Car service? List the CAR SERVICE Elements of things to be Changes...

gemmaking

I have had a car, a Renault Megane for 7 months now......doing my first service + mot.

Just wondering what elements are required in a general car service?

List them please

Tucker

Your best bet is to buy a Haynes as it specifies what should be done at exactly what interval.

Even at full price, well worth the money.

I could list you all the things servicable but it won't make a jot of difference unless you know what needs renewing. so, unless you are going to just do the whole lot for the hell of it, it's meaningless.

Much is down to inspection and renewing as required.

The only given is oil and oil filter as you can't over do that.

gemmaking

Tucker wrote: »

so, unless you are going to just do the whole lot for the hell of it, it's meaningless.

Does the haynes manual have a list of them, under 1 page ?

List them for me please anyway.

forgotmyname

Under 1 page? not really. A proper service would run to many pages.

Fuel, Oil, Air filters, Oil change, brake fluid check/change, Antifreeze check/change, Washer fluid check.

Strip & clean the brakes, lubricate hinges & cables. Check for oil,water and fuel leaks.
Check for corrosion. Check all lights & electrics.

Spark plugs or Glow plugs check/replace.

Gearbox oil, check/replace.

Bored of typing now but plenty more depending on the mileage, petrol/diesel etc.....


The 1st time you service it yourself it will cost you more in buying the tools than the garage
charge. But you have them for next time.

harveybobbles

Phone Renault dealer and ask them?

vikingaero

Do you have the service handbook? Most of them detail the exact checks required.

I'd argue that if you don't know, you shouldn't attempt a service, especially if you can't identify key components such as brake parts and can't tell if they are worn or not.

TiTheRev

vikingaero wrote: »

Do you have the service handbook? Most of them detail the exact checks required.

I'd argue that if you don't know, you shouldn't attempt a service, especially if you can't identify key components such as brake parts and can't tell if they are worn or not.

+1 it would be a false economy to save £50 on a service, but end up in a ditch because the brakes failed - God forbid!

LandyAndy

gemmaking wrote: »

List them please

gemmaking wrote: »

List them for me please anyway.

Saying please doesn't always stop you sounding rude.:(

marlot

gemmaking wrote: »

I have had a car, a Renault Megane for 7 months now......doing my first service + mot.

Just wondering what elements are required in a general car service?

List them please

On every car I've had they're listed in the car handbook.

ElkyElky

LandyAndy wrote: »

Saying please doesn't always stop you sounding rude.:(

What would you like them to do? Get on their hands and knees and kiss your heffer(urban dictionary lol) behind?