Patti, That "something blue" is most likely coolant - official VW coolant - as it is the only fluid in a Vanagon that ever is blue to my knowledge. Just keep track of your coolant level and don't let it get too low and you will probably be OK until tommorow. That PB wrote: > I know that all Vanagon leaks must be attended to ASAP, but I'm wondering if > there's a little "leeway." I last had my van serviced in August, 2008, and > have only put less than 3000 miles since then. Lately I've been using it > daily, for 30 mile round trips. On Friday I discovered a leak in the rear; > something blue; about a 2" spot from 8am to 4:30 pm, and when parked > overnight, about a 3" spot. Of course it took a few days for me to figure > out that it was MY leak spot, and not one that was already in the parking > space. > > How much time/miles does one reasonably have before taking it into the > shop? I was planning to take it in tomorrow morning. > Thanks. > Patti > 90 Westy Automatic > > > |
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