answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

No, leave the engine off to check the oil. When you start the engine it sucks all the oil out of the crankcase, so none will appear on the dipstick.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Should A 1974 Volkswagen bus be turned on to check the oil?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Does a 1974 Volkswagen bus need a smog check in California?

no anything below 76 is a no smog


Engine will not idle on 1974 Volkswagen Thing?

check timing. carb might need adjusted.


What is the wheel bolt pattern on a 1974 vw?

The wheel bolt pattern on a 1974 Volkswagen is 4x130. If you would rather have your Volkswagen a 4x100, you can have it redrilled.


How many liters of oil goes into a 1974 vw beetle?

A 1974 Volkswagen Beetle takes 2. 5 liters of oil. The weight of the oil should be 15W30. When the oil is changed, the oil filter should also be changed.


When was VW Golf created?

Volkswagen Golf was created in 1974.


When was VW Scirocco created?

Volkswagen Scirocco was created in 1974.


Which is the power of the engine and the maximum speed of the volkswagen golf 1974?

40 bhp is the power of the Volkswagen golf 1974 engine and its maximum speed is 130 km/h (81 mph).


What size battery does 1974 Volkswagen Beetle need?

12 volt


What are the release dates for Valley of the Dinosaurs - 1974 A Turned Turtle?

Valley of the Dinosaurs - 1974 A Turned Turtle was released on: USA: 21 September 1974


In what year was the VW Golf Estate released to the public?

The Volkswagen Golf Estate was released to the public by the Volkswagen company in the year 1974. The Volkswagen Golf is still a purchasable vehicle today.


How many quarts of oil is needed for a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle?

2.5 litres


What is a fair price to ask for running 1974 Volkswagen convertible that still needs some work?

According to NADA, a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle convertible in a low retail situation could sell for $6,250. It's all about condition.