On Fri, 1 Nov 1996, Sean Bartnik wrote:

:Hey all,
:I know you all probably knew about this forever, but I just discovered
:tonight that the oil filler tube actually extends out so you can pour
:the oil in without spilling!  That's really clever and I never would
:have even guessed it worked like that if I hadn't been looking through
:the Haynes manual.
:
:I'm really impressed with the design of the Vanagon as compared to the
:Bus, tho I really like the Bus fusebox location better, you can pull it
:down and turn it around easier.  Too many wires on that Vanagon fusebox!
:
:Neat-o
:
:Sean 

Well Sean,

I wouldn't normally admit this to another living soul, but I just
recently discovered that my oil filler tube pulled out for filling,
and I've owned my '86 Vanagon since 1989.

D&J