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chriswatts
20-01-2002, 20:50
Hello.
I recently imported a Leon TDi SE :-)
The only problem I have is the info on service intervals is a bit lacking. I tried a snail mail to the local dealer but have had no reply so far. I don't want to miss the first service so can anyone here tell me when the first service will be due?
Chris Watts.
10,000 miles or 12 months, whatever is sooner.
RTFM! :p ;) x 10!
:cheers:
Is it possible to set the car up for a long service interval by using synthetic oil, etc
Leon the Diesel
25-03-2002, 12:53
I have a Leon 1.9 SE TDi . Don't worry about service intervals. The car has a display that tells you it needs a service in x thousand miles. It's shown when you start up and your approaching the time. it gives you about a 100 miles warning from memory. When you spot it just book it it. Simple!
Leon the Diesel
25-03-2002, 12:53
Curse these fingers ...thats a 1000 miles warning. Maybe more...
The reason I ask about the long service interval is that I read something about Audi's having a sensor that determined when the car needed serviced, based on how many miles, how the car has been driven, etc
Just wonder if Seat had something similar ?
Leon the Diesel
25-03-2002, 14:08
Mine decided it needed servicing ten months from new when it had just done a little over 5K. Well it's our second car.....
I recall it said it needed servicing in the next 1000 miles. Or about 4 months given our usage :)
Mine pops up about 9000miles from last service saying 1000miles to go till next service (It's now done 36K). As for sythetic oil, what you should really be saying is:
By using Synthetic oil, can I safely retain the 10K intervals rather than getting it done every 5K on mineral or semi-synthetic oil.......??
Seriously, too many problems are cropping up with Diesels now-a-days where manufactures have extended intervals from 5-6k to 10-12K. I supply Mobile 1 Turbo Diesel to my dealer, and try and do a 5K intermediate service using a SEAT oil filter as I don't really want a bill for a new turbo while I own the car, and the best way to safe guard a turbo for 150,000+ miles is using full synthetic.