jaydog82 Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Hey guys, I am new to the forum, just picked up my 2012 Alphard at the weekend, ah20 I believe? Over the moon with it. Just wondered if there is anything interesting I should know, issues to look out for or any general info that people think I should know about with this model. My dad has an 05 so I am fairly familiar with Alphards. He is pretty jealous right now 😁 I am the 1st uk owner so I have changed the spark plugs and air filter, cabin filter is in the post and I will be doing the oil and filter soon. Is the oil filter towards the back of the engine? Assuming its relatively easy to access once I'm underneath? Also I am booked in with a local garage to get it undersealed (£120). Would very much appreciate your knowledge and opinions. Also feel free to comment on my van good or bad its all welcome 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.ac Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Hi, thats a lovely colour. I attached oil filter location and service instructions. The middle headrest for the rear is stored in the back zipper pocket of the seats. anh20 oilfilter instructions.pdf anh20 oilfilter.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil59 Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Hi Jaydog82 Very smart, interior looks immaculate. Enjoy your new Van! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trx Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Just joined myself I must learn how to post pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 5 hours ago, Trx said: Just joined myself I must learn how to post pics. drag and drop from your desktop to the paperclip. There is a file size limit so keep as low as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trx Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Will get some pics and gave it a try Rojie. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydog82 Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 Thanks guys, yes the colour and leather is what attracted me to this one. Quite rare I think. They are leather covers but you'd never know! I will have a look for the rear headrest, had no idea it was tucked away in the back. Think 3 in the back would be a bit of a squeeze tho! Thanks for the filter location Chris 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian24 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Nice ride Jaydog82. What engine? As have already been said the colour is fab. Seat covers look cool too. Welcome to the family😎🐉👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddcouple Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Looking very good, can’t wait to get hold of our Vellfire…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydog82 Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 Ian24 it's a 2.4, I was eyeing up a hybrid but was just a bit too expensive at the moment. This model has the 7 speed sports automotive and an eco mode so doesn't seem as bad on fuel as I thought. I've kept my fuel receipt so when I get back down to a quarter tank I will work out what mpg I achieved. Just had the undersealing done so that's one less thing to worry about. (See before and after below). Still need to do the oil change, any recommendations for what oil I should use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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