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We bought a used 2006 Volvo V70 T5SE in April 2011 with 59,000 miles on the clock that continues to consume about a litre of engine oil every 2000 miles. We took the car to the dealership that supplied...
The rocker cover of my Fiesta gets coated in a thick layer of 'salad cream' (which I assume is emulsified oil) very quickly (in a matter of weeks). It is now starting to block the oil filler/breather cap....
My car has gone through five litres of 5w 30 oil as recommended by Castrol website. What could be the problem?
In December 2010 I bought a Polo GTI 1.4TSI 180BHP, replacing my 2008 150Bhp Polo GTi. It was sold to me as being more economical fuel wise and having better performance. However, the original engine...
Taking your previous advice I persisted in asking my franchise dealer (bought car from them) every year about changing the transmission oil in my 55 plate Golf V. They always say there are no recommendations...
I've done 1100 miles in a new A-Class 180 CDI auto. I've tried to follow HJ's advice for running in a diesel. It's now telling me it needs a litre of engine oil. Is this normal? My Lexus RX3000 and my...
I am confused by the ACEA grading: the handbook indicates B4 & Castrol & Mobil recommend an oil categorised as C3. Prof Google could not help [my innate stupidity, I fear] & Miller Oils ended with "cannot...
I am confused by the answers I am getting from different garages and forums about oil. We have a 1992 Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI which was made to use standard oil. We converted it at the main dealer to semi...
What is best mileage for a diesel Yaris to change its oil? I normally do it after 5000 miles? What you think?
My oil light came on so I went to Halfords to be sold 2l of oil for £21, own brand. I was left with the distinct impression that only this oil would do and if I were stupid enough to put anything else...
 

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