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Offline mcgee9t2

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how to service.
« on: 25 November 2010, 20:37 »
ok, car is in need of a service and ide like to do it myself as : A) im skint B) its christmas next month so ill be skint there C) then i know what im doing to save money in the future as ive only just had the car a year and its already time for the 3rd service so theres a obvious saving there.

thing is, this is my first car so ive never serviced a car, anyone got a how to on how to service a mk4? had a look on the web but couldnt find anything.

cheers
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Offline daz veedub

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Re: how to service.
« Reply #1 on: 25 November 2010, 20:40 »
oil, oil filter, plugs,air filter probaly the obvious 1s mate some sites sell service kits which include these parts, google europarts
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Offline Dave_IOW

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Re: how to service.
« Reply #2 on: 25 November 2010, 20:46 »
Real easy pal..

Run engine for a few mins
Turn off engine, remove sump plug. On back of sump.
Wait for oil to stop running and then remove old oil filter.
Run some new oil around the ring of new oil filter and new sump plug.
Screw both new bits in

Oil change done

Remove engine cover
Remove coilpacks (2 allen key bolts on each?)
Use long socket or spark plug spanner to remove all plugs and refit new ones.
Screw back on coilpacks.

Spark plugs done

Open air box
Lift out air filter, think it might be clipped in somehow. Cant remember.
Fit new filter in and close airbox

Air filter done

Simples  :wink:

Might be good idea to buy haynes maual too
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Re: how to service.
« Reply #3 on: 25 November 2010, 20:48 »
Some help here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87370.0

Its all straight forward basic stuff TBH

Air filter box top is screwed on, plugs are same any any car - as is the oil change.

Fuel filter is under the car  :smiley:

Tip if you have never done it before remember to smear some oil around the new oil filter seal before refitting  :smiley:
« Last Edit: 25 November 2010, 20:51 by richw911 »
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Re: how to service.
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Offline mcgee9t2

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Re: how to service.
« Reply #5 on: 25 November 2010, 20:57 »
cheers for the quick replys guys, will give it a go at the weekend and hope for the best :)

also im assuming that the service for a mk4 1.8 n/a and 1.8t are the same right?
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« Last Edit: 25 November 2010, 21:01 by richw911 »
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