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• Oil Changes 17 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Advice please. About 6k miles ago, my car Rover 1994 218sld turbo (turbo diesel) went for an oil change at a national fast fit centre, I went to the same place today for an oil change and they have told me that they dont do oil changes for turbo diesel's because they dont have the correct oil!
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  When should I change the oil and filter? 2 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Vauxhall Zafira, but find that fully synthetic oil costs an arm and a leg. I only cover 7000 miles a year and am told that some engines are happy...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.8 Changed oil but unable to remove filter 14 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I changed the engine oil on my focus (1.8 petrol) today but was unable to remove the oil filter. Access was awkward and the filter was tight, I'm not sure when it was last changed because I have only had the car a week.
• oil change question 28 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Just had oil and filter changed for £15 oil used was duckhams qxr semi-synth rated 10w40. Can i top up oil in the future with any as long as it is 10w40 or do i need 2 use semi synth 10w40 ???? Not big on oil just wondering..
• Golf MkV 2.0TDI Oil change 17 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Is it possible for me to do an oil change myself? Only I hear on some modern German cars there are no oil drain plugs and the oil is removed by using a pump only available at the service centres.
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  BMW servicing - every one or two years? 12 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a new BMW X1 with a petrol engine. BMW advise that the first service and oil change should be carried out every two years. Is this correct?...
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  Does an oil change on my S-MAX have to be carried out by a Ford dealer? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  You recommend changing the oil every 10,000 miles on a Ford S-MAX. Does this have to be carried out by a Ford dealer or can it be done by a local garage...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.8 Oil change on diesel 10 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I changed the oil on my 1.8 tdci 2 weeks ago and have covered about 300 miles. Normally I would get a garage to change it (anyone agree its a hassle to change the oil and filter on the diesel focus?). After the change the oil looked about 25% black.
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  BMW 320i timing chain change? 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying an E90 320i saloon, likely around MY 2006 with 75-110k miles, with the port injection 150PS 2.0i engine, manual. Can you confirm...
• Oil change ot not? 5 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  On HJ's FAQ section on the site regarding "running in a petrol engine". My Ford Ka has now covered 3k miles and I was gonna have the oil & filter changed @ 6k. In the FAQ section it says do not change the oil and filter until the first manufacturer recommended change point (which is 1 year or 12.5k miles). Why shouldnt I change the oil& filter at 6k?
• Skoda Rapid Spaceback - Oil change 14 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a Skoda rapid spaceback diesel ( 2016 )that I use as a taxi. I have covered 10000 miles in a space of 3 months since the last oil change ( which i used long life oil  ). I was wondering since the miles have been done in such a short space of time, should i bother changing the oil or wait longer?  In other words, should oil change depend mainly on time span or number of miles?
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  Does my new Fiat 500 need an oil change after just 900 miles? 14 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Fiat 500 TwinAir Lounge at the beginning of March. The dealer kindly 'offered' to book me in for an oil change at 900 miles for the generous...
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  Oil change in a Volkswagen Golf 17 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Since buying my Golf I immediately had an oil change done and have continued with a 5-6k oil change interval. My driving style is a mix of motorway and...
• What Oil? 26 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  Do I need to change the filter every time I change the oil? Are Fram filters OK?
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  Recommended intervals for oil and sparkplug changes 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My local Ford dealer advised changing the oil in my 06 Ford Focus at 12,000 mile intervals and the plugs at 33,000 miles. These seem very long intervals...
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  When do I need to change the oil on my Aygo? 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a Toyota Aygo with an automated manual gearbox. The salesman has told me to get the oil changed after a month. I have never heard...
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  What are the service intervals for a Rover 75 diesel? 13 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Rover 75 diesel. What are the service intervals?
• Diesel oil change 19 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Me again, i want to attempt an oil change on my astra TDS, what is the best oil to use and anything i need to know abaout before i take this on?
• Oil change interval - cut in half? 26 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Even on my crusty BMW 320d the recommended oil change interval is 13000 miles-plus, and on newer models, much longer. Seems to me like a big 'ask' on the oil, although these diesels use a fully synthetic oil (not cheap). Is there a serious benefit in inserting an extra change e.g. at the half way point?
• Gearbox Oil Change - 1993 Metro 26 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I have a 1993 Metro (K series) and I notice that changing the gearbox oil is not mentioned in the service schedule. I have checked the level a few times and oil that dribbles out is nice and clean. When I checked with a Rover dealer, I was told that the oil is no longer changed throughout the live of the car!