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Oil and Alternator...

Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 12:32 pm
by dan290888
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 :cool

Dan

Re: Oil and Alternator...

Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 12:45 pm
by MCi Automotive
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.

Re: Oil and Alternator...

Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 6:11 pm
by dan290888
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?

Re: Oil and Alternator...

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:08 am
by dan290888
all done! topped the oil up and fitted the new alternator and im now getting a charge! :D