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06-03-2013, 04:24 AM | #1 |
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First DIY Service on the 135i
Well, I've had the 135i for 2 weeks now and decided to change the engine oil and brake fluid. With all the DIY instructions on here it was reasonably easy!
It's a lot easier to work on than my mx5. But of course I got screwed around with the crappy plastic jacking points. I started off using the traditional "w" / "v" jack stands which really stuffed one of my jacking points up. Ended up getting some new Kincrome jacks and cutting some small blocks of wood: Stuffed jacking point: Good jacking point: To help others, these are the jacks I bought. They were $40 at Auto-one. http://www.kincrome.com.au/product/K...~350kg-2-piece Now waiting for these from Amazon (US). Postage was ~$20. Liking the car so far! And reasonable to maintain. Now I'm changing oil/fluids early but I can't seem to reset the service indicators. I'm guessing you can't reset them early? Sorry if this is all old info - just trying to help the aussies out there. We tend to get ripped off when it comes to parts here. |
06-03-2013, 05:33 AM | #2 | |
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Resetting the service lights is easy. Here is how... DIY resetting service "due" lights… http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415111 Here is a much better oil changing DIY. Maybe you want to post your pics there. ? Btw... don't start posting DIY stuff in the regional section. Its easier if we all look/search in the same place: DIY http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=301440 This DIY might be in your future. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409293
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06-03-2013, 07:24 AM | #3 |
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Thanks Dackelone. I know what I was doing wrong, I was pressing the reset button instead of holding it and waiting for the clock to appear.
All good now! Ah yep. Will move my pics over when I get a chance. I'll have more photos too when my filters and oil wrench cap come. |
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06-04-2013, 08:39 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for the info guys. Might as well get the jacking point replaced.
Yep, I was using the oil filter strap and a cloth before. Thought I'd get a cap as it could only make things easier. Next thing is to to book in a coolant flush. Sounds like too much effort to do myself. Car only has 25000 kms but it's getting close to 4 years. |
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