360 service question. Advice please.

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My 360 has gone into the main dealer today for a clutch change. 12 months ago I had the full works (major service) done on the car including cambelt + aux belts, all fluids, brake pads + disks and anything and everything else that needed doing.

They have just telephoned me asking if they should carry out a service whilst it is there. I have done 3,500 miles in that 12 month period.

It may sound a stupid question, but does it actually need a service given everything that was done 12 months ago and only 3,500 miles on top since ?

Any advice appreciated ASAP thank you.

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johnnyreggae said:

Have you read any of the 360CS threads about the lhd cars being rejected by UK buyers because they have not been serviced annually ?

In the UK it is expected to be seen to have had an annual service (which after all is as recommended by the owners manual) - if nothing else to keep the oil clear of contaminants from lack of use

Seven hundred quid (or whatever)to you squire

The only possible reason I can see not to is if you are selling within a couple of months

Thanks for the reply, no I haven't read any of those threads but can understand why also.

I have just confirmed for them to go ahead with it as for £900 it does seem daft not to do it really, especially as it is a 250 mile round trip to them also.

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voicey said:

In my opinion, yes. The oil gets contaminated with combustion gases - running with dirty oil can ultimatly lead to a lunched engine. I'm not saying this will happen if you don't get it serviced but the risk increases. For the sake of a few hundred quid I would have it serviced annualy regardless of mileage.

Thanks Aldous, truly appreciated