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Hi All, My SV6 Series 1 (6 Speed) is due for its 270K service. I‘m wanting to do this service myself. I no longer have my service book so I’m not sure what is needed to be done in this service. The car has been fully serviced by Holden up until now so everything else should be up to date...

Decided i'd take my ZB RS V6 (75,000km on the clock) to the [formerly known as] Holden Service Centre near me for a final service before the warranty drops dead (i think the warranty expires in Nov 2023) And thank f*#k I did.... When I dropped the car off I let them know about a couple of...

Hey guys, Surprisingly I havent been able to find a thread on this. I've been looking through the owners manual and online to find the capacity for the manual transmission on my VF SV6 ute. I haven't been able to find anything concrete. I understand that you fill the fluid until it begins to...

Hi all, I’m sorry if there’s already a thread on this, but I was just wondering what an average pricefor the major 100k/105k kilometre service would be? I have a 2012 SV6 VE II, everything stock. I also live in SA if that helps, and won’t be getting any kind of friends or family discount. I...

This is the story. Went to shop and buy a spark plug of 6 (NGK BPR6EFS-15) for Holden Commodore VY V6 2003 series II. Not because old spark plug are bad. Just want to change to a new set. Drive back home. Put the new spark plug in and in all of them. Car on "Wish me a Luck". It make a surge...

Hi I just bought my first ever SS (2010 Series 2) and I want to get it serviced. Anyone know a reputable mechanic in northern suburbs I should take my car to? Dont really want to go to the dealer and I dont know any reputable mechanics myself, so any guidance will be appreciated. Cheers

I got my 2008 ve holden at 200k and it had no service book so I changed the oil and now it's at 215k id like to know everything I should buy to make sure it runs as smooth as posable. my friends a mechanic and would help me do it all I just got to buy everything first.

Hey guys recently got a VY l67. I've done a decent sized service since getting it. Done lim gaksets, replaced charger gasket, charger ubend gasket, tb gasket, PVC gasket, spark plugs, oil, coolant, thermostat and o2 sensors. My main concern is it still doesnt seem to pull a good amount of...

My series 1 VT was running rich for a while using 15L per 100 so I changed the o2 sensors to Brand new ones and it's still using 15L per 100. I'm not sure what to do. It has 280xxxKms on it and I've ordered a coolant temp sensor and also have a fuel injector service kit ready to go. What else...

Ok a few years back I bought a '03 VY SS Ute (auto) off a family member, now apparently he had transmission issues (blew 2 of them) then he "upgraded" to a "stage 2 **** kit" that apparently set him back $2500, and didn't have any issues after that, what are these shift kits? Mechanical "heavy...

I'm the new (second-hand) owner of a Manual VX Commodore S Series II and also a new member of this forum. I have recently gotten it serviced and checked at Kmart Tyre and Auto Service and they have revealed some issues. Firstly the caster rod bushes need to be replaced which they are quoting me...

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Hey all, The mrs has just bought a VZ Storm Crewman (V6) which is overdue for a service, I've heard the fuel filters can be a pig to change, has anyone got any advice on making the job easier and the location of the filter? I don't have a pit or hoist unfortunately but do have ramps. Last...

Hi crew, Can someone please teach me how to flush out the old coolant and replace with new coolant? I've seen some threads on the process but I need more detail and preferably with pictures as some of the other threads mention removing certain parts etc that I have no idea where they are...

Hello, Recently downloaded the VT-VX Service Tech Manual ISO. I extracted and tried to install it using the SETUP.exe. The first window says "For this program to work successfully, this CD MUST be copied to your hard drive. Do you want to copy this CD to your hard drive?" After clicking yes...

Hi, Im new to this forum but thought i would post something and get involved in the holden community, i don't know a lot about cars but wanting to learn, i take care of my 2010 Calais V, and refuse to put anything but BP 98. Is there anything more i can do to take care of my car? I've been...

Hi guys I'm looking at doing a full service on my sv6 sidi ute, could any one point me in the right direction to what I should do, I'm planing so far on replacing the oil, the coolant and flush, water, brake fluid, power steering fluid, cleaning air filter, brake pads, cleaning injectors and the...

The previous owner of my VXII had the car serviced every 10,000km and repaired anything the mechanic advised her to. I've never taken any of my cars for a service and have always maintained what I could myself. Every week or so I do the usual checks - tyres, oil, power steering fluid, and power...

Just looking for anyone who knows the service list for a 2002 Holden Barina 1.4L or any service/combo packs you can buy to service them?!?!?!? and any recommendations on what brands to buy/not to buy. cheers bosco93

Hi all was just wondering my ve came up to its full service recently and i took it to auto masters here over in wa as i just moved here and didnt know any good mechanics and they charged me $360 and there report said all they did was replace oil spark plugs and did a full inspection on the car...

Hi everyone, im getting my car serviced next week and would like to know if theres anything i could do before i take it in to reduce the cost of it. I know chaning the oil/oil filter but i want to leave this to the mechanic its a 2006 SVZ alloytech, and just hit 200,000, i drive lots :)...

Hi everyone, im getting my car serviced next week and would like to know if theres anything i could do before i take it in to reduce the cost of it. I know chaning the oil/oil filter but i want to leave this to the mechanic its a 2006 SVZ alloytech, and just hit 200,000, i drive lots :)...

HI ALL my car; vx berlina 2000 series 1 v6 3.8 automatic problem: Serviced on tuesday 30th oct 2012, reassessed by mechanic this thursday, no solution.... service included: sparks (brand?) leads (top gun) fuel filters (brand?) oil filter (ryco) new oil (valvoline)...

ITEM: Brand new genuine holden orange coolant for commodore v8s and v6 engines also astra's and other holdens. 5 litre bottles. QUANTITY: 10 LOCATION: State and Region CONDITION: New PRICE: $40 each Negotiable (retail approx $70) PICK UP: from sydney. i can drive a bit to meet...

Hi, I am looking to replace my fuel filter on my VY. Can someone help me with its location and how to depressurize the system before removal??? Cheers

Hey people, first post here. Recently trading in my xr6 turbo for a 01' Rodeo 4 cylinder Petrol, 122,000 kms, just asking for a bit of advice?? Cosmetic wise, I've got it tinted and getting an mp3 headdeck and speaker system next week put it. I'm also changing the spark plugs and lead...

short time reader (think this is my second time on the site) first time poster new to commodores / holdens sorry in advanced if this is in the wrong section ive done a little bit of research but cant realy find the answer that im after. just swapped my toyota jzz30 soarer (2.5l twin...

Hi when i bought my Vy i didnt get the logbook along with the car, Went to holden to ask if i could get a new one they said no i cant.. i would really love to have one as wanna know at how many Ks what needs to be replaced and fixed . Would aslo appericate if any one could scan those...

I am not a mechanic. Infact, I am the opposite, a computer tech. I drive a VT 2000 Olympic Edition Commodore, and as far as I am aware, it's basically a Berlina. I've got some free time coming up on a weekend soon, and my car was serviced about 9,000kms ago, so it's round about due for a...

Changing your own oil, particularly on these Alloytec motors, is a pretty simple task. Plus it can save you money in the long run. Furthermore, who doesn't like tinkering with their car every now and then? Enough chit-chat, what do you need? -A new cartridge oil filter (Ryco R2605P or...

I got my VZ back from service a couple of days ago. Straight out of the service center, the whole car was rumbling and vibrating at speeds of 60 - 80 kph. Noticed the tyres had been rotated, rotated them back again, reduced tyre pressure from the 40 they had set to 35. Less drama this time, but...

Hiya guys, Bit of an amateur with my new-secondhand 2002 vy. I just took it in for a 150k service, and was given a list of things which needed repair, or at least to the mechanic. What i would like is an opinion on the price or the ease which they can be fixed at home, by me with minimal...

I need to get the brakes serviced in my commodore, i was wondering if anyone can recommend some good brake shops around the Dandenong area.

Hi, I have a 2000 VT II Berlina that's approaching 250 thousand kms. Is this going to be a major service? Also, any faults I should start looking out for? cheers, Tim

Looking for official Holden factory printed service and workshop manuals. I have a small collection of VP, VQ Series II and VR original factory workshop service manuals. But Missing a few volumes. Would like to know if anyone else here at JC collects these type of manuals and is willing to...

hi guys i'm the proud owner of a VU SS and the beast needs a good major service, all the fluids, spark plugs, filters etc etc.. i've done the oil myself, but think i should get the rest done by the profesionals - should i just take it to a holden dealer or does anyone know of somewhere better...

just wondering what's the logbook says is needs 2 b done for the 200,000km service on a 97 VS. ive had a bit of a look around but i didnt notice any mention of timing belts etc thanx guys

Hi All, I am new to the forum and in need of your help/opinion! Last week I had my car serviced. It is a series 2 vy berlina with the 3.8 ECOtec, completly stock. There is a short story to this so bear with me, Before I had the car serviced I had never had any issues at all with the motor. I...

Hi guys I have a VY s2 exec my 100 thousand k service is due what should I be looking at replacing or asking the mechanic to check and replace will be asking for a major service anything I should know would help thnx.

Hi, I was about to change the oil on my VZ and I already have a new cartridge for the filter, but I got to wondering if it was possible to get a cartridge that has a non return valve in it? The reason is, my car has always had a nasty rattle at the top of the engine when it is first started...