hi guys just wanna get some info since im not a car guy. I got Saga flx SV manual in end of 2013 and now it is about 80 000 km in mileage.
So far i've replaced the battery and do normal service(engine oil/oil filter change) every 5k to 7k.
But after some more reading i find out that there are things that i need to change but i didnt.
The car works but produce several noises which i have no idea what cause it. So here i make list of things that i should change immediately to prevent breakdown.
1) Spark Plug ( I change once when my car is around 40k)
If normal plugs then they're about due for renewal.
2) Timing Belt & FEAD? (no idea what FEAD is)
I think FEAD is the alternator etc sepentine belt you mention later, I'd just inspect it for cracks and missing bits and if half decent then just leave it for about another 10,000 km and change it together with the timing belt which would be due at 90,000 km. Whatever you do don't avoid or delay changing the timing belt as its breakage will cause catastrophic engine damage.
3) Fuel Filter
It's overdue but not an item to panic about, if your car runs like crap at higher speeds or climbing a long hill then it's a sign it's clogging, otherwise don't lose sleep over it.
4) Brake Fluid
Yes it's due and a good idea to change it, but you could sit on your hands a bit longer and sort the more vital stuff.
5) Power Steering Fluid
Same as brake fluid.
6) Radiator Coolant
Definitely do this, make sure you don't mix types which are usually identified by colour, if you mix red with green a jihad will occur in your cooling system, coolant is important don't defer changes.
7) Aircond Belt + air cond compressor oil?
I don't think A/C oil has ever been changed in any Aussie car system unless a major repair is done, all systems here are ignored until failure. The belt is the FEAD belt mentioned before.
8) Alternator Belt
FEAD belt again. Breakage doesn't cause immediate catastrophic damage but will quickly lead to overheating, however your dash will light immediately upon it snapping so you'll have time to stop. In 40+ years of driving I've never had a belt failure so I don't regard them as a panic item, but inspection is your friend, if they look awful then change them.
What is the price range for all this and am i missing something that could cause my car to breakdown. Pls advice
Sorry can't help with price.