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New Owner Polo 1.4 16V 2004
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2019 3:10 pm
by Adamsnake
Hi Gang,
Bought my Mrs a little sliver 1.4 16V 2004 Polo for her first car while she is learning to drive, Its a little high millage (around 150K), but for the money I paid bargin.
Few little niggles I am slowly sorting out but nothing major.
I want to give the car a service and I have bought this -
Service Kit -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231383060768
Oil -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Millers-Oils ... 2749.l2649
I need to upgrade my tool box, what size sockets are the sparkplugs and what size sockets is the oil filter cap?.
Anything else you would recomened doing as well?
Re: New Owner Polo 1.4 16V 2004
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:00 pm
by littlepolo
Any history?
You might want to look at when the cambelt and ancillaries (rollers, water pump, etc) were last changed.
Regular oil changes with the correct oil are essential. I don't know that Miller's oil (you should check it meets VW spec) but for a vehicle with such high mileage I think a 5W40 or 10W 40 would be a better option. Any idea what is in it now?
As for the oil filter I use Mann W712/52 which has a hex drive (can't recall the size but of you stick to the same filter you're socket will fit).
Re: New Owner Polo 1.4 16V 2004
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:06 pm
by RUM4MO
littlepolo wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:00 pm
Any history?
You might want to look at when the cambelt and ancillaries (rollers, water pump, etc) were last changed.
Regular oil changes with the correct oil are essential. I don't know that Miller's oil (you should check it meets VW spec) but for a vehicle with such high mileage I think a 5W40 or 10W 40 would be a better option. Any idea what is in it now?
As for the oil filter I use Mann W712/52 which has a hex drive (can't recall the size but of you stick to the same filter you're socket will fit).
I'll agree with that, well the 5W-40 option anyway, ignore a belt etc change at your peril I'd say, every 4 years for these cars to stay safe.
Re: New Owner Polo 1.4 16V 2004
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:44 am
by Adamsnake
Funny enough it pretty much got fully service history untill 138k.
Cam belt looks like it done at VW around 80K, but that was around 2010/11.
Ill add the cambelt on to the list of things to do with the waterpump. Any idea where is the best place to source these parts.
Re: New Owner Polo 1.4 16V 2004
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 12:31 pm
by littlepolo
I usually get a Gates kit including cambelt, waterpump, etc.