Carl VTS - 2001 Picasso 1.8 SX

[Carl VTS]

Thought i'd start a journal on "the other Xsara" so she doesn't feel left out 
Bought In Jan 2010 to replace our Renault Scenic...

[Carl VTS]

Today, me and my Citroen mechanic mate undertook the following:

Oil & filter change
Gearbox oil change
Air filter change
Fuel filter change
Pollen filter change
Coolant change
Washer water changed
Spark plug change
Brake fluid top up
Power steering fluid top up
Front wipers re-positioned (and new ones on their way)
All lights checked (need 1 reversing bulb and one rear numberplate bulb)
Brakes check (pads OK but need new discs)
Tyres checked (all OK)
Front nearside wheel has slight play (new parts needed in near future)
Cleared service light
Stamped the service book
Test drive

3 hours start to finish, including to trips to parts shop.

Just need to lubricate the door hinges, wash it and fill with petrol, all ready for when we go on holiday next week

[russthebullhuss]

any pics m8,my dads got an 03 sx hdi

[Carl VTS]

Not at the mo but here's an identical one found on the net:

http://cdn.motors.co.uk/d/used-photos/31331/400x/0/0/NH04WUY.jpg

[russthebullhuss]

thats a nice colour carl really suits it they are good cars

[Carl VTS]

thats a nice colour carl really suits it they are good cars

I think it's called Storm Grey. I haven't even checked the paint code yet.

[Captain Joe]

fulminator!    a girl at work has one in that colour, it looks good on any car really   

[Carl VTS]

Looks like the Picasso has a blow in the centre section Sounds well lumpy too, not good considering it was serviced 3 weeks ago.
I wonder if the breakers yard is open today/tomorrow, wanna get some bits, including the exhaust heat shield that came off

[aussiexsara]

Looks like the inflatable dolly has a blow in the centre section

[Carl VTS]

Went to Halfords today for their 5 piece lifting kit ( trolley jack, axle stands etc) and a pair wipers. The kit was advertised at £59.99 and only charged me £39.99, and the wipers and they forgot to charge for the wipers. Result!

[Carl VTS]

Checked the oil today - bone dry 
Got a oily smell in the cabin too so its dripping and burning off somewhere. Should be fun trying to locate the source.

[aussiexsara]

pressure wash her underneath - that'd be a good starting point after you refill her - you're not running really fine oil by the way are you

[Carl VTS]

10w 40 I believe

[aussiexsara]

sometimes the lighter oils just blow past the rings but i'd look at other causes cos I'm pretty sure that's whats recommended for them

[Carl VTS]

Checked the oil again today, bone dry - again. Another £20 for 5 litres.
Still at least it's done for our holiday - we go away on Monday woo hoo.