At 06:56 PM 3/30/2009, Gregory S. Morrison wrote: >In checking my oil level I noticed it was at the level that would probably >be called Very Full. Oil change coming right up so I'll take that into >account and cut it back a bit. I'm thinking about a pint less than >recommended quantity? I'm not sure. The mechanical guri on the list say to maintain between the low mark and halfway on the stick. Halfway's either a pint less or half a pint -- Bentley alleges that on the 2.1l dipstick there's only a half-liter (half-quart?) between the two marks. Until recently I didn't care, and now that I do I haven't measured mine yet.
-- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '89 Po' White Star "Scamp" |
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