Servicing A Galaxy Diesel Yourself

[zeuren]

Hi Folks

 

Money is a little tight at the moment. My x Reg, 1.9 tdi needs servicing, so i have decided to do it myself. I have done petrol cars in the past but never a Diesel. Can anyone give me some advice on anything specific on the Galaxy Diesel. Do you need to replace the glow plugs? How do you reset the trip computer so that it wont keep reminding you that you need a service?

 

All advice appreciated

[seatkid]

Hi Folks

 

Money is a little tight at the moment. My x Reg, 1.9 tdi needs servicing, so i have decided to do it myself. I have done petrol cars in the past but never a Diesel. Can anyone give me some advice on anything specific on the Galaxy Diesel. Do you need to replace the glow plugs? How do you reset the trip computer so that it wont keep reminding you that you need a service?

 

All advice appreciated

 

Similar to servicing Petrol cars - Oil and Filter change - only bugbear is you need to drop/remove the engine undertray to get to the sump plug. 6 bolts, you need an extension on your 10mm socket to get to the side ones (2 each side) and it a bit of a strech on your back to undo the rear 2. You dont actually have to slide the undertray out as it will drop on the ground and act as a convenient drip tray while you change the oil. Dont forget to put the cover back on, its needed to avoid safety issues (loss of power steering in the wet)

 

Fuel filter is supposed to be changed every 2 years/20,000 miles - I have never bothered - unless you suspect you had poor or dirty fuel or water in the the fuel (theres a drain tap for that) I personally feel that fuel filters can easily go 50,000 miles+. Mines done 50000 without a problem.

 

Air filter doddle to change or clean. Needed every 36,000 miles/3 years.

 

The rest is usual - chack fluid levels coolant/brake/power steering. Check brake condition and wear etc etc.

 

 

Glow plugs - only replace if you have trouble starting (due to a glow plug failure) - you can change just the faulty one(s) - they go open circuit. Very easy to do (easier than a spark plug.

 

Reset service indicator if it annoys you using the procedure documented in the FAQ (hold trip button, turn on ignition and wait several seconds until service indicator clears)

[gregers]

and dont forget the pollen filter if its time to replace it.

[roy202]

Hi Folks

 

Money is a little tight at the moment. My x Reg, 1.9 tdi needs servicing, so i have decided to do it myself. I have done petrol cars in the past but never a Diesel. Can anyone give me some advice on anything specific on the Galaxy Diesel. Do you need to replace the glow plugs? How do you reset the trip computer so that it wont keep reminding you that you need a service?

 

All advice appreciated

 

Similar to servicing Petrol cars - Oil and Filter change - only bugbear is you need to drop/remove the engine undertray to get to the sump plug. 6 bolts, you need an extension on your 10mm socket to get to the side ones (2 each side) and it a bit of a strech on your back to undo the rear 2. You dont actually have to slide the undertray out as it will drop on the ground and act as a convenient drip tray while you change the oil. Dont forget to put the cover back on, its needed to avoid safety issues (loss of power steering in the wet)

 

Fuel filter is supposed to be changed every 2 years/20,000 miles - I have never bothered - unless you suspect you had poor or dirty fuel or water in the the fuel (theres a drain tap for that) I personally feel that fuel filters can easily go 50,000 miles+. Mines done 50000 without a problem.

 

Air filter doddle to change or clean. Needed every 36,000 miles/3 years.

 

The rest is usual - chack fluid levels coolant/brake/power steering. Check brake condition and wear etc etc.

 

 

Glow plugs - only replace if you have trouble starting (due to a glow plug failure) - you can change just the faulty one(s) - they go open circuit. Very easy to do (easier than a spark plug.

 

Reset service indicator if it annoys you using the procedure documented in the FAQ (hold trip button, turn on ignition and wait several seconds until service indicator clears)

whilst you have the wheels up in the air check for play in wheel bearings all around, on the front check for play on track rod ends and track rods, anti roll bar links have no play, and have a look for corrosion on brake pipes, and dont forget to check wipers for splits, the lights work including fog and number plate lights......

[davec]

Personally I change the fuel filter ,pre prime it before fitting,also take out the pads and clean them to prevent them sticking,probably not strictly necesary but its only a little free time and some brake cleaner,its still cheap compared to a garage doing it.I also keep the receipts to show its been done when you sel it and write it up in the book.