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i need to preform a full/complete service.
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:40 pm
by Learner
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
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:53 pm
by Alex
oil/filter, plugs, coolant, air filter, fuel filter. Check your brakes?..uummm thats about it i think..
alex
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 3:09 pm
by Ben
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...
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:53 pm
by El_Freddo
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
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:26 pm
by Subafury
out of interest what is included in a minor service- the stuff that alex said?
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:27 pm
by Subafury
out of interest what is included in a minor service? - the stuff that alex said or more?
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:17 pm
by Matatak
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
)
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
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:23 pm
by AlpineRaven
!!!! 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