Today I did maintenance of A125 myself because the warranty has just expired (2 years or 10.000 km, whichever comes first)
- changed spark plug - no issues, the old spark plug was like new after 10k km, no deposits, no change in color, no wear of electrodes
- inspected fuel filter
- inspected and cleaned air filter
- changed oil in front brake - no issues
- checked tightness of screws and bolts (loose ones found on exhaust, one screw missing on the front cover and replaced)
- changed engine oil -
issue - the service manual says:
"Remove the drain bolt to drain the engine oil thoroughly. Remove the oil filter screen cap and clean the oil filter screen with compressed air"
Of course, there is no picture of "drain bolt" anywhere to be seen in the service manual!!!! So I guess it is the screw on the other (left) side. I have drained the oil through oil filter screen cap but I think I did not replace everything that way. Any ideas?
- changed transmission oil -
big issue. I think I have X-File Agility. Of course, my transmission cover looks different than the one in service manual, and just like the on on jprestonian`s ex. Agility as shown on
http://kymcojones.blogspot.com/2007/06/first-scheduled-maintenance-day.html . I have drained the oil into measurement tube (1.2 dl flowed out) and used injection to add new oil. I have added 1 dl, 2 dl, 3 dl and it still DID NOT FLOW OUT OF THE CHECK HOLE. Not knowing what to do I have drained half again and left 1.5 dl inside (I remind you, initially there was 1.2 dl inside, service manual says 1.1 dl during disassembly and 1 dl during change). So, my logic was "there was 1.2 dl inside and eventhough I can pour in 3+ dl, I will leave it as it was".
I would really be happy to hear from other A125 owners that have changed engine and transmission oils themselves on the last two topics.
The next thing is service belt and roller weight replacement around 12-13.000 kms.