Date:         Mon, 29 Nov 2004 20:58:07 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
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From:         David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA>
Subject:      Re: Maintenance Schedule
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Oil change every 5000km / 3000 miles.

Every time I change my oil I do checks, like CV boots, oil leaks, ball
joints, tie rods.  I don't keep the motors in my vehicles long enough, but
you are supposed to change your coolant every four year with phosphate free
stuff.  Basically, at this age, drive it till something breaks.  Do a good
inspection during oil changes for wear items and have fun.

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Peter
Sent: November 29, 2004 8:29 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Maintenance Schedule


Hello,

My '89 Westy is almost at 100k and I've been told that my vanagon
should be serviced every 3000 miles; this is far more frequent than my
manual indicates. Is there such a thing as a list of items to be
performed or checked for at these 3k intervals? How do you folk
maintain your vanagons?

Cheers.