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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: allybally on 29 November 2009, 20:07

Title: Service!
Post by: allybally on 29 November 2009, 20:07
Guys I want to service the wifes car for the cold weather.
It's a 52 plate GTI 8v and APK engine code 115bhp.approx 60k miles.
What do I need for the service and wheres the best place to get the stuff from.  :rolleyes:

4 x plugs
leads
Dizzy cap & rotor arm
Oil filter
Air filter
Sump washer
Oil (what grade and how much does it take?)
Is there anything else I need?.
Arnold shark said they serviced it before she bought it but I have my doubts  :undecided:
So i'd like to just do it all and I know where I stand then.It just passed it's MOT  :smiley: .
She only uses it to go back and forward to work (8-10 mile round trip) and the odd run about at the weekends
So she dosn't blast about at mad speeds..

Thanks for any info you can forward on.
Title: Re: Service!
Post by: richw911 on 29 November 2009, 22:05
Pollen filter  :wink:

You dont get a sump washer you get the whole plug for a pound (or less from the link below)  :laugh:

A good quality  10/40 oil will be fine. Takes approx 4.5l IIRC

Check prices with VW first as SOME items will be cheaper then elsewhere  :smiley:

A local parts depot or www.vwspares.co.uk for anything else  :smiley:
Title: Re: Service!
Post by: topher on 29 November 2009, 22:07
Quote from: richw911 on 29 November 2009, 22:05
A local parts depot or www.vwspears.co.uk for anything else  :smiley:

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Title: Re: Service!
Post by: richw911 on 29 November 2009, 22:11
Quote from: topher on 29 November 2009, 22:07
Quote from: richw911 on 29 November 2009, 22:05
A local parts depot or www.vwspears.co.uk for anything else  :smiley:

(http://www.sunministries.org/Artwork/spears.jpg)


lol FAIL  :grin: :grin:

Now edited  :embarassed:
Title: Re: Service!
Post by: mattkh on 29 November 2009, 22:11
Quote from: allybally on 29 November 2009, 20:07
t just passed it's MOT  :smiley: .
Hi
In that case you can save yourself the hassle of changing the plugs, leads, dizzy and rotor.
Title: Re: Service!
Post by: richw911 on 29 November 2009, 22:13
Quote from: mattkh on 29 November 2009, 22:11
Quote from: allybally on 29 November 2009, 20:07
t just passed it's MOT  :smiley: .
Hi
In that case you can save yourself the hassle of changing the plugs, leads, dizzy and rotor.

Quote from: allybally on 29 November 2009, 20:07
So i'd like to just do it all and I know where I stand
Title: Re: Service!
Post by: topher on 29 November 2009, 22:20
dizzy cap and rotor arm :undecided:
Title: Re: Service!
Post by: richw911 on 29 November 2009, 22:22
Quote from: topher on 29 November 2009, 22:20
dizzy cap and rotor arm :undecided:

2.0 8V has them doesn't it?
Title: Re: Service!
Post by: topher on 29 November 2009, 22:23
don't make me go check... i'll eat my shoes if a 2002 VW doesn't have electronic ignition :laugh:
Title: Re: Service!
Post by: richw911 on 29 November 2009, 22:39
Quote from: topher on 29 November 2009, 22:23
don't make me go check... i'll eat my shoes if a 2002 VW doesn't have electronic ignition :laugh:

lol True  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Service!
Post by: rtb51 on 30 November 2009, 08:08
At 60K you should be changing the cambelt too
Title: Re: Service!
Post by: allybally on 06 December 2009, 11:13
Done it last night  :smiley:
5w/30 fully synth oil 5lts £27.99 mobil 1.
Thanks for the advice guys. :cool: