Bongo Fury

Many modern diesel engines come with the warning that the oil should be checked when engine is warm, ie. 5 mins after stopping engine. Does this apply to a 1995 engine or should it be dipped cold ??

Secondly our Bongo spends a lot of time in Portugal where I have found air in vehicle has been up to 37C and it is not even summer yet. I am thinking of fitting a small caravan pop up skylight in the lifting roof which I could leave open so in theory the hot air would escape to the outside. Of course I would have to leave the trap door open. Anybody got a better idea or thoughts on this would be much appreciated ....Jacobus

Always dip mine cold.
As for air flow, leave the side windows open? close the sliding hatch on the skylight to stop the sunlight getting in & tint your windows. I usually stick my silver screens in if I'm parking up in hot countries as well.

I do the same as Kirsty - cold oil
Regarding skylight, it looks as if it's not as easy as it sounds - see this very recent thread http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... ht#p407830

That's assuming you have a factory AFT & not an aftermarket, easier to fit an opening skylight on an aftermarket one.