20 000 km Service?

Dimitri · Post by **Dimitri** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 11:46 am

Hi all. I was told by the dealer that I only need to service the car every 20 000 km. Is this correct??? I read the messages on the forum and it seems that everyone is changing their oils well before 20 000km.

I love my soon to be mine 206 so I think it should get the best treatment.

Dave-T · Post by **Dave-T** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 12:28 pm

Down under is every 10km..

However its best to take your car in for 5km service then 10km there after.

Dimitri · Post by **Dimitri** » Tue Sep 03, 2002 1:09 am

Thanks Trung.

I'll be sure to service mine when it reaches 5000km.

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Tue Sep 03, 2002 1:38 am

Was speaking with the service manager at my dealer today. He recommends 6 months/10000km services. The prescribed service interval is actually 20000km, but it's preferable to do a minor service in between standard intervals. Minor service will cost around A$200. Mobil 1 0W/40 full synthetic is used.

Kirk · Post by **Kirk** » Wed Sep 04, 2002 12:35 am

I got my 6 month/10000Km's service the other day. It was nothing more than a 30/45 minute check over.

Didn't cost me a cent.

I asked them about the squeaky brakes and one guys said it would be dust (which I didn't buy) so I asked another guy and he said they pads are a harder compound and that must be the reason. I must admit I wasn't impressed with either response and when I have it in for a full service I'll be pushing them harder for a reasonable response.

Kirk.

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Wed Sep 04, 2002 12:37 am

Did they change the oil Kirk? I'm definitely changing mine this week. I've done about 6000 km and the car is now 7 months old. Will do the 20,000/12 month service as well at the 12 month mark.

Kirk · Post by **Kirk** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 12:36 am

I don't think they changed the oil...maybe I should have pressed them on it.

Ahh well, I'm at just over 7000km's so I'll wait to 10000km's and then take it back in.

Double the checks I say!

Kirk.

Dimitri · Post by **Dimitri** » Thu Sep 05, 2002 4:42 am

I also check with the dealer when I picked up the car. They said to bring the car back at 1500km to check how the engine is doing. They said the 6 months service is just for a brief check of the engine and topping up of any liquids if necessary.