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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => PETROL => Topic started by: Donk10 on September 29, 2020, 12:35:52
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Hi
I've had my 2010 FD since 2017 and I've only had it serviced at a garage once and that was a kwik fit :( anyway I've swapped out the filters and had the oil and oil filter changed last year and this year I've changed my spark plugs and had 4 new tires back in august but I've not really done much to it since its mot back in feb. Should I go and get a service organised? If so which one as I have nearly 55k on the clock, it only had 34k on it back in 2017.
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If you were able change the engine oil, you are capable of doing the other service jobs also. Transmission oil, brake fluid and coolant might need change If not done recently. AC service might also be valid, but that is a garage job anyways...
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My partners 2011 diesel has now done 201,000 miles. The last time it went to the dealers for a service was over 3 years and 90,000 miles ago. I've done all the servicing since then. Oil & filter change every 10,000 miles. Air & pollen filters every year. Fuel filter every 60,000 miles, gearbox oil change every 90,000 miles. Most important, taking the wheels off every few months and checking the condition of the brakes, and replacing discs and pads when necessary.
If you can get hold of the service schedule, figure out what jobs you can tackle yourself, try and find a trustworthy garage to do the jobs you don't want to attempt.