Date:         Sun, 16 Nov 2014 08:01:54 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
Comments: To: "mcneely4@COX.NET" <mcneely4@cox.net>
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Where else would you put one on a car with no trunk or hood? External to
the car?

: )

I like it where it is, though I remember way back the time I had to go
looking for it and couldn't find it. It is not exposed to road chemicals or
the heat of the engine. That's probably ultimately a very good safety
factor.

Jim

On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 7:53 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Someone on here recently asked what the brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
> on the Vanagon are, and someone else replied reminding us all of the
> location of the brake fluid reservoir.
>
> Of course, for anyone who has ever owned any other vehicle, the location
> is truly odd.  As one who is compulsive about checking fluid levels,
> especially when preparing to depart for an extended drive, the location is
> quite inconvenient.  One might even say the location creates a safety
> hazard, as it makes it less likely that folks will check these fluids
> regularly.
>
> Of course, others might say that so long as their is no operational
> problem, then why check them.  But both these hydraulic systems can operate
> perfectly well while experiencing a slow leak.  Then one day they fail as
> the level drops further.
>
> Why are these tanks where they are?
>
> David McNeely
>