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10-01-2019, 12:12 PM | #1 |
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"Must-do's" when collecting a new car
Evening all,
I'm just curious if anybody has some "must do" things to a new car (or used but new to them) when they finally collect it. I've today taken delivery of a facelift f10 525d. I normally go down the route of a good injector cleaner (the car usually comes with a full tank), followed by Shell V power, a good detail and finally an oil and filter change. This is mainly down to always buying from a dealer and not knowing the previous owner - so I guess it's precautionary. Anybody else like me? Or can add further things that can be done to ensure it's in the best possible condition |
10-03-2019, 10:32 AM | #2 |
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I tend to zero all trip meters & board computer data, so I get 'my' data, not someone else's. I also do a code read before I collect any car; most sellers are happy for this to be done once they know you're serious about the car.
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Zeroing trips is another thing I do. I've been known before to remove the negative battery terminal for a little while to completely zero the car ha
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I do oil change first thing just to know for a peace of mind.
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That won't remove any codes though, hence I fire up INPA & do that at the start / periodically afterwards.
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I always run a can of PowerBoost through the engine, then get it TerraClean and finally a K+N panel replacement.
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