Thanks guys. I think my next move will need to be drain some oil and see if that improves the situation!
I'll check my dipstick length too. Odd though as there is definitely conflicting info on the volume out there, I think even my Haynes says 4l.
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- 05 Jun 2025, 15:05
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- Topic: 2.0cu air-cooled oil leak / oil volume
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2.0cu air-cooled oil leak / oil volume
So, I acquired my van in the knowledge it had a bit of an engine oil leak, and lived with this for a couple of years. Last summer I felt it was getting worse, with the back of the van becoming dotted with oil spots after a decent run. So I have started (as a novice mechanic tinkerer) trying to tackl...