Date:         Thu, 13 Jul 95 14:46:27 BST
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From:         etlclwe@etlxdmx.ericsson.se (Carl Waite XL/FEF 4143)
Subject:      Re: oil level question

The way that I have always done it is to run the engine for
a while, and then switch off, leave it for 5 to 10 minutes
while you have a coffee and then check the oil.
I always reckon there's something a bit dodgy checking oil
when it's stone cold.....

Cheers

Carl
'73 Kombi

> From: Roy Jared Michael <royjm@ucsub.colorado.edu>
> 
> I have an 82 Vanagon that I just put a GEX rebuild in. When is the best 
> time to check the oil level, when it is cold or after it has been running 
> for a while????
> 
> I Have been getting colflicting results with both
> 
> Jared
> 
> 82 Vanagon
> 

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