolt.So I'm assuming it's of the allen key/torque screw variety.So can anyone tell me what size it is? Also,as I have no information with it,what oil is recommended for it?
• Millers engine oil. 6 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  What do you think of millers engine oil? Just done a oil & filter change to my grandads merc A class 160cdi used this stuff 5w-40 i think fully synthetic for petrol and diesel. At a wopping £32.00 for 5ltrs the stuff before was fully synthetic at about £27.50.
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 99 2.0 Intermittent oil level message 27 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Intermittently, on the dash centre computer display a warning message comes up, telling us to check the engine oil level. The oil pressure warning light does not illuminate and the engine oil is full. Just as a precaution, I intend to change the oil and filter, can anyone suggest courses of action should the message persist.
• recommend a good oil extractor 12 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Really as the title suggests, im after an oil extractor that will fit throught the dipstick tube to remove the engine oil. The reason for this is although the car has been regularly serviced by the same garage for six years (with annual oil changes) they used the extraction method, and the sump plug has not been moved in that time and it shows, i cant move it and its to risky to take to a garage.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 99 1.9 petrol - which oil to use ? 10 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  hi all on my bmw e46 w reg the amber oil light comes on just after start up stays on for about 10 secs then goes out i have been told it might be the oil sensor but to give it a oil and filter change first does anybody know what the best grade of oil will be to use cheers
• Nissan X trail 2.2 DI (02) - Which oil ? 19 May 2007 (Forum)
  I am going to do a oil change on my Nissan X trail 2.2 DI year 2002,what is the recommended engine oil,is it standard or synthetic,I can get fuchs 15/40 engine oil from work this is for petrol/diesel, turbo and non turbo would this be a good oil to use?
• Black oil o in Diesel engines 17 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  What is so different about the combustion process in the cylinfder of a diesel engine that turns oil black after very little use. Even in brand new diesels the oil seem to go black very rapidly. Does this affect lubrication, ? why doesnt the filter pick it up. Should oil be changed MORE frequwently in diesel that Petrol engines whose oil often remains clear often even in older engined and even after many thousands of milkes.
• Millers Oils 1 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  HJ I see that you strongly recommend Millers Oil. As a result of your advice I use their Diesel Additive with every fill. Why do you recommend their oil as opposed to other brands? I have recently purchased a 1.9TD 306 Peugot with 40K miles. As with all my cars I shall change oil every 5K.
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  When should the cam belt be changed on a 2.2-litre Vauxhall Omega diesel? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a 52-plate diesel Vauxhall Omega Estate and wanted to know the mileage frequency of cam belt changes on this model.
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  Toyota Corolla losing oil pressure 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What could be the problem with my 2002 Toyota Corolla? The oil sensor keeps showing when I am doing very low speeds, even though the oil levels are good.
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  Is my Corsa's two-year service and MoT package worth the money? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  12 months ago I bought a three-year-old Corsa from my local Evans Halshaw in Horsforth, Leeds. At the time there were promotional offers, and I opted for...
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  Should my Volkswagen Golf 1.9 DSG have annual services, or more often? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Golf 1.9 DSG SE on an '05 plate, it has just done 82,000 miles. We do approx 15-18,000 miles a year, the car is serviced every year and has just...
• Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - 2.0TD, Oil Change grade suggestions. 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  My car has done 105k and I'll be servicing it sometime next week, I went to buy the oil and filters from my local car parts shop and the guy suggested...
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.6 sump plug 17 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  A friend has asked me to do an oil change on her Fiesta. Ive never done Ford oil changes before. Is the sump plug a hexagon head type or allen screw type where i need an hexagon key to undo it. Thanks in anticipation.