18K service
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Inflict

Original Poster:

235 posts

242 months

Wednesday 12th March 2008
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Does anyone have a list to hand, of exactly what is done in an 18k service?

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Biggriff

2,312 posts

313 months

Wednesday 12th March 2008
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Here is the list of things done from the US manual.

Service & Inspect at 1000 Miles, Then every 6000-miles / 12 months
Lights
Marker : High Beam : Main Beam (operation & Alignment) : Tail : Brake : Indicators : Hazards

Wipers
Check Wiper Blades & Park Position : Wiper & Washer Operations : Washer Jets & Fluid Level

Bodywork
Panel Fit : Paint Finish : Panel Fasteners : Windows (operation & seals) Lube Front & Rear Panel Hinges

Security
Door Locks (Check operation & lubricate) : Central Locking & Alarm Operation : Emergency Door Release

Engine
Visual Check for Fluid Leaks & Damage : Check Engine Mounts for Wear/Damage : Check Bolts

Coolant
Check Level – top off as necessary – Tighten Hose Clamps

Engine Oil
Drain : Replace Oil Filter : Refill

Spark Plugs
Replace at 6000 miles : Gap at .040

Clutch
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level : Check for Leaks or Damage

Brakes
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level : Check for Leaks or Damage : Check Pad and Disc Wear

Tires
Check condition and Wear : Check Tread Depths (see page 2) : Check for Missing Wheel Weights

Gearbox
Visual Check for Leaks and Damage: Check Fluid Level (top off if necessary) : Check Linkage (adjust as necessary)

Exhaust
Check for Cracks, Leaks or Damage : Check Secure Location

Chassis
Check Chassis and Undercarriage for Damage

Steering
Check for Wear/Damage : Check PAS Fluid (top off if necessary)

Suspension
Check all Components, fittings and bushes for Wear/Damage : Check and Tighten Wheel Nuts, Check

Wheel Bearings
Axel Nuts Check, Tighten to 250 LbFt Use Thread Lock If Found Lose Carry Out Road Test

Service & Inspect Every 12000 Miles / 24 Months
Air Filters
Clean and re-oil

Air Conditioning
Replace Belts

Fuel Filters
Replace

Gearbox
Change Oil

Service & Inspect Every 24000 Miles / 48 Months
Brakes
Change Fluid

Clutch
Change Hydraulic Fluid

Coolant
Drain Coolant, Flush and Replace

At Every Service
Engine
Cold Starting

Interior
Seat Belt/harness operation and adjustment : Steering Column Adjustment : Steering Wheel Centered

Ventilation/AC
Operation of Air-Conditioning at all Speeds : Operation of Heater/Defroster/Vents

Driving
General Handling : Pulling to One Side : Vibrations (wheels/driveshafts) : Wind Noise : Bearing Noise

Brakes
Handbrake Operation : Footbrake Operation – Pulling to One Side, Noisy, Grabbing (F/R?) : Pedal Feel

Clutch/Gears
Clutch Operation (Wear/Pedal/Smell) : Gear Change and Lever Position : Noise

Engine
General Performance, Idling, Acceleration (when cold and when warm) : Hot Starting : Noise

Instruments
Illumination : Function : Accuracy

Trim
Noises : Missing

F.C.

3,901 posts

237 months

Thursday 13th March 2008
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Depends where you take it rolleyes
See Nobleparts for rant.
F.C.

NobleGuy

7,133 posts

244 months

Thursday 13th March 2008
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F.C. said:
Depends where you take it rolleyes
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art411y

832 posts

249 months

Thursday 13th March 2008
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my car has now completed 28k with full noble history.it has stamps from various noble dealers.another 10k by these so called specialists would have killed it.to@@ersrage