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When do I change my Mondeo's timing belt?

I have a 2008 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCi diesel, the mileage is 211,000km. It has both a wet and dry belt; do I need to change both or either of these and if so at what mileage?

Pat, Mayo.

Pat Boyle (Mayo)

Sep 2014 Filed under: servicing

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When do you change a cam belt on a Ford Galaxy?

When do you change a cam belt on a Ford Galaxy?

Tony Miller (Cardenden Fife)

Aug 2014 Filed under: servicing

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Does my Volvo S40 FFV really need a service already?

I own a Volvo S40 FFV; last service was 90,000km when I bought it, with oil, oil filter, cabin filter and brakes done. Now at 98,000km a message on the dash says book for next service. Does it now need new oil and oil filter only after 8,000km? This seems very little with modern oil and filters.

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Bart O Farrell (Mitchelstown)

Sep 2014 Filed under: servicing

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How much does it cost to replace a Volvo V70 timing belt?

How much does it cost to replace a Volvo V70 timing belt?

Joe Murray (Dublin)

May 2014 Filed under: servicing

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How much to replace my Audi's clutch and flywheel?

What price should I expect to pay for an Audi A6 clutch and flywheel replacement?

Sean Owens (Dublin)

Aug 2014 Filed under: servicing

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When do I change an Opel Meriva timing belt?

At what mileage does the timing belt need to be done on an Opel Meriva?

Mike Kelly (Galway)

Aug 2014 Filed under: servicing

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When do the clutch and flywheel need replacement in the Audi A6?

When will the flywheel and the cluch set have to be replaced in a 2010 Audi A6 2.0 TDI Avant?

Adam Brozynski (Swords)

Jun 2014 Filed under: servicing

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Should I be worried about oil consumption in my Scirocco?

I've an 18-month old Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI with 23,000km on it bought new. It isn't driven hard at all, but I had to put a litre of oil into it today because the warning light came on; is this normal? Should I be getting it checked out by Volkswagen? The on-board computer says next service is still 7,000km away?

Niall Roche (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: servicing

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Timing belt or chair for my Toyota Avensis?

I have a 2001 Toyota Avensis 2.0-litre automatic. Is it cam belt or chain driven?

Paul Goodright

Jun 2014 Filed under: servicing

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Ford S-Max TDCi: timing chaing or belt?

Does the 2006 Ford S-Max Zetec TDCi have a timing belt or chain?

Patricia Forsythe (CARRICKFERGUS)

Jun 2014 Filed under: servicing

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