2008 Gallardo 6 Year Advice - thoughts..

[prashan]

Hi All,

Just a quick query around the 6 Year Service on the Gallardo - this is the BIG ONE....oxygen sensors and Charcoal canisters to be replaced.

In speaking with a few dealers, they have suggested due to low mileage (11k), they could inspect the Oxygen sensor and do the rest of the service.

I bought the car a year ago and it had an impeccable service history and am wondering if I should do the full service with the sensor and cansister change or just the full service on its own.

Thanks
Prashan

[prashan]

voicey said:

I don't know about Lambo's in particular but O2 sensors age with how long they have been exposed to v.hot exhaust gasses. Assuming the charcoal canister is for the fuel vapour re-circulation, it ages with the amount of fuel you use.

Both are highly correlated to the mileage so I would say the advise sounds good.

Thanks - HR Owen will check O2 sensor and replace canisters - got a full quote of £2800 which includes MOT, so will press ahead with that.

[prashan]

70proof said:

hi mate

the 6 year should be 'interim' level service. even my big 4 year service was cheaper than that. the sensors are likely vw group sensors (they were even on my e39 m5) so likely there is a massive price mark up for lamborghini supplied.... personally, i'd get the sensors and canisters done by a specialist...

just changed the brake bulb on my car, one bulb cost 1.50, took an hour, and was fun to work on the car..... a dealer would have charged at least for .5 hrs labour plus.... yes we all got to live, but none the less....

Thanks Mo..will look into it

[prashan]

70proof said:

Your welcome..... Further thought, my car was 6years old last year and 14k miles... But had a minor as that was due, and no sensor or canister fault was detected at either service or health check...

Pretty sure my 2008 is due a major...minor last year and major year before... Will let you know how I get on.

[prashan]

Quick Update:

HR Owen called and car requires the following:

• ride height adjustment at front - £300
• wheel alignment (camber off on some wheels) - £300
• Potential future electrical problems - refit earthing wires - £300

Agreed to proceed with the above....but £140 for a new pair of wipers ???? Think I will go and get these myself - recall the Ford Galaxy passenger side ones are the same fit at a fraction of the price.

Have been overall impressed with the service from HR Owen - the whole team were also at Geneva in the Lambo area last Saturday.

P

[prashan]

Well, going forward, I will take to an Indy for additional work.

[prashan]

Thanks for the tip with the wipers...fits like a dream and the ford logo at the tips adds a bit of humour....thanks V10 BAT..hope your well....and a saving of £80.00

Great job done by HR Owen on my 6 year service..was good to see the service team at the Geneva Motorshow whilst my car was still with them...Lamborghini stand was clearly the best.

Thanks to Ed and Paul King @ HR Owen.

Prashan