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• Re: oils and gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 May 2013 09:26:24 -0700
  ...Regarding synthetic oils and viscosity, the SAE rating is "effective viscosity," not physical viscosity. A 15w-50 synthetic oil is physically thinner than a...
• Re: how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jan 1997 08:52:03 PDT
  > And as food for thought, in a long-term experiment, my 1984 Mitsubishi > truck which was run exclusively on synthetic oils and changed at...
• Re: Synthetic oil and engine performance
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 19:28:48 -0500
  ...Today while freeway driving with > > the > > synthetic oil in the engine I noticed that when I set my cruise > > control at > > 4000 rpm my...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 12:02:40 -0400
  ...Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil Sorry I strip alot of engines gas, propane and CNG. The gas engines show lots of varnish...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:04:03 -0500
  Note that this is the full synthetic Rotella oil. Not the conventional Rotella product. It is only available in 5w-40 and is an...
• Re: Synthetic Tranny Oil?
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 08:13:44 -0600
  I've used synthetic for the past four years in my '84's tranny. I thought it important in Minnesota as the Van is...
• Re: Help!! auto trans woes
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 17:38:05 -0800
  ...The synthetic fluid may have "dissolved or otherwise put into solution" a bunch of sludge from the internals of your transmission. In addition, the...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 12:26:08 -0700
  That seems to be a pretty common practice with synthetic oil- the oil might last twice as long as the 'regular/dino' oil but...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:12:30 -0800
  That's the same as Jeg's regular price. Is that for the LSD or regular? On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 4:48...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 19:12:47 -0700
  ...You need -50 something for hot days. > I'm not running synthetic, but I think the numbers equate. > > TBill > >> > I use 5w-30 here...
• synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 19:13:34 -0400
  Dear List, How many miles do you recommend between changes of Mobil 1? Thanks, Woody 83.5 V'gon
• Re: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:35:07 -0600
  http://rconcepts.com/beard/dragnet/drag/oilinfo.html More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Motor Oil
• Can you still get Reinforced Synthetic Syncro Wallace AFM isolators for a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 08:17:55 -0500
  Just a little something for the archives. Jim
• Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:55:30 -0700
  Most oils are synthetic blend these days right? On Thursday, August 13, 2015, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > You will probably be...
• about the "Best Oil" to use in our WaterBoxer
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 20:17:39 -0700
  ...whether the oil sticks to the > parts it was lubricating or > whether it drains off. > > Synthetics don't have good stiction properties. > > With Synthetic...
• Re: Subaru Forester 2.5
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 31 Jan 2023 16:11:53 -0800
  ...because I looked up on the internet and it's quite > > confusing. > > > > - Oil grade - 5W30 or 5W40? > > - Oil type - Synthetic or Regular Standard oil...
• Re: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:41:52 -0400
  Make sure the moly grease you use is Synthetic or Semi-synthetic moly grease for CV joints. In my 42 years experience with Lobro...
• Canvas: Cotton or "Sunbrella" ??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 10:07:34 -0700
  ...Some have purchased replacement canvas from Bus Depot which has canvas made of "Sunbrella" which is a treated synthetic material. I doubt if it...
• Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Fri, 19 Aug 94 12:34:00 cdt
  ...Anyway, I reread Gene Bergs comment on Synthetic oil and his claim is that the oil flow helps remove heat from the cyl. heads...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:12:16 -0500
  ...Motor Oil (Synthetic) At 09:27 AM 1/13/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote... >Well, for what it's worth, when consumer reports, When Consumer...
• Synthetic Oil?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 16 May 2000 17:13:32 -0600
  I got my shots and a passport today, so I went into K-Mart and as I was checking out the synthetic oils, I...
• Re: Castrol Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 00:06:00 -0600
  Not only will you notice this being easier in the winter with Syntec in your crankcase, but also try Redline Synthetic in your transmission...
• Re: Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 20:14:57 -0600
  ...Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil > > > > Marvel Mystery oil . > > Did you get any special crud out with the oil that the...
• Re: sythetic auto trans fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 10:08:12 +1000
  ...sythetic auto trans fluid? > >Hi Volks, > > It's time to change auto tranny fluid and I want to go with >synthetic. Does anyone know...
• Re: oil additives (synthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 14:01:15 -0800
  ...This is because synthetics do not have the same seal swelling properties as natural paraffin base oil which helps to set the seal in...
• Re: Amsoil vs. Mobil Delvac vs. RedLine Diesel Oils?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 22:05:47 -0500
  ...I have used Castrol 15W40 diesel rated oil (not synthetic) in it, but noticed that it blackens terribly almost right after it is changed...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:13:11 -0600
  Brian Doss wrote: > > I've been reading the posts about synthetic oil. I'm thinking about trying it > out, but to be honest, I...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:49:28 -0500
  ...I use Shell Rotella T 5W-40 (CI-4/SH rated group III "synthetic") in all my cars, including the Vanagon. They recently came...
• Re: oil advice
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:36:25 -0700
  Jim uses 5W40 Rotella T6 full synthetic on all his VWs. 1.9 waterboxer 1.9 diesel 2.0 ABA
• Re: Synthetic oil and winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:25:52 -0400
  ...As for oil, the Waterboxer can and does benefit from synthetics. Particularly, they can function at much lower temperatures than there viscosity rating indicates...
• 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 22:28:34 -0500
  ...You claimed "VW and other makers who ordinarily require synthetic in their new engines have a requirement to NOT change the oil during the...
• Standard Transmission oil change - Redline MT-90 vs. Royal Purple
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:42:03 -0600
  ...https://aatransaxle.com/warranty-information We recommend Redline MT90 for a break in Gear Oil and then use a name brand 75/90 synthetic...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:55:55 -0500
  ...Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid Depends on where yur at :-)Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 14:12:23 -0700
  ...which is too >thin for pre-1990 engines ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As I understand synthetic oils are designed to overcome this very problem, which is why they...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics-Air cooled Vanagons!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 May 2003 19:27:37 -0400
  ...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: synthetic oil (switching teams)
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 12:56:20 -0500
  Jonathan, in my experience when I changed over to Mobil 1 synthetic for our '86 Vanagon over two years ago, we had NO problems...
• Re: changing to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 07:05:26 -0700
  ...I've long suspected that I could get better results from synthetic oil. This might be the time to check it out. I wondered...
• oil type
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Mon, 31 May 1999 09:37:41 -0700
  Synthetic 5-50 all year ;0) Winters are freezing (<--at times-->) 100+ Summers Glad to report we have four seasons here. MtnGal
• Re: Castrol and BP
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 23 May 2010 08:41:58 -0700
  ...Economics of using synthetic oil I'll second the comments on the numbers when running synthetics. Shortly after acquiring my '90 (w/95,000...
• synthetic tranny oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 11:18:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...if yes, would replacing with synthetic tranny oil enhance shifting, esp. in cold weather and also last longer since it doesn't (?) breakdown as...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 13:01:17 -1000
  ...I'll look for a single weight synthetic... but I doubt it, especially hard to find oddball things in Hawaii. Hard to find run...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic) - I use Walmart 15-40 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:47:06 -0800
  ...Motor Oil (Synthetic) > > > > What motor oils you you all use out there? A friend of mine > keeps > > pushing synthetic oil. He's a Ford...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic) Oops
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:58:16 -0500
  ...Motor Oil (Synthetic) >> >> What motor oils you you all use out there?  A friend of mine keeps >> pushing synthetic oil.  He's a Ford...
• Re: Questions re:sysnthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Thu, 02 Jan 1997 12:35:13 -0500
  Scott Allred wrote: > > Happy New Year! > > I have been contemplating switching my '71 to a 20-50W synthetic > engine oil. The engine (1835) has...
• Re: Whine during acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 11:23:23 -0700
  Matthew, I have heard a lot of negative things about Slick 50 for engines, and also that synthetic oil interferes with Slick 50's...
• Re: Correct synthetic oil weight?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 9 Nov 2018 13:08:30 -0800
  I use Mobil1 15W50... Walmart has it but not Autozone... Amazon is an option when I can't find it.
• Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 20:58:33 -0400
  Is there an advantage to running synthetic in a WBX 2.1 over conventional oil? If so what weights are being used? Dave
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 19:36:45 -0600
  My VW mechanic told me that all flat 4 VW engines should not be running a synthetic oil because synthetics don't carry as...
• Re: 2.1 conversion warning--and solution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 13:55:16 -0500
  Keep in mind that the reason for the developement of the synthetics is the need to provide a lubricant that does not break down...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Conversion, What is the best Easy Access Brand, and Viscosity?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:59:58 -0500
  The Castrol Syntec is not a true synthetic oil It is in fact Hydro-Cracked or something like that from petroleum base stocks. The...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:50:42 -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: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:52:26 -0400
  https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-Platinum-Euro-5W-40-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-1-Quart/44981492 Wally World has the Pennzoil for $7...
• OW40 in a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:06:44 -0500
  What would be the downside of running 0W40 Pennzoil Platinum® Euro Full Synthetic Motor Oil in a 2.1L? I actually ran 5W40 Pennzoil...
• Re: Changing oil: Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 2 Jul 2020 07:46:18 -0700
  ...mcneely On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 7:28 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > there's the Synthetic Blend oil ready to...
• Re: ATF and final drive fluids
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 09:51:53 -0500
  Fred Brittain wrote: > > Volks, > > I've searched the archives and read the "passing fluid" thread, but > didn't see much about synthetic auto trans...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 21 Feb 2016 18:10:55 -0800
  my mechanic recommends 7K miles oil change using synthetic oil for the sake of oil filter that get dirty rather oil performance....
• Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 19 Aug 94 5:58:43 PDT
  > > Do wassreboxers have oil coolers? I thought they did....DC > I haven't noticed one in mine. -- Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
• 2.1L engine FS
  Historical mailing list - b.t.allen
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 08:44:56 -0400
  approx 90K synthetic oil for entire like w/3K changes. $800 70 west of Wash DC/Baltimore 301 219 8678 Bob Allen
• Re: Buying a new manual transmission - considering Go Westy final drive increase
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 20 May 2005 15:40:10 -0400
  Put synthetic in the trans and get another year or so out of it.
• Re: GL4/GL5?
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:29:45 -0500
  ...Less wear then when they used Mobil synthetic products! If only Chevron made a synthetic version with this additive package...but they don't...