what should i be changing

**ocean2211** · 27th February 2013, 11:39

i have a 2006 1.8 sri nav thats just hit 75k going to give it a full service with extras but what extras ?? was thinking the following am i right

timing belt
solenoids
new springs all round

also what are the best spark plugs to fit was going to use ngk iridium plugs

**Das** · 27th February 2013, 11:51

Add brake fluid and a coolant change to that list. I have iridiums in my 1.8, are the worth the extra, dunno, but they were not that more expensive. Pollen filter too, get a carbon impregnated one, much better than standard.

**JagRigger** · 27th February 2013, 12:00

I'd only do springs and solenoids if they need it. If it's a VVT, the belt is actually 100K but that's your choice.

All fluids change / check is good advice I'd say - including having the air con serviced

**ocean2211** · 27th February 2013, 12:18

i think its a vvt but have no idea how to check lol

**dh.dti** · 27th February 2013, 12:25

Don't forget the water pump

**m8internet** · 27th February 2013, 12:55

I have to agree, based on projection it will reach 90K miles at next service
At that service I would do the Cambelt and Water Pump

It would also be helpful to know what was done on the previous service, when these were and at what mileage, to work out what is due to be replaced now

For the current service I would consider at least the oil, oil filter, pollen filter, and fuel filter
If the last service did not include an air filter then add that
If the Brake Fluid was not replaced since 2011, then add that too
The Spark Plugs can last up to four services / four years, so these should have been replaced in 2010

For the other components the service schedule should highlight if any steering and/or suspension components need replacing
If they do, then replace both sides, not just the faulty one

**puppet** · 27th February 2013, 13:21

Originally Posted by dh.dti

Don't forget the water pump

Don't forget that the water pump isn't driven off of the timing belt on the VVT, it's off of the aux belt, so not essential to change you could argue. That said though, I have just had a timing belt kit fitted to my own VVT at 58k, and opted to have the pump changed at the same time as the garage was in about that area anyway.