DIY SERVICE

[mellon man]

Had my 96 2.5 diesel for nearly a year now no problems (touch wood)
But feel should do a service so advice please on what I need and where do I get the filters etc. from

[rita]

From the Bongo Shop, they will keep you right, click the top right hand side of the page.

[Muzorewa]

How many miles have you done in that time, you're supposed to change the engine oil every 5,000km and the engine oil filter every 10,000km although I think I'm the only one on here who does. 330 litres of oil and 25 filters later....

Not changed the fuel filter yet though

[mellon man]

How many miles have you done in that time, you're supposed to change the engine oil every 5,000km and the engine oil filter every 10,000km although I think I'm the only one on here who does. 330 litres of oil and 25 filters later....

Not changed the fuel filter yet though

6400 km So service is a bit over due - Total Odometer reading is 96968km so should I bother with the fuel filter or should I leave a while
Also what engine Oil do you recommend I have a unused 4 litre canister of Castrol GTX is that suitable If so I will get another of the same to change engine Oil. and order oil filter from club shop
Will I need to change the Air Filter

[Muzorewa]

Do you know when the oils & filters were last changed? Engine oil is supposed to be 5W30. When was the timing belt last changed, that's supposed to be on 100,000km and an engine-killer if it breaks...

[winchman]

As I couldn't prove the history of mine I changed the Cam belt all filters and the oil so we had a starting point.

[Simon Jones]

When was the timing belt last changed, that's supposed to be on 100,000km and an engine-killer if it breaks...

Should also be changed after 5 years regardless of mileage. I bet there are an awful lot out there that are overdue on time if not mileage.