Maintenance
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General Maintenance
TheSamba - Vanagon maintenance 1983-2011
Gnarlodious owns a DV and this is her page
Oil
Reference
The general consensus is T5 15W40 in NA diesels, Rotella T6 5W-40 synthetic in all turbo diesels
Fuel Lines
Clear Nylon or better is preferred (stock was nylon), most use tygon or viton. Recommended lines:
Filter to Injection Pump (6mm)
If you prefer Amazon
Amazon - Motion Pro 12-0054 Tygon Clear 1/4" x 3' Premium Fuel Line
Between Injectors (3mm)
Amazon - Tygon Genuine F-4040-A Premium Cut Length Fuel Line (ID: 1/8" OD: 1/4") (3 Feet)