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Offline cotters

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service, etc
« on: 01 June 2005, 13:29 »
just bought a 1.8t 150bhp on y plate

how often does it require service and what should i be wary of as its done 72000 miles, such as belts, etc

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Re: service, etc
« Reply #1 on: 01 June 2005, 19:59 »
I service mine every 3000 miles so I know the oil is at it's best. If you have no idea when the belt was done best get it changed. there's a lot of valves to bend if it snaps.
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Re: service, etc
« Reply #2 on: 10 July 2005, 19:55 »
the belts are due every 60k mate

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Re: service, etc
« Reply #3 on: 13 July 2005, 20:30 »
Service intervals are every 10k for oil. 20k for plugs etc.

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