Service

[roger_37]

hi all, going for my first 20,000 mile service

what should i expect mr t to do for first 20k service

any help would be appreciated.

roger

[Big Kev]

hi all, going for my first 20,000 mile service

what should i expect mr t to do for first 20k service

any help would be appreciated.

roger

On top of the usuals, he will also change your brake fluid. Tell him not to do pollen/cabin filter.... buy one yourself and fit in minutes.

Big Kev

[roger_37]

ty kev, what are the usuals?

[mystic]

Service guide says;

Replace engine oil and filter

Rotate tires

Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:

Driving While Towing

Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body

Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads

Inspect ball joints and dust covers

Inspect drive shaft boots

Inspect engine air filter

Inspect steering linkage and boots

Re-torque drive shaft bolt (4WD)

Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body

[roger_37]

thanks luke, good to know that.

[anchorman]

No, more than that on a 20k service. It should be transmission oil (transfer and rear axle) as well as the oil change. They will charge you extra for brake fluid and filters unless you get a service plus which will bump it to £299.

Don't be afraid to barter.

[roger_37]

No, more than that on a 20k service. It should be transmission oil (transfer and rear axle) as well as the oil change. They will charge you extra for brake fluid and filters unless you get a service plus which will bump it to £299.

Don't be afraid to barter.

thanks don, i didn,t know that,booked in for this thur.

would like to change brake fluid... but how to be sure they do all the work.

roger

[anchorman]

Just ask them exactly what you are getting for your money. As Kev says you can buy a cabin filter and an air filter and pop them in yourself. Ask them about the brake fluid but they should really do the clutch fluid as it is fed off the same reservoir. Tell them what you want to pay for then barter. They will usually have a go at competing with a local garage so wait for the price and then go lower or throw the brake fluid in etc.

[roger_37]

Just ask them exactly what you are getting for your money. As Kev says you can buy a cabin filter and an air filter and pop them in yourself. Ask them about the brake fluid but they should really do the clutch fluid as it is fed off the same reservoir. Tell them what you want to pay for then barter. They will usually have a go at competing with a local garage so wait for the price and then go lower or throw the brake fluid in etc.

great advice don, will do as you say, air/cabin filters will do myself. was quoted 235 euro,

so will see how much extra they want.

roger

[roger_37]

service complete,all oils replaced , along with cabin and pollen filters,

very happy with service all done for 235 euro

roger