zahtar

Since you don't want to use a hosepipe (either cause not having one, either during a hosepipe ban), you might consider rinse-less wash products. You wash with two buckets as usual, but dont need to rinse afterwards, just dry. If the car is really dirty, you might need to go somewhere to powerwash most of the muck off. Moderately dirty, just prespray and ready to wash. Some examples are:

Optimum no rinse (referred to as ONR)

Chemical guys Hose Free Eco Wash (the one I use and really like)

Dodo Juice Low on Eau

Wolf's Chemicals Mean Green

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http://www.detailing...ad.php?t=301592

happy washing

Thanks mate, you got a good point there. (and sry for such a late response)

I'll rethink of it next year thoroughly

IMHO the first service is a total rip off anyway you look at it. 100pounds+ to change oils and check fluid levels? You can definitely do that yourself, only thing is that you need the warranty...

btw, i did my 3rd service about a month ago and it was the first time I changed my air filter. The first one was relatively clean up to now.

WSS-M2C913-B is for my fiesta, Mobil 1 ESP meets 5w30, acae c2/c3.  Doesn't seem to match the numbers on the pages, so I will have to research how acae c2/c3 compare/relate to acae a1/b1.

wase16ll, you are right about the oil specifications its more than the 5w30. As far as I remember the specific oil meets the Ford requirements, I'll chack and repost.

Kai123, if the cambelt is making noises, I would replace it, or see if it just needs adjustment. A serious technician would definitely have made sure of that. If it needs changing then you'll probably get it within the guarantee. If not, the charge should not be very high.