Well, there's your problem.  I just measured one of the Vanagon dipsticks I
have hanging up downstairs and its 57 cm long from tip to "stopper."  The
strainer doesn't enter into the picture.
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Tom Young                       '81 Vanagon
Lafayette, CA 94549         '82 Westfalia
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin M. Mayrand" <jmayrand@ACORNWORLD.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 5:04 PM
Subject: Air-cooled Oil Capacity - More info

> Hi All,
>
> OK, here is some more info to add into the mix.
>
> The dipstick is approx. 54.7 CM long as measured from the bottom of the
> rubber "stopper". I *did* check it with the van level, but Stan gave me
> an idea - I also pull the strainer when I change to oil - is that taken
> into account for VW's 3.7 quart capacity? If not, that may be it.
> ...JMM
>
>
> On Saturday, May 10, 2003, at 12:08  AM, Stan Wilder wrote:
>
> > Yea! I have an idea.
> > Wait till tomorrow and with the van parked on a nice level spot, check
> > the oil.
> > You can loosen the strainer plate and let that extra 1/2 quart out.
> >
> > Stan Wilder
> >
> > On Fri, 9 May 2003 21:04:09 -0400 "Justin M. Mayrand"
> > <jmayrand@ACORNWORLD.NET> writes:
> >> Hi All,
> >>
> >> So, I just changed the oil on SuperVan, and it reminded me of a
> >> question.
> >>
> >> According to the manual, the 2.0 AFC hold 3.7 quarts of oil, yet
> >> when I
> >> change it, it takes 4.7 to reach the "full" mark on the dipstick.
> >> This
> >> is an AVP Longblock with factory oil cooler (no aux cooler) and
> >> correct
> >> filter. I believe that the stick is original, and does not look
> >> damaged
> >> or "tweaked" Any ideas? Thanks!
> >>
> >>
> >> Justin M. Mayrand
> >> 1980 Westy "SuperVan"
> >>
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