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• Mondeo Zetec TDCi 130 6 Speed - Ford Mondeo 2.0TDCi Reliability 23 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    The car is a dream to drive, and I am getting great fuel economy from it. Since I purchased the car I have changed the oil and oil filter, changed the air filter, and done all underbonnet checks to make sure its ready for winter such as greasing the battery terminals, checking all wiring is secure etc.. However I felt put off a bit when I read some of the comments on this site stating that the TDCi engine is totally unreliable, I now feel that I have made a mistake buying the car.
• Omega tappet noise 26 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Hi all, car is a 2.0L 16v ecotec with auto box 89K on clock. Recently done an oil-change & put in vauxhall's 10w40. I have been using their 5w40 but thought it was time to lower the cost. Since then have had tappet noise from the exhaust side rocker area. I've done a flush & gone back to the 5w40 but still can hear the noise.
• Diesel fuel filters - Renault 5 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I change the oil and filter at 6000 anf the air filter at 12000 myself.
• emulsification on suzuki swift 26 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone any ideas how to stop white mayonaise from forming in the filler cap and hoses between rocker cover and air filter. I change the oil every 5000 miles,I recently changed the air filter and removed the rocker cover and hoses to clean them but it seems to reform very quickly.It is a 1996 1.3 gls. Any help appreciated. Crofty
• stp engine flush 27 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  has anyone any thoughts on this product i am about to do a oil change. i think i may have a sticking tappet and wondered if this may help thanks rob
• Ford Maverick I (1993 - 1997) - Problem with a car i've just sold 13 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I sold a car a couple of weeks ago which to my knowledge was perfectly mechanically fine, (pointed out usual things that were wrong with it e.g. rust appearing, could do with an oil change soon as is due, etc.) MOT also due in March. The new owner performed an oil change last week and has just noticed that there is lots of oil in the coolant and is understandably a bit gutted about this, and apparently some brown sludge in the expansion tank.
• A Close Shave 23 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I've just had one of those heart thumping moments whilst doing a DIY oil and filter change on the Pug. I'd drained the sump, changed the filter, put a new washer on and put 2 out of the 4.5 litres of oil in the filler when I nudged the engine cover as I leaned over. One of those silly plastic twist studs with the metal springs decided to jump up and disappear.
• Strange - fuel economy suddenly improved 3 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Now I'm not complaining, but as the car has just rolled over 16,000 miles its been getting at least 22mpg. No change to the driving pattern, little change to the weather, No change to the fuel (optimax) and I had the oil changed about two or three months ago. Curious? I am. -- Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
• Gear Oil Questions and Answers 15 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Having a modified engine putting more power through the box & competition conditions don't lend themselves to gentle gear changes so you may see higher wear rates and more wear debris in circulation. It's logical to change the oil periodically if only to flush out the wear debris. Of course the discerning owner may wish to change the oil occcasionally even if the service conditions are considered to be less severe.
• 2019 Peugeot 2008 1.2puretechEAT6 130 - Progress report, oil usage 30 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  3y6m old at exactly 20,000 miles, time for oil and filter change, last done by me at 10,000miles. I've read that these engines can be oil burners, so I'm keeping a watchful eye on it having run it in carefully since new.  Bosch 451 103 355 filter replaced by Mann W7058 and old Castrol Magnatec 0-30 stop/start drained and replaced with 3.5 l new (no expense spared - only the best for our little baby engine!).
• Ford Focus CMax 2006 1999cc petrol - Durashift Auto gearbox 11 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Does the oil in this gearbox need changing ? If so why? and when ? Any info would be appreciated.
• Snake oil that seems to work! V Power + Nitro 5 May 2017 (Forum)
  I've used the odd tank of premium diesel for years but since the VW scandel I've used more of it and for the last few months nothing but V Power+Nitro...
• MERCEDES W211 AUTOMATIC - MERCEDES E320CDI W211 GEARBOX OIL GET DIRTY IN 20K 8 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Hi guys, I've got a 2003 53 reg Mercedes e320cdi auto. it has done 177k with full Mercedes main dealer history. It recently developed a slight judder...
• Toyota Yaris - MOT retest: labour charges for faulty bulbs? 23 May 2015 (Forum)
  Yaris 1.0 petrol, 2002 What's your estimate of a fair price for £45 MOT test + oil & filter change + same-day retest due to faulty light bulb on rear plate? The final £140 bill seemed a bit steep. Light bulb costs pennies and takes a minute to change.
• Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 110 - Focus 1.6 TDCI Fuel Filter Replacement? 15 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  I have a 55 reg (mk II) Focus 1.6 TDCI 110. Is it possible/wise to attempt changing the fuel filter at home or is it asking for trouble? I do oil changes myself so am not afraid to get stuck in where possible.
• Service on 95k VW Polo 96 19 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I have no idea when the last service was and the timing belt has no date sticker on. I think I could probably manage to change all the filters, replace sparks and change the oil myself but if the car needs a service anyway, would I be better off leaving it for when it gets serviced?
• FIAT Barchetta (1995 - 2004) - Changing the battery 14 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi chaps, quick question. When I put a new battery on the Barchetta tomorrow, do I have to use any kind of oil (for example) on the join between cable...
• 1000 mile service 31 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Been looking at my friend's new Rover 45 handbook again, and was amazed to find that there seems to be no 1000 mile free service, nor even a recommendation to change to oil and filter then. Is this usual these days? I said if I were him I'd change it anyway - am I a) dreadfully behind the times or b) abnormally prissy? Any opinions (preferably supporting me!)
• Nissan Navara Aventura X-Back - Head Gasket problem? loses water 7 May 2016 (Forum)
     Very distressed as just bought it & just changed the oil. Can anyone help?  Thankyou
• Vauxhall corsa C 1.0l - Horrible rattle on startup 30 May 2013 (Forum)
  The car is high miliage (nearly 130k) and its the 3 cyl 1.0L engine and it gets very regualr oil changes. No smoke. Does anyone have any experience of this? Could it just be hydraulic tappets running for a second without oil or is it something more serious?