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Old 23-07-2009, 08:23 PM   #1
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Hey guys, Its That Time of Year Again Car Service Time, just wondering does anyone Know any good Placings for car services , I'm looking to spend $100 on my next service its For a 150,000 For a Mitz Magna I've looked in my Car Service Manual its Not a big service only Minor One , any help will be well appreciated Thanks

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Old 24-07-2009, 12:00 AM   #2
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I'm looking to spend $100 on my next service
Hope your handy with the tools lol
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Old 24-07-2009, 02:24 AM   #3
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last time i tried cutting cost and doing mine at the local kmart was a disaster, got the car back worse than it originally was (e.g. alignment off). better off doing myself or heading to the professionals.
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Old 24-07-2009, 06:39 PM   #4
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last time i tried cutting cost and doing mine at the local kmart was a disaster, got the car back worse than it originally was (e.g. alignment off). better off doing myself or heading to the professionals.

ive checked my car service booklet for this service its only a minor service so i'lll be getting done @ a local service dealer, just Oil and Filter needs replacing i'm not going spend $100+ just to get them things done.

On another Note, My Family has Finally Jumped Ships, They are Getting a Ford Falcon as Their Next Car, if everything goes well tomorrow, we will have a brand new Falcon xr6, they haven't Had a Falcon since i was Born, really hope they get thr correct amount of Money for trading in the Vw Jetta.

I'll be creating a new thread once i know that my parents will be getting the xr6 Falcon.
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Old 24-07-2009, 07:32 PM   #5
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I think you would be hard pressed to find a professional that would give a service for $100.00 although Midas do give $139.00 services and check over the car also.

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Old 24-07-2009, 07:35 PM   #6
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EDIT: no wait, im thinking of the 135,000. My bad only oil and filter. If your handy with a spanner you could do it for under $50. Not too sure on who can do it for that kinda price down there but make sure they use a genuine sump plug "washer" as the genuine's use a little rubber 'O' ring. And they tend to leak when used with a metal type.
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Old 24-07-2009, 07:42 PM   #7
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150,000 in a magna? i think you will find is is a "major" service, depending on wether its a 3.0 or 3.5L it should be Oil+filter, Air filter, front spark plugs, Brake fluid and coolant...
My Car Is 3.0L

The 150,000km Service

* Flush Brake Fluid
* Check Coolant % - Refer Specs
* Flush Coolant - 4 Litres - Glycol
* Road Test (Check & Report on Engine/Trans/Brakes/Steering/Suspension)
* Inspect Seatbelts (Operation)
* Inspect & Lube All Locks and Hinges
* Inspect Lights/Washers/Horn/Indicator Switch/A.C. Operation
* Inspect and Inflate Tyres (Including Spare)
* Inspect Battery (Levels/Security/Clean Terminals)
* Inspect Air Filter
* Inspect/Adjust Drive Belts
* Inspect Cooling System (Levels/Hoses/Leaks)
* Inspect/Top Up all Fluid Levels
* Change Engine Oil & Filter
* Inspect/ Top Up Trans. & Diff (Levels/Leaks)
* Inspect Underbody (Security/Leaks)
* Inspect Exhaust
* Inspect Steering/Suspension/Engine Mounts
* Inspect Brake Pads & Discs Front & Rear
* Inspect Power Steering Hoses (Leaks/Condition)
* Inspect CV's & Drive Shafts (Joints/Boots/Leaks/Damage)
* Reset Service Lights

Parts

Oil Filter - 1 unit(s)
Flush Brake Fluid Material - 1 unit(s)
Glycol Coolant - 4 unit(s)
Engine Oil -- Refer Specs. - 4.3 unit(s)
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