I have now taken the Puma's servicing into my own hand and I have started off with a much needed oil change.
As my car is lowered I need to raise it with the ford jack before I can fit the trolley jack in:
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Put the car on axle stands, as level as I could:
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Then removed the road wheel to gain better access:
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The oil that came out was less than fresh looking:
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Slayllian2, on Flickr
I then needed to top up the coolant, I checked the strength with my cheep but faithful little tester:
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/67048934@N06/6929090921/http://www.flickr.com/photos/67048934@N06/6929090921/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/67048934@N06/, on Flickr
Fuel filter changed
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New:
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next up was the spark plugs:
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/67048934@N06/7042933651/http://www.flickr.com/photos/67048934@N06/7042933651/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/67048934@N06/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67048934@N06/7042936855/http://www.flickr.com/photos/67048934@N06/7042936855/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/67048934@N06/, on Flickr
The old spark plugs are indicating nothing sinister
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Pollen filter, old:
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New filter in place:
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