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also would prefer some good
also would prefer some good storage space and automatic transmission, but not a priority.can anyone suggest at least
can anyone suggest at least what kinds of questions to ask and what to look for? (regarding the engine)can anyone suggest at least
can anyone suggest at least what kinds of questions to ask and what to look for? (regarding the engine)can anyone suggest at least
can anyone suggest at least what kinds of questions to ask and what to look for? (regarding the engine)can anyone suggest at least
can anyone suggest at least what kinds of questions to ask and what to look for? (regarding the engine)can anyone suggest at least
can anyone suggest at least what kinds of questions to ask and what to look for? (regarding the engine)If you are going to buy a
If you are going to buy a diesel engined vehicle, check that the engine oil and filters have been changed regularly.
Don’t know much about US regulations making it difficult to evaluate what to ask..
Most of our campers are manual change or “stick shift” as you call them.
With an auto box, ensure that all the gears engage properly and smoothly and “Kick down” (this is where you put your foot on the accelerator and it straight away changes down to aid acceleration)operates properly.If you are going to buy a
If you are going to buy a diesel engined vehicle, check that the engine oil and filters have been changed regularly.
Don’t know much about US regulations making it difficult to evaluate what to ask..
Most of our campers are manual change or “stick shift” as you call them.
With an auto box, ensure that all the gears engage properly and smoothly and “Kick down” (this is where you put your foot on the accelerator and it straight away changes down to aid acceleration)operates properly.If you are going to buy a
If you are going to buy a diesel engined vehicle, check that the engine oil and filters have been changed regularly.
Don’t know much about US regulations making it difficult to evaluate what to ask..
Most of our campers are manual change or “stick shift” as you call them.
With an auto box, ensure that all the gears engage properly and smoothly and “Kick down” (this is where you put your foot on the accelerator and it straight away changes down to aid acceleration)operates properly.If you are going to buy a
If you are going to buy a diesel engined vehicle, check that the engine oil and filters have been changed regularly.
Don’t know much about US regulations making it difficult to evaluate what to ask..
Most of our campers are manual change or “stick shift” as you call them.
With an auto box, ensure that all the gears engage properly and smoothly and “Kick down” (this is where you put your foot on the accelerator and it straight away changes down to aid acceleration)operates properly.If you are going to buy a
If you are going to buy a diesel engined vehicle, check that the engine oil and filters have been changed regularly.
Don’t know much about US regulations making it difficult to evaluate what to ask..
Most of our campers are manual change or “stick shift” as you call them.
With an auto box, ensure that all the gears engage properly and smoothly and “Kick down” (this is where you put your foot on the accelerator and it straight away changes down to aid acceleration)operates properly.Regarding the engine:
– Ask
Regarding the engine:
– Ask when it was lasted serviced. Look at the documentation. If there is none pull the dipstick out. If the oil is clear like Olive oil it has been changed recently. If it is black like treacle you can’t be sure when it was changed.
– Take the oil filler cap off. Look inside the cylinder head. If there is any white goo in there, then head gasket is likely gone.
– Take the cap off the radiator/expansion tank – BUT ONLY IF THE ENGINE IS COLD, NOT HOT. If there is oil in the water, the head gasket is likely gone.
– Ask where the van is normally parked. Look at the ground. Is there oil on the ground? Get underneath and look at the engine. Is there oil dripping off anything? If so there is likely an oil leak, which will need to be fixed soon.
– Look at the radiator. The more of the little fins are broken on the radiator the soon it will need replacing.
– Look at the wires and pipes on the engine. Are they neat and secure? If not the engine has probably been replaced and not done well.In general, look for service history. Receipts or proof that it’s been serviced. At least an oil change.
Regarding the engine:
– Ask
Regarding the engine:
– Ask when it was lasted serviced. Look at the documentation. If there is none pull the dipstick out. If the oil is clear like Olive oil it has been changed recently. If it is black like treacle you can’t be sure when it was changed.
– Take the oil filler cap off. Look inside the cylinder head. If there is any white goo in there, then head gasket is likely gone.
– Take the cap off the radiator/expansion tank – BUT ONLY IF THE ENGINE IS COLD, NOT HOT. If there is oil in the water, the head gasket is likely gone.
– Ask where the van is normally parked. Look at the ground. Is there oil on the ground? Get underneath and look at the engine. Is there oil dripping off anything? If so there is likely an oil leak, which will need to be fixed soon.
– Look at the radiator. The more of the little fins are broken on the radiator the soon it will need replacing.
– Look at the wires and pipes on the engine. Are they neat and secure? If not the engine has probably been replaced and not done well.In general, look for service history. Receipts or proof that it’s been serviced. At least an oil change.
Regarding the engine:
– Ask
Regarding the engine:
– Ask when it was lasted serviced. Look at the documentation. If there is none pull the dipstick out. If the oil is clear like Olive oil it has been changed recently. If it is black like treacle you can’t be sure when it was changed.
– Take the oil filler cap off. Look inside the cylinder head. If there is any white goo in there, then head gasket is likely gone.
– Take the cap off the radiator/expansion tank – BUT ONLY IF THE ENGINE IS COLD, NOT HOT. If there is oil in the water, the head gasket is likely gone.
– Ask where the van is normally parked. Look at the ground. Is there oil on the ground? Get underneath and look at the engine. Is there oil dripping off anything? If so there is likely an oil leak, which will need to be fixed soon.
– Look at the radiator. The more of the little fins are broken on the radiator the soon it will need replacing.
– Look at the wires and pipes on the engine. Are they neat and secure? If not the engine has probably been replaced and not done well.In general, look for service history. Receipts or proof that it’s been serviced. At least an oil change.
Regarding the engine:
– Ask
Regarding the engine:
– Ask when it was lasted serviced. Look at the documentation. If there is none pull the dipstick out. If the oil is clear like Olive oil it has been changed recently. If it is black like treacle you can’t be sure when it was changed.
– Take the oil filler cap off. Look inside the cylinder head. If there is any white goo in there, then head gasket is likely gone.
– Take the cap off the radiator/expansion tank – BUT ONLY IF THE ENGINE IS COLD, NOT HOT. If there is oil in the water, the head gasket is likely gone.
– Ask where the van is normally parked. Look at the ground. Is there oil on the ground? Get underneath and look at the engine. Is there oil dripping off anything? If so there is likely an oil leak, which will need to be fixed soon.
– Look at the radiator. The more of the little fins are broken on the radiator the soon it will need replacing.
– Look at the wires and pipes on the engine. Are they neat and secure? If not the engine has probably been replaced and not done well.In general, look for service history. Receipts or proof that it’s been serviced. At least an oil change.
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