Minor vs Major Service

[The_Ogre]

What I know about cars is dangerous so can someone please tell me what gets replaced or checked with each.

Ta!

 

[InternetSwag]

Generally checking spark plugs, oil changes etc are minor. Brake fluid and whatnot.

 

[The_Ogre]

I do not take my car advice from a man who'd not seen a hooker. You fail at manliness!

 

[Fazda]

I do not take my car advice from a man who'd not seen a hooker. You fail at manliness!

Minor service will be oil and filters, major will be oil, filters,fresh hydraulics, plus replacement of certain items. It is listed in your handbook.

 

[The_Ogre]

Minor service will be oil and filters, major will be oil, filters,fresh hydraulics, plus replacement of certain items. It is listed in your handbook.

Handbook you say? The one I didn't get with the car?

This is an old skedonk. Its now on 350k kilos and I see a sticker on the inside of the door frame that says it was last serviced on 302k. Its my dad's that I'm using for a while.

Its an early 90's Corolla

 

[InternetSwag]

I do not take my car advice from a man who'd not seen a hooker. You fail at manliness!

I'm never going to live that down

It should consist of oil change, oil filter change, spark plugs if petrol, fuel filters, safety check IE all ball joints, tyres, steering, suspension leaks , suspension springing,all lights working,all fluids at correct level , fan belts tension, belts in good shape,anti freeze strength, Seat belts working, washers wipers good condition and working, that is a basic service but now days there are some places do what is called a small service which is only and engine service, which are the first 4 items on this listing

 

[I.am.Sam]

I do not take my car advice from a man who'd not seen a hooker. You fail at manliness!

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[The_Ogre]

I'm never going to live that down

It should consist of oil change, oil filter change, spark plugs if petrol, fuel filters, safety check IE all ball joints, tyres, steering, suspension leaks , suspension springing,all lights working,all fluids at correct level , fan belts tension, belts in good shape,anti freeze strength, Seat belts working, washers wipers good condition and working, that is a basic service but now days there are some places do what is called a small service which is only and engine service, which are the first 4 items on this listing

Now THAT is a more manly response!

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[VG008]

Its an early 90's Corolla

This is a minor: http://www.mccarthytoyota.co.za/images/File/BIG40PAMPHLEtmay.pdf

The major will include: Everything above + Fuel filter + Remote Battery
At 300K they suppose to perform a cam belt change. If this wasn't done, you should do it now.

 

[The_Ogre]

This is a minor: http://www.mccarthytoyota.co.za/images/File/BIG40PAMPHLEtmay.pdf

The major will include: Everything above + Fuel filter + Remote Battery
At 300K they suppose to perform a cam belt change. If this wasn't done, you should do it now.

Thanks for the heads up. How recent is that PDF? I see it's R900

 

[unskinnybob]

The expensive thing at a major is replacing the cambelt/timing belt etc. This requires a lot of labour - which is the expensive bit.

Minor services are simple consumables: oil, filters, spark plugs.

 

[The_Ogre]

I'm not expecting a major difference in fuel consumption, but do you guys think it might make a difference if I have it service?

It uses quite a bit.

 

[InternetSwag]

I'm not expecting a major difference in fuel consumption, but do you guys think it might make a difference if I have it service?

It uses quite a bit.

idk if 90's corolla is fuel injection or not, if not;

Depends, if carb tuning is out or the jets are clogged they can make your fuel run too rich. carb cleaning & tuning is a bit of a bitch to do though, but you could do it yourself with a decent youtube tutorial.


OP CAN YOU POST A PIC OF UR CAR PLEASE

 

[VG008]

Thanks for the heads up. How recent is that PDF? I see it's R900

Very recent. I've gave my car for service to them last week. The only thing that cost me a lot was the cam belt. R1.8K for the cam belt and labour.

 

[moondoggie86]

:wtf:R1.8K? I paid R350 for my cambelt and paid nothing to have it put on. Honda Luxline parts are expensive but I was quite surprised how cheap it was.

 

[I.am.Sam]

Very recent. I've gave my car for service to them last week. The only thing that cost me a lot was the cam belt. R1.8K for the cam belt and labour.

:wtf:R1.8K? I paid R350 for my cambelt and paid nothing to have it put on. Honda Luxline parts are expensive but I was quite surprised how cheap it was.

costed me 250 for parts for my golf for the cambelt

the belt was r90 and something else ..cant get the name tho was most expensive and those were from VW

 

[The_Ogre]

OP CAN YOU POST A PIC OF UR CAR PLEASE

Only see your message now. I must have already left for home when you posted. Send it to you tomorrow

 

[I.am.Sam]

check your inbox OP