Do You Service Your Own Car?

[RichE]

Evening :)

Seeing as we've decided to stick with the Auris for a couple years more (It's bullet proof and so cheap to run!) - I have decided to carry out a service and replace a couple of bits. Decided to do it myself to 1) Save money and 2) Because I fancy a tinker!!

Tomorrow the following goes on (it's all in the garage waiting):

New front and rear mudflaps

Diesel tuning chip from Germany

New genuine floor mats - set of 4 - ours are showing signs of age!

New rear wiper blade

New front Aero wipers

Oil change (Inc filter)

Air filter

Lube up the hinges and joints

I also have a spare airvent chrome bit because ours broke so I'm going to swap that out. (Thanks eBay!)

Then a wash, polish and hoover!

Car also recently had 4 new tyres and new brake pads so thats OK. Aircon is OK so that doesnt need a top up.

I decided to get a quote on tinting the rear side windows and rear windscreen because we have 3 dogs too - awaiting back for a price.

So, based on the above - Can anyone foresee any problems I may face doing the above? Or have I missed anything? Does the Auris have a fuel filter? I'm not changing the pollen filter as the parts website says it's £35 which seems excessive - anyone know of any place cheaper?

I used to service my own cars but havent done it in years and never done it on the Auris so feeling reasonably confident but at the 11th hour decided to check!!

Thanks in advance,

Rich.

[RichE]

Actually I may have the pollen filter out for a hoover - can anyone tell me where it is?

[Mistermena]

I dont think you'll have to many problems tbh. There is a fuel filter that you could change and how about the gearbox oil check/change?... The pollen filters are electrical charged and you shouldn't really give them a vag as this could be bad for you health!. Take a look on eBay for some genuine Toyota parts or try Opie Oils. I bought my Toyota filters off eBay for a absolute song! £4 for a genuine (Denso) Toyota fuel filter that cost over £40 from main dealer.

[RichE]

Nice one, thanks

[Daveyonthemove]

Your handbook will tell you where the pollen filter is,and how to replace it.

[AURISTR01]

While your at if you know how to do the EGR Valve clean it out, and the MAF sensor.

Oil filter to remove it you will need a 65mm oil filter cup if it is the same as the 2.0d4d oil filter.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-65MM-OIL-FILTER-WRENCH-/380393078358?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item589131be56

The Pollen filter is located under the passenger side dashboard behind the glovebox take it off no screws just need to unclip it.

See the link below:

http://www.micksgarage.co.uk/service-parts/pollen-filters/toyota/auris/auris/2006-onwards/1.4-d-4d/22467/

[Phil_1985]

I'd watch out about lubricating the check straps on the doors - i can't remember exactly, but I'm sure i read on here somewhere that they're not designed to be lubricated.

[RichE]

Righto - thanks a lot chaps! :)

[acetip]

My Auris handbook suggest blowing out the pollen filter with an air line,but then we all have not got access to one.wonder if they will wash out,with care.

Plenty of pattern Pollen filters around for about £15.

Its not critical to use a genuine Toyota one anyway.

To charge £30 for a piece of paper and cardboared is a rip off.

Brought a Blank for the instrument panel and the clip for the Battery cover and they cost me £5.45. where do Toyota get these prices from.

[acetip]

The toyota dealer Pentagon is selling genuine Auris pollen filters at £13.50 and for other Toyota models as well at same price.

[Daveyonthemove]

I don't know how useful it would be, but my Auris has a compressor in the boot. It may not blast the air through fast enough to clean a filter, but I haven't tried so don't know for sure.

[UK Republic]

Re the pollen filter, as mentioned it's a lot of money for a cheap looking filter, when i got my Auris last year the filter was a bit dirty so i got my vax onto it and cleaned it, i then cut up a cooker hood filter and fitted it on top of the pollen filter, when i checked it recently the hood filter was covered in grime and grit and bits of leaves but the pollen filter was quite clean, doing this one need never replace the pollen filter, if the hood filter is thin you could double it, hope this is useful advice and saves you some money.

[acetip]

Re the pollen filter, as mentioned it's a lot of money for a cheap looking filter, when i got my Auris last year the filter was a bit dirty so i got my vax onto it and cleaned it, i then cut up a cooker hood filter and fitted it on top of the pollen filter, when i checked it recently the hood filter was covered in grime and grit and bits of leaves but the pollen filter was quite clean, doing this one need never replace the pollen filter, if the hood filter is thin you could double it, hope this is useful advice and saves you some money.

That sounds a good idea,must give it a try.