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• citroen saxo 1.1 3 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  It was a bit tatty body wise ( bumps and scars etc) but honest, tho drivers door a lighter shade of red than the rest. .Lot of oil round the block front and r/h side. Dont think its the HG - if it is its not putting water into oil or pressurising the cooling system. Hard to tell if its putting oil into water as there is no real way to dip your finger into the water.
• 1995 Jaguar XJ 3.2 Oil: Fully synth OK? 18 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Today I bought fully synthetic accidentally to top it up (no problems, just cold starts recently using a little bit more), not realising until almost half the bottle had gone in. The car will probably be serviced at the beginning of next year anyway, as the oil was last changed just over 6 months ago, but I just want to check that this will not cause any major problems until then.
• toyota rav 4 2007 - RAV 4 cockup!!!! 26 Feb 2024 (Forum)
    The oil stick shows the oil has very high, which it is not, so im wondering why the oil level should read as high?  Anyway, hope this long-winded email can save me from a divorce......thanks...
• Chevrolet Epica - I Trusted Them. I'm a fool! 15 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  when I bought the car from a large national dealer, the pdi check wasn't done there were faults and it was delivered with 4 tyres with dangerously low tyre pressures. The next dealer fixed the mirror but that needed  two 60 mile trips, then the aircon and oil leak were fixed and at my request an oil change was done and the wrong grade used, ok, refunded and done elsewhere, then following service specified grade, but thw wrong spec used, so oil change done again.
• Nissan Primera III - P11 code P0011 & P0340 (2002 1.8 ) 28 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Had these codes march 2010, had oil an filter change, today 6 months after oil an filter change the codes are back. Car does not rattle, do not suspect chain problem. Scenario: start car, after about 10 secs start to drive off, 10 yards down road, light on,car lurches forward and down as if to stop/stall, throwing you forwards with a positive jolt, after this split second symton ,light stays on and she drives all day no problems what so ever, oil level is fine, any views greatly appreaited.
• Oil Contamination Problem-Renault Scenic 16 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I bought the car with supposedly the head gasket gone, should have been no problem for me to sort as I am an ex Renault technician. I have changed the head gasket and the head twice ( I have changed the head, to make sure there was no internal crack in the head). Although it is not as bad as it first was, I am still getting oil contamination into the header tank, but only at full running temperature and only after half an hour of running.
• Punto crunching into gear 30 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I bled the clutch today, with little improvement. No apparent leaks from the master cylinder. I haven?t yet checked the gearbox oil level, but thought I might change it anyway ? it?s meant to be done at 80,000. No oil leaks from the gearbox either. So the questions are, any ideas as to the cause and, if I change the oil, should I replace it with SAE80W as specified, or go for something thinner?
• National Tyres Oil Change 9 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Let's hear it for Quality Service - in Weston Super mare - Rare to find Quality and Service nowadays, eh ..? They are always very courteous - They...
• Modeo TDCI 130 6 speed manual - Are these oils suitable for my Mondeo Please. 4 May 2016 (Forum)
  Is the oil correct.   It's never had the gearbox oil changed the manual says at 50.000kmh Second gear can be a little stiff when cold but warm is fine. Comma MVMTF 75W-90 Fully Syn API GL-4 the gear box  Do these two oils meet the correct spec and would other brands be better at more money or should I go to a garage for a service and pay more.
• Toyota Corolla Verso - Toyota Corolla verso vvti burning oil 21 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hello, Am after some advice.My Toyota Corolla verso vvti 1.8 (2002) with only 95000miles on the clock is starting to burn a lot of oil (1 litre to 500miles).I have taken the car to 3 mechanics. a.First mechanic plugged his computer into the car and said it was my catalytic converter and I needed to change it,he said even though the car was burning oil the smoke coming out of my exhaust when he revved the car wasn't oil smell.
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 99 1.8 oil use/loss 29 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I have difficulty in believing that the initial stages of head gasket failure could lead to such catastrophic oil loss without leaving an obvious trace. When I changed the oil shortly after purchasing the car a few months ago,I noticed that the old filter was squashed down on one side,as if it had not seated properly.The new one appeared to fit well,but I have not checked it since,but have wondered if there is a pressure release which operates in the filter housing which could vent out oil when running along?
• 1999 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec drinking oil 14 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Car had a major service last December but about a month ago it started to run really hot so I checked the water which was ok so I then ckecked oil and there was next to none in the engine!! This doesn't seem right to me as it had an oil change with the major service so I topped up the oil (approx 4.5 litres) but have noticed today that the dipstick is on minimum so that's approx 1.5 litres of oil gone in a month!!!
• Peugeot 807 2.2 HDi Executive - Peugeot 807 turbo oil pipe filter, should it have 13 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  The other thought I had was that possibly any flow control may be provided by the union bolt at the turbo end of the feed pipe. Perhaps I should change them both as they could have had a design change there too.      Anyone know the answer to this problem? Your help would be appreciated and I thank you in anticipation of your replies.
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  Will the DSG recall cause further problems? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I havea Volkswagen Golf (2013 model) with a 1.6 diesel engine, linked to a seven-speed DSG 'box. The Golf is a Motability car and according to my local...
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  Looking to buy a 2001 BMW 330d - problems to watch out for? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a BMW 330D but it has 229,000 miles on the clock. The car has had all the services done by BMW, the last was done at the end of 2012...
• Honda Jazz - Honda Servicing - Am I getting a proper Service ? 26 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  (Btw, she only tops up with Shell V power petrol, again a HJ recommendation) ISSUE = on her 2nd Annual Service, the Engine Oil and Oil Filter NOT changed as stated in Honda Happiness Fixed Price Servicing Plan. Service 1 (12 months) - 6225 miles - everything done as per Service Plan Service 2 (24 months) - 9871 miles - engine oil and oil filter not replaced In Year 2 I believe my Mum should have got an AB2 Service, instead she only got a B2 Service.
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  When should I change timing belt/chain? 29 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a recommended point for changing the timing chain on the Skoda Fabia 1.2 petrol engine 2013 or should it last for life?
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  Are American cars built to a better quality than European cars? 2 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I read a few years ago that American cars have less mechanical problems as the Americans spend the majority of the development money on the engine/drivetrain...
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  Should I change the timing chain on my 3 Series? 15 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My local mechanic, who has been pretty good with my cars so far, is strongly suggesting that the timing chain be replaced now at its 150,000 mile service....
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  Fiat Multijet Diesel Timing Chain Failure - Reasonable Lifetime Expectancy 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The timing chain has failed after approx 75000 miles, despite correct servicing. My garage who are currently undertaking repairs (they are in the Good...