Date: Wed, 07 May 2003 14:28:05 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> Subject: Re: CARCARE TIDBITS
MeatballTurbo wrote: > > In article <3EB6B765.6A4059D0nopsamsizefitterzzzz.com>, > johsnopsamsizefitterzzzz.com says... > > > > > > As you can see, my 10 year old Saab really looks after itself. However, > > I do have a priority order. First priority is oil & filter plus cooling > > system. Next: tyre pressures. Any faults diagnosed when driving is > > immediately rectified. > > > > Ah Saab Self healing Technology :) > > Pretty much the same here mate. Forgot actually; first priority: Remove bird droppings! > Check the oil and water religiously (normally a Sunday) every week. > Tyre pressure every other week. > Tranmission and washer fluid at the same time as tyres. > > Always done it with all the cars I've owned, both Saab and Skoda. never > had anything untoward other than wear and tear and old age. > > The GF owns a Vauxhall/Opel Corsa B. I have been known to force her to > check tyre pressures once a month or more. Don't know when she last > checked the oil. It is already 6 months overdue for a service, but she > won't have it. She is looking to sell in the next 4 months, so doesn't > care anymore, even though the service record would have looked better. :) GF: "But there is an oil indicator lamp that tells you when to add oil..." Johannes