Servicing VR6

[The_Hawk]

Right, most of the little things have been sorted now, but in getting the air con, heating and a few sensors fixed I completely forgot about the oil and all that general maintenance.

Not being sure when the last time anything was done I think it's time to replace a few things.

Air Filter is already done which leaves:

Oil Filter
Oil

Check gearbox fluid level, replace/topup

Brake Fluid (needs a good bleed at the very least)
Check Brake Pads & Discs

Fuel Filter

Power steering fluid

Spark Plugs, although I don't have a spark plug puller so that may prove difficult. Possibly the leads too, but we will see.

Have I missed anything?

What are the recommended fluid types/brands people use? Am I likely to find the parts at a Repco/Super Cheap/Auto One/Auto Pro... we have a few in Campbelltown. Failing all that there is Golf Loon, or WORST case McGrath Parts

[peedman]

Coolant flush? Prob keep with genuine fluids if ur just topping up. The repco/supercheap oil filters are smaller than the genuine ones so i'd prob go back to original for that, the oil can be debateable. I'll be using synthetic stuff when i drop my oil.

[Tim]

go to imparts and get oil filters from there. They keep getting cheaper every time i get one. I got 2 last time for just over $20

[The_Hawk]

Coolant flush?

Already half did that when I replaced one of the temp sensors and lost half the coolant otherwise that would be on the list too (damn the red coolant is expensive )

Any suggestions on plugs?

[runamuk]

Mines not a VR, but I just use champion or NGK plugs.

[Pullstarter]

NGK for sure

[bsting]

New Pollen Filter.

You have to remove the black cover on the passenger side at the base of the windscreen to get to it.