Service - Flushes

[The_Gza]

Just booked my Cup in for its 12k service - apparently the reason this dealer is £30 more expensive than others is that they do an oil and fuel flush as part of the service?

Anyone else came across this procedure at a service? Is it required and/or desirable?

Ta

PS They quoted £190 for the 12k service, and £156.10 without the flushes. Before ClioSport discount of course

 

[Viv172]

never been offered this one a new car, had it done on an old one tho

 

[Rich-D]

Shouldnt need an engine flush at this age/mileage mate...

 

[The_Gza]

Rich - my thoughts exactly...especially given that I change the oil at least every 7.5k anyway.

Think this could be a bit of a money spinner for garages - uneducated punter "Engine flush? Oh yeah, better have some of that!" Garage - "Excellent - another £30 towards the Xmas night out!"

Call me Mr Cynical

 

[Illusion]

U got a Cliosport discount from Renault?

 

[The_Gza]

Some garages offer discount on servicing and parts to ClioSport members - see the members section for more details

 

[Matbrown]

Not sure about the 172 engine but the handbook for the F7P/R engine says NEVER flush it!



Mat.

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by matbrown on 16 September 2003


Not sure about the 172 engine but the handbook for the F7P/R engine says NEVER flush it!

Says that for the R5 GT Turbo engine as well...

 

[edde]

Sounds like the garage think there on for an easy £30 then. I guess there tea and lottery fund is getting low.

EDD

 

[BRUN]

dont flush it........

save yourself the money, you can buy some Nitrox Hot Shot to do the fuel system for £7.......