beejay
Part of things
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Jun 17, 2012 15:39:13 GMT
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With me being the forgetful type I always have trouble remembering when the fleet needs bits and pieces replacing (compounded by the fact I have a few to look after). MOT/Tax/Insurance is easy enough as they get marked on the calendar, plus they all have the Sunday afternoon once over to keep on top of emergent issues. It's the regular servicing type stuff that I struggle with  My current system is to keep a notebook for each car and note down when parts are replaced. Problem is it relies on me looking in the book for each car to remind myself when the filters/sparks/oil needs replacing. Just wondered what other people do to see if there's a better way of organising myself |
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bortaf
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Jun 17, 2012 16:00:07 GMT
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Phone not got a calender ??
Or use use a sticker on the slam panel with the date and millage of the last service ?
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R.I.P photobucket
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Jun 17, 2012 16:14:37 GMT
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When something breaks or starts making a funny noise.
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Some days you just need to take a grinder to an inanimate object, just to make your day a tiny bit better!!
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Jun 17, 2012 16:42:27 GMT
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I write everything down on little pieces of paper. Which I always end up losing ;D
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simes
Part of things
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Jun 17, 2012 16:53:06 GMT
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Google calendar is your friend.
I always think it's a good idea and then forget to fill in!!
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Simes
205Mi16 - 262 cams, Jenvey Throttle Bodies, Emerald managment blah blah......
E91 320D MSport
Honda NC30
Vespa 300GTS
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Jun 17, 2012 17:07:26 GMT
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When something breaks or starts making a funny noise. Or when you think to yourself, "Hmm, I wonder how long it's been since I changed the x" |
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1989 Peugeot 205. You know, the one that was parked in a ditch on the campsite at RRG'17... the glass is always full. but the ratio of air to water may vary. |
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Jun 17, 2012 17:12:15 GMT
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I simply make the car model on my phone as the contact, then the mileage, when the filter and oil etc was last changed, then by simply bringing up merc or cortina i know when its due, can also store the parts used last time in the text under drafts, as phone is always with me,takes 2 seconds to check!
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speedy88
Club Retro Rides Member
"Nice Cortina mate"
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Club RR Member Number: 118
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Jun 17, 2012 18:05:53 GMT
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I just remember the months, I'm lucky like that I guess. Then check closer the time the exact date for each.
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B-8-D
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down to one car!!
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Jun 17, 2012 18:28:56 GMT
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oil leaks mean my oil light tells me it needs a topup..
so its a rolling oil change situation...
and then theres always grinding noises etc when bits fall off, it kind of reminds me on its own...
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Copey
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Jun 17, 2012 22:52:57 GMT
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i do nothing and then go "curse word, when was the last time i did anythin, musta been ages ago if i cant even remember...best actually do summert with it!"
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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Jun 17, 2012 23:02:59 GMT
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i have a car hanging on the gearlever with mileage when oil has been replaced and if filter and plugs where done and the mileage of the next oilchange
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if sparks don't fly you're ridin too high !
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google calendar is good for MOT, insurance etc. Especially if you have an Android phone which will give you the reminders. iPhone will, sort of. But its crappy.
A sticker under the bonnet or in the door shut is best for mileage related stuff. Just get a roll of blank address labels or something.
I used to do all mine together with the seasons when I was (a) organised (b) had several cars on the road. (c) used to keep my cars more than one season...
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Tippex on the cam cover for timing belt changes...Masking tape with mileage on for oil and if it had a filter this time or not.
Don't know if its just me but air filters seem to last a lot longer than they used to - i remember blowing them out at every service and getting loads of curse word out, just doesn't seem to happen anymore...
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I'm not sure about what oil you buy, but 5 litre oil bottles usually come with a sticker on the label that you can peel off, with sections for writing date and mileage. I stick these on the top inside corner of the windscreen on the driver's side, like workshops do. When I have a 20 litre drum of oil I just remember the next service, because I have a pretty good memory for that kind of stuff.
I only do mine according to mileage, not time, because when I'm studying at uni I don't drive very much, so I only do a service about once a year. Last year I was working and commuting big mileage, so I was doing oil and filter changes every 6-8 weeks!
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joda
Part of things
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Jun 18, 2012 16:06:21 GMT
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Write it on the garage wall / door depending on the car!
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Jun 19, 2012 19:48:08 GMT
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About a year ago I came across www.mygarage.org.uk/ - a cracking peice of free software that I use to keep track of the whole fleet (including the modern stuff). |
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bl1300
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Jun 19, 2012 21:00:20 GMT
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I print service sheets like a garage invoice everytime I do a job on my own cars. Then I know the exact date it was done and exactly what was done, and as a bonus I have something to put in the cars history file to show it has been looked after and not just ignored should I decide to sell it.
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Current fleet.
1967 DAF 44
1974 VW Beetle 1303s
1975 Triumph Spitfire MkIV
1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
1998 Volvo V70 2.5
1959 Fordson Dexta
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Jun 19, 2012 21:14:49 GMT
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I used to keep a notebook that said what I'd done, what I'd replaced in doing it, part numbers included if I bought from Halfords to save having to cross reference stuff again.. and when it would need doing again for my Herald.
The Fiesta, if servicing with a complete new 5l bottle of oil, would use up exactly the remainder in the bottle from the first fill between then and when it was next due. Cunning.
I now mostly scribble stuff in Sharpie wherever there's a free space under the bonnet but will probably use a notebook again for the Standard as servicing is more than just oil and filter changes.
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring. |
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About a year ago I came across www.mygarage.org.uk/ - a cracking peice of free software that I use to keep track of the whole fleet (including the modern stuff). Thanks mate, that looks like an interesting program. I've downloaded it and entered my cars in. It certainly has a lot of capabilities! The part I like is the ability to take notes and record the car's history. I'm sure the mileage calculator would be useful for businesses, but a bit over the top for the average individual. |
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Oh, and I should've mentioned this already. When I said that I remember the next service, that's easy because I do them at even numbers on the odometer. So, to do an oil change every 5000km, I just watch the odometer and do it whenever I come up to a multiple of 5000km or 10000km.
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My current system is to keep a notebook for each car and note down when parts are replaced. Problem is it relies on me looking in the book for each car to remind myself when the filters/sparks/oil needs replacing.
