Pete_perth
Pedro
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- Sep 14, 2006
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- VZ Adventra CX6
Hi All,
I have a V6 VZ Adventra and I am planning on driving around the country.
I am getting her ready for the trek and want to double check that I haven't forgotten to service something. She's done a 115k kms so she is almost due her major service. I plan to replace all fluids and oils (brake, power steering, coolant, diff's, transfer case, engine oil, transmission oil). Change all filters (oil, fuel, air, transmission), change spark plugs and replace drive belts. I am also putting on some new tires as the ones I have now are almost due to be replaced anyway - thinking Bridgestone Ecopia EP100.
I am also thinking about replacing the radiator. I know these radiators have a history of splitting at the plastic tanks, so I might change it just to be on the safe side. Can't decide to put in a full aluminium radiator or just get another original from Holden.
I will also be carrying with me replacement hoses and tools to do repairs. I don't plan on going off-road and if I do, maybe a gravel road or too. I plan to stay on the sealed roads. I will also be carrying with me a few cans of tire-weld, 20 litres of fuel, 10 litres of water etc (not that I think I will need them). I will also take replacement bulbs and fuses just in case, but again I don't think these will be too much of a problem. I have thought about bringing a replacement fuel pump with me, but since I have to drop the fuel tank to replace it (I think), I am not sure I will be able to do that sort of repair on the road - so I also have organised Australia wide roadside assist.
Any suggestions on what else I should service or items I should carry with me? I will be travelling around for about 4.5 months and not going too far from civilisation so I can't imagine it will be too hard to get help if anything goes wrong.
Thanks for any suggestions you can offer :idea3:
I have a V6 VZ Adventra and I am planning on driving around the country.
I am getting her ready for the trek and want to double check that I haven't forgotten to service something. She's done a 115k kms so she is almost due her major service. I plan to replace all fluids and oils (brake, power steering, coolant, diff's, transfer case, engine oil, transmission oil). Change all filters (oil, fuel, air, transmission), change spark plugs and replace drive belts. I am also putting on some new tires as the ones I have now are almost due to be replaced anyway - thinking Bridgestone Ecopia EP100.
I am also thinking about replacing the radiator. I know these radiators have a history of splitting at the plastic tanks, so I might change it just to be on the safe side. Can't decide to put in a full aluminium radiator or just get another original from Holden.
I will also be carrying with me replacement hoses and tools to do repairs. I don't plan on going off-road and if I do, maybe a gravel road or too. I plan to stay on the sealed roads. I will also be carrying with me a few cans of tire-weld, 20 litres of fuel, 10 litres of water etc (not that I think I will need them). I will also take replacement bulbs and fuses just in case, but again I don't think these will be too much of a problem. I have thought about bringing a replacement fuel pump with me, but since I have to drop the fuel tank to replace it (I think), I am not sure I will be able to do that sort of repair on the road - so I also have organised Australia wide roadside assist.
Any suggestions on what else I should service or items I should carry with me? I will be travelling around for about 4.5 months and not going too far from civilisation so I can't imagine it will be too hard to get help if anything goes wrong.
Thanks for any suggestions you can offer :idea3: