Fellow villagers, my ex-japan just landed in the 254. Its a subaru 2014 model, mileage is about 80,000. Was asking what exactly should the first service entail? What oils do I need to change? How did you service your new car (mtumba) the very first time it landed. Here is a quotation I just got from a mechanic in Industrial Area, should I take the mech’s word for it? I don’t mind the cost as long as the car is running smoothly. All opinions are welcome.
Replace engine oil and filter
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear
• Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare
• Remove, inspect and service front and rear brakes
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels including both differentials
• Inspect operation of all lights, wipers and washers
• Inspect and adjust drive belt tension if necessary
• Service battery
• Inspect axle boot condition
• Lubricate all latches, hinges and locks
• Inspect all steering and suspension components
• Check under body for damage
• Test coolant, inspect hoses and clamps
• Inspect engine and cabin air filters – replace if necessary • Wheel alignment (recommended)*
• Road test
80k haijaenda sana , problems start from 100k in most cars. My first car , I did not know ikifika it needs service.I just drove until someone told me its slow on the hills. I serviced for 3,500 at Total and continued ,mlima ilikuwa inapanda na 130. I later changed plugs a year later and I could comfortably look at Prado drivers on a hill climb. Pads sisi tunauziwa 2500 za mbele,2,000 za nyuma. Subaru is special.
Tafuta Subaru express service or mass East Africa. The workshop is at CBC centre industrial area. That’s where I go for service. You get genuine parts and good quality service and they maintain records of your car to keep track of maintenance. You don’t need to change anything other than oil and just get a check up of all other things. The guys there are not greedy in terms of recommending things you don’t need.
The car is preferably in good condition. A car with such a mileage has all parts working well. Like the way @Rene Descartes amesema, change oil and oil filter and drive
Forgot to get back but I visited the guys and they indeed know their craft. Mose alinisort kabisa and they got me hooked. Going on a Friday evening was a bad idea though coz the clubs in the entrance were fully packed and getting through was chaos.