Hey Tim, Good question. I would imagine it applies at least partly to the 1.9, because the blocks are the same, but on the other hand the stroke is slightly less. (What IS the difference in stroke?) If you have a pressure gauge, you could give it a try...
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--- Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@pobox.com> wrote: > Does this advice apply to the 1.9L engine as well, or is it strictly a 2.1 > thing? > Inquiring minds want to know (at least inquiring minds with older vans). > > Tim > > > >Any chance he can, Dennis Haynes quietly points out that you should not > >fill your oil to the upper line on the dipstick. Dennis, who (as usual) > >knows what he's talking about, should be shouting from the rooftops! > > > > |
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