Yes! It actually applies to all engines. The Vanagons are just more sensitive to the proper oil level and over filling has the ability to create enough thermal run away to actually cause lubrication related engine failures. Keep the fluids cool and clean and keep the engine for a long long time.

Dennis
FUN BUS
228K, Original engine including head gaskets!

----- Original Message -----
From: Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@POBOX.COM>
Date: Friday, October 21, 2005 3:05 pm
Subject: Re: Oil Fill Level - Only go halfway.  Makes a difference! Thanks Dennis.

> Does this advice apply to the 1.9L engine as well, or is it
> strictly a 2.1
> thing?
> Inquiring minds want to know (at least inquiring minds with older
> vans).
> Tim
>
>
> >Any chance he can, Dennis Haynes quietly points out that you
> should not
> >fill your oil to the upper line on the dipstick.  Dennis, who (as
> usual)>knows what he's talking about, should be shouting from the
> rooftops!