Maintenance list for my first VX: What do you recommend?

[etlsport]

i thought pb was pretty nice about the search function suggestion...

under your search criteria, search "new owner" or "first vx".. things like that, along with maintenance, it might narrow your threads a bit more

just quick extra things i can think of off hand...

clean out your window tracks then put some silicon or graphite lubricant in them

if your vx is lifted or has been offroaded, check your CV boots/joints

condition the seats, if they just sit and dont get used, they can get brittle, condition them to keep em soft and from cracking.. i noticed my passenger seat which almost never gets used started wearing really really fast when i started driving a friend around on a regular basis

use your abs.. find a dirt or gravel road and slam on the brakes (when its safe) not sure if it helps prolong the life of your abs unit... but it surely cant hurt!

generally i would clean everything mechanical up as spotless as possible

with a low mileage VX you should check on time related maintenance.. with 35k miles, they probably havent thought to change serpentine belt or things like that.. but they go with age or mileage

[Osteomata]

under your search criteria, search "new owner" or "first vx".. things like that, along with maintenance, it might narrow your threads a bit more

Perhaps this could encourage a discussion about search techniques. Becauase, not to put to fine a point on this, but:
"new owner" zero results
"first vx" zero resluts
new + owner 500 results (not exactly narrowing it down)
first + vx 500 results.

Just not sure exactly how I am supposed to find initial maitenance recommendation threads , which I accept is probably a well-worn topic for the veterans here, given that every search alternative recommended does not work. Again: search utility is highly limited on forums.

None the less, I'm up to the following list:

1. Tire pressure check
2. Oil change as soon as possible (synthetic MOBIL 1)
3. Check all other fluids: T-case, transmision, differentials; Flush & change if needed.
4. Change coolant
5. Inspect brake system
6. Steam wash under body & lube (Get rid of that NY state road salt)
7. Change PCV valve
8. Clean MAF
9. Clean/change air filter
10. Window track lubrication: silicone/graphite
11. Condition seats
12. Test ABS

[Gussie2000]

Perhaps this could encourage a discussion about search techniques. Becauase, not to put to fine a point on this, but:
"new owner" zero results
"first vx" zero resluts
new + owner 500 results (not exactly narrowing it down)
first + vx 500 results.

Just not sure exactly how I am supposed to find initial maitenance recommendation threads , which I accept is probably a well-worn topic for the veterans here, given that every search alternative recommended does not work. Again: search utility is highly limited on forums.

None the less, I'm up to the following list:

1. Tire pressure check
2. Oil change as soon as possible (synthetic MOBIL 1)
3. Check all other fluids: T-case, transmision, differentials; Flush & change if needed.
4. Change coolant
5. Inspect brake system
6. Steam wash under body & lube (Get rid of that NY state road salt)
7. Change PCV valve
8. Clean MAF
9. Clean/change air filter
10. Window track lubrication: silicone/graphite
11. Condition seats
12. Test ABS

I guess that's the most common duties you got to have done related to the Vx's maintainance.

The headllights lamps overall looks is also very concerned by all of us,also the cladding & hood insert being taken care of with UV protecting products,waxing the VX also helps keeps its appearance.

Just wait 'till the VX is at your house,take some time & do a good visual around to spot any thing you may consider necesary to have done,little by little you'll be able to be familiar with the VX & after a while all that becomes a a routing but pleasant job which is PAMPERIN YOUR BABY