as im new to fabias was wanting to give mine a service ready for the spring/summer.. whats oil can or is best to use for my car? also what other filters would you advise changing?

any help welcomed

alex

It's all in the book if you have one, from what's filled in you should hopefully be able to work out what's due.

If you can't verify the work, then assume it hasn't been done and check everything.

4ltrs VW502 spec oil (semi synthetic is fine), you won't need it all.

4 x spark plugs

1 x air filter

1 x oil filter

1 x fuel filter

I'd suggest looking carefully at the aux belt (non a/c is about £8 and 15 mins to replace) and they're usually cracked by now.

3 x 500ml brake fluid, always open a new sealed container as it's hydroscopic. I'd buy a £4 non return valve/bottle kit from Halfraud's and a brake spanner but someone able to push the brake pedal helps.

Coolant wise you either need to know when it was last done, check it yourself or replace it and it's cheap so if you can't find when it was done or test it then just replace it.

As usual take all waste fluids to your local recycling centre, don't leave the old coolant in a container as it is poisonous.

Brake pads/discs/hubs/shoes should be stripped, lubricated, cleaned and adjusted as appropriate

Personally I'd call your local factor, they'll give you a price for everything, then compare it to ECP price including the 25% discount. In general my factor is a lot cheaper (£29 for a wheel bearing kit vs £52 ish inc discount). Don't buy Eicher pads from ECP, while they may meet the minimum legal standard trust me you want something better.