12vMatt
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Registered: 28th Oct 06
Location: Sunderland
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next week im gonna be servicing the car so just a quick post to make sure i get everything i need
oil filter
oil (what should i use)
spark plugs
air filter
is this everything ill need?
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bigrabbelfast
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Registered: 18th Mar 06
Location: BELFAST N.I
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use vauxhall semi synthetic 10/40
and get a fuel filter while your at it its a five minute job to do.
you could do the cabin filter aswell if you want its only a few quid
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12vMatt
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cheers mate
should i replace the coolant aswell or does it not matter if its not changed?
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bigrabbelfast
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not to sure if you really need to mate,just keep it topped up with antifreeze and check for any leaks
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12vMatt
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its not leaking and its at the right level, its just the ratio of antifreeze to water i dont know and i also dont know how long its been in the car, if i dont need to worry about it i wont
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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In the Vauxhall handbook it says the coolant is designed to last the life of the vehicle.
Just go to any garage and asked to have your coolant checked - they shouldn't really charge. And ask to see the aparatus they're using, so they don't lie.
Pretty easy to do yourself though, so I heard 
Mine's due for a service in 3k miles.
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12vMatt
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
In the Vauxhall handbook it says the coolant is designed to last the life of the vehicle.
excellent. now why didnt i think of looking in the handbook
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by 12vMatt
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Originally posted by deano87
In the Vauxhall handbook it says the coolant is designed to last the life of the vehicle.
excellent. now why didnt i think of looking in the handbook
lol, providing the engine is in factory condition I should imagine. An old engine is going to use a bit of water I would have thought? Might be worth doing it, then you know you've done it, and when etc.
It should be a pinky colour, so if it isn't. 1) it is dirty and old 2) it has been changed in the passed.
Mine is lovely and new because of the crash 
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