Jim makes a very good point here.My 2 cents. Never try and start a oil
drain plug or spark plug with a wrench. Use only your fingers and
tighten as far as you can.Then only use a 6" socket to tighten.I haven't
yet messed this job up but who knows what tomorrow will bring.:>)
Marcus

> The only other BIG THING about oil changes in a Vanagon is:
> DON'T OVERTIGHTEN THE DRAIN PLUG.
> It doesn't need to hold a suspension bridge together, just keep the oil from
> leaking out.  Many have overtightened and STRIPPED the threads on these.
> Stripped threads is not a good thing.
>
> Good luck,
> Jim Davis