i need to preform a full/complete service.

Learner · Post by **Learner** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:40 pm

hello all. what's included in a full service? would it come to be cheaper doing it myself or to go through some1? cheers
Lionel

Post by **Alex** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:53 pm

oil/filter, plugs, coolant, air filter, fuel filter. Check your brakes?..uummm thats about it i think..

alex

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:09 pm

A full service is a very big job.

Includes
Replace Timing Belt
Replace Engine Coolant
Replace Engine Oil
Replace Engine Oil Filter
Replace Air Filter
Replace PCV Filter
Replace Spark Plugs
Check/Replace Plug Leads and Rotor Cap
Replace Brake Fluid
Replace Diff Oil
Replace ATF
Replace ATF Filter
Replace Rear Diff Oil
Check all joints inc Ball, Strut Top, Swaybar, control arm, uni, mounts, rear swing arm, rear diff.
Check all hoses

If you are confident with all this (especially the timing belt) then you will achieve a better knowledge of your car and save some money.

If not, pay someone - it won't be cheap, but it'll be done right (hopefully) and come with a warranty...

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:53 pm

Ben wrote:A full service is a very big job.

If you are confident with all this (especially the timing belt) then you will achieve a better knowledge of your car and save some money.

If not, pay someone - it won't be cheap, but it'll be done right (hopefully) and come with a warranty...

I second that.

Bennie

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:26 pm

out of interest what is included in a minor service- the stuff that alex said?

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:27 pm

out of interest what is included in a minor service? - the stuff that alex said or more?

Matatak · Post by **Matatak** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:17 pm

LOL no Subi that is absiacally a major service IMO (altho when ppl say they want a Major service at my work they dont end up gettin one coz theyre to tight

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Minor service is usually (again imo)
O + F,
check plugs,
Check Airfilter, check whole underneath of car (brakes bushes boots etc), check all levels under bonnet and under car, Lights and Washers/wipers etc

and wt ben said wuld cost alot of money lol but yer more like wt id call a full service with a few extra things

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:23 pm

!!!! Brake Pads! hehe

Ahh for me in every 5000km service I always replace Air Filter, Oil, Oil Filter.
10,000 same as above.
25,000 (6mths approx) Transmission & rear diff.
40,000 (1 year) - Spark Plugs (I have long life ones installed) Brake Fluid & Radiator Coolant.
100,000kms Timing & pulleys
Cheers
AP