Servicing The Car Myself

[Beef-Mc]

Ok boys and girls, servicing the car myself, 1.2 16V.

What thing's am I going to need for this? Thinking of the usual stuff of Air filter, Oil filter, Spark plugs, 3 litres of 10W40 oil. Going to get the lot from Renault unless anyone has any other recommnedations?

Will I need anything else?

 

[SBV116]

Sump washer, prob need more than 3 litres aswell. Just over.

 

[Beef-Mc]

That the copper washer, cost about 89p or so?

Was thinking I might have needed an extra litre just to be safe.

 

[SBV116]

Yeah! Thats the kid! what kind of motor you got? if its a 172 with an alloy sump it doesn't have a copper washer, has one with a rubber insert.

 

[pete_clio]

8mm square sump key!

and if you can get to a motor factors...avoid higher prices, although its nothing overly expensive your buying anyway!

 

[Beef-Mc]

1.2 16V, so cheapy copper washer is grand.

8mm square key as well, forgot about that.

 

[Dash]

Wipers. fluids top ups etc

A small tapping hammer.

 

[kic]

what mileage you on mate?

 

[Beef-Mc]

Whats the hammer for then?

Just creaping upto 65K.

 

[Alastair.]

bang on 4 litres the 1.2 16vs take


plugs
air filter
cabin filter (for air con)
oil filter
sump washer

thats basically a 36k major service, is ya car 5 years old as i see ur approachin 72k so its nearly cambelt time.

 

[Beef-Mc]

It's coming up for 7 years old, had the camblet changed last year not long after the 54K service.

 

[Dash]

Whats the hammer for then?

Just creaping upto 65K.

For making the dents in your doors. Make it look like a main dealer service.

 

[Alastair.]

Whats the hammer for then?

Just creaping upto 65K.

For making the dents in your doors. Make it look like a main dealer service.

cheeky git lol

 

[Beef-Mc]

Whats the hammer for then?

Just creaping upto 65K.

For making the dents in your doors. Make it look like a main dealer service.

PMSL!

 

[ScottyD]

bang on 4 litres the 1.2 16vs take


plugs
air filter
cabin filter (for air con)
oil filter
sump washer

thats basically a 36k major service, is ya car 5 years old as i see ur approachin 72k so its nearly cambelt time.

Wrong its 3.8litres for a d4f
and a copper washer.

The Oil filter can be a cnut to get off so get urself a good filter strap

 

[Beef-Mc]

Aye well if your at work tommorrow I'll be the mug at the parts desk!

 

[Matta_88]

How about brake pads etc? also where can you get a decent filter strap/tool?

 

[Coby.]

Looking to do an Oil Change Etc. on my Car later this week so where is the Best/Cheapest Place to get an Oil Filter, Cabin Filter Etc.??

Mine's a 182 - Sorry for the Hijack

 

[mattjk]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-clio-...ryZ10410QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Cheaper than renault prices but without checking the part number on the top of the filter i cant be 100% oil and filter from halfrauds

 

[pete_clio]

the 1.2 16v oil filter is best accessed from behind the drivers wheel, the plactic container and is easy to get off using a cloth to grip it with...i found anyway

 

[Henry]

IMO, if you're going to be servicing your own car and want to do it thoroughly, you should be looking at the published schedule (at the least) rather than trying to put together a random list of jobs on an internet forum. if you've not got the service book, i can offer to send you a photocopy from mine in the post if that helps

 

[mattjk]

is that the one the dealer followes yeah

 

[Henry]

(at the least)

some will be better than others.

basic advice is, don't think you've 'serviced' your car after having changed the fluids/filters/plugs - lots more to be doing!

 

[Beef-Mc]

After having a look at edde's guide was aiming for Renaults "A" service, which is basically filters, oils, brakes amongst others and a "B" service just for peace of mind as well.

 

[Beef-Mc]

What type of oil do I need, I know it's 10w40, but is it semi-synthetic or fully synthetic.

 

[.GAZ.]

:nono: student:nono:

:rasp:

 

[ScottyD]

10w40 semi synthetic for a D4F 1.2 Engine. Im sure the filter part number ends in either 408 or 642 smallest one anyway.

Minor Service should be

Oil Filter and levels.

Major Service should be.

Oil Air Plugs levels

 

[MikeB]

copper grease fuel filter brake cleaner..?