Car Service - what's needed?

Rotor

Hi everyone, I have a mondeo 2.0 tdci 2007 (old shape -mk3?).
I bought it 4 years ago with 70,000 on the clock and full service history. It has now got 100k on the clock and I have done nothing to it except change the oil - roughly every 6000 miles.

As I'm taking it to the continent this summer I'm having it serviced but what should i ask them to do - what has it missed out on that should now be checked/replaced?

Thanks

Silver-Surfer_2

Ford recommend. Is the timing a chain or belt? If it's a belt I'd get that done.

Driving Vehicle into Workshop
Instrument guages, warning control lights and horn Check operation

Clutch Check operation/adjust, if necessary (where applicable)

Washers, wipers Check operation/adjust, if necessary (where applicable)

Inside Vehicle
Exterior and respective control lights; instrument cluster illumination Check operation/condition

Handbrake Check operation/adjust, if necessary (where applicable)

Service interval indicator Reset

Seat belts, buckles and stalks Check operation/condition

Odour filter Renew

Warning vest Check availability - if applicable

First aid kit Check availability and expiry date - if applicable

Warning triangle Check availability - if applicable

Outside Vehicle
Hood latch/safety catch & hinges + Check operation/grease

Road (MOT) test Check regarding next road (MOT) test due date - if applicable

Emission test Check regarding next emission test due - if applicable

Under Hood
Wiring, pipes, hoses, oil and fuel feed lines Check for routing, damage, chafing and leaks

Engine, vacuum pump, heater and radiator Check for damage and leaks

Coolant Check anti-freeze concentration: °C

Coolant expansion tank and washer reservoirs Check/top up fluid levels as necessary - in case of abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is required to investigate and rectify

Power steering fluid Check/top up fluid levels as necessary - in case of abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is required to investigate and rectify

Battery terminals Clean, if necessary/grease

Battery Visual check for leaks - in case of abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is required to investigate and rectify (LTS 31 214 4)
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Fuel filter Drain water, if not renewed - Diesel models (with drain facility)

Headlamp alignment Check - adjust alignment, if necessary
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Brake fluid Check/top up fluid levels as necessary - in case of abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is required to investigate and rectify

Under Vehicle
Engine Drain oil and renew oil filter

Steering, suspension linkages, ball joints, sideshaft joints, gaiters Check for damage, wear, security and rubber deterioration

Engine, transmission, rear axle Check for damage and leaks

Pipes, hoses, wiring, oil and fuel feed lines, exhaust Check for routing, damage, chafing and leaks

Underbody + Check condition of PVC coating

Tyres Check wear and condition, especially at tyre wall, note tread depth
RF mm, LF mm, LR mm, RR mm

Brake system + With wheels off, check brake pads, discs, linings for wear and check brake cylinders for condition: check rubber components for deterioration.

Outside Vehicle
Engine Refill engine oil. Reset the oil change indicator, if fitted.

Tyres Adjust pressure

Instant mobility system Check best before date on tyre sealant - if applicable

Spare wheel Adjust pressure, check wear - condition (note tread depth)
mm

Tyre Pressure monitoring system Adjust tyre pressures, reset - if applicable

Luggage compartment lamp + Check operation - if applicable

Wheel nuts Tighten to correct torque and check for correct type. Check for rim damage

Wheel covers Check for damages, especially at retainer system

Side door latches Check operation/grease

Service record and reminder sticker Update vehicle service record (Service book/Digital Service Record (DSR) and affix sticker to driver side B pillar)

Extended Period Maintenance
Brake system Every 2 years - Renew brake fluid (LTS 12 154 4)
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Air conditioning Every 3 years - Check temperature at the evaporator outlet tube. Check air conditioning lines for damage and leaks (LTS 34 619 1) (TSB 67/2002)
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Cooling system Every 10 years - Drain, flush and refill with Super Plus(LTS 24 122 4)
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Camshaft drive belt, tensioner and idlers Every 125 000 miles/10 years - Renew (LTS 21 304 9 and 21 306 5)
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Auxiliary drive belts Every 125 000 miles/10 years - Renew (LTS 21 567 5)
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Visual body & paint check Every 12 or 24 months depending on vehicle type and build year/registration date. Carry out during operations marked (+) above - see detailed Check Sheet - if applicable (LTS 54 555 1 +)
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Extra Services and Additional Offers * (optional - upon customer request / charged seperately)
AC maintenance package Air Conditioning (A.C.) system check. Apply A.C. cleaner to air distribution system. (LTS 54 552 4)
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Odour filter plus Upgrade odour filter to odour filter plus

Test Drive
Test drive Perform test drive after routine service

daveyjp

Timing Belt, tensioner kit, water pump, coolant system clear out and renewal.

Prothet_of_Doom

Step one, log into ebay and amazon and buy the revelant haynes manual.
Step two, read it and see if it matches above.
Step three, use the GSF code JUNE43 - it was valid until yesterday damm, to price up oil, fuel and air filters.
Step four, visit local ford dealer and see if they will price match.
Step Five consider that brake fluid takes on water and if going to Alps, then replacement is a great idea to prevent boiling.

Stigy

Prothet_of_Doom wrote: »

Step one, log into ebay and amazon and buy the revelant haynes manual.
Step two, read it and see if it matches above.
Step three, use the GSF code JUNE43 - it was valid until yesterday damm, to price up oil, fuel and air filters.
Step four, visit local ford dealer and see if they will price match.
Step Five consider that brake fluid takes on water and if going to Alps, then replacement is a great idea to prevent boiling.

I'd go to Euro Car Parts personally. Better quality parts and generally much more reasonably priced.

bigjl

daveyjp wrote: »

Timing Belt, tensioner kit, water pump, coolant system clear out and renewal.

Mk3 has a timing chain.

The Multi belt is notoriously long lived but the tensioner is expensive and when worn out makes a racket or tickover that some people think is the DMF.

I would change the fluids, get the pads off and make sure they have lots of meat all round. Do the air filter and fuel filter.

And change both handbrake cables.

I wouldn't touch the coolant other Han to make sure it is at the right level and within specs for antifreeze capability.

The old mk3 is a hardy old hector.

I never changed the brake fluid or coolant on mine and it had done well over 200k when I sold it and my mate that bought it put more miles on it and sold it after a year or so needing the multi belt tensioner replaced.

You can tell it's the tensioner by turning on the AirCon as it makes it worse, raising the revs a tiny bit makes the noise go away.

I mostly used Mobil Super 3000 FE 5w30, but also used Castrol Magnatec, every 5/6k.

To be honest it was one of the best cars I ever had.

forgotmyname

As above its a chain and the waterpump is on the front of the engine and fairy easy to access with just basic tools. Only replace if it causes trouble.
Do get the proper metal gasket though if you ever change one.

Rotor

Thanks for the advice everyone.

bigjl - Yes!! it does rattle at tickover and get noisier when aircon is on ( the kids get embarrassed 'cos dad's picking them up in a "tractor").
Does this tensioner need changing because a failure is likely or expensive or can the noise just be tolerated? (kids need to toughen up anyway)

bigjl

Can't remember the exact cost of the tensioner. It never failed on mine though when my mate traded the car in it sounded like a bag of bolts.

Talkford is very good forum for all things Ford

Here is a thread about the Aux Tensioner.

http://www.talkford.com/community/topic/127282-tdci-aux-belt-tensioner-how-to/