Soldato
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Hi,
I posted a thread a while ago on a service but didn't get massive input, but a friend pointed me in the right direction. I plan to service my 2000 micra next week.
I have a decent set inc. sockets but nothing special. I also have ramps for the front wheels.
I still have some questions on what I plan to do:
Engine oil change - Done it in the past so I know what I am doing.
Brake fluid change - Do I need some sort of tool for this? Do I just top it up or do I drain the system and put new fluid in?
Engine coolant - Do I literally just mix some water and anti-freeze together and pour it in?
Engine Belts - I heard that I must take the wheel off to do this, but does this affect wheel balancing/allignment? Also do I need any tools in particular? I am assuming I do not need to worry about not moving anything when there are not position critical belts as this is not a cambelt change (as there isn't one!).
Sparks - Changed 12 months ago and done about 8,000 miles on them so might just leave them be
Gearbox oil - Do I use engine oil in this? I plan to pull out the plug and check the oil level.
Power steering fluid - Leave it be?
Fuel filter and Air filter - Air filter is easy peasy but does the fuel filter require any special tools?
The car is an X reg K11 micra and has done 37,500 miles. Due to the mileage I do not think any belts have EVER been changed. The same goes for P/S, engine coolant, gearbox, brakes.
I plan to get the parts from Nissan in Derby and the fluids from Halfords. Any better recommendations on parts? For things like filters and belts I only want Nissan parts.
Any help is much appreciated
I posted a thread a while ago on a service but didn't get massive input, but a friend pointed me in the right direction. I plan to service my 2000 micra next week.
I have a decent set inc. sockets but nothing special. I also have ramps for the front wheels.
I still have some questions on what I plan to do:
Engine oil change - Done it in the past so I know what I am doing.
Brake fluid change - Do I need some sort of tool for this? Do I just top it up or do I drain the system and put new fluid in?
Engine coolant - Do I literally just mix some water and anti-freeze together and pour it in?
Engine Belts - I heard that I must take the wheel off to do this, but does this affect wheel balancing/allignment? Also do I need any tools in particular? I am assuming I do not need to worry about not moving anything when there are not position critical belts as this is not a cambelt change (as there isn't one!).
Sparks - Changed 12 months ago and done about 8,000 miles on them so might just leave them be
Gearbox oil - Do I use engine oil in this? I plan to pull out the plug and check the oil level.
Power steering fluid - Leave it be?
Fuel filter and Air filter - Air filter is easy peasy but does the fuel filter require any special tools?
The car is an X reg K11 micra and has done 37,500 miles. Due to the mileage I do not think any belts have EVER been changed. The same goes for P/S, engine coolant, gearbox, brakes.
I plan to get the parts from Nissan in Derby and the fluids from Halfords. Any better recommendations on parts? For things like filters and belts I only want Nissan parts.
Any help is much appreciated