Yet another thing to add to your list for the trip: a bentley manual.

Also, don't forget the oil drain pan or you will have to buy one.  You can
change your oil around the corner from a checker or pep boys and then take
the oil in to them.

b

> I'm going to do that switch but ... How much oil does a 2.1 take when
> changing the oil and filter?  Anyone have an owner's manual that actually
> says that?
>
> Mike
>
> > From: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
> > Reply-To: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
> > Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:42:13 -0600
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Travel necessities-Oil
> >
> > Mike...consider planning on switching to synthetic while on your trip. You
> > probably have some idea when you will be getting into the 5k part of your
> > trip and can make the change there. No big deal convenience wise, but very
> > good for your motor ;>) Also, go ahead and switch to synthetic tranny oil
> > now...as someone else here said: "twice as nice". Very simple to do.
> > Bob
> > '91 Westy Auto
> >
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