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We used to have a travel trailer that came stock with Chinese tires that almost everyone who had experience with them warned others to chuck, and switch to Goodyears. Lots of stories of mid-trip explosions. I don't assume that just because they're made in China that they're bad, but thought I'd...

I know that many posts have been made regarding towing capacity for a 2.8L TD - L400, but I thought I'd share my experience so far (ours is a 97). We hooked up our teardrop trailer (which can weigh anywhere from about 1000 lbs to 1300 lbs--depending on what's in it), and gave it a shakeout drive...

My problem was solved, and I can't figure out how to delete a post. My apologies. Can someone give me the scoop on that, please?

I find the L400 rearview mirror pretty dang small, and would love to find an aftermarket mirror with more vertical and horizontal range. I'm not looking for a backup camera/mirror combination, but wonder if anyone out there has had the same frustration, and found a good solution that can be...

I just ordered and received a Valvoline oil filter (VO-55) for my 97 L400 2.8L TD 4M40, and before I do an oil change on it, I just wanted to see if there was a general consensus either way about how reliable the suggested alternative parts are on the DelicaUSA site. No personal reason to doubt...

Sorry...but I'm really trying to figure this out. After reading the owner's manual several times for the 97 L400 2.8 TD, I'm still trying to figure out what the heck the overdrive feature is all about. Some of my driving will be around town at relatively low speeds, but some will be on longer...

I'm wondering if anyone here (after searching through the search feature, and not finding anything) has refurbished your faded L400 bull bar. If so, how did you do it, and what was the result? I'm wondering if priming and using a flat automotive paint on it would restore it to something like its...

If you were to have a box containing backup/emergency fluids (oil, AT fluid, diesel fuel additive, brake fluid, etc.) for an extended road trip with a '97 L400 2.8 Turbo Diesel, what would it include? In addition to tools, I want to make sure I have very diesel vehicle-specific fluids in...

Hi all, I've read as many posts as possible on roof racks, and I can't seem to locate a definitive word on this. Is there a "basic" roof rack (towers and crossbars) that dependably fits this vehicle, onto which I could mount an awning out the side? Thanks in advance!

Hey all - I'm looking at a '97 L400 Turbo Diesel (2.8), and wondering from those who own this, or a similar model, if you have a regular checklist of things you check once a week/month/every fill-up, etc. I'm anticipating that I'll baby the thing, and I want to stay totally on top of things...

Anyone have experience with this? Curious what the difference in average MPG would be between a '98 LWB Gas, and a '97 Turbo Diesel (short wheel base).

Does such a thing exist, and if so...where might one find one?

Hi folks - wondering if any of you know whether the '98 V6 Gas L400 has any "known issues" that I should be wary of. Thanks in advance!

I drove old VW Westys for years (still love them), and the minimum, non-negotiable emergency kit always included: generator belt, clutch cable, socket for generator pulley, flat blade screwdriver, and oil. For those of you driving L400s, what would your kit include on any road trip you took...

I've been trying to find some definitive threads on towing capacity, but I can't seem to find any really consistent ones. Being new to the forum, it's possible I'm missing how to get to certain links. With apologies, if this is a redundant question, but I'm wondering if there's some solid info...

I'm not currently a Delica owner, but really want to get a good sense from owners how they are experiencing them. I've driven older VW buses for years ('64, '67, '71, and an '86) and am generally comfortable with having to fix things on the fly. I know many Canadian climbers (I'm a U.S. climber)...