Sluggish

preludebaz1977 · Post by **preludebaz1977** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:35 pm

ok so thats the job done , sockets ,ratchets,screwdrivers ,oil filter wrench (to grip filter to undo),sump plug & washer) and decent oil

lucylou · Post by **lucylou** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:41 pm

A trip to Halfords it is then

preludebaz1977 · Post by **preludebaz1977** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:43 pm

yeah one tip spend a fair bit of money on a good grade oil, it will reward you in the end as to cheaper oil

im sure somewhere on here theres cheaper places for parts etc

im still new here but ive been a enthusiast for 9 years on forums

lucylou · Post by **lucylou** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:49 pm

I have to say I've always bought decent oil. My Dad always told me never to buy Halfords own! I've been putting Mobil 10 40 semi synth in but have been reading on here that lots of people put other types in, ie, fully synth etc?

preludebaz1977 · Post by **preludebaz1977** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:54 pm

yeah i always used magnatec and castrol

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:56 pm

no one on here will be laughing at you lucy we only laugh with you we only take the body lemonade out of people who should know better

white rabbit · Post by **white rabbit** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:57 pm

good luck lucy,
i got mine a few weeks ago and am slowly working my way through similar things
just takes patience and ask this horrible lot for advice, they know a few things between them, if they can not bicker for too long

Bio · Post by **Bio** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:04 pm

Ah an oil change is a good skill to be able to do.
Doesn't take much time unless the old filter is on tight, heck the missus helped me with my last one to try and learn. I'm sure you could do it, just takes a bit of time.
If you've not had one done in a while though I'd expect the sump bolt will give you a challenge and you may need an oil filter remover. If you were closer I'd offer a lend of the tools/assistance.

Oil changes and plug changes are the only thing I'm not s**t scared of doing to my car

BUUUUUT with the help from here I managed to fix my brakes so it's all do-able.

Have a go really, and so long as you have someone available incase you totally manage to botch it, you'll be fine.

lucylou · Post by **lucylou** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:04 pm

Well I think you've gotta be able to take the body lemonade out of yourself, I know I can!

With a 1 year old spare time is non existent so I'll have to do bits here and there but I'll feel so chuffed to do these jobs myself.

(More questions will no doubt follow.....

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preludebaz1977 · Post by **preludebaz1977** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:09 pm

thats the spirit lucy, your be mechanic for the grand prix in no time lol

btw i love your lude , looks very nice love the blue colour