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Offline pinkellie

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mk 3 female owner....... help!!!
« on: 18 September 2013, 18:51 »
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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Re: mk 3 female owner....... help!!!
« Reply #1 on: 18 September 2013, 18:58 »
welcome  :smiley: there will be plenty of videos on youtube showing you exactly what to do  :wink:
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Re: mk 3 female owner....... help!!!
« Reply #2 on: 18 September 2013, 19:38 »
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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Re: mk 3 female owner....... help!!!
« Reply #3 on: 18 September 2013, 20:10 »
Quote from: pinkellie on 18 September 2013, 19:38
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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Re: mk 3 female owner....... help!!!
« Reply #4 on: 19 September 2013, 12:43 »
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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Re: mk 3 female owner....... help!!!
« Reply #5 on: 19 September 2013, 19:04 »
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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Re: mk 3 female owner....... help!!!
« Reply #6 on: 19 September 2013, 22:46 »
Lol Diamond Hell...... awww bless ya! You're here now though!  :grin:
Len.....thankyou will have a look tomorrow evening.....!
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Re: mk 3 female owner....... help!!!
« Reply #7 on: 20 September 2013, 07:20 »
1.8 I think.........! Will have to check the log book  :rolleyes:
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Re: mk 3 female owner....... help!!!
« Reply #8 on: 20 September 2013, 09:04 »
Was sheer luck and good timing DH! :grin:
Not been on here much lately and when I do......
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Re: mk 3 female owner....... help!!!
« Reply #9 on: 21 September 2013, 12:50 »
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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