So my car is needing a service..

xraycat87

xraycat87

xraycat87

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Been driving for about 5 years, and I've not had the best of luck with my first few cars. The Punto blew it's head gasket within 6 weeks... and I didn't even rag it about...

Then I bought a Corsa SXI+ which had engine issues...

Eventually I bought a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI titanium last year and to be honest, it's a lot of car compared to others. (I also thought if I'm investing in a newish car get the better spec one)

anyway,

The first service since I've bought it is now due, and I'll be getting a ford motorcraft + service next week. On top of this, would it be worth while to have the extra treatments such as engine flush, coolant/anti freeze flush and replacement etc?

Car hitting 70k

Also if anyone can help me, doing about 70mph on cruise and the trip says I average around 46mpg... maybe peaking at 49mpg at 70, sure where I live is very windy at times but does this seem low?
 
You don't say how old it is, but regardless, you don't have to go to Ford for a service.

I assume Motorcraft + is a fixed price service cost, but honestly just get a quote from a reputable local garage to at least compare prices.

You don't need an engine flush (unless they are advising it for a specific reason), same with coolant replacement (unless it is due to be replaced).

46-49mpg sounds about ok for 70mph.
 
Ah sorry.

It's an 11 plate, and the only reason I'm getting the Motorcraft + service is because I get it at cost with genuine parts. Other wise I'd have gone elsewhere.
 
xraycat87 said:
Ah sorry.

It's an 11 plate, and the only reason I'm getting the Motorcraft + service is because I get it at cost with genuine parts. Other wise I'd have gone elsewhere.
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I assume it's the Motorcraft 4+ servicing in the link below, in which case personally I don't think they are priced too badly anyway (Minor-£125, Major-£195), given that they "free" roadside assistance as well.

http://www.ford.co.uk/OwnerServices/Motorcraft/Servicing

If you are getting the same service at cost price, then see no reason not to, but you shouldn't need any "extras" unless they have a specific reason to recommend them.
 
Yeah thankfully I'm only paying £120 for the Major which I cannot complain about. I just thought I'd ask if it's worth getting things like the engine flushed, I'm a very paranoid driver these days given the previous cars, never about 95, high revs (3.2k in this sound horrid anyway) and any noise I always fear the worst :(
 
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