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Old 12-07-2016, 01:27 PM   #1
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Default If you service or fix your car - List tasks you are confident of doing yourself

Although my car is still under warranty, and I get the scheduled 15,000Km services done at a dealer or by a professional mechanic and the log book stamped, I still enjoy doing in-between services and minor repairs myself.

I'd love to hear from other members on what they feel comfortable doing themselves at home.
Obviously, a lot depends on your skill set, access to proper tools and equipment and if you have the time or passion.

List mechanical maintenance, service and repair tasks (excluding mods) you are confident in doing or have done to your cars if you are not a professional motor mechanic by trade.

I'll kick off....

◦ Change brake rotors / pads / flush brake fluid
◦ Adjust handbrake
◦ Change engine oil and filter
◦ Change spark plugs and coil packs
◦ Tighten manifold bolts
◦ Flush radiator and change coolant
◦ Replace or clean air filter
◦ Change differential oil, power steering fluid
◦ Replace head light bulbs / other globes / fuses
◦ Change drive belt / idler pulley
◦ Clean terminals / change battery
◦ Clean throttle body / inlet piping
◦ Replace PCV valve
◦ Scan and erase engine fault codes
◦ Replace radiator hoses
◦ Clean aircon filter
◦ Change fuel filter
◦ Check and replace wheel bearings
◦ Change windscreen wipers
◦ Replace oxygen sensors
◦ Front wheel alignment / rotate wheels
◦ Replace boot / bonnet struts




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