Just Bought A Service Kit

[johnylee]

Recently bought a service kit for the mk1 consisting of oil air and fuel filter, can someone point me in the right direction for an "how to" and also what engine oil will i need?

 

Also, once i'v done this will the "service" go off the dial?

 

Thanks

[seatkid]

Hmm....this forum is not really the place to learn about basic diy oil and filter changing - if you dont know how to do this you need to google it.

 

1. You need to post full details about what engine/year your car is.

 

2. The right oil depends on the engine fitted - but you will find the specs in the car's intruction manual if you have it.

 

3. Changing oil and filters are relatively easy for a competent diy'er. However you will need to remove the engine undertray (4 bolts and 2 nuts) which involves crawling under the car and having a 10mm socket and a long extension. A replacement sump plug or washer is recomended as well.

 

 

I'm not going to go through the whole procedure - just a warning - make sure you dont cross thread the sump bolt or undertray bolts when you put them back. Also, dont overtighten them. They are easy to strip the threads and then you are looking at a costly repair.

 

 

The service indicator can be reset by holding the trip button in, turning on the ignition, whilst continuing to hold the trip button in. After about 5 - 10 seconds the service indicator will reset. Release the trip button and turn off the ignition.

[johnylee]

Thank you very much for that :(

[Saif Rehman]

Recently bought a service kit for the mk1 consisting of oil air and fuel filter, can someone point me in the right direction for an "how to" and also what engine oil will i need?

 

Also, once i'v done this will the "service" go off the dial?

 

Thanks

 

Get yourself a 'Haynes manual' for your car and that will show a step by step guide.