HullHornet#30 Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 I'm sure this has been covered in some form over many topics but a quick search didn't make me any the wiser, i've just got a 2003 1.9TDi (115) okay but it only has 8990 miles it has had 3 services so far with the last being june of last year at 8608 miles. so my question is with it doing so few miles should i get it serviced right now (only 300 miles in 8 months), in june (a year), or if i hit 10000 miles before then? I know its a year or 10000 which every comes first but it does seem like a bit of an exception in this case. Quote
mumof4 Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 an exception??..why????..id wait till the 10k mark. Quote
Bigjeeze Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 I'd get a copy of the owners manual - I seem to remeber seeing something along the lines of : Services 10,000 miles or a time period - the same goes for Air Filters and fuel filters they usually say time versus miles - I would have at least an annual service . Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 Depends on what you mean by a service. At the very least get the oil changed and the brakes checked over, look for split driveshaft gaiters etc. Cars deteriorate fast if left unused Quote
Scorpiorefugee Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 It is often said that a low mileage car needs more attention than a high mileage model. I've always found that it just doesn't pay to trust anything a dealer says or what is in the service book. It all depends on how much you intend to use it but I'd give it a few miles to get the feel of it and get someone you trust to give it a full service at or around 12k or 12 months. Sadly, whenever I've bought a low mileage car, it has been riddled with annoying problems which are very often the cause of the low mileage. My own philosophy is rather extreme but then I do 30 - 50k p/a. I reckon on oil changes on 15 - 20K, full service and cam belt every 50 - 60K and always at my local trustworthy. That way I know nothing gets tweaked unnecessarily and I know it's done properly. I've worked on that principle for more years than I can remember and my motors always do 6 figure mileages with no breakdowns. The simple moral to that is 12 months is more important than mileage and trust is worth more than any dealer's stamp, until you sell it...... Trust your own judgement and good luck. Quote
chromedome Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 (edited) It would have had to be serviced annually to maintain the warranty, even though 10k pa wasn't achieved. Edited March 9, 2007 by chromedome Quote
HullHornet#30 Posted March 9, 2007 Author Report Posted March 9, 2007 I've seen people saying about having the cam belt changed at 50K along with the water pump but is there a list or some reference point for knowing what and when to change? Quote
chromedome Posted March 9, 2007 Report Posted March 9, 2007 (edited) 5 years is the rule of thumb for cam belt change on most low mileage cars. Every 2 years, change brake fluid. Not too sure about coolant, I think 3 years. I wouldn't have thought water pump was changed except when knackered. Someone else on the forum will know more. Edited March 9, 2007 by chromedome Quote
HullHornet#30 Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Posted March 10, 2007 5 years is the rule of thumb for cam belt change on most low mileage cars. Every 2 years, change brake fluid. Not too sure about coolant, I think 3 years. I wouldn't have thought water pump was changed except when knackered. Someone else on the forum will know more. Thankyou appreciate the replys. Quote
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