Winter Service - Whatsamantodo

[budgy]

Hello folks,

Im due to have my car serviced, but want to be brave and attempt to do this myself. I havnt owned the car for long, so not sure how easy/difficult it is to change the spark plugs/filter change oil etc. If anyone of you have a guide or could point me towards instructions that would be great. I usually get my parts from eurocarparts, do you recommend any specialist toyota sites for products to use in my car.

Really appreciate your help folks. God bless ya.

Budgy

[edwardio]

The Celica is one of the easiest cars to service.

Spark plugs -

All you need to do is remove the Coil Packs & the remove the spark plugs.

Oil -

Remove the undertray on the drivers side. Straight in front is the oil filter with plenty of room around it. So it's dead easy to get to & remove. Use 5W30 semi.

Air filter -

Remove the clips around the cover of the air box, lift off & replace the filter. Best filter to get, would be a K&N panel filter though. It'll provide the car with better breathing & has the protection from heat soak by the air box.

Brakes -

Check your discs & pads for even wear.

Everything you will need can be got at your local Halfords, Euro Car Parts, Mr.T or use Blue Print parts (you have to buy from a factors).

[Scarlett Arrow]

1999 was crossover year from the Gen 6 to Gen 7. If you have a Gen 6 1.8ST or 2.0GT, use 10W40 as opposed to 5W30 for the Gen 7 140.

[tabz]

sorry to hijack the thread, but how much oil ? .. is 5 litres enough ?... thanks