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DIY SERVICE

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 4:59 pm
by mellon man
Had my 96 2.5 diesel for nearly a year now no problems (touch wood)
But feel should do a service so advice please on what I need and where do I get the filters etc. from :?:

Re: DIY SERVICE

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:18 pm
by rita
From the Bongo Shop, they will keep you right, click the top right hand side of the page.

Re: DIY SERVICE

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:41 pm
by Muzorewa
How many miles have you done in that time, you're supposed to change the engine oil every 5,000km and the engine oil filter every 10,000km although I think I'm the only one on here who does. 330 litres of oil and 25 filters later.... :wink:

Not changed the fuel filter yet though [-X

Re: DIY SERVICE

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:11 pm
by mellon man
Muzorewa wrote:How many miles have you done in that time, you're supposed to change the engine oil every 5,000km and the engine oil filter every 10,000km although I think I'm the only one on here who does. 330 litres of oil and 25 filters later.... :wink:

Not changed the fuel filter yet though [-X
6400 km So service is a bit over due - Total Odometer reading is 96968km so should I bother with the fuel filter or should I leave a while :?:
Also what engine Oil do you recommend I have a unused 4 litre canister of Castrol GTX is that suitable :?: If so I will get another of the same to change engine Oil. and order oil filter from club shop
Will I need to change the Air Filter :?:

Re: DIY SERVICE

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:15 pm
by Muzorewa
Do you know when the oils & filters were last changed? Engine oil is supposed to be 5W30. When was the timing belt last changed, that's supposed to be on 100,000km and an engine-killer if it breaks... :wink:

Re: DIY SERVICE

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:24 pm
by winchman
As I couldn't prove the history of mine I changed the Cam belt all filters and the oil so we had a starting point.

Re: DIY SERVICE

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:30 pm
by Simon Jones
Muzorewa wrote:When was the timing belt last changed, that's supposed to be on 100,000km and an engine-killer if it breaks... :wink:
Should also be changed after 5 years regardless of mileage. I bet there are an awful lot out there that are overdue on time if not mileage.