Preventative Servicing

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Preventative & Scheduled Servicing

#Preventative Servicing

#Scheduled Servicing


Suggested Preventative Servicing

This section provides a list of suggested preventative servicing measures based upon owners experience particularly of higher mileage cars.

Miles Kms Action Type Action Notes
50k nnk Experienced ARB bushings Inspection & based upon usage and feel
50k nnk Mandatory Rear suspension bushings Inspection & based upon usage and feel
80k nnk Preventative Vanos seals Preventative, based upon high rpm power loss or tell tale noises!
70-100k nnk Preventative Rod Bearings Will be based upon how hard a life, mileage, track use & of course known servicing history(or not!)



Scheduled Servicing

If in doubt use the official documentation(don't believe everything you read on the internet!)

Miles Kms Action Notes
nnk nnk Initial Oil Change
Oil Change & filter element Use Only Extra Virgin Olive!
Change the engine oil and filter element ...
Reset Service Interval indicator ...
Auto A/C: Change micro-filter & activated charcoal filter ...
Brake pads front & rear ...
Check pad thickness Clean brake caliper gaps and check discs
Alloy wheels: grease wheel centering surfaces
If rears are changed, check parking brake ...
Parking brake: check correct operation Adjust if necessary
Only for cars with local specification for leaded fuel: ...
Check O2 sensor Renew if necessary
nnk nnk Inspection I
Check lights ...
Check instrument and control lighting and heater blower ...
Check operation of horn, headlight flasher & hazard warning flashers ...
Seat belts: check condition of belt, function of automatic reel, belt locking action and belt buckle ...
Battery: check magic-eye display If necessary, recharge battery
Auto A/C: Change micro-filter and activated charcoal filter, change at shorter intervals if exposed to higher dust levels ...
Body: check for corrosion, except cavities ...
Brief diagnostic test ...
Change engine oil and filter element ...
Check valve clearances adjust if necessary
Check coolant level and concentration Top up if necessary
Reset Service Internal Indicator ...
Windscreen washer and intensive cleaning system: Check fluid level Top up if necessary
Steering oil reservoir: check oil level Top up if necessary
Change Brake fluid in accordance with the Service Internal indicator Max every 4 years
Brake pads front & rear ...
Check pad thickness Clean brake caliper gaps and check discs
Alloy wheels: grease wheel centering surfaces
If rears are changed, check parking brake ...
Steering components check for freedom from play, leaks, damage and wear ...
Underbody incl. all visible arts: check for damage, leaks and corrosion ...
Brake lines and connections: inspect for leaks, damage and incorrect location ...
Parking brake: check correct operation adjust if necessary
Tyres: check air pressures, visible condition, tread depth and wear pattern correct air pressure if necessary
Final inspection, test drive: bed down brakes; inspect steering, clutch, shock absorbers visually: check indicator/warning lights and Check Control ...
Only for cars with local specification for leaded fuel: ...
Check O2 sensor Renew if necessary
nnk nnk Inspection II All Inspection I items PLUS:
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