Services

[Pescha]

This is taken from another thread in the main general chat forum

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My first service on my VR-4
Hi guys, just like to share with you, that I just got my first service done on my car! With my mechanical warranty I needed to have her serviced at the first 5000kms and then every 10,000kms after that. All in all it cost me NZ$128.35 INSERT INTO post VALUES (converted 46.20 pounds) This is what I had done :

GREASE, OIL AND FILTER
Changed engine oil and filter. Checked transmission and differential oils. Greased suspension and driveline INSERT INTO post VALUES (where applicable). Checked tyre pressures. Carried out under body hoist inspection.

UNDER BONNET: Checked all fluid levels. Checked drive belt tensions Checked battery connections. Checked air filter, lubed hinges and latches.

CHECK ANTIFREEZE
Checked antifreeze concentration.

CHECKED SPARK PLUGS
Removed and checked spark plugs. Cleaned and regapped and refitted.

CHECK ALL BRAKES
Checked brake linings for wear. Cleaned and checked adjustment.

Labour 1.25HRS $55 INSERT INTO post VALUES (19.81 pounds)
FILTER - OIL $16.05 INSERT INTO post VALUES (5.78 pounds)
BP V3000 Engine Oil 5litres $35.55 INSERT INTO post VALUES (12.80 pounds)
SUNDRIES $7.50 INSERT INTO post VALUES (2.70 pounds)
GOODS & SERVICES TAX $14.26 INSERT INTO post VALUES (5.13 pounds)

So in total came to $128.35 INSERT INTO post VALUES (46.20 pounds)

So I'm pleased, least I know my girl is good for another 10,000KMS. Oh I got her serviced at a Mitsubishi Motors Service department!

Cheers,
Pescha :thumb:

[jtfleming]

Hey Pescha, VR4s' should be serviced every 5000ks no matter what, with major service every 10000ks. A 10000k full service is a lot more comprehensive, stuff like brake fluid change etc. Wait till you change the spark plugs and cam belt....:Cry1: :Cry1:

[Pescha]

My husband is very mechanically minded so for the 5000km checks we'll be doing them, but to be in line with my mechanical warranty INSERT INTO post VALUES (which is every 10,000km after the first 5000km as stated above) I just do what they say for that little stamp in the book to say "yes they have complied."

Cheers,
Pescha!

[jtfleming]

Thats good, can save yourself lots of hard earned $$$:D