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  Are BMW N47 engines still susceptible to timing chain failure? 17 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've read all about the dreaded timing chain failure on 320d/520d BMWs with N47 engines manufactured between 2007 and 2011. I wanted to know if models...
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  When should I change the CVT oil in my Honda Jazz? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In November last I purchased a Honda Jazz 1.4 VTEC ES CVT, first registered March 2012, and am getting conflicting advice regarding the need to change...
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  Bad news to brake 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Volvo S40 with 1.6 diesel engine. You suggested this engine in preference to 2.0 litres. It has been economical (average of 48mpg for mixed...
• Peugeot 309 Petrol 1360 CC Problems 5 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  (e) After runnig on LPG, the engine oil is very clean even after 12000 km. Do you still recommend changing it? (f) Is decarbonisation necessary before oil change? What are the products for the same? (g) Can I use fully synthetic engine oils?
• Maintenance 309 (short run) 20 May 2002 (Forum)
  Wheh should I service it then? I'm guessing oil about 5000 or 6 months whichever first and service 10000/12 months Sorry to ramble; just want to make sure I get the maintenance right. So far I've changed the cambelt and had an oil change. Last owner (contacted via V5 because I bought it from a trader) said it was 'serviced recently' but a full service will be in June.
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  Why has the oil in my diesel car turned jet black? 5 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Subaru Outback 2.0d Premium which I have owned from new. It has done 11000 miles (mostly high speed long distance and motorway) and I have noticed...
• Tiguan - VW 1.4 TSI 160 - which oil 26 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Ran a search at Millersoils (below) but not sure what these mean.  Understand this is a senstive engine and needs the right oil and wondered if the different oil had any impact, or am I clutching at straws?   Thanks  http://www.millersoils.co.uk/whichoil.asp   Normal Intervals : Change 15000 km / 12 months Products   Premium :  

  Maintaining a Corsa 1.3 CDTI 31 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 1.3CDTI Corsa from the Vauxhall Dealer. It has done 37K and has a full Vauxhall SH. I am planning to keep it for approx 4 years...
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  Why won't my warranty cover my intercooler after oil contamination? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My intercooler has been contaminated with oil and bits of turbo. I asked my warranty company whether, if a piece of the old turbo gets into the new turbo...
• Changing to Synthetic 21 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I now do quite a lot of short journeys, and I've heard that fully-syntehtic oil is better for this as it has a lower viscosity when cold so circulates...
• Golf2 GTi - Semi-synth/High milage? 7 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Now I have been to the website: http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbibles/index.html?menu.html&engineoil_bible.html it tells me that you should never go to mineral oil when your car has been used to semi synth and vice versa. So the dilema is; what do i do when the next oil change is due? Stick to the high milage or go back to the Magnatech? Help....
• Ford Fiesta - Low mileage 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  I have just purchased a 4 year old fiesta 1.4 petrol with only 11k on the clock. I have done an oil and filter change and filled up with good quality fuel. Can anyone reccomend any fuel or oil additives or should i just give it a good run on the motorway?
• Finished the years DIY yet? bad weather `e come 1 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Well, I`ve serviced both of ours on the drive earlier this month. Done the door lock, oil leak and EGR. Hopefully that`s it and they will be OK now until a warm day in March/April for the next oil changes. How about you?
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 04 1.9 - Turbo whistle. 23 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Is it normal for a turbo to whistle more in the colder weather? I have noticed it's definitely noisier recently, like a feint camping kettle sort of noise. The oil level is correct and within the 18000 mile oil change interval.
• oil strainer - auto box. mk2 mondeo 21 May 2006 (Forum)
  anybody got any info on this subject. i used to take it out and clean it on my seiera.but dont how to do this one.and should you do it when you change...
• Swindon garages 13 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Just moved to Swindon.Can anyone recommend a small independent garage for oil changes/servicing etc.Thanks
• dexron 111 with castrol z - oil compatabilaty 5 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I have a hilux surf and auto box runs using dexron 111 oil.Now because its my everyday car for work and towing trailers and a large caravan around europe,.I would like to know weather replacing the dexron 111 gearbox oil with the synthetic castrol z oil is possible.Would i have to have the box completley flushed before changing the oil,or can i just drain the old oil out of the gearbox sump and refill with castrol.As i know some dex 111 oil would still be in the tourque converter,would this matter.I would like to do this because the surf is clocking up around 15ooo miles of towing plus all the weekend run around stuff, and i think the old girl deserves the best oil to keep her going.i,ve had the surf for 4 years and 73,000 miles and never missed a beat.She,s got 169000 miles under her bonnet and still going strong,i just think if there are better oils on the market the surf deserves it.can anybody give me an answer.cheers      
• Bought the wrong oil..doh! 29 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I used .5 ltrs of it to top it up a few weeks back and didn't think anyhting of it until now. I've checked my manual and it seems that while this oil is fine for a 110BHP engine, the 130BHP requires 5W/40 oil to standard VW 505 01 - note the '01' and not '00'! Is this standard of oil significantly different? Can I just keep on using the stuff I've got and hope that it is just lubricating enough until the next oil change 6 months later?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 Oil consumption question 29 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I have a T reg Ford Focus 1.8 petrol which has done 78k miles. I have worked out that since the last oil change which was last November, the engine has consumed about 500ml (0.5 quart/litre) of oil whilst covering about 1000 miles. Is this rate of oil consumption normal and also presumably all car owner's have to top up, some more than others, if there is a full year between services and they have driven say 10-12k miles.
• Vauxhall oils 10 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I did joke that maybe I should have bought the oil beforehand and supplied it for them to do the oil change with ;o)