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• mazda 5 2.0 diesel sport 2007 - oil spray out and smoke when remove oil engine cap 24 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  just done 49k plus miles... why smoke and oil spray coming out when i remove engine oil cap while engine run.. this happend now, after the garage done the changing of seal on injection(four injection on top of engine)... though no smoke coming out from exhaust..
• should oil still be black after service ? 19 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I tried to look to see if the oil filter had been changed but it is berried deep in the bowels of the engine compartment. I really hope I am wrong
• VW Passat "OIL LIGHT" 22 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Help. I have a 97 VW passat 1.8T 20V Estate, 3 months ago the red oil light kept coming on intermitently but more and more frequent,(every 10 minutes), so took it to VAG who did a full service and changed the cambelt as I requested but couldn't find a problem with the oil pump/oil light, 3,000 miles/3 months later the same problem has started again, oil level is OK, 82,000 miles on the clock.
• Cheapest oil 26 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Changed my oil today, and it made me wonder whether I could get the oil cheaper. Although I have a small fleet of vehicles (well, three) they all use different oil so I can't really buy in great bulk. So does anyone know what chains sell cheap oil to the public?
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  CVT Transmission - and Honda goodwill 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Wife has owned a Honda Jazz from new since 2004. It has behaved impeccably apart from a CVT transmission judder which occurred after 3 years in service...
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  Increasing oil levels with Yaris diesel 1 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Toyota Yaris diesel is suffering from increasing oil levels. It seems that diesel is getting into the sump. The car is still under warranty and...
• Does an unused oil filter have a shelf life 7 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I found dozens of unused Fram oil filters (PH9B) in the original box stored in a garage for 30 years plus. They are the cannister (easy change) type Would they still be good still to use or best discarded?
• Oil extraction pump 8 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I seem to remember this topic was discussed some while back, but I have unfortunately been unable to trace the thread. I wish to purchase one of these pumps to carry out my own oil changes, and would appreciate any advice on the best make to get.. Thanks
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  When should I change the timing chain on a BMW 320d? 17 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a post-2011 BMW 320d with a full service history - every 10,000 miles. Can you tell me when the 320d needs it timing chain changed? I've...
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  Oil filter failure causing a smell - can I demand a fix? 6 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I took my 2012 Range Rover Vogue into the local dealership for its first oil change/service. A week later, the car was losing a significant amount of oil...
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  Honda Fixed Price Servicing - What is covered in the Agreement Plan? 25 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On behalf of my Mum - 75 years young! She bought a brand new Honda Jazz i-Shift in 2009 and also the Honda Happiness Fixed Price Servicing Plan for...
• Alfa Romeo Giulietta - oil & filter maintainance 29 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Wish to do an annual oil / filter change after 12 months which is not 'required' according to the service schedule for multiair engines. Filter appears top left of engine block viewed from front of car but is of unusual appearance[to me] and if removed likely to waste oil all over the place.
• Citroen C2 - Citroen C2 1.1i oil filter 6 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  I'm intending to do an oil and filter change on my C2 which I haven't done before but the oil filter arrangement is not one i've come across before. I would be grateful if anyone has any info. or tips on doing this job as I don't want to make a mess of it!
• Daewoo Lanos (1997 - 2002 ) - which oil .... 5 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  im due an engine oil change very soon, is comma lite semi synth any good or can any one recommend a suitable alternative , the service manual suggests sae 5w-30 or 10w-30 but the oil guide in halfords recommends 10w-40 ?
• 97 Micra gearbox oil draining 13 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  SWMBO,has a 97 Micra 1.3SR,and I have just done the engine oil and filter on it last week,however,as it's got 68k on the clock,and probably hasn't had a gearbox oil replacement,I thought it may be time to change it. Does anyone have a picture of the point of draining,and the re-filling point?
• Ford 5/30w Oil semi or mineral?? 20 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone know for sure? Some say its semi some not. The reason I ask is that I have oil changes at Rapid Fit between services and they use Castrol Semi Magnatec 5/30. Then at the dealer they use Ford (assume so) branded oil. Prolly same stuff but unsure. Cheers all. James
• Diesel Oil additives 4 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I have just aquired a Ford Escort 1.8 Diesel (non turbo) and would like to know what additives I can add to the oil (ie) Slick 50 or magnatec , on its next oil change, to help protect the engine from premeture wear etc. Do these additives really work, or are they a ploy for spending your hard earned cash ??
• 1.6tdi SE DSG - 68k mileage - VW Golf Servicing 25 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Since buying may car at 10k - one year old.  I had a VW serive package (waste of money).  I had persisted on an intermediate oil change between VW long life service.  On average its had oil change every 6K with oil to VW spec (Quantum 5w30).  I get at trade price so it works out at £18 per bottle  (5l). My attention is know towards the colloing system since it has the same anti freeze mix since new, should I get it changed (mileage 68K). or wait for the cambelt water pump change at circa 85k.
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  How often does the oil in the DSG gearbox have to be changed? 11 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How often does the oil in the DSG gearbox have to be changed if at all?
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  What's the best grade engine oil to use in my car? 16 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My petrol-engined Toyota Yaris Verso runs happily enough on 5W/30 semi-synthetic oil. It returns about 1600 miles per pint of oil. With 135,000 miles on...