Giving the car a good workover..

1. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

   #1 17th December 2009, 21:02

   Changing Spark Plugs
   Oil Change
   Oil Filter Change
   Air Filter Change
   
   Would this make any noticable difference to engine sound/performance..
   
   Also add any other things i could get done in giving the car a good service..
   
   Thanks people..
   
   ShaneyG
2. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #2 17th December 2009, 21:04

   If they havn't been done in a while then it might bring back some lost power, but dont expect miracles. Do it all the same though mate
3. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

   #3 17th December 2009, 21:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saxo_vtr If they havn't been done in a while then it might bring back some lost power, but dont expect miracles. Do it all the same though mate

   Yeah, something gives me the impression it hasnt had a service in a while..
   
   What sort of places should i take it to get done and roughly how much?
   
   cheers bud
4. user_39613 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006

   #4 17th December 2009, 21:15

   Any garage will be able to do that no problem. You'd probably see a small gain on a rolling road due to having new plugs but as above you wont notice a difference. Its a good idea to get the garage to have a look round the whole car including the rest of engine when you take it in, its likely they'll spot other components that could do with renewing shortly.
5. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

   #5 17th December 2009, 21:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saaamon Any garage will be able to do that no problem. You'd probably see a small gain on a rolling road due to having new plugs but as above you wont notice a difference. Its a good idea to get the garage to have a look round the whole car including the rest of engine when you take it in, its likely they'll spot other components that could do with renewing shortly.

   Ive just been doing little things to make the car sound healthier/better..
   
   I changed the Idler Pully and found out that the one i took off was completely abliterated.. and it sounds lush now..
   
   I just want it running nicely thats all, i know changing a few oils and filters wont improve much but it will be running nicely
6. user_39613 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006

   #6 17th December 2009, 21:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ShaneyG7 Ive just been doing little things to make the car sound healthier/better.. I changed the Idler Pully and found out that the one i took off was completely abliterated.. and it sounds lush now.. I just want it running nicely thats all, i know changing a few oils and filters wont improve much but it will be running nicely

   It will pay off in the long run.
7. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

   #7 17th December 2009, 21:38

   Change your fuel filter as well, if its very old the car may idle a but lumpy. But top marks for looking after your car, many don't bother.
8. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

   #8 17th December 2009, 21:48

   How much ya reckong for a good workover.. or whats reasonable...
9. user_39613 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006

   #9 17th December 2009, 21:56

   Can't see it costing anything more the couple hunderd and for that you'd get a fair amount done.
10. user_38198 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 West Mids Posts: 1847 Peugeot 106 1.1

    #10 17th December 2009, 22:07

    If your cambelt needs doing, do that as a matter of priority. Else your work will be in vain lol