tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9641888.post611939407948648898..comments2023-05-27T20:46:56.881+12:00Comments on Life in the South: The First ServiceLeigh Blackallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17845313396595646728noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9641888.post-53778942326343721902005-03-05T23:14:00.000+13:002005-03-05T23:14:00.000+13:00Mike and Geoff did a pretty good job for a good pr...Mike and Geoff did a pretty good job for a good price I thought. Mike makes a point of his services being very thorough too, which normally includes an engine clean - but he told me he'd do it at the new workshop when he has better equipment (March 7).<br><br>They drained and refilled the coolant OK - a job I think better left to a workshop as it is hard to get the air out of the pipes without an all car lifter.<br><br>They replaced the oild and filter, but I found that there was only minimum oil in there a week later - easy enough to top up, but the rattle of a dry engine had me worried for a few days til I figured it was not enough oil.<br><br>They also cleaned out the oil filter which was as I suspected - chocka. Since the service I have been forced to run the tank low again, and I get a the occasional dead spot again. Will have to clean or replace the filter again and have the tank flushed if its possible.<br><br>Mike pointed out that the muffler has indeed rusted away and will need to be replaced. He quoted $160 for the job which I agreed to and said I'd book it in when they've finished moving to the new workshop.<br><br>I still need to get a quote for a roof rack system, and ask them about a simple frame in the back that offers shelving, storage and support for the rear matress.<br><br>Am putting off the toe ball for now.Leigh Blackallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17845313396595646728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9641888.post-78574266526088035462005-03-05T23:16:00.000+13:002005-03-05T23:16:00.000+13:00Fuel filter, not oil filterFuel filter, not oil filterLeigh Blackallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17845313396595646728noreply@blogger.com