80,000 miles

1. user_48426 L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 Luton Posts: 64 Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #1 27th January 2011, 09:53

   Ok, so my car has done 80,000 miles and i was wondering if there are specific things i should get checked or a list of things that need looking at. I dont have a manual and i assume there would be a list in there....
   
   
   Any suggestions as to what will need looking at and if anybody else has had an 80,000 mile service done, and how much it costs aprox.
   
   Cheers
2. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

   #2 27th January 2011, 12:24

   Cam belt should probably be changed if it hasnt already
   
   Assuming there is no service history, give it a full service or pay someone to do it
   Maybe £150 for a full service from a garage, could be cheaper
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 27th January 2011, 12:47

   Might be an idea to change the water pump & cambelt tensioner as well when you do the cambelt.
   
   Steve.
4. user_46038 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Worcestershire Posts: 572 206 RC 180

   #4 27th January 2011, 12:48

   at 83k i had a new cambelt water pump and headgasket along with the all the filters and spark plugs that you would get as part of a normal service
5. user_48426 L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 Luton Posts: 64 Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #5 27th January 2011, 13:59

   Thanks guys, will send it in for full service and get a few extra bits done too.
   
   Tbh the car runs beautifully right now, but i'd rather catch any problems whilst they are minor.