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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: *Dickie* on 18 August 2009, 14:57

Title: i want to service my Golf Gti 16v.....myself!!!
Post by: *Dickie* on 18 August 2009, 14:57
Hello

i needs sum help as i want to service my 95 N Golf Gti 16v myself but i dont know wot i need to change ie spark plugs, air filter but im not sure wot else i need to do.

can any1 help me please?
Title: Re: i want to service my Golf Gti 16v.....myself!!!
Post by: Adam on 18 August 2009, 15:00
Change-

Then if your feeling it-
Title: Re: i want to service my Golf Gti 16v.....myself!!!
Post by: Horney on 18 August 2009, 15:03
Check:

Suspension bushes
Disc and pad thickness


Nick
Title: Re: i want to service my Golf Gti 16v.....myself!!!
Post by: gtigolfthree on 18 August 2009, 15:06
and pollen filter.
Title: Re: i want to service my Golf Gti 16v.....myself!!!
Post by: MK3GTI_16Valve on 18 August 2009, 15:07
Whats the mileage of the car? What does the service history say? Is it due a timing belt......Bit more detail and I'm sure you'll get the info you need. If your just planning a basic service then follow the advice above
Title: Re: i want to service my Golf Gti 16v.....myself!!!
Post by: adamrob69 on 18 August 2009, 15:10
>plugs
>oil
>oil filter
>air filter

you may want to do..
>coolant
>pollen filter
>fuel filter
>brake fluid
>PAS fluid

you may want some ramps to get under the car, container for the oil
oil filter removal tool!
new drain plug maybe needed.

thats just the basics, dont think i have missed anything?
Title: Re: i want to service my Golf Gti 16v.....myself!!!
Post by: yorkshire_gti on 18 August 2009, 15:28
just thinking the same myself....

ive got a 1995 mk3 1.8 convertable with a AAM engine....

anybody know where the fuel filter is and is it easy to change?

all the other bits are no problem
Title: Re: i want to service my Golf Gti 16v.....myself!!!
Post by: adamrob69 on 18 August 2009, 15:35
pollen filter is under the scuttle panel where yur wipers are, easy to get off, and the filter is on passenger side. easy.

fuel filter i THINK! is near the fuel tank under the car.
Title: Re: i want to service my Golf Gti 16v.....myself!!!
Post by: Adam on 18 August 2009, 15:38
Fuel filter is on the drivers side just infront of the rear wheel.
Title: Re: i want to service my Golf Gti 16v.....myself!!!
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 18 August 2009, 17:20
A garage service is normally:

Plugs (unless high mileage plugs)
Oil + Filter (never one without the other)
Air filter
Pollen filter (if applicable)
Screen wash
Brake fluid
Belt checks
PAS fluid
Engine coolant
Grease doors up
Tyre pressure
Fuel filter (if needed)
Title: Re: i want to service my Golf Gti 16v.....myself!!!
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 18 August 2009, 18:47
Garages don't normally change power steering fluid, i take it you mean just check it?
Title: Re: i want to service my Golf Gti 16v.....myself!!!
Post by: Matty-MK3 on 18 August 2009, 22:38
Yeah, check and fill if needed.

That's our general service, we do a couple of other things but I can't recall to hand.