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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 13-6-2015 13 Jun 2015 (News)
    Two swap strategy I want to change my old 2006 Freelander and 2000 SLK for an economical, reliable 5-door hatchback. The cars were inherited from my husband and both have a very low mileage. I would prefer an automatic, and need space for a largish dog.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Vivaro 2014 - 2019 20 Nov 2019 (News)
  .  Maintenance  on a Vauxhall Vivaro Vauxhall dictated a service every 25,000 miles, or two years, whatever was earlier, which you may well have received free as part of a package deal that Vauxhall often offered. For prudent owners, an oil and filter change every 12,000 miles or 12 months is strongly advised.  If you’re doing short-drop driving, it’s worth more regular check ups, and paying for those shouldn’t be too expensive, interim servicing from an independent will cost around £150.
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  Hyundai gets into the funeral business, BMW's political roundel badges and a SEAT Leon with a 10,000-mile range 1 Apr 2010 (News)
  "These people wouldn't drown a dog just because it becomes incontinent and dribbles on the carpet, so they don't feel they can crush a car when it starts to leak oil or blows a head gasket." To cater for these sensitive souls, Hyundai is to become the first manufacturer in the world to offer discreet, dignified and dedicated disposals for old cars.
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  Honest John’s Christmas Bookshop 13 Oct 2003 (News)
  Full specifications with prices, performance figures, options, colour and trim combinations and numbers for every variety of Jaguar ever built from the Mk V and XK120 of 1948 to the X-350 and shock horror X and S type diesels of 2003. Every single change and nuance is included, mostly accompanied by a colour photograph. Strictly one for Jaguar enthusiasts to settle arguments with each other, but there are an awful lot of them out there. No.
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  NEW ENGINES AND TRIM FOR ALFA 159 RANGE 27 Aug 2009 (News)
  With 320 Nm of torque available, the power unit offers significant benefits to the driver, including excellent pick-up performance, resulting in fewer gear changes. Emissions As a result of dual injection and high injection pressure, the engine’s emissions values meet the Euro 5 limit with a relatively small catalytic converter and consequent positive effects on performance.
• Alfa Romeo Guiletta 2.0L Diesel - Alfa Oil change Questions 11 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Or is the oil change section only for oil changes between services? The service interval is 21,000 miles. Apparently Oil changes are when a warning light comes on. Should an oil change be done annually? If so does anything need to be done to the warning light to tell the system the oil has been changed ?
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  Do I need to keep this level of oil changes up? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Corolla and a Jimny both bought new and now 8 years old. They do 6000 miles each p.a. I change the oil twice a year on both with Total 5w/30...
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  Oil change in a Qashqai? 23 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a new Nissan Qashqai 1.2, bought last year in Dec 2014. Yesterday, I took the car to the official Nissan service to get the first year official service...
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  When to change oil on a 1 Series? 25 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What is the sensible oil change milage for a 2009 BMW 120D and what is correct volume and grade of oil to use in a complete change. The garage I use seems...
• alternate oil change 11 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Is it worth changing the filter as well as the oil on the 'intermediate' oil changes?
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  Mitsubishi ASX - when should I change the oil? 30 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Would you recommend a mid-service mileage oil and filter change for the Mitsubishi ASX diesel engine at 4500 miles?
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  How expensive is an oil change? 6 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  A garage charged me £112 for engine oil for a Toyota Hilux oil change. Would this be right as it seems very expensive oil?
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  When should I change my oil? 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What is best mileage for a diesel Yaris to change its oil? I normally do it after 5000 miles? What you think?
• Chrysler Ypsilon - Chrysler Ypsilon Oil change light 24 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, Oil change light came on in my car so I took it to my local repair guy who bought in the correct oil to do the change but the oil can and the 'Change the Oil' warnings are still coming on.  Does anybody know how I can get rid of them?
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  Automatic gearbox oil change 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is changing the transmission oil on this vehicle a DIY job?
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  When should an oil and filter change take place? 1 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I took my wife's car in for an MoT recently and asked them to change the oil and filter. It usually only does short runs of about five miles. The service...
• Vectra C oil changes 22 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I've just bought a 2.0 dti, and the oil changes are stated as being done every 30000 miles with long life oil, this seems a long period for a diesel, what are your views on this, as i'm used to changing the oil every 5-6000, and what is the best oil to use?
• KIA Rio - Oil changes Canada. SAME OLD 3 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Reading in rhe agony motoring column. My dealer won't change the oil. I have free oil changes for life as part of the sale. Reason not enough kms but oil changes are twice a year to get the warranty cover. Please help.
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  I changed the oil in my Ford Fiesta - why won't the turbo work now? 17 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I changed the oil and filter on my 2012 Ford Fiesta. Now the engine fault light is on and the turbo isn't working.
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  When it the best time to perform an oil change? 1 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  You say that oil should be changed once per year or at 10,000 miles. Is it better to be changed before the winter in, say, October/November or in the...