Yadado 1st Gear September 17, 2003 Share September 17, 2003 Hey guys, I have just got myself a car and has just reach 60k on the meter. What type of service should i do now? eg..do i need to change timing belt..etc? Pls advise. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear September 17, 2003 Share September 17, 2003 Depends... what's your car? It will affect the service intervals, and timings of wear and tear parts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaser Neutral Newbie September 17, 2003 Share September 17, 2003 (edited) I have just got myself a car and has just reach 60k on the meter. What type of service should i do now? eg..do i need to change timing belt..etc? Welcome to MCF!! When I got my car, it was about 53K. As it was under warranty, I wasn't so worried, so just did normal servicing at 60K outside. Then at 70K (as opposed to the recommended 80K mark), I had a major service done by RM - replaced ATF, replaced coolant, replaced brake fluid. If you send to authorised agent, can ask them to check if anything else needs to be replaced or not. It's safer to assume that the previous owner did not maintain the car properly, unless you have proofs otherwise. Could also check with the authorised agent to see if they have any service history of this car. Can also ask them when you're suppose to change timing belt, if you don't have the user manual. Edited September 17, 2003 by Flaser Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged September 17, 2003 Share September 17, 2003 some car (newer ones with better technology) runs on chains so no need to change timing belt. then some cars change timing belt at 100k instead of 60k mileage. really depends on what car you driving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie September 17, 2003 Share September 17, 2003 I gotta second Flaser .... 60K normally is only normal service. Major servicing like timing belts are at 40K intervals from 40K onwards ..... as such its 40K , 80K , 120K, 160K etc etc. But like Acemundo said, sometimes it depends on conditions as well. Do a self-check and if you think the belt needs changing or have started squealing, then u might as well change it. Major servicing involves a lot of things. My Mazda major servicing includes about 78 items on the major servicing checklist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie September 17, 2003 Share September 17, 2003 Welcome! Do let us know the make and model of your car so we can recommend more accurately Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansene 1st Gear September 18, 2003 Share September 18, 2003 But my major service is at 60k... I guess it just varies from car to car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yadado 1st Gear September 18, 2003 Author Share September 18, 2003 Greetings, I m driving a 1.6 Mitsubishi MR, manual. Pls advise. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear September 18, 2003 Share September 18, 2003 Hey Yadado, Finally see your post here, welcome to MCF Since you got the car, unless you have 'prove' of previous service record, it'll be better to get a mech (someone you can trust) to check thru' all the belts, tensioners/bearings & water pump Take a look at the engine block to see whether there any engine stains (sign of oil leaking thru' gasket) As for normal service, it should be stated on the car manual Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie September 18, 2003 Share September 18, 2003 That shows you how mcu I know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yadado 1st Gear September 18, 2003 Author Share September 18, 2003 Hi there,Vtim As what u said...this is really an interesting forum..really got helpful pple and a non-flaming community here Think i will go to my trusted mechanic and get him to check out the car.. Initially tot i would do a normal servicing at the 60k mark but seems different model car has different servicing interval.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear September 18, 2003 Share September 18, 2003 Hi Yadado, I'm glad that you like it here Yes, just goto your trusted mech to let him check thru', most cars will change the timing belt, tensioner/bearing at 40k interval & water pump at 80k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneStock 5th Gear September 18, 2003 Share September 18, 2003 since it has clocked 60k, it's better to send to a mech for a thorough check 1st. If the tranny is auto, I will ask the mech to replace the ATF first, since it's relatively cheap to do that. otherwise, just do a routine service will do...like replace plugs, oil filter, engine oil and perform the various checks eg brakes, coolant, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneStock 5th Gear September 18, 2003 Share September 18, 2003 some car (newer ones with better technology) runs on chains so no need to change timing belt. actually chain is not new technology liao. my previous lau pok car, a '91 Sunny was running on chain whereas my current '01 ride is on belt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneStock 5th Gear September 18, 2003 Share September 18, 2003 >> Think i will go to my trusted mechanic and get him to check out the car.. >> at least you have a mech that you can trust...good for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yadado 1st Gear September 19, 2003 Author Share September 19, 2003 Will do so..Thanks for the advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yadado 1st Gear September 19, 2003 Author Share September 19, 2003 Greetings, Thanks for the advice. That trusted mechanic is actually someone i knew thus can be trusted. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtim 3rd Gear September 19, 2003 Share September 19, 2003 you're most welcome ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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