Hugo,
Let the van sit overnight in a level spot.
Check the oil before starting.
Pull stick out.
Wipe off.
Insert still all the way.
Pull stick out.
Read oil level.
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: hugo lerner <bibliotk@XMISSION.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Monday, February 14, 2000 10:37 AM
Subject: oil stick

>listees;
>im having trouble reading my oil stick accurately.
>what is the proper and reccomended way of checking the oil on my '87 westy
>"stella"
>should i check the oil before the ngine is started, after its been running
>for a while, or what?
>should the stick be inserted all the way in when checking?
>
>please advise.
>
>hugo @ slc, utah
>