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• Corsa drain plug 2 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  However the first problem was encountered late this afternoon. After jacking the car up to undo the oil drain plug I found I coundn't as it has a special type of plug fitted. Does anybody know the size and type of the socket I should purchase to enable me to change the oil. Many thanks Ian n.b. if it helps its a 99 model, old shape
• Toyota - VVTi engines & Oil consumption 12 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  From what I can make out there are 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0i versions, and in the avensis a rare 2.4 also Are these all essentailly the same engine design with just a change in stroke/bore ? (My celica and corolla engines look extremely similar) From what I can see they sound good engines - chain driven, with some (all ??) direct petrol injection. If they are affected by oil-consumption does this mean the cat/lambda sensor are also at risk of premature failure due to the oil burning ?
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 08 1.8 Petrol oil and filter advice please 12 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  On the Ford Service blurb provided it says first service in 12.5K miles OR a year , now as I tend now to do 5K miles a year only, and have a lot of short journeys ie 4 miles to work and 4 miles home - can I ask OK to adhere to the Ford Advice ? Or should I have oil changed more often, if so does that mean filter as well each 'extra' time? Plus just how easy is it to access the oil filter on this model ? Last one - is the Fords own oil a synthetic or what cos some one told me syntehetics are for new design engines only and my engine is one that has been around for sometime now.
• Toyota Yaris 2003 - Servicing 5 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  ve just taken my dads Yaris 1.0 (54 plate) to have its 2 year service. Its only done 10k miles. The service book states that the oil/filter need changing, and that the brake fluid should be changed every 2 years (i.e. now). Speaking to the service manager at the approved Toyota service centre, he said that as the mileage is so low, he will check the brake fluid and not change it if its ok.
• Ford Focus tdci 1.8 Ghia 2006 97k - Engine Flush or no engine flush 21 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I will be changing the oil at the weekend, should i use engine flush or not, getting confliction advice.
• mercedes e320cdi with 137k - auto gearbox problem 22 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  my car has started to be not smooth to drive,it seems to delay going in gear and when it does,it jumps in,any ideas anyone,incidently gear oil was changed at last service.jakko.
• factors affecting cambelt lifespan 28 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Obviously, how well it is made will be one factor, and luck may be another - but what about such things as driving style, frequency of oil changes, etc?
• Every 3,000 miles 28 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Clean and re-oil air cleaner. Add a few drops of thin engine oil to opening round distributor rotating arm. Check dynamo-belt tension and adjust if necessary. Smear contact-breaker rocker-arm pivot with engine oil or grease.
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9 130 BHP - White(ish) smoke. 3 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Compression test shows correct values. I also done an oil change with an engine flush product used, followed by oil filter change. One test that was conducted by hte garage was they removed the oil cap, when I placed my hand over the hole I could feel hot air coming out in waves with some pressure - the garage tell me that this is a breathing problem but didn't elaborate.
• seat altea 1.9 tdi pd bkc engine. - no power at all 3 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  can anyone help i have changed the turbo as it was leaking oil the power loss was there before hand. i have changed fuel filter and i have check the engine timing all is good there are no fault codes and it ticks over fine just no power at a loose end hope someone can help oh and there are no turbo pressure leaks.
• Some maths 29 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Oct 06 '56' New Megane Sport 225, 5 dr, Mercury with grey leather, 5000 miles > £16995 Jan 04 '53' Megane 1.5 dCi 100bhp Dynamique, 5 dr, ink blue, 25000 miles, FRSH with extra oil change every 9000. Full MoT. Almost showroom condition (after a valet), one small graze on an alloy wheel > ???? How much should be my 'price to change'? Thanks
• Micra 3 door K11 5800 mls -- how much? 29 May 2006 (Forum)
  I have an October 2001 Micra that has done less that 6k miles. Well maintained, such as is needed for such low milage -- oil changed, antifreeze changed at 3 years, brake fluid at 2 years. Have to look very hard to see any blemish. What is a realistic price to ask for it in a weekly rag? -- No side tracking please as to the sense of the low use.
• TLC 5 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Just how much teneder loving care should a car need? My 1995 Passat needs its service soon and i was wondering if it might be worth changing the main fluids (break, clutch, PAS, engine oil) all at once as some of these have not been changed in a while? Will over-service be of any real good, is it worth considering other small service points anually or every 5-10 thousand miles.
• Any - Latest Wheeler Dealers 4 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  I love this programme but just wondered how that guy can change the brakes without getting a spot of dirt on his white t shirt when I get covered in oil just pulling the dipstick out!
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.8D Sump plug 26 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  While doing an oil change I lost the nylon sump plug washer. Put the plug back without the washer, no leaks at the moment. How important is this?
• Long service intervals on way out? 5 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I notice that the new Euro 4 compliant Laguna 2.0 dCi has a service interval every 9K instead of 18K. Is this to service the particulate filter and/or change the oil? Does anyone know?
• mazda v6 4 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Have hust changed the HT leads and spark plugs oy 1994 mazda mx-3 v6 and noticed oil in thw spark plug hole??? have been told it could be the valve cover gasket? any ideas? is this a garage only fix?????
• peugeot 306 HDI engine 26 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Anyone know what the two drain plugs are in the sump, one I presume is the drain for a std oil change. What is the other one for?? Has a manual been printed covering the HDI 90 engine.. Jeff.B.
• mondeo handbrake 18 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  is it just me or are all 98 mondeo handbrake totally rubbish ?? as there no manual adjustment (even though the garage charged me for cleaning and oiling the adjuster !!!) i can only assume that they are all like this or the cable has stretched. is it easy to change the cable ?
• Sump plug valve 16 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Anyone out there know where you can get those valves that replace the sump plug to make oil change easier? I know aeroquip make them for small plane engines, but can't find any for cars.