1.8 Flexifuel with gasoline/alcohol straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2007.2–2010.9)
every 60000 km / 3 years
2.0 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2008.6–2010.9)
every 40000 km / 2 years
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
2.0 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2008.6–2010.9)
every 40000 km / 2 years
All other modifications
every 60000 km / 3 years
expand_moreTiming chain changing interval
1.8 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP at 3700 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2007.2–2010.9)
every 200000 km / 10 years
Toothed belt deflection pulley change interval
every 200000 km / 10 years
expand_moreTransmission oil change interval
With automated shift gearbox
every 60000 km / 3 years
expand_moreValve play test mode
1.8 Flexifuel with gasoline/alcohol straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2007.2–2010.9)
every 60000 km / 3 years
1.8 TDCi with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 114 HP at 3700 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2007.2–2010.9)
every 60000 km / 3 years
2.0 LPG with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2008.6–2010.9)
every 40000 km / 2 years
All other modifications
every 160000 km / 8 years
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Ford C-Max Compact MPV service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Ford C-Max Compact MPV user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Ford warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Ford C-Max Compact MPV service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 Ford C-Max Compact MPV you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
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