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General => New forum members => Topic started by: pinkellie on 18 September 2013, 18:51
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Hello everyone
Hoping everyone will be patient with my daft questions! !!! Not had to 'look after' my own car for a while but have got to learn....FAST!
So.....please be gentle! First question. .....where do I find the bonnet release catch to open it up and check my oil...... and the engine coolant level?
Had the red warning light on this morning and now gone off.....judging from what I've read on here that could be a dodgy sensor but feel I should check to be sure!
Secondly my ex 'chucked' some oil in at beginning of June and when I asked him what kimd he just told me to use any!!!! Something tells me that's not right!!!!
Basic maintenance advice would be hugely appreciated here peeps! :kiss:
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welcome :smiley: there will be plenty of videos on youtube showing you exactly what to do :wink:
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Thank you very much......will have a look!!!
What about the type of oil? Any recommendations? ? Its an N plate so mk3 I think! !
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Thank you very much......will have a look!!!
What about the type of oil? Any recommendations? ? Its an N plate so mk3 I think! !
what engine is it :smiley:
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Welcome pinkellie
Bonnet release is down by your right foot/leg.
Oil any semi-synthetic is good go to Halfords and ask
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Damnit he got in the thread before me. :grin:
It's like a race to the female newbie with you, Len. :tongue: :grin:
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Lol Diamond Hell...... awww bless ya! You're here now though! :grin:
Len.....thankyou will have a look tomorrow evening.....!
:kiss:
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1.8 I think.........! Will have to check the log book :rolleyes:
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Was sheer luck and good timing DH! :grin:
Not been on here much lately and when I do......
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So pleased with my achievements this morning!
Topped up the engine coolant...... :cool:
Checked my oil and actually put some in!!!
Hoping now it has a) actually got oil in it and b) the correct oil for the age (not the 'any will do as suggested by the ex!) It my help the fuel consumption and give me more than 250 miles to a full tank! :undecided:
Next task is to find someone trustworthy in my area to look at the squeaky brakes!
Thank you for your help Len......and DH.....
Who said girls are high maintenance. .... I did it all and didn't break a nail! :wink:
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We're not too far from Burton. Give the workshop a call on Monday 01543 495 700 or email info@midlandvw.co.uk if you want us to take a look at the brakes and a general checkover.
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Well done topher!
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pinkellie what colour is your car if you don't mind me asking?
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Nicky, she is a black cabriolet. Not GTi though sadly :'(
Topher sorry only just picked this up, but will give you a ring over the next few days when I get a minute!!! Thank you :kiss:
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Sorry posted twice!!!! :embarrassed: