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• Re: Frozen manual trans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 17:18:08 -0500
  ...If not, top it up (thru the same hole) with gear oil (80W90 or better yet use synthetic 75W90 oil). Regarding the hard ti...
• Re: Castrol Syntec 5-50?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 12:53:34 -0500
  I have been running Castrol Syntec (full synthetic) 5w-50 in my 86 Syncro since last year. Temperatures have ranged from -20 to 90...
• I know about oil
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 22:18:14 EDT
  I must say I enjoyed the bit about synthetic oil vs the old school. Synthetic lubricants are good as if not better than petroleum...
• Re: Which is better, synthetic oil or conventional oil? from the AAA website
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 19:48:19 -0400
  On Wed, 2 Jun 2004, Doug in Calif wrote: > Frankly, I don't buy some of the "facts" stated by others, that adding > synthetic...
• Re: Synthetic oil or DINO
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 09:05:35 EDT
  ...Unless there's been a change at Valvolinewerks, their racing oil is not synthetic. I have used Valvoline Racing Oil exclusively for years, with...
• Re: Use of Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 15 May 1998 09:06:35 -0400
  ...BTW I used Amsoil part number AGT- 1G (quite cheap) for one gallon jugs of SAE 80W-90 100% synthetic gear oil (about one...
• Re: Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 19:16:30 -0400
  ...Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc So far everything you're mechanic said is pure crap. Synthetics were developed to handle applications of very...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:39:02 -0400
  ...What about > > synthetics? Are there equivalent synthetics with known good levels of > > additives? (Castrol?) Or does anyone have a good reason to think that...
• Re: Synthetic oil and winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 08:39:04 -0500
  You probably won't see any benefits to switching to a synthetic oil. The ticking noise is probably a stuck lifter, and goes away...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:48:11 -0800
  ...from Summit Racing http://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/Red-Line-Synthetic-Oil/ None of the list vendors seem to be Red Line distributors...
• Going with Synthitc Gearbox Lube
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 00:36:02 -0400
  Having read the wonderous benefits of going synthetic I have decided to change out my gearbox oil. Just to make sure I know what...
• Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:45:49 -0500
  ...Mobil-1 shortage > There are so many other full synthetic alternatives at this point. Go > down to Autozone or Advance Auto and you will...
• Re: california smog issues and synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 2 May 2005 15:52:17 -0700
  ...california smog issues and synthetic oil > > The reason I think that synthetic oil might help on > passing smog is the same reason for doing...
• Re: Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:22:02 -0500
  ...Seemed > to make > sense in some way - oil does contain lots of additives which > essentially > provide the viscosity extent. > > He also mentioned synthetic oil...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 18:05:42 -0700
  ...What about > synthetics? Are there equivalent synthetics with known good levels of > additives? (Castrol?) Or does anyone have a good reason to think that...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 23:02:43 -0700
  ...I have stripped synthetic oiled engines that had a high oil line and the varnish was thick above the oil line. I think that...
• Re: Castrol and BP
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 23 May 2010 11:12:12 -0700
  ...BTW, I also realize that a few vehicle manufacturers are starting to require synthetic oil to keep a vehicle in warranty.� But that's...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 20:26:46 -0700
  ...What about > > synthetics? Are there equivalent synthetics with known good levels of > > additives? (Castrol?) Or does anyone have a good reason to think that...
• Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:38:07 -0700
  Hi, I am running Mobil 1 15W50 full synthetic in my 2.1 89 Syncro Westy. I have a VDO pressure gauge and monitor...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:45:24 -0800
  ...I can't > > imagine how synthetic could improve on that. I notice that most > > manufacturers specify that oil should be changed at the recommended...
• Re: I'll change my oil tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:18:13 -0500
  ...But it applies to "synthetic" oil just the same as to non-synthetic. mcneely ---- John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Plankton oil, then?? > > John...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 08:38:03 -0400
  <<...For those of you using Mobil1 or other synthetic oil, how long are you running between oil changes? >> Using Mobil 1, 15w 50, approximately...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:21:28 -0400
  ...Synthetic oils in the vanagon > I believe that the bottom line on synthetic oil is that it should never be > in you engine long...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Kep Koeppel
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 08:35:14 -0800
  Dave, One of the best oils out there (though expensive) is LUBROMOLY semi-synthetic 10W-40 with MOS2 running about $9/quart out of...
• Re: Redline Tranny Fluid Service intervals?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 18:14:06 -0600
  ...Anyone have a feel for how often you should replace the > Synthetic MTL Redline fluid in a rebuilt 4 speed in a 90 GL...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - John Parson
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:41:38 -0400
  I've also been told not to use synthetic oil in an aircooled Vanagon, for cooling, as AC VW's are air/oil cooled...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:57:37 -0600
  ...There are exceptions - synthetics and diesel rated oils. Synthetic base oils require less viscosity modifiers which is a good thing because viscosity modifiers tend...
• Re: Favorite wheel bearing grease?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:32:54 -0700
  ...the various synthetic greases. I like Prolong myself...... But it's far more about careful workmanship than it is about how great the grease...
• Re: Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:07:13 -0700
  ...I do not know of a synthetic or any oil that Kendall makes that is suited to diesels. Scot See Dave Matthews Band live...
• Re: mixing oils
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 20:24:50 -0800
  ...PS- You mention Synthetic Blend but then mention Transaxle. Hmmm. I have not seen blends do anything well, go dyno or full synth. hth...
• Re: oil: time or miles?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 4 May 2002 11:22:37 -0700
  ...This would be excellent info, and I, for one, would use synthetics if the time interval were increased commensurate with the mileage drain interval...
• Re: Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 19:14:07 -0600
  ...to Mobil one synthetic 15W50 oil with a stock filter. > The next > test will be to see if the synthetic oil leaks anywhere and...
• Re: oil additives (synthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 16:34:36 -0800
  For what ever it's worth, I used to use synthetic and change oil and filter every 5,000 miles just to be extra...
• Power steering rack R&R and fluid flush
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:25:28 +0000
  ...Here's my question, I am contemplating using Mobil 1 synthetic (based on the endorsement of Dennis Haynes), I am cheap though and it...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 18 May 2003 18:12:31 EDT
  ...If you switched to synthetic, did you develop oil leaks? And what was the mileage (on the engine) at the time of the switch...
• Re: who has the best prices on westy Poptop canvas??
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:26:51 -0500
  ...Canvas or synthetic being the choices. For the humid east I chose synthetic. On Feb 10, 2010, at 12:41 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM...
• New TD engine, first oil change, OK to go to synthetic?
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 09:44:42 -0400
  ...The question is whether it is too soon to change it to Delvac (Mobil) 1 synthetic, or should it run a while longer on...
• Re: changing to synthetic oil - was STUPID QUESTION?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:48:39 -0700
  ...I've heard that it's not a good idea to change to synthetic oil in a high mileage engine. Any thoughts on this...
• Leaking synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Mar 1997 17:29:02 -0500 (EST)
  Has anyone had any experience with changing to synthetic oil. I read online that synthetic will usually leak more at first because it cleans...
• Re: Oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 15 May 2024 22:10:56 +0000
  ...Conventional oil formulations have not radically changed and even with a  synthetic oil you would not want all that dirty oil circulating through your...
• Re: Another Synthetic Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 14:56:25 -0600
  ...I recently changed from 20-50 Petroleum Engineers > natural oil to 20-50 Amsoil synthetic. With the natural I had a slow > leak from...
• Re: Royal Purple Motor Oil..
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 10 May 2014 15:12:48 -0400
  ...motor oil? Thinking of moving > from a 15W-50 synthetic to a 20W-50 synthetic.. and this all that is > available in this grade...
• 5W30 synthetic oil temp range
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 15:23:57 -0900 (AKST)
  What is the maximum outside temperature at which I can run 5W30 Mobil1 Synthetic in my van's engine? It will be warming above...
• Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Thu, 09 Jan 1997 20:54:14 -0600
  ...These engines do not seem to use much oil either petroleum or synthetic based if cared for. I suspect it has to do with...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:02:45 -0500
  ...I did try to get a 15W50 oil, but distributors here only have synthetics in that grade, except for a Citgo brand (forget the...
• Re: oil additives (synthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:42:03 -0800
  ...oil additives (synthetic oils) I abolutely agree. I have been using Mobil One since it was first available commercially. My Vanagon has not seen...
• Re: What type of oil for my 2.1 Boston Bob? Was Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:55:34 -0500
  ...Should I be using synthetic, or is it > too > > late? And if so whats the proper weight? > >Synthetic is actully not a great break...
• Re: Travel necessities-Oil
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:42:13 -0600
  Mike...consider planning on switching to synthetic while on your trip. You probably have some idea when you will be getting into the 5k...
• Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Aug 94 20:40:08 EDT
  Do wassreboxers have oil coolers? I thought they did....DC
• Re: changing to synthetic oil - was STUPID QUESTION?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 19:45:40 -0600
  ...Then a flush is recommended even if you don�t change to synthetic oil. You may develop a drip you never noted before but...
• Re: Oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 15 May 2024 09:06:46 -0700
  ...Conventional oil formulations have not radically changed and even with a synthetic oil you would not want all that dirty oil circulating through your...
• Re: poptop tent replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:55:29 -0400
  ...In high humidity locations >I< prefer to go with the synthetic. Elsewhere the cotton models are great. If you want more color choices than...
• Synthetic brake fluid Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 16:00:53 EDT
  ...But I see major brand names of brake fluid now offer this synthetic brake fluid that "exceeds" DOT3 and DOT4 standards (thereby being OK...
• Re: Synthetic oil not worth it (long)
  Historical mailing list - The Henrys
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 21:08:14 +0000
  ...Also tested were two synthetic oils, Mobil 1 and Pennzoil Performax, and one synthetic-and-conventional blend, Valvoline Dura-Blend; all three were 10W...
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 13 May 2012 20:00:50 -0400
  ...good price balance between > 100% synthetic and conventional oil. > > Has/is anyone using this product? > > When introducing a synthetic blend oil to a an...
• Synthetic Oil Change Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 23:01:30 -0600
  ...in response to my recent inquiry regarding oil change intervals with synthetic oil. The consensus appears to be that change intervals between 5K and...
• Re: � � � Re: Syn oil in Converted S/A Inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 14:05:47 -0700
  ...said not to use synthetic >> for the first 12,000 miles. >> > The V8 in my Lotus came from the factory with synthetic in it. >
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 20 May 2003 22:47:04 +0000
  ...Oil Leaks due to Synthetics > > oh wait 84 is air-cooled huh? > -------------------- Clip -------------------- > Go ahead and laugh! > If I find a decent Wasser Boxer...
• Re: Travel necessities
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 16:10:16 -0500
  I've heard reports of people installing Synthetic oil right from the get go on new engines and still not having the engine broken...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - DOT brake fluid, DOT 3 vs. 4
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 21:57:51 -0500
  ...4 > > Ok...it appears "most" brake fluid now is synthetic, agreed? > > If so, and I have the old DOT 3 in my system, must...