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• Engine oil - which brand? 22 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  Evening all, i'm interested to hear, for those of us that do our own maintenance (or at least supply a mechanic with the oil we want to be used) what engine oil you are using. Anyone have preferences? For me, I tend to stick with Castrol, although I'm not averse to changing, it's more familiarity than anything. I note Bearmach have just released their own oil, now trying to find out who they've rebadged it from.
• Audi & Castrol SLX OIl 26 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  I see in the latest Audi Magazine that they are now suggesting oil change intervals (even with P.D. Diesel engines) of 30,000 miles using Castrol`s fully synthetic oil - SLX, and after initial trials have found no measurable wear on mechanicals. From personable experience with an Audi A4 2.8 V6, it burnt 1 litre of oil every 1000 miles, so over 30k the sump would be replenished several times anyway!!
• Rover 25 2003 - Engine oil tapping clicking noise 10 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I changed the oil filter and engine oil a month ago. Engine was topped up to 3/4 of from max mark. It is still approx 3/4 still. I hear this clicking/tapping noise when I let go off the accelerator pedal each time.
• Nissan Micra - Oil Drained From Car 8 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I'm changing the Timing Chain and its taking a bit longer than I thought but I should have it sorted by at least next week. But in the mean time the car is sitting there without any oil. Is that OK ?
• Volvo S80 (1998 - 2006) - 00 2.4 Oil Light comes on 16 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Just recently bought the Volvo which has a fault of the oil light coming on when warmed up and displaying message "low oil pressure stop safely asap". Replaced the oil sensor switch and changed the oil. But again the car runs fine but after about five miles the light goes on and off and remains on then a little later.
• diesel oil levels.no-one knows! 20 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Every time the oil gets changed on my c22o diesel the oil high light comes on for a couple of weeks even though I tell them to put in the exact aopunt of oil...6 litres according to the handbook. This is a great problem because the very experts disagree on how to check oil levels on the dipstick, some say cold, some warm and others anywhere in between.
• Renault first fill oil 21 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I intend to go to the dealer after 9000 miles for an oil and filter change. Does anybody have a definitive answer as to the type and grade of the first fill oil ?
• Renault Kangoo diesel 59 plate - Car vibrates following oil change!!!! 25 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Previously trouble free Kangoo now vibrates through steering wheel/seat and pedal following oil change at 42k.( the service countdown on the dash indicated a symbol that looks like a container with a droplet over it, which i was advised indicated that the engine detected that the oil needed changed despite being 4k miles short of next service interval)  Subtle change but enough for me to notice and on longer journeys can result in "pins and needles" and nausea.
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  My Jazz CVT suffers from gearbox judder - do you think Honda will contribute to repairs? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz CVT has gearbox judder. My local (not Honda) garage made enquiries and was told to change the gearbox oil, which they did. The car was then...
• VW Polo, no service history, what to do? 2 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Change Oil + filter 2. Replace air filter 3. Check disc pads alround, change if necessary (esp. front) 4. Check gearbox oil (or replace anyway?) 5. Change sparkplugs 6. change Pollen filter 7. Flush radiator and engine block, fill with G11 or G12 (my preference for longer-life) VW-approved coolant 8.
• Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI 90 hp. - 308 Regular maintenance question 20 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  For example, I couldn't locate the diesel fuel filter? Where is it? Do I need any special tool for that? My car is not 37000 km. and I want to change is soon. Air filter + interior filter are easier. Could you please also tell me if the oil change procedure is the same in this car? I couldn't look deeper but is the location of the oil filter same in this car in comparison with my previous car?
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  I want to change the oil in my car - what oil would you suggest that won't leave oily residue on my hands? 16 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've applied myself to the quite practical task of oil draining and replenishment on my current luxury vehicle in order to acquire a more manly approach...
• Auto box won't work till hot. WHY? 15 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  I have changed the auto oil and it makes no difference. I can get it to change up when cold but have to rev it a lot and then lift off, whereupon it changes, often straight into 3rd. I got it from a friend who swears that it has been like this for about the last 2 years and has not got any worse, which would seem to rule out worn clutches.
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  Gearbox whine on Mercedes CLK 16 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have noticed a slight whine in the gearbox of my 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. The car has only covered 30,000 miles since new and has a full service history....
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 02 1.0 Service & Oil Change 11 May 2008 (Forum)
  my sister has asked me to do a small service on her Micra. Its been ages since I did car mechanics; I will have to change my A/F spanners for Metric! As this is a favor, I don't want to shell out for a Haynes too. The oil filter I can see at the back at the engine (Not nice and easy like on my old minis). I reckon I am going to have to grovel under and try & get my chain rachet round it. looks virtually impossible.
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  Do we need to change the gearbox oil on our two-year-old Jazz? 21 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's two-year-old Honda Jazz with 13,000 miles is due a service and the dealer recommends changing the gearbox oil at the cost of £75. Is this necessary?...
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  Should I change the cam belt on my Fabia? 16 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just clocked up 153,000 miles in my 2004 Skoda Fabia VRS. The cam belt and water pump were last replaced three years ago at 113,000 miles, should...
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  maintenance 27 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Ive run my car for 4 years it has 2 oil changes and a service every year at a Nissan dealer are there any tips to keep it going another 5 years as we love...
• Zafira 1.8 Elegance 2001 - zafira misfire due to stuck valve? 16 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  When i changed the oil i used 10w40 which should be fine, but 5w30 is the recommended viscosity. Would another engine flush and oil change with recommended oil maybe help? I'm trying to cover all the bases and try smaller solutions before i strip the head down and check the valves.
• Honda Jazz - Low Idle 23 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I have to date done the following - Renewed the air filter (surprisingly dirty) Changed the plugs (around 1.8mm gap and cracks in central electrode) Reset the tappets clearance Cleaned the air inlet ducts (surprisingly dirty - appears to be old sump mineral oil) Cleaned throttle air duct, inc. the edges of the butterfly valve (non manual opening)Changed the fraying aux. drive belt Checked the EGR valve (surprisingly clean) Changed the oil and filter The oil change to Honda’s 5W - 40 oil has increased the idle to around 450, but I still have some starting and stalling trouble.