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17th December 2009, 21:02
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Giving the car a good workover..
Changing Spark Plugs
Oil Change
Oil Filter Change
Air Filter Change
Would this make any noticable difference to engine sound/performance..
Also add any other things i could get done in giving the car a good service..
Thanks people..
ShaneyG
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17th December 2009, 21:04
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If they havn't been done in a while then it might bring back some lost power, but dont expect miracles. Do it all the same though mate
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17th December 2009, 21:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saxo_vtr
If they havn't been done in a while then it might bring back some lost power, but dont expect miracles. Do it all the same though mate
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Yeah, something gives me the impression it hasnt had a service in a while..
What sort of places should i take it to get done and roughly how much?
cheers bud
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17th December 2009, 21:15
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Any garage will be able to do that no problem. You'd probably see a small gain on a rolling road due to having new plugs but as above you wont notice a difference. Its a good idea to get the garage to have a look round the whole car including the rest of engine when you take it in, its likely they'll spot other components that could do with renewing shortly.
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17th December 2009, 21:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saaamon
Any garage will be able to do that no problem. You'd probably see a small gain on a rolling road due to having new plugs but as above you wont notice a difference. Its a good idea to get the garage to have a look round the whole car including the rest of engine when you take it in, its likely they'll spot other components that could do with renewing shortly.
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Ive just been doing little things to make the car sound healthier/better..
I changed the Idler Pully and found out that the one i took off was completely abliterated.. and it sounds lush now..
I just want it running nicely thats all, i know changing a few oils and filters wont improve much but it will be running nicely
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17th December 2009, 21:26
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Originally Posted by ShaneyG7
Ive just been doing little things to make the car sound healthier/better..
I changed the Idler Pully and found out that the one i took off was completely abliterated.. and it sounds lush now..
I just want it running nicely thats all, i know changing a few oils and filters wont improve much but it will be running nicely
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It will pay off in the long run.
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17th December 2009, 21:38
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Change your fuel filter as well, if its very old the car may idle a but lumpy. But top marks for looking after your car, many don't bother.
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17th December 2009, 21:48
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How much ya reckong for a good workover.. or whats reasonable...
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17th December 2009, 21:56
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Can't see it costing anything more the couple hunderd and for that you'd get a fair amount done.
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17th December 2009, 22:07
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If your cambelt needs doing, do that as a matter of priority. Else your work will be in vain lol
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