fluid

It just makes me laugh when you take your car in for a service and you know the washer bottle fluid is low, low and behold the top up appears on your Invoice, and the next day it runs out. Something so simple to do, yet they cant be bothered, Give me independents anyday.

Hi chaps, well changed my 312's discs and pads about 2 months ago now, and they are warped already, quite bad :( (im not too bothered as i only payed around £50 all in as i got them at cost through work, so not a massively exspensive mistake )when you brake and take your hands off the steering...

I have a mk3 ibiza cupra 02 reg. Noticed a hissing noise about 30 mins after i parked the car up in the works carpark. On further inspection i have a small patch of bright flurescent (sp) green fluid just under the radiator on the passenger side. Sounds like its spraying out alot, but theres...

Just baught some brake fluid ( coz i cant be arsed to walk back there ) and the dude said i wouldnt be able to use it if my car has ESP as it needs special fluid?? Ive got a Mk3 Ibiza cupra and does it have ESP? lol, i know i should know this but im not technical or anything so i dont know...

I know i while back there was a company selling these but have done various searches and can't find the tread, does any one know of a company that makes them? Need more shiney stuff! :cheers:

I've noticed recently when I start up my LC it leaves a small trail of fluid on the driveway. It's not oil. I've checked all the fluid levels and they seem ok. Someone suggested to me it might be the air con. I've never noticed the car doing this before. Any ideas what could be leaking?

Hi I get the brake fluid light on the speedo beep and flash at me when i accelerate (not all the time) and sometimes when i go around corners! It seems to be doing it more often as ive been keeping an eye on it for a few weeks. Ive checked the brake fluid and topped it up a little more over the...

What powersteering fluid should i be using on my Mk3 Ibiza cupra? It needs abit of a top up, I done a search but no joy:shrug: Is there a certain spec fluid we should use? Cheers jay

Does anyone know what spec of Power Steering Fluid to use in my Toledo 1.9TDI SE 2001 ?..............looked in my manual & to be honest doesn't tell me anything about how to check the level let alone what spec to use..........also done a search on this site but can not find any reference...

:help: noticed a small patch of bright lime green like liquid leaking patches - it can't be the coolant as its red. On close inspection -traced the leak to a cylinder which is close to the AC top-up cap (left hand side) and front radiator area. I had the ac topped up with the usual gas a...

I am not happy with the brakes on my Cupra PD160, they look huge but don't feel huge when used in anger. I have been told that replacing the Dot 4 with Dot 5.1 will improve the situation, but does that not just dissipate the heat quicker, or does it actually make the brakes feel better ? I...

I've just been quoted £44 for a Brake fluid service on my Cupra R by me local Seat dealer (Cheshunt), they say its just to replace the brake fluid only. So, does this price seem resonable? or is this something that you could do yourself, if you have someone with you that knows what they are...

Hi all I changed my front pads today and afterwards my fluid level is very high (I think a little bit may have gone over the top). Should I drain some out?

I will be renewing my discs and pads, and plan to do a fluid flush and change at the same time. Any tips specific to the Cupra - have done it on plenty of other cars - or specific to Brembos? The plan is all wheels off, on axle stands, fronts calipers off, take cap off resevoir, ease...

Right, gonna go for Bill's grooved discs & F DS2500 pads but want to do the replacement brake hose & uprated brake fluid thang. :cheeky: Can you guys give me a steer on what are the best products & suppliers to go for please :confused: and give an indication of the sort of price to pay...

My car just beeped at me 3 times and both the '( ! )' & 'ABS' lights came on and stayed on untill i re-started the car. I presume this means low brake fluid? What should i be topping it up with?

Hi folks, For the last month or so I've noticed occasionally when I start the car up the (!) handbrake light flashes and beeps 3 times or so. I also noticed it once when I was idling on a hill just using the brakes and not handbrake. It only happens every so often, but I believe the (!)...

So whats the best fluid for an lcr? I read some post and people go for dot 4 as it gives better pedal feel However is this safe with abs as 5.1 is recomended for cars with abs?

Has anyone had to overhaul their brakes? Dont know whether to get a new caliper or seal replacement kit........ I start at the begining walked to car the other day and noticed stains on my tyres...first thought bl**dy tom cat peed up my wheel........ yesturday, warning light on dash - - -...

Recently got a 1 year old 1.2 and in the last few weeks I've had to reattach both the rear and front pipes. Front pipe was easy to locate and rejoin but the back was was a total bugger and involved removing half the inside of the boot to get access to it. This was a continual issue with...