OK i can sort the air filter and ill leave the oil+fuel to the spannerman but how do i do the cabin filter?

 

Mk2 pre-FL 1.6 greenline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqTPGvAZ0wM

should i get my gearbox oil changed?

55 minutes ago, lichfielddriver said:

should i get my gearbox oil changed?

No, sealed for life box.

 

Unless you've done 150,000 miles then maybe.

Edited 5 March, 20197 yr by xman

@lichfielddriver

You asked that gearbox question in the other thread where you said you were giving the car a treat.

If the car is used, but new to you, you intend to keep it and especially if you use it to earn a living, then just do the whole lot...

 

Oil

Oil filter

Air filter

Fuel filter

Pollen filter

Brake Fluid

DSG Fluid (if applicable)

Haldex Fluid (if applicable)

 

I've never understood scrimping on basic maintenance.

 

Edited 8 March, 20197 yr by silver1011

2 hours ago, silver1011 said:

then just do the whole lot...

 

^^^^  this, definitely.

 

Whenever I have bought a car second hand, I do all the basic things regardless of whether the vendor assures me the service has been done. I've also checked the correct coolant is in it and if I am not sure, had a flush and replacement done. 

Best to start from a known and correct baseline and proceed from there.