Anthony Micallef Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 I have a 1.6k Supersport which is 2 years old and has done just over 25k miles. It was given a 24k service by Caterham before I picked it up. I am a bit concerned because in the service book it says the next one due in at 28k miles. Is this correct? As the interval is only 4k miles what service should I book it in for if at all? The Happy 7 Ownerteeth.gifteeth.gifteeth.gif Edited by - anthony micallef on 17 Apr 2002 16:41:09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buda Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 Its 6000 or 3000 miles acording to Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Micallef Posted April 17, 2002 Author Share Posted April 17, 2002 So which one is it 3000 or 6000? The Happy 7 Ownerteeth.gifteeth.gifteeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buda Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 No idea, can't get sense nor reason from them, I'm doing it at 3000miles at present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Micallef Posted April 17, 2002 Author Share Posted April 17, 2002 How much does that cost? The Happy 7 Ownerteeth.gifteeth.gifteeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buda Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 6000 mile service - £89 incl VAT from Ryders in Crosby, oil £25 (mobil one) from costco in haydock - 24000 mile service is new cambelt etc AFAIK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 buda is right 3+6 your 24k you got at caterhams you should have new plugs oil and all filters also plug leads brake fluid ect ect the full works your next at 28k is oil and filter and all cheked over it's only the classic thats every 3000miles but if you just got the car was it all done or was this a sales pitch question.gif fredid=blue> smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Micallef Posted April 17, 2002 Author Share Posted April 17, 2002 Fred, the service book has been stamped by Caterham for the 24k mile service. I would hope that all the work has been carried out seeing as the book has been stamped. The next available space has written on it "28k or Feb 03". I will definatley hit 28k miles before Feb 03. 4k interval seems very quick if you ask me. Dare I say it but perhaps Caterham want to generate a bit more money from me! The Happy 7 Ownerteeth.gifteeth.gifteeth.gif Edited by - anthony micallef on 17 Apr 2002 17:05:53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyR Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 Do some owners build their own cars & then have them serviced by Caterham or a dealer? TonyR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 every 3000 is not bad if you drive them like most of us you will find we change oil and filters more times than we change socks the fact you have to take it to caterham to get it done makes it costly have you not thought of doing most of it yourself . fredid=blue> smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 tony youl find the people that build service there own and only the big jobs go to the garage fredid=blue> smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Micallef Posted April 17, 2002 Author Share Posted April 17, 2002 Fred, Phil Mitchell probably knows more about cars than I do. Its alot easier for me to get someone else to do it. The Happy 7 Ownerteeth.gifteeth.gifteeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 Do not forget that the foam in the sump must be changed every 12000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 Just a note here to remind the non mechanical that clean oil is just SO important in terms of engine life; certainly the major part of these 4k services is the oil change and it is very cheap compared to a broken engine!! Also while I'm at it (and I'm sure you know this but here it is again for reinforcement): The water in an engine gets warm MUCH quicker than the oil. Just because your water temp guage has started to wake up DO NOT think your engine is properly warmed through - the block & oil take miles longer to reach an acceptable operating temperature. I cannot over emphasise how much you wear your engine if you hammer it from cold! (As I said, you knew already but it can't hurt, eh?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted April 18, 2002 Share Posted April 18, 2002 I have the service check sheet at home on e-mail from caterham for each of the service intervals if anyone wants a copy, post here, and I'll send it this evening. regards, Martin. PS. The 3k is for people who usually do less than 6k in a year (IE an Annual Service! according to Simon Lambert) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinwhitcher Posted April 18, 2002 Share Posted April 18, 2002 Martin, can you please send me a copy. Cheers Martin MW 51 CAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singlespeeder Posted April 18, 2002 Share Posted April 18, 2002 Me too please Martin.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham King Posted April 18, 2002 Share Posted April 18, 2002 I too recently purchased my first car from Caterham, a 1.8K RoadSport. This was serviced by them before purchase. They marked the service record as the next one being due in 6000 miles or 1 year whatever the sooner. I don't know if the SuperSport needs interim service points as well, but this seems at odds with the advice given to Anthony. I would be interested in a copy of the service schedule please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddites7 Posted April 18, 2002 Share Posted April 18, 2002 Mav Please can you email me a copy of service sheet. Also does anyone know a good place in the southampton/New Forest area where I can get the cambelt changed (car is currently at 23000 mile 1996 K series) or is the best bet to get caterham to make the changes. Many Thanks Jason Edited by - jnessling on 18 Apr 2002 13:23:44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Man Posted April 18, 2002 Share Posted April 18, 2002 Mav I'd like a copy too please. Thanks, First Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Micallef Posted April 18, 2002 Author Share Posted April 18, 2002 Martin, me too please. The Happy 7 Ownerteeth.gifteeth.gifteeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grytpype Posted April 18, 2002 Share Posted April 18, 2002 Yes please old chap thumbsup.gif Thanking you in advance smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted April 18, 2002 Share Posted April 18, 2002 Jnessling, In theory, any shade tree mechanic should be able to change the belt on a Rover Metro engine - they might get a little confused as to why the gearbox has moved nut that is a different question. Seriously, there are no 'official' service centres near you (Gloucestershire or Kent seem to be the nearest), but James Whiting should be a bit closer at Ashford Middx (top of the M3). Cheers, Graham Low tech luddite - xflow and proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Jung Posted April 18, 2002 Share Posted April 18, 2002 I'd like a copy too Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted April 18, 2002 Share Posted April 18, 2002 Mail sent to those who have reqested here or otherwise. If anyone else wants a copy, please let me know Regards, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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