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[Andy Neo]

Just picked up a new Alhambra today, well I say new as its new to me, it's actually a 2005 130SX model, with 115000 miles, it suits my needs for now. I thought these models had the trip computer but I don't have the buttons on the left stalk. It has cruise control and some buttons on the end of that - no idea what there for.

I'm going to do the cam belt tomorrow before I take it out for a good test run, anyone have any pointers for an easy method of doing it.

Also...is there anything I should check out before I take it out for a thrashing.

 

[SteveSxTdi]

I have the same model. From what I can gather, the sx 130 is a basic model but with the asz 130 engine.
Your right, it doesn't have a trip computer, that would be on the right stalk. All the buttons on the left stalk are for the cruise control. I don't think the trip computer can be retro fitted on them as the screen on the dash is different.

I need to do the belt and water pump on mine to, Gsf are doing the kit cheap enough on ebay. Number is - 370882256994.
Good luck with the car!

 

[Andy Neo]

Thanks, although I've already changed the timing belt. The water pump was good so no need to change it as there was no play in it at all. Gave it a full service too with all mann filters.

Would you happen to know the correct color of coolant to use in these, blue or pink?

Also...whats an asz engine?

 

[SteveSxTdi]

All Vw engines use pink coolant.

Asz is just the engine code for the 130bhp model. Auy is the 115bhp version.

 

[Andy Neo]

Ah ha,
Thank you

 

[Andy Neo]

SteveSXTdi, I have one more question for you. This is more just out of curiosity, seeing as we have the same model car. What your mpg like?

 

[SteveSxTdi]

I get between 38-40 usually. 45 on a long run.
I've needed a new thermostat for a while now as it's stuck open so it might get better when it's replaced
People do seem to say they get 50 but I think for a big heavy 7 seater 40 isn't too bad.
What u getting?

 

[Andy Neo]

erm...not sure
I've yet to do a test. I filled it up a couple of weeks ago with the intention of doing a few shorty runs and back to the same pump to check but, I got roped into going on the M1 up to Luton airport. So my city test went out the window. I suppose I can do a combined test.

 

[SteveSxTdi]

I usually get around 475-500 miles to a tank.

 

[Andy Neo]

Impressive for a big vehicle.
My previous car was a fiat ulysse and that gave me 350 - 400 on a good day with the wind behind me.
And it had an 80ltr tank

 

[SteveSxTdi]

I'm sure your glad to be rid of that lol. My previous car was an 03 Octavia vRS. That's what happens when you have a 3rd kid lol

 

[Andy Neo]

Definitely