My oil is a little low and I want to top it up but my haynes manual went with my previous 200 to the scrap man so I dont know how much to put in? can anyone with a haynes manual handy let me know how much oil a 214 16v would take?

Also my battery light has come on which I believe indicates insufficient charge from the altrernator??? are these expensive to get replaced or is it an easy 2nd hand scrapyard DIY job?

Thanks

Dan

Re the oil, it will be somewhere between half a litre and a litre to top up from the minimum to the maximum- just park it on a level surface, to up and check again on the dipstick.

For the alternator, I'd have it reconditioned by a local company if I were you, your motor factor should be able to tell you who can do it in your area.

had the AA round today and the guy confirmed it was the alternator that had failed!

I have sourced another one which I will be fitting tommorow.

Anyone whos done this before got any tips?

all done! topped the oil up and fitted the new alternator and im now getting a charge!