glennkelly Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hello. Im after some advice about servicing.This is my first Focus. Short story on history: I purchased a 1.8 TDCI late 2005 Focus back in Feb. Advertised with FSH. After getting the car home, I could not locate the sevice book. Seller could not locate it. No biggie So, I want to get it serviced. Car is just hitting 90k miles What items should I get done. Obviously oil change and filter (what type of oil?) Air Filter ( is it a round one or a flat rectangular one?) Anyone used K&N filter or am I wasting money Fuel Filter? Which type? I have been quoted £18-£45 depening which one Glow Plugs (smoking when cold starting recently - now warmer weather not noticable - when should I change? Anyone recommend an inexpensive location to have this done in Bedford or Milton Keynes ( or a national company name?) Alternativly - are these things easy to do - Last car I tinkered with was a Mk3 Escort back in the early 90'! The Cam belt was changed last September, and last week I had the DMF & Clutch changed. Car has to last me a few years so I want to ensure I look after it. All suggestions greatly welcomed. Thanks Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reprised Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Glenn, You can put your reg/vin number into the ford etis wesite here: http://www.etis.ford.com/fordservice/serviceScheduleForm.do This will tell you what needs doing. Cant really help with the other questions but im sure someone else can help. Enjoy your new Focus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnH Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 oil - 5w30 (5.6 litres with filter change) mine is a rectangular one, but check inside your engine. - KN in my opinion is waste of money fuel filter - basically its the round paper cartridge with rubber seal...check my link in sig Glow plugs - use google for videos on how to test, if faulty replace. clean the EGR, this can cause problems on this engine. These are all easy if you have a haynes and some common sense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennkelly Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Thanks guys. I have some EGR cleaner coming today so will give it a squirt and service the car at the weekend. GK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennkelly Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Cleaned EGR. Big difference straight away. Serviced with new oil, filter, fuel and air filter. Goes like a rocket now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 You'll find a new fuel filter every year will be a good idea The 1.8 seems to be hard on fuel filters and a manky filter causes an engine system fault warning when it clogs Other than that it's bullet proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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