Funnel Runners Guide: All Van Parts and Repair Tools Locations

Your van is your only ticket out of the storm, but it's always broken. To escape the approaching F5 tornado, you need to diagnose the problem, scavenge for specific parts and tools, and complete the repairs before time runs out. The key to survival is efficiency: knowing exactly what you’re looking for and the highest-probability locations to find it. In short, almost every critical repair item, from motor oil to a new tire, is most likely to spawn inside a residential garage.

This guide breaks down every essential van part, the tools required to install them, and the best spots on the map to scavenge for a quick and successful escape.

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What Parts Does the Van Need?tag

When you start a match, your first move should always be to get in the driver's seat and turn the key. This runs a diagnostic that populates your objective list, telling you exactly which components are broken. While the requirements are randomized each round, they always pull from a specific pool of parts.

Essential Fluidstag

These are the most common requirements. You'll find fluids in single-use plastic bottles or red fuel cans. Garages, gas stations, and the beds of pickup trucks in junkyards are your most reliable sources.

• Coolant: A bottle of coolant is needed to fill the coolant reservoir under the hood. Without it, the engine will fail.
• Motor Oil: Found in oil bottles, this is poured into the oil reserve, also located under the hood.
• Fuel: You'll need to find a fuel can to fill the van's gas tank. Sometimes you'll find one with fuel already in it; other times you'll need to fill it yourself at a gas station pump if the station is still standing.

Mechanical Componentstag

These repairs often require specific tools in addition to the part itself, making them slightly more complex. Again, prioritize searching garages.

• Fuses: If the van's electronics are fried, you'll need a new box of fuses. These are installed in the fuse box located in the corner of the engine bay.
• Tire: A flat tire is one of the most involved repairs. You'll need to find a spare tire, which takes up a significant amount of inventory space. They are heavy and slow you down.
• Battery: A dead battery will cripple the van's systems, including the crucial Doppler radar map. You'll need to find a new car battery and use a toolbox to swap it out.

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What Tools Do I Need for Repairs?tag

You can't fix a van with your bare hands. Certain repairs are impossible until you find the right tool for the job. These tools are often found on shelves and workbenches in garages or lying around gas stations.

The Toolboxtag

The red toolbox is a multi-purpose essential. Its primary function is for mechanical repairs that involve bolts and fasteners. You absolutely need a toolbox to perform two key actions: removing a dead battery and installing a new one, and removing the lug nuts on a flat tire before installing the spare. It's a high-priority item if your objectives include a tire or battery replacement.

The Scissor Jacktag

This tool has one very specific but non-negotiable use: changing a tire. Before you can even use the toolbox to remove the flat, you must use the scissor jack to lift the van. If you find a tire but don't have a jack, the tire is useless. The complete tire-changing kit is a spare tire, a scissor jack, and a toolbox.

The Crowbartag

While not a repair tool itself, the crowbar is often the key to finding the parts you need. Many houses and most gas stations will have boarded-up doors that can only be opened with a crowbar. These locked-off areas frequently contain high-tier loot, including mission-critical parts and tools. If you're struggling to find what you need in open buildings, locating a crowbar to access new areas should be your next goal.

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Where Are the Best Places to Search?tag

The map in Funnel Runners is dotted with loot spots, but not all are created equal. Wasting time in a location that never spawns van parts is a death sentence. To maximize your efficiency, focus your search on a few key areas.

Garages: Your Top Prioritytag

Any house with an attached garage should be the first place you run to. Garages have the highest spawn rate for every single van part and tool. You can find coolant, motor oil, fuses, batteries, tires, toolboxes, scissor jacks, and crowbars on their shelves, floors, and workbenches. If you only remember one thing, make it this: check the garages first.

Gas Stations and Junkyardstag

These locations are your next best bet. Gas stations are excellent for finding fuel cans and other fluids like oil and coolant. Their attached service bays often function like larger garages, containing tools and mechanical parts. Junkyards are another solid choice, particularly for finding fluids. Check the beds of derelict pickup trucks, as they often have a bottle of oil or a fuel can sitting in the back.

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How Do I Actually Fix the Van?tag

Once you've gathered the necessary parts and tools, it's time to get to work. Head back to the van and interact with the relevant area to begin the repair.

Under the Hood: Fluids, Fuses, and the Batterytag

Pop the hood to access the engine bay. Here you'll find four key interaction points clustered together: the fuse box in the corner, the coolant reservoir, the oil reserve, and the battery. For fluids, simply open the correct reservoir and pour the contents in. For fuses, you'll first remove the blown ones and then install the new box. The battery requires the toolbox to disconnect the old one before you can slot in the replacement.

Changing a Tire: The Four-Step Processtag

Replacing a tire is the most involved repair, requiring a specific sequence of actions and multiple tools. Messing up the order will just waste precious time as the storm closes in. Once you have the spare tire, scissor jack, and toolbox at the van, follow these steps precisely:

1. Lift the Van: Select the scissor jack and use it on the flat tire to raise the van chassis.
2. Remove the Flat: With the van lifted, use the toolbox to unscrew the lug nuts and remove the old tire.
3. Position the Spare: Drop the toolbox and pick up the new spare tire.
4. Install the Spare: Place the new tire on the axle, then use the toolbox again to secure it.

This process is slow and leaves you exposed. Try to perform it between storm fronts if possible.

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A Few Final Tipstag

Knowing what to do is half the battle; doing it quickly is the other half. Keep these strategies in mind to streamline your scavenging runs.

• Prioritize Primary Objectives: Especially on harder difficulties, focus only on the mission-critical items needed to start the van. Secondary objectives like finding documents or coins grant bonus experience but can be a fatal distraction. Secure your escape first, then worry about extras if you have time.
• Use the Pocket Radar: This utility item is incredibly powerful. It highlights all interactable items nearby, with mission-critical parts glowing blue. This can help you quickly locate a needed part inside a cluttered, storm-damaged house.
• Create a Staging Area: If your inventory is full, drop parts and tools on the ground right next to the van. The game won't despawn them. This allows you to ferry multiple items back in successive trips and have everything ready for the final repairs.

Your Escape Is What Matterstag

Ultimately, the goal is to survive. Don't get bogged down searching for one last secondary item when a tornado is bearing down on you. Once the van's diagnostic checklist is clear, get in, turn the key, and get out of there. A successful escape with a penalty is infinitely better than being swept away with a full inventory. Stay focused, loot smart, and drive fast.