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Subject:Re: Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
From:Bruce Todd
Date:Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:40:19 -0800

I just keep a log book to track all maintenance and repairs and any other
notes to help me next time.  I then track the intervals using a separate
log page to identify what requires changing / inspection when.  For example
I know when my plugs were changed and at what mileage they will require
replacement.

The log also has phone numbers of mechanics and other helpful nuggets I
have found along the way.

Simple things for simple minds....mind you I don’t have 4 vehicles to tend
to.

Bruce

On Sunday, February 14, 2021, Steven Shelton <shelton4@gmail.com> wrote:

> I've kept a spreadsheet for a long time. How long? Well, it's in Lotus 123!
> I enter current mileage on the cover sheet and a notification pops up if
> maintenance is due. It's the only way I can keep track of the four vehicles
> I'm responsible for.
>
> It also has a sheet with hyperlinks to relevant web pages, documents,
> emails, Adobe files, etc. There are easily 1,000 links. It's organized by
> the repair groups in Bentley.
>
> On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 1:14 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I don't use any app. to record my maintenance, I am on a Mac so I use
> > TextEdit ..
> >
> > here an example
> >
> > *07/22/2016 *at 207068 miles after Vancouver Island Trip
> >
> > - oil change - 20W50 HiZinc Lucas
> >
> > - oil filter
> >
> > - clean air filter
> >
> > - fuel filter
> >
> > *NEXT : 211.000 miles + tire rotation*
> >
> >
> > and then I print this as a reminder on a laser printer, cut it out and
> tape
> > it on the driver side top corner of the windshield.
> >
> > *NEXT : 211.000 miles + tire rotation*
> >
>