40k service

wega3k · 30-04-2007, 14:45

Phoned a couple of local dealerships and they both wanted £300 for the 40k service. I think this is ridiculous for an oil change, replacing pollen filter and some inspection work.

So I have bought my own oil (that way I know exactly the stuff I want is going in), Shell Ultra Helix Extra 507.0 5x1 Litre at £9.99 each, I'm buying the genuine VAG fuel, air, oil and pollen (expensive activated carbon one) filters for a total of £60 inc vat and I'm taking it to a local garage that I trust to do the work.

Even with the expensive genuine parts and the air and fuel filters I'm changing early, I'll save a total of £120 over the dealer AND I'll trust the inspection work has been done thoroughly AND I can have it done on Saturday and won't have to suffer the dealer service desk B.S.

DaveI · 30-04-2007, 18:01

Had my 40k service done a week or so ago, came to £350 as it needed new pads all round, wiper blades, unblock the rear washer and so on.

Lummox · 30-04-2007, 18:44

Fuel and air filter doesnt get changed until 60k.

wega3k · 30-04-2007, 19:02

In my service book, it says fuel filter should be drained and air filter changed at 40k I think. Will go and check.

Lummox · 30-04-2007, 19:04

What engine do you have?

wega3k · 30-04-2007, 19:15

1.9Tdi 105. Yeah, it's only a fuel filter drain at 40k, the change is at 60k as you said. And the air filter is 60k too. Thanks

. Tidy saving there. Does much water tend to come out of the fuel filter?

One other thing I'm not clear on. Should the brake fluid be topped up or should it be replaced? The car is at 39k miles and nearly 2 years old.

Thanks!

Lummox · 30-04-2007, 19:16

Should ideally be replaced at 2 years.

IIRC there isnt a water drain on the new bath type filters.

wega3k · 30-04-2007, 19:19

So just leave fuel and air another 20k then? Nothing to be gained but a dent in the wallet by doing them early?

Lummox · 30-04-2007, 19:47

Well to be honest if it was mine i'd do them. It does make a difference. I think its just VAG's way of appealing to lease compaines by putting most of the service parts out of the regular servicing lifespan.

cheezemonkhai · 01-05-2007, 02:46

I change air filters every 10-20k and fuel filters every 20 to 40k miles.

As Ross says it makes one hell of a difference.

wega3k · 01-05-2007, 14:24

Cool, thanks for the advice. I'm going to change all the filters afterall.

johnpritt · 02-05-2007, 14:59

Geez, I knew the UK was getting expensive, but...Had my 1.9 tdi 105 in for its 60k service (kilometres, = 40k miles) last week, €272 or about £185.
EDIT: ANd that included changing the winter tyres to summer tyres.

wega3k · 02-05-2007, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnpritt

Geez, I knew the UK was getting expensive, but...

Special isn't it. Pricey, full of scummers and the roads are buggered. Hence my number plate surrounds

cheezemonkhai · 02-05-2007, 15:47

Lol you're not the only one who would rather be there.

30-04-2007, 14:45	#1
wega3k Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 327 Members Car: Octavia II Tdi Thanks: 21 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	40k service Phoned a couple of local dealerships and they both wanted £300 for the 40k service. I think this is ridiculous for an oil change, replacing pollen filter and some inspection work. So I have bought my own oil (that way I know exactly the stuff I want is going in), Shell Ultra Helix Extra 507.0 5x1 Litre at £9.99 each, I'm buying the genuine VAG fuel, air, oil and pollen (expensive activated carbon one) filters for a total of £60 inc vat and I'm taking it to a local garage that I trust to do the work. Even with the expensive genuine parts and the air and fuel filters I'm changing early, I'll save a total of £120 over the dealer AND I'll trust the inspection work has been done thoroughly AND I can have it done on Saturday and won't have to suffer the dealer service desk B.S. Last edited by wega3k; 30-04-2007 at 20:49.

30-04-2007, 18:01	#2
DaveI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,054 Members Car: Seat Leon FR TDi Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: 40k service Had my 40k service done a week or so ago, came to £350 as it needed new pads all round, wiper blades, unblock the rear washer and so on. __________________ 2007 Seat Leon FR TDi 170 Bluetooth / Convenience Pack / 18s / Rear Parking Sensors / Front Centre Arm Rest / Passenger Airbag Disconnect / Free Dealer Mats / Brodit Mount + Brodit Tom Tom One Active Holder Used to have an A5 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Elegance Combi and Missing somewhere comfy to rest my right arm!

30-04-2007, 18:44	#3
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,497 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 760 Times in 638 Posts	Re: 40k service Fuel and air filter doesnt get changed until 60k. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

30-04-2007, 19:02	#4
wega3k Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 327 Members Car: Octavia II Tdi Thanks: 21 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Re: 40k service In my service book, it says fuel filter should be drained and air filter changed at 40k I think. Will go and check.

30-04-2007, 19:04	#5
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,497 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 760 Times in 638 Posts	Re: 40k service What engine do you have? __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

30-04-2007, 19:15	#6
wega3k Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 327 Members Car: Octavia II Tdi Thanks: 21 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Re: 40k service 1.9Tdi 105. Yeah, it's only a fuel filter drain at 40k, the change is at 60k as you said. And the air filter is 60k too. Thanks . Tidy saving there. Does much water tend to come out of the fuel filter? One other thing I'm not clear on. Should the brake fluid be topped up or should it be replaced? The car is at 39k miles and nearly 2 years old. Thanks!

30-04-2007, 19:16	#7
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,497 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 760 Times in 638 Posts	Re: 40k service Should ideally be replaced at 2 years. IIRC there isnt a water drain on the new bath type filters. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

30-04-2007, 19:19	#8
wega3k Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 327 Members Car: Octavia II Tdi Thanks: 21 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Re: 40k service So just leave fuel and air another 20k then? Nothing to be gained but a dent in the wallet by doing them early?

30-04-2007, 19:47	#9
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,497 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 760 Times in 638 Posts	Re: 40k service Well to be honest if it was mine i'd do them. It does make a difference. I think its just VAG's way of appealing to lease compaines by putting most of the service parts out of the regular servicing lifespan. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

01-05-2007, 02:46	#10
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,664 Members Car: Thanks: 116 Thanked 526 Times in 487 Posts	Re: 40k service I change air filters every 10-20k and fuel filters every 20 to 40k miles. As Ross says it makes one hell of a difference. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

01-05-2007, 14:24	#11
wega3k Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 327 Members Car: Octavia II Tdi Thanks: 21 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Re: 40k service Cool, thanks for the advice. I'm going to change all the filters afterall.

02-05-2007, 14:59	#12
johnpritt Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ethe, Belgium Posts: 125 Members Car: Octavia 2 Elegance, 1.9 tdi DSG Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 40k service Geez, I knew the UK was getting expensive, but...Had my 1.9 tdi 105 in for its 60k service (kilometres, = 40k miles) last week, €272 or about £185. EDIT: ANd that included changing the winter tyres to summer tyres. __________________ John Pritt Ethe, Belgium Octavia 2 Elegance, 1.9 tdi 105, DSG , Becker DTM sat-nav + iPod/Dension ICE>Link+

02-05-2007, 15:47	#14
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,664 Members Car: Thanks: 116 Thanked 526 Times in 487 Posts	Re: 40k service Lol you're not the only one who would rather be there. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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