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Tue 3 Jan 2006 13:14

Ford Ka (53) Servicing - when? - Darren21

Hi,

Please could someone give me a basic rundown of when I need things such as the timing belt changed? Thanks, Darren

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Tue 3 Jan 2006 16:02

Ford Ka (53) Servicing - when? - mfarrow

No cam belt on these. The chain should last forever, but replace if it rattles.

For more specific servicing for your car's age/mileage, look at www.etis.ford.com/fordservice/serviceScheduleForm....o

Personally I would do...

Every 6 months (6000 miles):

- Renew oil and filter

Every 12 months (12,000 miles):

- Check and re-gap spark plugs
- Clean out air filter housing

Every 24 months (24,000 miles):

- Renew air filter
- Renew brake fluid
- Renew pollen filter

The coolant system will not need refilling for a few years, check the Extended Period Maintenance items at the bottom of the service schedule page from the link above.

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Mike Farrow

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