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[Auto Addict]

I've been thinking about this for some time.

Nobody likes working on their cars at this time of the year, but it seems to me that during the winter months the most problems occur.

How about the top preventative tips to keep our miggies running smoothly during these cold wet months, i.e. must do's during the summer months, and collate them together for the Maintenance Guides?

Thinking more along the lines of not 'How to's' but must do's.

What do you think guys?

[TheBoy]

I hope that by doing all the proactive stuff in the nice warm months, at most I will only be changing oil in the cold, dark winter months.

[Auto Addict]

I hope that by doing all the proactive stuff in the nice warm months, at most I will only be changing oil in the cold, dark winter months.

I agree

[waspy]

I reckon that's a cracking idea AA
You're bang on with the prevention, i hate working on my car in the cold & i'll avoid doing so if i can. That's why i've been checking & changing before we get the cold snap for some time now.

[The Red Baron]

sounds like a good idea. to have a pre-winter check list.  

[Auto Addict]

Anyone want to start a check list?

[Auto Addict]

Ok I'll start one

1. Regular oil and filter changes with a good quality oil (suggestion, every 3000 to 5000 miles)

2. Clean out breathers, throttle body and IVC every year (do not leave for more than 2 years)

3. Make sure you have the correct anti-freeze (Vx only 50/50 mix)

4. Folow the guide for servicing your hand brake.

5. Use the air con regularly, at least one a month.

[Mr Skrunts]

Ok I'll start one

1. Regular oil and filter changes with a good quality oil (suggestion, every 3000 to 5000 miles)

2. Clean out breathers, throttle body and IVC every year (do not leave for more than 2 years)

3. Make sure you have the correct anti-freeze (Vx only 50/50 mix)

4. Folow the guide for servicing your hand brake.

5. Use the air con regularly, at least one a month.

6. Use all external locks (manualy with key) at least once a month in case of flat battery.

7. Check shuttle panel for blockages every 6 months - before and after autum (falling leaves etc)

[Albatross]

Ok I'll start one

1. Regular oil and filter changes with a good quality oil (suggestion, every 3000 to 5000 miles)

2. Clean out breathers, throttle body and IVC every year (do not leave for more than 2 years)

3. Make sure you have the correct anti-freeze (Vx only 50/50 mix)

4. Folow the guide for servicing your hand brake.

5. Use the air con regularly, at least one a month.

6. Use all external locks (manualy with key) at least once a month in case of flat battery.

7. Check shuttle panel for blockages every 6 months - before and after autum (falling leaves etc)

8. Pollen filter?

9. Check brake pads & disks all round before it gets cold

10. Make sure that 5 litre fuel can in the boot is topped up to save any walks to a filling station

11. Renew the wiper blades

12. Top up the washer tank(s)

[Mr Skrunts]

Ok I'll start one

1. Regular oil and filter changes with a good quality oil (suggestion, every 3000 to 5000 miles)

2. Clean out breathers, throttle body and IVC every year (do not leave for more than 2 years)

3. Make sure you have the correct anti-freeze (Vx only 50/50 mix)

4. Folow the guide for servicing your hand brake.

5. Use the air con regularly, at least one a month.

6. Use all external locks (manualy with key) at least once a month in case of flat battery.

7. Check shuttle panel for blockages every 6 months - before and after autum (falling leaves etc)

8. Pollen filter?

9. Check brake pads & disks all round before it gets cold

10. Make sure that 5 litre fuel can in the boot is topped up to save any walks to a filling station

11. Renew the wiper blades

12. Top up the washer tank(s)

with Vx screen wash to avoid clogging  

[TheBoy]

Ok I'll start one

1. Regular oil and filter changes with a good quality oil (suggestion, every 3000 to 5000 miles)

2. Clean out breathers, throttle body and IVC every year (do not leave for more than 2 years)

3. Make sure you have the correct anti-freeze (Vx only 50/50 mix)

4. Folow the guide for servicing your hand brake.

5. Use the air con regularly, at least one a month.

6. Use all external locks (manualy with key) at least once a month in case of flat battery.

7. Check shuttle panel for blockages every 6 months - before and after autum (falling leaves etc)

8. Pollen filter?

9. Check brake pads & disks all round before it gets cold

10. Make sure that 5 litre fuel can in the boot is topped up to save any walks to a filling station

11. Renew the wiper blades

12. Top up the washer tank(s)

13. Fluid flush (coolant/brake)

[TheBoy]

Ok I'll start one

1. Regular oil and filter changes with a good quality oil (suggestion, every 3000 to 5000 miles)

2. Clean out breathers, throttle body and IVC every year (do not leave for more than 2 years)

3. Make sure you have the correct anti-freeze (Vx only 50/50 mix)

4. Folow the guide for servicing your hand brake.

5. Use the air con regularly, at least one a month.

6. Use all external locks (manualy with key) at least once a month in case of flat battery.

7. Check shuttle panel for blockages every 6 months - before and after autum (falling leaves etc)

8. Pollen filter?

9. Check brake pads & disks all round before it gets cold

10. Make sure that 5 litre fuel can in the boot is topped up to save any walks to a filling station

11. Renew the wiper blades

12. Top up the washer tank(s)

with Vx screen wash to avoid clogging  

Any screenwash works

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Sorry guys, but is this not shaping up like a Major Service which should be done anyway before Winter sets in? :-? :-? :-? :-?

Just a thought from a girl that's all!!

[Albatross]

Sorry guys, but is this not shaping up like a Major Service which should be done anyway before Winter sets in? :-? :-? :-? :-?

Just a thought from a girl that's all!!

Girls = Pins

Boys = Balloons

[TheBoy]

Sorry guys, but is this not shaping up like a Major Service which should be done anyway before Winter sets in? :-? :-? :-? :-?

Just a thought from a girl that's all!!

Exactly. Perhaps we should give a checklist for major service.

I would add, check the battery - the cold mornings may catch you out if your battery not tip top, even though you though it was good.