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• Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) - 2002 1.5 Oil problem with spark plugs 15 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  My Almera started to struggle with acceleration and eventually refused to start. I checked the spark plugs and they had oil on the tip and on the threads. I checked the gaskets round the plugs and they seem fine. I refuse to believe that the pistons or piston rings can be worn on a Nissan this young (2002) so Im going to change the PCV valve on it.
• Manual or Electric Oil Extractor? 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I've seen it recommended here to change your oil using a vacuum oil pump like the pela, and I was looking to buy one when I saw a 12v electric version of these that run from the cig. socket or with croc clips to the battery e.g Draper 73319.
• Engine oil - 1994 Astra. 1 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Just had a phone call from my son who lives 80 mls away from me. He's got a 1994 1.4 Astra 5 dr hatch (petrol)97000 miles. He's just bought a gallon of 15/40 oil for a oil change but just noticed it is marked for diesel engines. He's asking me if he can use this for a petrol engine. Would this be ok for the Astra cos to return it to where he bought it means a 50 mile journey and ferry ride.
• Subaru. semi or fully syth oil ? 16 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I run a 6 year old non turbo 2.0 litre Subaru with 80k miles.Servicing is done by my local mechanic on a \'labour only\' basis, with myself providing all parts from a motor factors. To date I have used a variety of 10/40 semi-synthetic oils at every change,but in Halfords yesterday was recommended (and bought)their own 5/40 fully synthetic, currently on offer at £15 for 5 litres. As an afterthought, will using this oil be detrimental to the engine, or even advantageous in the longer term?
• sucking out engine oil 24 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Would have though that removal of crud, is just as important as renewal of oil. Obviously easier and cheaper for dealer to change oil this way, but is it really any better, or even no worse than the traditional method? -- Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
• Volvo 740 oil 7 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  For the last oil change they used VW Synta 10/40 semi-synthetic. If I use fully synthetic oils will it be OK or am I best leaving it at semi-syn.The owners would like another 100K/13 yrs out of it. Ever optimistic but it is a sound car and worth keeping.
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  Why did my BMW 320d's service indicator extend its estimate to the next service? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 320d saloon is still under warranty as a 57 reg. It had an oil change at 40,196 miles and has now done 47,000. The services indicator behaved normally...
• Hyundai Accent - One-owner purchase, service history 8 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  According to the receipts it has had a full service each year and alternate years new spark plugs and air filters as well as oil and oil filter change.  Total mileage over 12 years?  Just over 36,000.  How many plug and air filter changes did it really need?  Would you be able to tell if they hadn't been changed?
• Omega Cam Belt 9 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Hi All I wonder if anybody out there could clarify the time scale for changing the cam belt on a 1998 Omega 2.5 CDX My service book says 80000 or 8 years but I have been told that it as changed back to 40000 or 4 years confused or what a friend said it was not the belt but the tensioner that is the problem My local dealer Perrys say 40000 but i dont know whch way to go have been quoted £200 is that a fair price also I have been told to change the oil every 5000 and to use synthetic oil I am becoming a bit disenchanted with my pride and joy any advice out there thanks Bob
• Changing gearbox oil 30 May 2001 (Forum)
  I have never done this before but honestjohn recommends it so I tried in on my 78,000 mile van. The old fluid coming out looked relatively clean but when...
• Peugeot 307 CC - peugeot 307cc engine tapping low oil pressure, 3b 18 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  hi every 1 hope you can help, have 307cc 2.0l petrol auto engine code 3b rfj, engine oil pressure light on when warm, tapping from top end, unless over 1500 revs, replaced oil filter gen, 10/40 oil sump off oil pick up and gasket changed, im stuck when car started it taps, then goes quite, once oil hits 100 temp tapping starts, is there any known faults or fixes, or has any one got a clue what engine will fit, or engine code compatible, to keep cost down  thanks jay
• Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - 04 2.4 D5 Oil pressure 27 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  The car has covered less than 44k miles from new, been serviced by Volvo from new and since we bought it at 25k miles had oil changes every 6k miles - always using the recommended 5/30 fully synthetic oil. Is this the start of a sludging issue or should I start by looking at the oil pressure switch ?
• Filling with oil 6 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I was giving my Nissan QX an oil and filter change today. Its an all-alloy V6 with 4 chain-driven cams. Very nicely laid out and dead easy to work on. There is one strange peculiarity though. On the front slam-panel there is a warning sticker which states "Never refill engine oil with oil level indicator removed".
• Mobil 1 and more on oil... 5 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  3) Should I insist that the mechanic uses a specific oil in the change? Thanks in advance... Stuart
• Needless oil changes? 27 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  HJ has propounded a number of times the benefits of leaving the car's first oil change up to (I think he said) maybe 12,000 miles in the interests of creating sufficient wear to allow the engine to bed in properly. Last October I bought a new Ford and after its first 1000 km checkup decided to follow HJ's advice.
• Audi A6 + RS6 (1997 - 2004) - 98 1.8T A6 AEB oil leak after new filter 6 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I changed the oil and filter today after some difficulty removing the old filter fitted by Audi at 40K now 49K. New filter fitted new Edge 5-30 oil and fired her up. Sptooed a small leak. On closer investigation it was not coming from the filter seal but from the seal between the oil cooler and the oil filter retainer.
• Megane Scenic 1.9 Dti oil level question 8 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  If the internal display is oil level, why would it go as low as 1 blob? Should I be worried?? BTW The garage changed the oil before I collected the car and seem to have used a no-name filter. Could this cause a fluctuating level?
• Bargain Synthetic Oil? 16 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  An advertisement in my local paper took caught my attention recently.It was for BP VISCO 7000 FE 0W30 fully synthetic engine oil £12 for 4 litres.I checked on the BP website and this oil was primarily developed for the extended change intervals with Audi/VW in their motors. My car a Primera 2.0 SRi uses 10W30 according to the Haynes manual but the handbook gives a range of oils depending on the climate.I use Havoline 5W30 at 5000ml intervals with my mechanic choosing to use Valvoline turbo 10W30 on it's 10000 ml service, The BP website given the details of my car recommended BP VISCO 7000 0W40.Probably a difficult one to answer but any opinions on the suitablity of the 0W30 oil or should I steer clear of what appears to be a bargain.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.3 Help before I try to change oil press light 8 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I am planning of replacing my oil pressure light this week as I have a bit of spare time. My mechanic says there is the correct oil pressure getting through...
• tapping engine. Fiat Punto 14 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Initially I was told by a mechanic this was from worn valve guides and/or cams. Though I no longer think that?s the problem... I decided to do an oil change so I bought some Castrol 10w40 and some engine flush... I put the engine flush in and within 10 mins the sound was gone!! I changed the oil and all was great. (About 1 month ago) Yesterday the sound came back... so I went to do the same... oil flush in but the sound didn?