Club 80-90 Forums

Thanks for all the advice and help.

Just to clarify, there is no leak/oil loss - its just that I only bought the van this week so want to change the oil just in case it hasn't been done recently by the previous owner.

I'm about to reveal what a mechanical novice I am, but is it always necessary to change all of the oil every time?

I was under the illusion that topping up the oil would gradually 'change' it over time, hence my concern about mixing mineral and synthetic...

Hi Ian - yes it's a 1.9 water cooled engine.

So just get rid of the oil thats in there now and start again?

It seems that any questions relating to oil choices can get people's backs up on here, so before you read on I can assure you that I have read the Wiki! The thing that's worrying me is that the Wiki says using mineral oil after synthetic oil (or visa versa) is a bad idea, but as our van is new to us...

Great, thanks for the link cozzer - what a brilliant website.

So, what are the rules when it comes to wild camping? Are there certain places that it's totally allowed, some places where its absolutely not? And how legal is it?!

Does anyone have these Magna-blinds in their van? http://www.delilahsvwcamperfurnishings.com/Delilahs_VW_Camper_Furnishings/VW_Magna-Blinds.html We need to make some decisions about curtains/blinds soon! These sound great but we can't tell from the website whether you can roll them up when not in us...

We're picking up our first van (1989 1900cc T25) on Tuesday and want to make sure it's well used this winter

How do you keep warm in a van during the colder months?! And any good tips of places to camp during this time (in the SW)?