On level ground, dead cold, and yes all the way in.  Some folks say the van
runs cooler if the oil is filled to a point half way between the 2 min-max lines
on the stick (1/2 a litre down)   Malcolm

hugo wrote:

> 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