What else should I do this service?

[JeffAU1]

Hey all

I have had a few issues with my car lately, broken steering rack, idle issues (drops down to about 400 every so often when A/C is on), Suspension problems.

I got all the suspenstion fixed the other week and it is handling like a dream. I bought my car with no log books so this year it hit 167'000 kms and im going to fix as much as i can.

My question is, during its major service this year what else should I get done ?

- Oil Change Yes
- Oil Filter Yes
- Battery Fluid Levels Yes
- Air Filter (or a re oil of aftermarket jobbies) Yes
- Check Brakes and Fluid Yes
- Replace Coolant, full system flush Yes
- Diff oil Yes
- Fuel Filter Yes
- Front Pads - depending greatly on pad composition and driving style (Replaced only 18 months ago)
- Transmission Servicing (Full Flush done only 12 months ago, will be topping up liquid due to the slight slipping i am getting)
- Rear Pads - depending greatly on pad composition and driving style (Replaced only 18 months ago)
- Plugs and Leads, check and replace if neccesary If Needed
- Fan belt If Needed
- Rear wheel bearings Just Done
- Front wheel bearings Just Done
- Rear sway bar bushes Just Done
- Front Shockies/ inspect ball joints for movement Just Done

Cheers
Jeff

[JeffAU1]

Anyone ?

[FGII-XR6]

sounds about right to me

[waggaclint]

all looks good... sounds like you got it covered....as for you trans slipping id be looking into that asap.....you could do damage hey....

[poolkeeper]

Yeah not much else you can do, unless you start pulling things apart.
How much did it cost for the suspension work?

Going ahead with the custom door trims??

[accurate1]

What about some new a brake fluid flush not just a top up or check.

[LPGUTE]

please let us know how much did it cost or are you going to DIY?

[JeffAU1]

Im going to a friend of a friend actually, Redback Automotive in Penrith

I wont get mates rates or anything, just after a thorough check-up.

Will look into the brake flush thanks.

Suspension work was just over $3100. But it includes upgraded parts, and new lowered springs/shocks. All the details are in my build write-up.

Yes on the door trims, just holding off for now, might just DIY on the trims though.

[ronwest]

Originally Posted by JeffAU1

during its major service this year what else should I get done ?

Do you know if the 02 sensor has ever been replaced?

I replaced mine recently (100+Ks) and there was a noticeable difference in performance. Engine was probably in the order of 10% more responsive.

I haven't been anywhere to check fuel consumption figures but I would expect that to improve.

If you don't want to fork out for one on spec perhaps there is a known low km one that you could swap over (2 minute job) for a blat up the road?

If yours needs replacing you'll know straight away.

[JeffAU1]

Yeah I did mine about 40K kms ago. It helped heaps !!!

[blacklabel]

All sounds good mate.
I'd be getting the auto flushed and serviced twice a year.
My AU is high km,and now that I get the trans service every 3 months it seems to be soldiering on and on....without issue.