1.8 sc 5 year service

leonlad

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so i know a minor service is due

but my car has only done 20k :roflmao:

do i need cambelt brake fluid change ? i never did brakes last year.
 

Legojon

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For cambelt, it's not just a matter of mileage. Rubber deteriorates over time. Think it's due at 5 years.

Brake fluid is supposed to be every 2 years. I usually just test mine and it usually checks out ok. But if it's been 5 years, might be worth doing.
 

leonlad

Full Member
Mar 28, 2004
1,129
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london
For cambelt, it's not just a matter of mileage. Rubber deteriorates over time. Think it's due at 5 years.

Brake fluid is supposed to be every 2 years. I usually just test mine and it usually checks out ok. But if it's been 5 years, might be worth doing.
i just read the 1.8 is chain driven i think
 
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