I had no idea that the filler tube telescopes out.  I just figured the short
tube was one of the (very few) stupid design features VW included.  And here
I thought I was so smart.  But then, I've only had the van four years.
That's a lot of spilled oil.

Raymond

On 11/25/07, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
>
> In a message dated 11/24/07 7:29:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> pbrattan@GMAIL.COM writes:
>
>
> > Another question:  are there any "quirks" about changing the oil in a
> > vanagon?  My oil is about halfway between the full and add oil mark on
> the
> > dipstick.  I'd like to change the oil and filter instead of adding more.
> > The automotive technology class at my high school does oil changes, so
> if
> > it's simple and routine, I'll let them do it.  Of course I'd remove the
> rear
> > cushions and tarp everything in sight!  I've had work done in high
> school
> > classes.  The work is usually good, but there are often a few oil
> smudges
> > where they don't belong.
> > Patti
> >
>
> well, if jiffy lube morons can screw up a vanagon oil change, i certainly
> wouldnt let high school kids do it.  and you dont even need to go into the
> upper
> engine access hatch or interior to change the oil anyway.  access is just
> behind the liscence plate (oil fill tube telescopes - pull on it -  for
> ease of
> adding oil) and under the van for the filter and drain plug. (ps, the
> drain plug
> is screwed into the bottom of the engine case..if you strip the threads,
> youve got bit problems these is no such thing as "replacing the oil
> pan").   you
> live in SF..  just about every shop in the bay area knows how to change
> oil on
> a vanagon..just take it to a good vw shop and there are plenty of them in
> SF.
>
>
> oh and your supposed to change your oil every 3000 mi, not just when it
> gets
> low..  if its low, you have to add some, even if inbetween oil changes.
>
> as far as your front bumper scraping, your '90 prolly has the orig. tiny
> 185
> 14 tires and the front rubber air dam is scraping on those steep san
> francisco
> pavement grades..
> if its a problem, just unscrew the airdam (phillips screws) and store it
> for
> safekeeping.
>
>
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