J Jiminspain New member Joined Jun 8, 2006 Messages 46 Points 23 May 24, 2012 #1 My car is out of warranty in August ( 2 YEARS OLD ) and I want to do my own servicing Oil And filters etc etc is it something I should leave to a garage or can I tackle this myself.
My car is out of warranty in August ( 2 YEARS OLD ) and I want to do my own servicing Oil And filters etc etc is it something I should leave to a garage or can I tackle this myself.
J jameshobiecat Established member Joined Nov 16, 2010 Messages 1,945 Points 388 May 24, 2012 #2 Oil and filter changes certainly can be done at home. There is a how to guide on here somewhere.
AndyRKett Distinguished member Parked in the garage Joined May 23, 2011 Messages 14,288 Points 3,369 Location Norfolk UK May 24, 2012 #3 If doing services with long intervals (such as 18,000 miles) make sure to use good quality oils as cheaper oil won't last the distance
If doing services with long intervals (such as 18,000 miles) make sure to use good quality oils as cheaper oil won't last the distance
T14086 Patron member Written a guide Joined Sep 12, 2004 Messages 39,858 Points 7,250 Location Preston May 25, 2012 #4 Do you mean 2nd year service? If so thats a big one, check timing belt, emissions, brake fluid change, drums off etc
Do you mean 2nd year service? If so thats a big one, check timing belt, emissions, brake fluid change, drums off etc
OP OP J Jiminspain New member Joined Jun 8, 2006 Messages 46 Points 23 May 25, 2012 #5 Yes it is the second service so I will go to the garage thank you all for you help