Minimum Budget Service

[alstar5]

Hey Forum

I own a 2008 FG G6 with 196,000 kms. Due to my financial situation, I decided to sell the car, only to have second thoughts and I've decided to go ahead and keep her.

There is very little wrong with the car other than a rough idle. I have owned her since 140,000 kms and I've had no problems whatsoever.

Here is my issue - I'm 3,000 kms OVER the last service (13,000 kms in total). I know that pushing a used Falcon beyond 10,000 for a service can ruin the whole "Built Ford Tough" but I genuinely cannot afford to fork out the $600.00 quoted by my mechanic which would include everything that needs to be done.

I am wondering if there is any chance of my having like an "emergency" service done. I could probably afford around $250.00 / $300.00 max. I could then revisit the situation in a few months time when I've got some more money together.

I guess my questions is:

1. Will it hurt to drive the car to 15,000 kms over the last service?
2. If not, what is the absolute minimum I should do? Just oil + filter??

I'd appreciate anybodys assistance with this.