what do they do on a 4th service?

[tonyblade]

hi guys been quoted £240 for my 40k 4th service, what do they actually replace? or is it just oil and filter? thanks tony.

[parapaul]

Hmmmm.. 4th service (assuming 4 years)

As well as oil & filters, they should be replacing brake fluid every 2 years, and it's probably due a cambelt change too. But I'd bet they haven't included those in the price...

Is that at a dealer on an independent?

[tonyblade]

its from a main dealer paul, know i could get it cheaper though, ive rang round a few places this after and cheapest is £170 from a main dealer near me, which i dont think is too bad, no mention of cam belt though! its a 2005 v6 cdti and i dont know when its due, anyone know when the cambelt should be done? thanks tony.

[parapaul]

Cam belt is recommended every 80k IIRC, but IMO you'd be mad to wait that long. General opinion seems to be 40k or 4 years, and replace waterpump while the engine's in bits.... and cambelt failure is a big issue, it's not worth putting off.

I'd check whether they're including brake fluid change in that price - they should be, I can't think what else they'd be doing on a major service.

[kns]

you have to pay for the brake fluid separate

[Diet1985]

Pollen filter (every 2 years)
Brake Fluid (every 2 years)
Battery for remote key

Break out ur service history booklet its all in there

....i only these 3 as these are the 3 that The VX dealer didnt do on its 4th service!!!