Servicing

polokaj · Post by **polokaj** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:29 pm

Hello ppl

Have a 1.4 16v and was just wondering what is required when servicing a car. Heres a list of things i could think of

Spark Plugs
Air Filter
Oil Filter
Oil

there must be more? also what type of oil would you recommend.

Thanks

JoeG07 · Post by **JoeG07** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:56 am

leads as well will probs need doing, m ylast service i had oil seals, brake pads and shocks changed but thats was a full on service

dragon_green · Post by **dragon_green** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:50 pm

check your brake pads and discs have plenty of meat left on them.

shocks are not really something you'd replace as part of a service.... but do check that they are damping correctly.

Check gearbox oil
Check coolant level
Check brake level
Check dizzy cap.

It's ALL in the HAYNES manual. Whats more, it will tell you how to do it. magic.

polokaj · Post by **polokaj** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 2:03 pm

thanks guys, ive been looking for a haynes manual for the 16v but havnt been able to find one.

what am i actually looking for on the distribuator cap>

polokaj · Post by **polokaj** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 3:21 pm

also how much oil is normally required. thanks

dragon_green · Post by **dragon_green** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:33 pm

a 5 litre bottle should see you right. again, the full spec is in the haynes....

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 3:59 am

The mk5 1.0 takes approx 3.5 litres of oil so 5 litres is more than enuff

dunces6 · Post by **dunces6** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:11 pm

whats the millage on it and has it ever had a cam belt and water pump