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What to service?
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 1:12 pm
by monkey_boy
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.
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 1:31 pm
by Randall
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
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 1:41 pm
by monkey_boy
ooops...
1.4TDI PD, 51 REG,last of the square front light models
cheers!
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 1:51 pm
by Randall
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
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 1:59 pm
by carmadaaron
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*
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 2:48 pm
by monkey_boy
yep its exactly the one in your picture!
cheers
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 3:03 pm
by Randall
lol cheers aaron
had to double check tho m8, u no wot its like
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 3:20 pm
by siilver
get vw to do a full service
best thing cant go wrong
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 4:32 pm
by dubpolo
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..
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 4:42 pm
by PhilGTi
I just had a full service from VW cost £209, not alot considering it cost me £230 to lower the f****r!!
Phill
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 4:45 pm
by carmadaaron
polosilver wrote:I just had a full service from VW cost £209, not alot considering it cost me £230 to lower the f****r!!
Phill
£230 hows tat?
isnt a 40000mile 1 a big 1?
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 4:46 pm
by dubpolo
£203 for oil and filters! + 1 hours work! ha! is your bum sore?
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 5:40 pm
by PhilGTi
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.
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 5:44 pm
by dubpolo
changed my mind! thats good for all that work!
Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 7:35 pm
by Bedi
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...