Dynamic Turtle Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Just a quick one chaps. My 2005 350 has 49k on the clock and had a P1 at 44k. It's just had an MOT (clear), and some work done to it (new clutch, window motor, tires & pads), but my brother/god's gift to sports car maintenance, insists that I get it serviced again next month, despite the fact that it's still under a dealer warranty and isn't due a P2 for another 5k miles. It drives fine and doesn't have any mechanical issues. I will ask the dealer if he changed the oil last week, but is it really worth having another garage look at it so soon? Is he being a bit fussy? Cheers, DT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 When was the last service. I normally do 10k or 1 year on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Should be fine at the moment but no harm in giving the car a good look over yourself/with brother - I wouldnt worry about taking it into a garage so soon - I heard cars like Mitsubishi Evos need constant servicing but from what I have seen the Zeds are made of tougher stuff. Just check oils, fluids etc yourself I would say if it had a service 4k miles back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I think it's 9000 miles or every year, whichever is sooner. I guess it really depends what has actually been done at the previous services. Aux drive belts might need a look at, and spark plugs need changing about that mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 it is 9k or 12 months sparks are 55k I think or 5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 it is 9k or 12 months sparks are 55k I think or 5 years To be pedantic it's 54k or 5 years . The reason for the 5 year interval is I would imagine to stop the plugs from seizing up in their sockets? I did a little research and kept coming up with a figure of 105k for the plugs and that it seems is what is recommended in The States , together with a 3.5k service interval Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I did say I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlp Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Ive always been a 10k guy or 1 year which ever is quicker. Just regular check your fluid levels every time you give her a clean. I'd wait until another 4/5k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 It *SHOULD* be every 9k miles. I change mine every 5.5-6k though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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