Those Vanagon engine failures are far more common from cooling system
failures than anything else. Spending money on oil gauges won't change
that. If you really want to keep a Vanagon engine alive longer spend
your time and money on the much greater threat, the cooling system. If
you just like more dials and lights, go for it.

Mark

SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) wrote:
> Of course, the percentage of vanagons with their original engine ...with
> say 150K to 200+K miles on it is, rather low.
>
> Traditionally VW Vans have needed a rebuilt, or good used engine, about
> every 7 years, on average.
> And plenty of top end jobs also.
>
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