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Subject:Re: Vanagon Bodily Fluids
From:Robert Fisher
Date:Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:56:39 -0700

I think you might've missed Scott's advice not to do a bunch of stuff like
that before a long trip without a proper shakedown period (FWIW). hehe

Cya,
Robert
On Sep 30, 2010 1:14 PM, "Tom Buese" <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote:
> I am taking Scott's advice & having all my westy's bodily fluids
> changed as routine preventative maintenance before a 500 mile rt trip
> this weekend to the Henry Mtns in South Central Utah. Flushing,
> changing coolant, brake fluid, Tranny fluid to "Royal Purple"
> synthetic, oil filter @ 3000 miles w/ Mobil 1 20-50W still good,
> repacking front wheel bearings, & inspect for any leaks, etc. I might
> even rinse out the water tank w/ baking soda & install new waawaa.
> Both batteries are sealed, so nothing to change there.
>
> Am I missing anything?
>
> YMMV,
>
> Mr. BZ-uhoh, here comes another bodily fluid thread