VW Oil Change 1978-1998

[@alfonsoalonso5364]

I wish you be able to work on my car because I think you are the best

[@AndrewTheCelt]

I had the very same Cabriolet and now the same Westy, and I’m also putting mine back together as I bought it completely apart so as you everything is getting new bushings and bearings and painted, I also have written down everything I’ve ever done to my cars, we are brothers from other mothers for sure, following to help me in my reconstruction

[@OlisGarage]

Oh man, that is a cool coincidence!! Good luck with the assembly. The vanagons are so different compared to the cabriolet, but they are also sweet vehicles. Good luck Andrew, and keep up the work! Maybe we’ll run into each other camping one day!

[@AndrewTheCelt]

@@OlisGarage looking forward to it hopefully

[@BradMeehan]

Oli, will you do a full video of a timing belt change on your white Cab? I'd love to see it with the deep level of detail you give us. It seems so intimidating, but your videos make everything seem possible.

[@OlisGarage]

I absolutely will. I have all of the parts already actually. I can’t make a promise as to when it will be completed, but that video is definitely one of the next ones that I will film.

[@BradMeehan]

@@OlisGarage thanks. I worry about removing the pulley. Every video I've seen someone has to drill them out! Thanks, Oli. I've learned a lot from you.

[@JasonRoy-v7f]

Perfect timing. Just got a 93 and need to change the oil this weekend.

[@OlisGarage]

Check out my tune up video as well; it covers all of the filters. Then watch the coolant change video and the transmission fluid change video. Finally, changing the brake fluid is a good idea too and there’s a video also for that on the channel! That should get you relatively caught up on maintenance and services! Not trying to overwhelm, I promise!

[@user-sl5bh8kr8h]

I've just taken the back axle of my mk1 gti today ,to fit a fuel tank . If also bought springs, shocks and some 6 pot terrox calipers 😊

[@justgtobell3029]

Great Video!

[@OlisGarage]

Thank you!

[@kellysutherland8298]

You are the best!

[@OlisGarage]

Thank you!

[@alfonsoalonso5364]

Hi do you know a good mechanic shop in Los Angeles I need work on my 1980 rabbit it’s very hard to find samone that know this cars

[@philippedionne6678]

Do you think I could use an oil extractor to do the oil change on my cabby?

[@fonsowaffles]

your videos helped me take on my cabriolet but i took it to an exhaust shop because its just ridiculously loud. they said its not the exhaust and has something to do with the coolant boiler exhuast?? i have no idea what hes talking about and im just thinking of sending it to the scrap yard

[@OlisGarage]

That doesn’t exist. Either he is lying or there is a massive miscommunication. You probably just have a cracked exhaust manifold and broken exhaust. Both not that hard to fix. Don’t take it to the scrap yard, you won’t get any money and you’re scrapping a perfectly good car - EXTREMELY wasteful if one thinks about it. Sell it to someone for a good price who has the ability and interest to fix it.

[@jackenrod6794]

@@OlisGarage Excellent advice. Modern cars are purposely over complicated. Save them.

[@OlisGarage]

@@jackenrod6794 the mentality of “it’s old, scrap it” kills me. Do you know how many resources went into turning that brown dirt into a steel car? An inordinate amount that is much more than the $500 “value”. Keep the old cars alive and fix them up. Also, they’re only “worth” $500, but what are you going to do when you sell/scrap it? You’re going to BUY a $5000 car. So you’re going to be out a heck of a lot more cash. Alright, there ends my mini lecture haha. Carry on 😀 this topic always gets me a bit animated. New cars are extremely complicated and will not outlast the older ones. You’re 1000% right jack!! I also wasn’t screaming at anyone specifically, just the general mindset of people.

[@sc230mb]

@@OlisGarage Agree with both of you. I will add that aftermarket LEDs suck. They over promise and under deliver.