How often do I need to service my car?

BobProperty

Nuclear_Tom wrote:

.....filters get done every other oil change, as they cost about a tenner from Ford!

:eek: I get the vast majority of my stuff from a motor factor and I've never paid anything like £10 for an oil filter.

Nuclear_Tom wrote:

I say get a Haynes manual and do basic servicing yourself, you may even enjoy it.

:T

FerociousDave

Excellent, thanks everyone.

So the general concensus is, do the oil and filter every 6k and then have an annual service?

Lord_Gardener

Always use the best quality oil to prolong engine life and increase fuel economy - cost of oil + filter is tiny compared to cost of fuel! Get a good local independant garage to check out your car just prior to MOT!

mikey-mike_2

the only things i would add is if it is a good car and you want it to last then use the manufacturers filters and good oil

derrick

FerociousDave wrote:

Excellent, thanks everyone.

So the general concensus is, do the oil and filter every 6k and then have an annual service?

P.S. for future reference there is a MOTORING THREAD

FerociousDave

derrick wrote:

P.S. for future reference there is a MOTORING THREAD

Thnakyou! Didn't spot that!