New C30 owner needs advice

[davidalanbatt]

Hi Guys,

I have been on the forum for years but over on the 900 group. I have just bought a 2.0L petrol C30 and just need some servicing advice. I am keeping the 940 as well!
Is the coolant and gearbox oil meant to be changed or are they "lifetime" fluids?
Lastly, the car does not have a under belly tray for the engine. I read, I think that only certain varients of the C30 had a tray, is this correct?
Thanks so much guys.

[Simmy]

auto or manual?

[SnineT]

Originally Posted by davidalanbatt

Hi Guys,

I have been on the forum for years but over on the 900 group. I have just bought a 2.0L petrol C30 and just need some servicing advice. I am keeping the 940 as well!
Is the coolant and gearbox oil meant to be changed or are they "lifetime" fluids?
Lastly, the car does not have a under belly tray for the engine. I read, I think that only certain varients of the C30 had a tray, is this correct?
Thanks so much guys.

No such thing as lifetime fluids I'm afraid, if it makes you feel better by all means do them and it will be beneficial anyway,

Skidpans are normally for diesels and help quieten the noise more than protect the sump, hth.

[davidalanbatt]

Originally Posted by Simmy

auto or manual?

I should have said it's a manual, thank you.

[davidalanbatt]

Originally Posted by SnineT

No such thing as lifetime fluids I'm afraid, if it makes you feel better by all means do them and it will be beneficial anyway,

Skidpans are normally for diesels and help quieten the noise more than protect the sump, hth.

Many thanks for your advice.

[Simmy]

not as important if its a manual autos can be a bit fickle with fluid changes i would change it any how .. fluid is far cheaper than gearbox repairs..

[davidalanbatt]

Originally Posted by Simmy

not as important if its a manual autos can be a bit fickle with fluid changes i would change it any how .. fluid is far cheaper than gearbox repairs..

Many thanks for the advice