TH magna with 188,000 km's
what do you suggest that needs to be done at next service.
I am thinking of keeping for another 2-3 years.
engine and auto running well,
body in good condition
very few problems so far
Thanks for any input
Dave

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I left the question open so I would get your opinions and not mine.
yes I do read the forums before anybody flames me.
so here my list so far.

Belts Timing, Air conditioning, Generator
Filters Air, oil, petrol, fuel, automatic transmission
Fluids oil, auto oil, coolant, brake
Seals cams, crank front/ rear

Services automatic transmission, air conditioning, fuel injectors,

Water pump
Spark Plugs X 6
Spark Plug leads
Valve seals
Shock absorbers X4
Windscreen wiper blades X3
Seals Throttle body, Intake plenum seal, 2 seals on intake plenum,
PCV Valve

? Distributor cap
? Top engine mount
? Power steering
? Front seat
? Review mirror
? CV joints

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Distributor cap
Top engine mount
Power steering
Front seat
Review mirror
CV joints

These thing don't really need to unless they are demage. what's wrong with the front seat and mirror ?? :confused:

Also, Why do u need air-con service, is it just a re-gas??

BTW, u can usually get the Windscreen wiper blades for free for a full service :bowrofl:
And yours must be a wagon, because u need 3 wiper blades :)

BTW, u can usually get the Windscreen wiper blades for free for a full service :bowrofl:
And yours must be a wagon, because u need 3 wiper blades :)
I prefer to buy my own, go for Trico metal backed 6mm.
Freebies will always be cheaper plastic strip ones which sit higher, don't work as good.

Wipers are easily replaced yourself, I stagger them by putting them on 1 at a time
so there's always a new one on driver's side. Used driver side goes to passenger,
passenger one goes to the back. Just a minor size adjustment each way.

Magna's dont need a hel of a lot done to them unless there is a specific problem.

Is it due for a camm belt change? If so, do the water pump at the same time.

If not then would just do the following.

Engine oil/filter
If tranny fluid isnt a bright clear pink colour then get that power flushed with new filter.
Bleed brakes with new fluid.
Air filter.
Wiper blades.
coolant flush.
and possibly spark plugs if you dont know when they were last done.
And fuel filter.

Thats about it. No need to go replacing everything if there is nothing wrong. Fairly reliable and you shouldnt have any dramas.

Magna's dont need a hel of a lot done to them unless there is a specific problem.

Is it due for a camm belt change? If so, do the water pump at the same time.

If not then would just do the following.

Engine oil/filter
If tranny fluid isnt a bright clear pink colour then get that power flushed with new filter.
Bleed brakes with new fluid.
Air filter.
Wiper blades.
coolant flush.
and possibly spark plugs if you dont know when they were last done.
And fuel filter.

Thats about it. No need to go replacing everything if there is nothing wrong. Fairly reliable and you shouldnt have any dramas.

Timing belt is suposed to be done at 190,000, thats not something I would put off for too long either

thanks for all the suggetions

the list I supplied was pretty thorough as I need the car on the road and prefer planned maintenance instead of break downs. so $$ spent early dont worry me.

Terence the new mirror is because the old one has developed a rattle.
If anybody thinks they have a rattle in the dash try holding you mirror. Took me ages to figure this one out.

Thanks Dave :D

thanks for all the suggetions

the list I supplied was pretty thorough as I need the car on the road and prefer planned maintenance instead of break downs. so $$ spent early dont worry me.

Terence the new mirror is because the old one has developed a rattle.
If anybody thinks they have a rattle in the dash try holding you mirror. Took me ages to figure this one out.

Thanks Dave :D

You refering to the in car rear view mirror? Mine used to rattle hardcore, they come loose. My dad grabbed it one day, gave it a good shove and it sort of 'clicked' back into place and has been fine ever since. Might want to try that?

i'd suggest doing the 200 000km service early, when this is being done they will check over your car and tell you what else you should replace/repair. Its what i did to my TE when it had done 192 000 kms, and it hasn't missed a beat since !


later:cool: