12K Service

[cameron1590]

Hi Guys,

Well not long bought a 2010 xj6 with 10K on the clock and was just wondering if it is worth taking to a dealer? I can change the coolant, spark plugs & Oil+Filter myself no problem.

But is it likely to affect my resale value? Even if I keep a copy of receipts showing the parts I bought for the service?

The valves are not due until 30K in the book :O

The only thing Im not sure about if I do it myself is the greasing of the head bearings, how do I go about this?

Thanks
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[Walloper]

The main thing is they hook up their diagnostic equipment to the bike ECM. Download any recorded errors. (Which I have been told, can affect performance. But since most ECM have a limited memory they use a First in First Out system so it 'should' be 'wiped' as you go. )

You could do the mechanical bits yourself oil, filters, A-freeze and then pay the dealer to do the diagnostic on it. (possibly 1hr labour. £50)

I think brake fluid is also changed at 2 years.

Can also be done by you.

I would recommend pulling off the brake callipers and cleaning out with a brush and brake cleaner too.

I don't know about steering bearings. I suppose they would have to be opened to grease if there is no grease fitting on the head.
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[Fizzer Thou]

Headrace bearings are best done by looking up the procedure in the workshop manual.This publication will also be useful for looking up the torque wrench settings when reassembling the front end.

The work is made easier if you can get the front wheel off the ground easily.Does the bike have a centre stand?Do you have a good stock of tools?Have you got the correct grease?Use a digital camera to help you remember which way the wiring around the head stock routes.

If your bearings look like this after 5,000 miles then it is time to add some grease as the factory is not known for using much grease on the assembly line

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[-Matt-]

If you're planning on keeping the bike more than a couple of years i wouldnt too much about lack of service history devalueing it to be honest.

A friend of mine goes through tons of bikes and he just keeps reciepts like you mentioned and takes a few pictures of the bike during servicing things as 'picture proof' it was done. Most people will take that as enough and he says he actually finds a lot of people prefer it as they think the bikes probably been better cared for if its home-serviced by someone with know-how

[Walloper]