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* Review previous owner's maintenance records
 
* Review previous owner's maintenance records
 
** Consider tracking maintenance history in a spreadsheet
 
** Consider tracking maintenance history in a spreadsheet
* Acquire a [http://www.bentleypublishers.com/ Bentley] repair manual appropriate for your year of Vanagon
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* Acquire a [[Bentley manual|Bentley]] repair manual appropriate for your year of Vanagon
  
 
== Component Replacement ==
 
== Component Replacement ==
* Replace all [http://benplace.com/fuel_line.htm fuel lines] in the car
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* '''Replace all [http://benplace.com/fuel_line.htm fuel lines] in the car!'''
 
* Consider replacing [[Vacuum system|vacuum lines]]
 
* Consider replacing [[Vacuum system|vacuum lines]]
  
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* Change the [[Recommended oil types|oil]]
 
* Change the [[Recommended oil types|oil]]
 
* Change the transmission fluid
 
* Change the transmission fluid
* Refill the wiper resevoirs front and rear
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* Refill the wiper reservoirs front and rear
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[[Category:Buying a Vanagon]]

Latest revision as of 23:40, 2 June 2010

Every new Vanagon owner should do a series of things upon acquiring a new Vanagon, no matter what the year or style. This list is a recommended set of items.

Documentation

  • Review previous owner's maintenance records
    • Consider tracking maintenance history in a spreadsheet
  • Acquire a Bentley repair manual appropriate for your year of Vanagon

Component Replacement

Component Inspections

  • Inspect all coolant hoses and look for leaks around heater cores
  • Check battery for proper voltage
  • Inspect all body seams, undercarriage and floor areas for rust

Fluid Flushes

  • Flush coolant with a phosphate-free/distilled water mixture (50/50)
  • Flush brake fluid
  • Flush power steering fluid
  • Change the oil
  • Change the transmission fluid
  • Refill the wiper reservoirs front and rear