What to service?

monkey_boy · Post by **monkey_boy** » Thu May 05, 2005 1:12 pm

Hi All,

My 1.4TDI is long overdue for a service, its just hit 38,000 and the inspection light is flashing like mad!

Just want to check a few things...... im still learning about cars so be nice

what do i need to change, a friend of a firend is going to fit everything for me 'on the side'

and just charge labour and get my log book stamped by his garage aslong as i get all the parts. I don't want to buy any old crap but nothing too fancy. So.....

Air Filter
Oil Filter
Oil....... I was told I have to get fully synthetic oil becuase my diesel is a PD version so don't by crap cheap oil??

what else could i change/check for piece of mind?

im getitng the wiper blades changed fornt and back aswell cos the orginal ones are totlay sh*t!

thanks for any help.

Randall · Post by **Randall** » Thu May 05, 2005 1:31 pm

Hi mate,

Need to know a few details before we can pass on some words of wisdom...

1. year of reg
2. model mk4, 6n2, 9n etc

Cheers

Rich

monkey_boy · Post by **monkey_boy** » Thu May 05, 2005 1:41 pm

ooops...

1.4TDI PD, 51 REG,last of the square front light models

cheers!

Randall · Post by **Randall** » Thu May 05, 2005 1:51 pm

So it looks like my one in the sign?! if you cant tell have a look in the memebers rides and let me know ok

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Thu May 05, 2005 1:59 pm

Randall wrote:So it looks like my one in the sign?! if you cant tell have a look in the memebers rides and let me know ok

as it is posted in a MK5 part of the forum, i would imagine its a 6n2

cus the "square headlights" and 1.4 TDI give it away its a 6n2

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*now down to nitty gritty*

monkey_boy · Post by **monkey_boy** » Thu May 05, 2005 2:48 pm

yep its exactly the one in your picture!

cheers

Randall · Post by **Randall** » Thu May 05, 2005 3:03 pm

lol cheers aaron

had to double check tho m8, u no wot its like

siilver · Post by **siilver** » Thu May 05, 2005 3:20 pm

get vw to do a full service

best thing cant go wrong

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Thu May 05, 2005 4:32 pm

And get bum bashed for god knows how much! If you take it anywhere, take it to a dub specialist e.g awesome gti, JBS etc..

PhilGTi · Post by **PhilGTi** » Thu May 05, 2005 4:42 pm

I just had a full service from VW cost Â£209, not alot considering it cost me Â£230 to lower the f****r!!

Phill

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Thu May 05, 2005 4:45 pm

polosilver wrote:I just had a full service from VW cost Â£209, not alot considering it cost me Â£230 to lower the f****r!!

Phill

Â£230 hows tat?

isnt a 40000mile 1 a big 1?

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Thu May 05, 2005 4:46 pm

Â£203 for oil and filters! + 1 hours work! ha! is your bum sore?

PhilGTi · Post by **PhilGTi** » Thu May 05, 2005 5:40 pm

They changed alot in my service, pads, oil, filter, break/clutch cable... Can i just say, having just spent an hour sanding and painting one break drum, why the f**k dont they just paint or treat them from standard??

Phill.

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Thu May 05, 2005 5:44 pm

changed my mind! thats good for all that work!

Bedi · Post by **Bedi** » Thu May 05, 2005 7:35 pm

It always surprises me why some of y'all are so eager to waste your money on jobs , you can do by yourself...

I always service my car myself...

My car get oil and filter changes for fun (under 3000 miles)....

anyway this is what i do every 3000 miles (unless stated)

1. change oil and oil filter (genuine VAG stuff only)
2. Change air and pollen filter
3. Clean the throttle body with carb cleaner
4. Change the spark plugs (every 5-10k miles)
5.check braking system and replace any worn parts
6. get the engine tuned up

after this my cars back on point.... and it's a good feeling knowing that i have saved 150+ pounds

the only thing i pay for is an engine tune up, but this cost no more than 20 pounds.....

peeps stop wasting money and get yourself a manual.... its all there

and for the dude who payed over 200 for the suspension change.... man you got ripped off...