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1st Service - Fuel system flush
kriswilson
 

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1st Service - Fuel system flush

Afternoon guys,

Just booked my SD4 Evoque in for its first service, got the service plan so looking forward to not having to fork out too much.

One thing that the service agent said though was that Land Rover recommend a complete fuel system flush and that this would result in better fuel economy, this additional procedure will be £39.99. Can anyone confirm that Land Rover do recommend this ? I cant see anything online.

I'm more than happy to pay the £39.99 to keep the car running well but want to make sure its not just smoke and mirrors.

Thanks,
Kris
10-02-2015 02:45pm
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PhilSkill
 

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RE: 1st Service - Fuel system flush

Cant say I've come across this in the 3 services I've had, it may just mean they add some fuel injector cleaner to the fuel, I have had this done on my Previous car at a service, although after a year not sure it'll really be necessary, can't imagine it's that clogged up!

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10-02-2015 03:05pm
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Shakeyjake
 

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RE: 1st Service - Fuel system flush

My one is due the 1st of march and got asked the same thing. I politely declined as i have never heard of this being really needed before. My 13 year old discovery i am pretty sure has not needed this and it still runs perfectly.

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10-02-2015 04:06pm
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bee
 

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RE: 1st Service - Fuel system flush

I recon a fuel filter change would bee more than enough.

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10-02-2015 05:05pm
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recordman
 

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RE: 1st Service - Fuel system flush

I would politely decline too, it's just a way of removing £39.99 from your pocket into theirs.

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10-02-2015 07:17pm
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Tony
 

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RE: 1st Service - Fuel system flush

Since 2008 I have owned FL2 and 2 x Evoques with this engine and never been offered fuel system flush at service time. No doubt £39.99 for a £3.99 bottle of stuff they just pour in the tank.

Another dealer scam like charging £3.99 in addition to the standard service for topping up the screen washer bottle - when you took the car in with it full!!

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10-02-2015 07:32pm
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Wife's car
 

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RE: 1st Service - Fuel system flush

My first service didn't incude this neither was I asked or told about it, was the service agent wearing a mask and a stripy shirt when he mentioned it.
10-02-2015 07:40pm
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MrNoo
 

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RE: 1st Service - Fuel system flush

At neither my 1st nor 2nd service was I offered this. However I was offered it when booking the 3rd service but for £24.99 inc VAT

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11-02-2015 12:01pm
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