Kriss,
I'm looking at the Volkswagen Maintenance booklet that came with my 90 Westy
Syncro:

At 60,000 miles (includes every 30k items):
Air filter, ck belts, spark plugs, replace oxygen sensor, brake fluid ("must
be replaced every two years").

I would add to this:
If you haven't had the greese in the CV joints replaced in 60,000k I would
do it.
Coolant change if you haven't done it it the past two years.
Brake check.
Change transmission fluid.
Timing.
Fuel filter.
Oil & filter if due.

I paid about 450 for a 60k service on my SUV recently...

Just make sure you know what you're getting for the 400 bucks... get a list.

Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: Kriss De Jong <kbanshee@KILLERBANSHEE.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Monday, April 10, 2000 12:33 PM
Subject: What expected for 60,000mi svc

>I just called a shop that I've used a couple of times (the one that I
>was mostly happy with not the air conditioning nightmare for anyone
>keeping track) to make an appointment for 60,000 mi svc.
>
>I found myself in a bit of sticker shock when he was telling me what
>needed to be done. I believe in preventative maintenance, but I don't
>care to get taken to the cleaners.
>
>What would you expect to be done? Does the weather the van has been
>in make a difference? This vanagon has lived it's whole life in the
>San Fran bay area.
>
>He mentioned changing belts, the timing belt, fluids etc etc. and
>that it will cost around $460.
>
>Is this smart or going over the top to replace these at this juncture?
>Does it make MORE sense if I am thinking of a more or less 5,000mi
>trip this summer?
>
>Thanks,
>Kriss
>
>LB (little bus) '91 Vanagon GL
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