Kev Bassett 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Hi guys, On payday I am committing myself to giving the car a service as in my eyes it needs one. First of all the Oil, is it worth buying Valvoline 10w40 max life oil? Is this the Alfa OEM spec one. Ovb the Oil Filter & Spark plugs (2 types) and Air Filter. Is it worth buying an induction kit & if so how hard is it to fit? Same goes with the service parts including oil filter, oil sump plug & Spark Plugs? Or if anyone would like to assist early November and help me develop my learning skill I am willing to offer lunch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarryP156 7 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Ohh lunch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev Bassett 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Ohh lunch I don't know what else to offer that I can afford? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 I can't for the life of me remember what we put in my 2.0 TS it IS Alfa spec but I can't remember the name Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfaholic 001 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 How about a good service, oil oil filter air filter spark plugs like you said Also check when last the timing belt service was done, would be a good idea to have it done as well as the balance belt As for induction kit, NO!!!!! they eat the MAF, leave the standard filter (its bigger anyway), decone would be just fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev Bassett 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 How about a good service, oil oil filter air filter spark plugs like you said Also check when last the timing belt service was done, would be a good idea to have it done as well as the balance belt As for induction kit, NO!!!!! they eat the MAF, leave the standard filter (its bigger anyway), decone would be just fine Timing belt due in 11k. Only do 1k a month. Thanks for advice about induction kit. Any advice on oil brand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev Bassett 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 How about a good service, oil oil filter air filter spark plugs like you said Also check when last the timing belt service was done, would be a good idea to have it done as well as the balance belt As for induction kit, NO!!!!! they eat the MAF, leave the standard filter (its bigger anyway), decone would be just fine Timing belt due in 11k. Only do 1k a month. Thanks for advice about induction kit. Any advice on oil brand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfaholic 001 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Sometimes belts could perish over long periods of time About the induction, i had a induction on but took it off after it damaged the MAF oil - i use shell 10W40 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Mileage is one thing but what about time? 3yrs is the longest it should be left regardless of mileage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfaholic 001 0 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Agreed, rather have it replaced, the last thing you want is to sit with bent valves And make sure you give the job to some one who knows what they doing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev Bassett 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Mileage is one thing but what about time? 3yrs is the longest it should be left regardless of mileage. Had it done in January this year and belt still in good condition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kev Bassett 1 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Mileage is one thing but what about time? 3yrs is the longest it should be left regardless of mileage. Had it done in January this year and belt still in good condition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted October 17, 2011 Mileage is one thing but what about time? 3yrs is the longest it should be left regardless of mileage. Had it done in January this year and belt still in good condition. excellent. (so it should be! ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
