oil woes

[danny09]

i checked the oil level earlier - after buying the van was told it had just had an oil change - however level on the dipstick seemed low and the oil was thick and black - should i let the oil settle before checking levels as i had just been driving ( it was also smoking out the dipstick hole when i removed it -

also - i may be going blind here - but where is the oil filler cap?

its a 1995 swb 2.5 diesel btw

[MrMPuk]

Yes, you need to let the oil settle, filler cap is on the front of the rocker cover with the breather attached.

[winterheating]

its best to check when engine cold and settled, so first thing in the mornings a good idea.
also if its the one with yellow handle on dipstick, thats where you fill with engine oil.

[danny09]

i didnt see nothing on the filler cap will have a look in the morning when i check the level again - yeah the dipstick has a yellow handle - how do you mean thats where i fill with oil- in the hole for the dipstick?!?!? surely not

[ake]

Oil filler is at front of rocker cover

[darkbluevanman]

Oil does go black quicker on an oil burner.... though I'm also amazed at what people are prepared to have 'just been done' when selling a motor!

[winterheating]

i didnt see nothing on the filler cap will have a look in the morning when i check the level again - yeah the dipstick has a yellow handle - how do you mean thats where i fill with oil- in the hole for the dipstick?!?!? surely not

sorry just a joke

[ake]

If the oil is really thick and horrible get it flushed and changed

[familybanger]

For peace of mind you may as well change oil and filter and enjoy the smug satisfaction of looking after your motor