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Date:         Mon, 23 Feb 2004 13:59:20 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: 89 Vanagon oil usage question
Comments: To: Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <004e01c3fa38$4a813480$8931b83f@computer>
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I find that if I run mine full, it uses a little oil until its down to midway between the marks on the dip stick. Then it stops. So I just keep it filled to the halfway mark.

John Rodgers 88 GL Driver

Gerald Masar wrote:

>I have a '90 Westy with 160K and slightly less compression readings. On a long trip, >it may start out full and after 1200-1500 miles get down to the halfway on the >dipstick and stay there. I have owned it since new and seldom drive over 60-65. I >think a lot depends on how it was driven most of it's life. >Consensus seems to be that the engine runs cooler if the oil level is kept not full, >but halfway between add and full. >Jerry >----- Original Message ----- >From: "-- Dan Roberts" <DanielCRoberts@AOL.COM> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 9:50 AM >Subject: 89 Vanagon oil usage question > > > > >>I purchased an 89 Vangagon Westfalia in the spring of 2003 and, on the >>recommendation of a VW mechanic, had the head gaskets and rings replaced. He also >>completed several other engine repairs including replacing the wiring harness, >>plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, water pump and fuel pump. This vehicle >>has been driven 140,000 miles. I believe the previous owner gave it reasonably >>good care but was not nearly as conscientious as I am. >> >>My question is about oil usage. I have driven to the east and west coast on >>the interstate from Wisconsin. I drive at 70 mph and find that this vehicle >>uses a quart of oil every 1200 to 1400 miles. Is this normal use? By the way, I >>had a compression test completed and it showed: 125 - 140 - 120 - 140. The VW >>dealership insists the oil use is normal but I ask for your experience. Any >>comments will be appreciated. >> >> > > >


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