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• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2001 2.0 Oil Filter Removal 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, Hope you can help me, I want to change the oil filter on my 2.0 Duratec HE engine, i'm pretty sure it's on the front of the engine but how do you get it off, it looks like i need a small type of key and while i am here what type of spark plugs do i need and what is the gap, can you please tell me in thou not mm as my feeler gauge is only in thou's." old type feelers", Many thank's Gary
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8, Oil spots under my focus? 22 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Hi guys I have a 1.8 1999 Ford Focus I have noticed a few problems. I had my power steering cooling rack changed on my last service by a local garage back in April this year. I have started to notice the power steering fluid going down and a few oil spots appearing under my car. I think it may be the power steering fluid leaking?
• Fiat Panda Selecta 16 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hello, I need to change the gearbox oil in my Panda Selecta, the CVT automatic box, and have not had much success in tracking down the oil. Apparently you can use Dexron for topping up but not for refilling. The Fiat agents weren't very helpful but told me I should use Tuvala CVT oil but they couldn't get it and I can't find it anywhere.
• LandRover Knackered? 10 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  A girl at work has a Landrover Freelander and this morning she parked up and oil was coming out by the front wheel. She thought it was brake fluid but when I opened the bonnet the oil has come from the expansion tank and is everywhere. I took the oil filler cap off and there is a mayonaise type deposit all over the cap with water.
• Mondeo - Which filter? 14 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I have been trying to change the oil filter on an L reg Mondeo. Both the filters are marked "EFL600". The old filter also has the number "1 119 421" on it and has five holes around the top. The new filter has the number "1 066 071" on it and has six holes around the top.
• peugeot 108 - Sump bolt now a service item? 28 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  I merely give it a wipe and replace it with a new fibre washer. it has never leaked. So what am I missing? Same article also recommends an annual cabin filter change and they are happy to leave the oil for 10,000 miles (or 1 year) which I also disagree with .
• Toyota Avensis - DIY service looking for advice 19 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  I am thinking of servicing my 2008 1.8 vvti Avensis myself this year, has 110k on the clock.  Apart from oil change, air filter, spark plugs what other checks and lubrication are required?  I will adjust the handbrake, the coolant isn't that old so will leave that, might change the gearbox oil and cabin filter.
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  Is the Toyota Yaris 1.0 prone to timing chain failure? 20 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a 2004 Toyota Yaris with 47,000 miles on the clock. The engine is a 1.0-litre and the car has a full service history; however, your...
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  Audi service costs 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Just been quoted £499 for a service on my Audi A6 Avant diesel including Oil/Pollen Filter/Fuel Filter & Brake fluid change - does that seem reasonable?...
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  Has Volkswagen fixed the DSG box? 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Has Volkswagen/Skoda improved their DSG box to prevent reliability problems? I am about to order a new Yeti 1.2 with the DSG box.
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  Your "Tyrepal" comment... 7 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You mentioned Tyrepal as made of brass & so no corrosion. This is true but their optional locking rings DO CORRODE. I had my Tyrepal stolen. I bought...
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  Citroen Xsara Picasso speedo 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our car is Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003 model. The speedo has stopped working and we wondered if it could be a fuse. The battery has been disconnected and...
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  Transitional fluid 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The main dealer wants to change the auto box oil in my 2006 MB C320CDI at 37,500 miles at a cost of almost £300. Is this necessary?
• How common is sump plug thread damage ? 26 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I've just had an oil and filter change on my Citroen Berlingo (5 years old, 62,000 miles) at a main dealer. As I was waiting, a gent came out of the workshop with the sump plug to show me that the thread was damaged.
• Motorbike Head Gasket CBR1000F 18 May 2006 (Forum)
  Any bikers on this forum changed a head gasket on a water cooled bike before. My normally reliable CBR1000F appears to have possibly blown its gasket. when it gets warm i'm getting loss of coolant thru a jubilee clip ( they've been checked along with operation of the thermostat)Drained coolant, there's no sign of oil in it, checked oil no signs of emulsion, i'm thinking gasket failure from water jacket to cylinder.
• LR Discovery Power Loss 3 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 94 3.9 Auto V8 which after having the oil cooler pipes changed developed an intermitent power loss. It can happen at any speed and the revs just drop to nothing. If I hit the throttle it will pick up. I've tried keeping the throttle in the same position and knocking the auto into neutral and immediately the engine revs dramatically.
• Mondeo TD starting problem. 8 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Guys, I have recently bought a Mondeo 1.8 LX TD. I changed the glow plugs myself and replaced the air filter and the oil, oil filter. while changing the glow plugs I disconnected the trottle cable from top of the diesel pump, and manage put it back together afterwards. since then whenever i start the car in the mornings, I get alot of smoke when starting up, it has a funny smell and the smoke is dark.
• ford escort 1.6 si 1996 - White smoke out of exhaust 1 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all, Hope you can help me on this one chaps..... I bought this escort with a suspected water pump and thermostat gone, i changed water pump, cam belt, drive belt as it was cracked, still did not start and it was blowing the water out of reservoir, so i changed the head gasket, run a flat edge along head and it was straight, put it all back together and gave it an oil change, it started but lots of white smoke comin out of exhaust, took it for a run after running it half hour and it was blowing white smoke out, checked dipstick and its clean oil, checked coolant and it does not seem to be going down, when you start it it takes a little while to start probably 4 -5th turn and only blows a little bit of smoke until you rev it then it blows out smoke, any help with this would be fantastic thanks
• Exchange of fluids! 18 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I have insisted on intermediate oil & filter changes and they don't really want to do that either! Now, I know that modern cars are supposed to run for ever on modern fluids, (I don't agree, by the way), but my question is - "Am I being in too much of a "belt & braces" mode in my requests - how often should one have the fluids changed?"
• VW crafter 2.5tdi - DPF 27 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi Bought approved used VW Crafter from VW 6 months warranty. Once warranty expired started having issues. Oil light on topped up oil. Excessive oil consumption 1 litre every 3 -4 weeks. Replaced turbo to no avail. Had engine replaced to no avail. DPF lights constantly coming on despite repeatedly cleaning DPF.