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  1. 01/03/2009, 07:55 PM #1
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    Tips for new owners

    hey folks... great to be on board.... i have just purchased (yesterday!!) a VX here in Australia. From you old hands out there what are the priority things to check, clean, replace and panic about on my new vehicle. It has 100 000km...

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  2. 01/03/2009, 09:35 PM #2
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    start with changing the oil to synthetic and keeping it completely full...dont let it drop at all..

    secondly, change the PCV valve (should be done with every oil change)...

    im sure the other guys will chime in..but thats my top advise...

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  3. 01/03/2009, 10:12 PM #3
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    Hi aussie !

    Welcome to the addiction

    Beside the recommendations already posted here i'll add the T case & differencials all those fluids shall be flushed & refill.

    Again,welcome the the board & have fun with your new toy

    Take care of him & he''ll treat you as you deserve to being treated.

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  4. 01/04/2009, 03:09 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by pbkid View Post
    start with changing the oil to synthetic and keeping it completely full...dont let it drop at all..

    secondly, change the PCV valve (should be done with every oil change)...

    im sure the other guys will chime in..but thats my top advise...

    ps- welcome to the family!!!

    pcv valve should be changed at every oil change?
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  5. 01/04/2009, 07:18 AM #5
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  7. 01/04/2009, 10:27 PM #7
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    Is the PCV valve about $16 at autozone?
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    Double Yes on what pbkid said ! !


    Quote Originally Posted by johnny010 View Post
    pcv valve should be changed at every oil change?
    Or remove the PCV from the system, then no worries



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    Welcome! Watch your oil and exercise your ABS every ones in a while. It keeps the glycerin in the brake fluid from stagnating in the ABS manifold, just when you’re on some snow or mud slam the brakes.
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  10. 01/04/2009, 11:21 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by VCrossfan View Post
    Double Yes on what pbkid said ! !




    Or remove the PCV from the system, then no worries



    Welcome to the Forum ! ! Aussie
    does this work???
    because that would definately be cheaper in the long run...

    any downfalls in this??
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  11. 01/07/2009, 10:09 AM #11
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    Any particular brand over another for the PCV valve? So far searching online, I see Beck/Arnley; Fram; Standard Motor Products (Tru-tech); Airtex; and Standard Motor Products (Regular)
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    Quote Originally Posted by pbkid View Post
    does this work???
    because that would definately be cheaper in the long run...

    any downfalls in this??
    Pbkid...Next month will be two years in service with no problems. I haven't even changed the filter and It's oil free... I had this method ( but chrome or anodized ) on my past HotRods, the last was a Blown Big Block with no problems..
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnny010 View Post
    pcv valve should be changed at every oil change?
    Is recommended to do so;The PC valve is one of the most common failures & cause the engine to burn more oil.
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    Welcome to the club! Hope you have a nice time with it.
    BTW my daughter lives in Sydney!
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