service schedule?

[marcevo1]

Hi - still lurking on this forum

still thinking about buying a HSV GTS - seems to be a lot of them about at the moment all with 50k on the clock (wild variations in price as well)

is there a biggy service cost coming up or is the monaro just devaluing the GTS at the moment?

can anyone advise/point to where i can find servicing shedules and costs?

cheers

[V8HSV]

Speak to Mark at LSV, he has serviced numerous GTS/GTS-R's over the last 6 years

The LSV supercharged one is a steal IMHO, was £40k last year too

>> Edited by V8HSV on Thursday 16th February 09:15

[comm_SS_V8]

Servicing should be done every 10,000km (6,000miles)

Useful servicing Documents/Books:

www.hsvdriversclub.co.uk/ls1.pdf
www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=13329&langId=-1

Servicing costs:
DIY: £3.85 for filter + Oil of your choice
Approved Centre: ??? Depends on centre as to the hourly rate.

You can use any fully synthetic 5W30,5w40,10w30, or 10w40 oil, but to give you an idea of what members are using see this thread.

Servicing Intervals:

1,500km/900miles:

Quick checks to verify no leaks, etc

10,000km/6,213miles:

* 0.5 hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change



20,000km/12,427miles

* 0.8hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change



30,000km/18,641miles

* 0.6 hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change



40,000km/24,854miles

* 1.4 hours labour vor V6 engine; 1.1 hours for V8 engine
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* Air cleaner element
* Spark plugs (V6 Only)
* Fuel Filter
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid



50,000km/31,068miles

* 0.7 hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



60,000km/37,282miles

* 0.8 hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



70,000km/43,495miles

* 0.7 hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



80,000km/49,709miles

* 1.4 hours labour for V6 engines; 1.5 hours for V8 engines
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* Air cleaner element
* Fuel filter
* spark plugs
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



90,000km/55,923miles

* 0.7 hours labout
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



100,000km/62,137miles

* 0.8 hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



110,000km/68,350miles

* 0.7 hours labour; add 0.3 hrs for auto trans
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* If auto trans fitted; add auto trans strainer, gasket, and fluid
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



120,000km/74,564miles

* 1.5 hours labour for V6 engines; 1.2 hours for V8 engines
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* Air cleaner element
* Spark plugs (V6 only)
* Fuel filter
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



130,000km/80,778miles

* 0.7 hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



140,000km/86,991miles

* 0.8 hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



150,000km/93,205miles

* 0.7 hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



160,000km/99,419miles

* 1.5 hours labour for V6 engines; 1.2 hours for V8 engines
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* Air cleaner element
* Spark plugs
* Fuel filter
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



170,000km/105,633miles

* 0.7 hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



180,000km/111,846miles

* 0.8 hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



190,000km/118,060miles

* 0.7 hours labour
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



200,000km/124,274miles

* 1.5 hours labour for V6 engines; 1.2 hours for V8 engines
* Engine oil and engine oil filter change
* Air cleaner element
* Spark plugs
* Fuel filter
* If brake fluid change required add 0.4hrs plus brake fluid
* If clutch fluid change required add 0.2 hours plus brake fluid
* If engine coolant changed add 0.4 hours plus coolant (V6 only - Plus coolant pellets)



Highly advised changes:

Brake Fluid: Change every 2 years (regardless of km). Drain, refill and bleed brake system.

Clutch Fluid: Change every 2 years (regardless of km). Drain, refill and bleed clutch system.

Engine coolant:
* V6 engines; Change every 2.5 years (regardless of km)
* V8 engines; Change at 5 years

Manual Gearbox: Change fluid every 2 years. Drain and refil gearbox.
* Use the 'overfill' procedure detailed here


Check done at every service:

* Under bonnet

** Check fluid levels; brake, clutch, pas, auto trans, washer. Check coolant % inhibitor and check level (pressure test is level is low)
** Check battery electrolyte and fluid level
** Check for signs of deterioration and/or leaks from engine, fluid resevoirs, air ducts, all hoses and clamps.

* Under car

** Check rear axle and auto trans for leaks
** Manual transmissions. Check for leaks
** Inspect front and rear disc pads for wear and discs for surface condition. Rotate wheels
** Inspect tyres for irregular wear or damage, check for damaged wheels. Check air pressures
** Check all brake and fuel lines and hoses for condition, attachment and routeing
** Inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication.
** Inspect pas lines and hoses for condition, attachment and routeing leaks, etc.
** Check condition of all rubber boots and covers
** Inspec exhaust system and adjacent underbody
** Inspect CV joint for damaged or torn boot
** Check carbon canister for leaks or restrictions

* Car Interior

** Check park brake operation
** Reset "Service Due" light

* Car Exterior

** Check operation of all exterior lights
** Check transmitter range of security system

[V8HSV]

Nice one Steve, very informative & helpful

[comm_SS_V8]

As you can see, apart from the expected wear and tear that you'd get with any vehicle these cars are pretty much bullet proof.

It's worth noting that the underside of the cars (mine at least) doesn't have any rust proofing by default. Mine's been done with Waxoyl and I've (touch wood) not had a problem with rust.

I'd recommend that you test drive one of these beasts or pop along to one of the meetings to see, hear, and talk to the owners. I promise you that once you've test driven one your wallet won't let you out of it unless you part with your cash

The "wild variations" in price are due to:
* Is it a VT1(5.0l V8 Iron Block) or a VT2 or VX(5.7l V8 Alloy Block)?
* Is it a GTS or a GTS-R
* Number of modifications. Some have had no mods, others have done STAGE1 (CAI, Exhaust, Remap) and the most expensive ones will be supercharged with all the goodies.

The engines are capable of significant modifications without any affect on reliability.


Hope this has been helpful.

[marcevo1]

cheers fellas

very informative.

i can see how it would be easy to let the dealer servicing slip - i wouldnt pay anyone else to do the servicing for just that level of stuff i'd do it myself and keep all the receipts :-)

need to get some insurance quotes next for modded and 'unmodded'

the car is to replace my 993 porsche - so has to be as reliable and cost effective (but cheaper to buy to free some money up)

regards

marc

[island boy hsv]

It would be worth getting the car on a ramp and looking at the underside, some cars do have rust issues if they have not been treated. Also there may be signs of rust on the part of the rear arch covered by the door. Especially check the operation of the fog light as it is an after thought and prone to failure.

The other thing to look at is the steering rack boots, you can see by looking from underneath. There are occasions where they 'open' up due to heat, this is not good and has knock on consequences to the rack.

You need to ask the question if the car has been tracked. There are occasion where the steering fluid could boil and have a detrimental effect on the rack.

HSV GTS and GTS-R are great cars and are unvalued at the moment, so pick yourself up a bargain!!!!!

[jagsy]

marcevo1 said:

still thinking about buying a HSV GTS - seems to be a lot of them about at the moment all with 50k on the clock (wild variations in price as well)

Hiya
Wild variation on condition and amounts spent on the cars - I can only vouch for the quality of mine.

Richard