Difference between revisions of "New owner checklist"

From Vanagon Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (→‎Fluid Flushes: typo patrol)
Line 4: Line 4:
 
* 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
+
* Acquire a [[Bentley manual|Bentley]] repair manual appropriate for your year of Vanagon
  
 
== Component Replacement ==
 
== Component Replacement ==

Revision as of 18:56, 8 May 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