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• Re: Tranny oil-level (AA Trans take on the subject)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:09:11 -0600
  ...I firmly believe that just changing it once in a while is the key to longevity...as the trans wears, a synthetic may help...
• Re: 85 westfalia tranny lube question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 07:14:44 -0700
  From the Mobil 1 Product data sheet: "Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant is suitable for all automotive applications where lubricants meeting MIL-PRF-2105E...
• Re: bio based motor oil (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:22:00 -0600
  ...While > >looking for motor oil at a store, I saw something called, "Bio based > >full synthetic G oil." The label described the stuff as...
• Syn oil in Converted S/A Inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 22:31:00 -0600
  ...The man who installed the "new, out of the box" engine, said that some synthetics can damage the seals, gasgets in the entine and...
• Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:42:16 -0800
  That sounds like crap!� Isn't Mobil-1 synthetic and the stuff that is removed from the Gulf considered... well... non-synthetic?�� I am...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 17:11:59 -0800
  ...Synthetic Oil > > Thanks to all of those that replied to this post. > I'm going to start the synthetic oil in about a week...
• Servicing Auto Trans in '81
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 17:22:11 -0700
  ...Is there any special tricks I need to keep in mind? Also, I will be switching to synthetic AT fluid. The manual says it...
• Re: changing auto trans fluid - amsoil?
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:54:36 -0700
  ...fluid out? > > * Amsoil has two Dexron II compatible synthetics -- universal > synthetic and torque drive synthetic. Anyone have > experience/suggestions here? > > * Anything else I can...
• Re: Oil, what do I use?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer 19618-5th Ave so Seattle WA 98148
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 03:24:05 EDT
  ...go to this local website for an additional education on synthetic oil and fuel additives: Egan's Pit Stop in Seattle www.Pitstop-cruizer...
• Re: I know about oil
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 22:23:27 -0700
  ...Mike On 6/2/04 7:18 PM, "Gary Goldey" <Dieselslave@WMCONNECT.COM> wrote: > I must say I enjoyed the bit about synthetic oil...
• Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:23:59 -0500
  Amsoil was just about the first synthetic for motor cars. My brother introduced it to me in the early 70s. On Nov 11, 2008...
• more oil viscosity...
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 08:46:32 -0800
  Okay, So is the 'thickness' of say 20-50 oil the same for both Dino and Synthetic oil at the same operating temperature? Bill
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:25:50 -0600
  ...Motor Oil (Synthetic) > > >> My comment regarding cold temperatures dealt specifically with an >> occurance >> last year when the temperatures in my region were consistantly below...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:37:27 -0400
  ...Oil Suggestions Hmm, if you want more zinc-phosphorous additives, why not go with a motorcycle oil? Like a synthetic V-twin motor oil...
• Use of Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 15 May 1998 00:34:04 -0500
  ...Would synthetic oil be the preferred choice? If so, are there any distinctions between Redline and Castrol? What weight would be appropriate for ambient...
• Re: Winter is Coming. Time to change the oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 09:33:07 -0400
  What type of oil are you running? Synthetic or conventional. If your driving speeds are reasonable then a 10w-40 or better yet a...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 13:54:39 -0800
  ...in modern cars that usually call for synthetic oil ..where there is a circuit that monitors operating conditons ......some of those , as on a...
• Re: synthetic oil (switching teams)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 13:29:56 -0500
  ...writes: >hey listees, > I have a concern with swithcing over to synthetic oils in my >GL with 90k on >the engine. ....> >any info as...
• OIL, What do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Dunn
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 18:41:57 EDT
  Just wondering about oil weight, brands and opinions on the subject. Waterboxer motor. Are synthetics worth it? Real slick question, huh? Andrew Dunn
• Re: Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 11:06:20 -0800 (PST)
  howard@aur.alcatel.com writes: > > Has anyone had any experience using synthetic oil > in their manual transmission? I have an '87 > Westfalia and I...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Sun, 18 May 2003 18:39:34 -0400
  ...Busch wrote: > How about those of you that have actually switched to synthetic oils > reporting on whether you did or did not develop leaks...
• Mobil 1 and SM rating...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:00:12 -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: rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 24 Dec 2010 09:14:12 -0600
  ...It was reallly the standard until this synthetic lock lube was introduces by Briggs and Stratton several years ago. If you can't find...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:57:07 -0800
  ...Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid Where are you located Dave? On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:26 AM, David...
• Re: Transmission experts?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 17:25:01 -0500
  You can try turning up the radio, or using synthitic lubricant in the tranny.I have heard it said that synthetic halts wear in...
• Re: Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 18:44:14 -0500
  ...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: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:28:27 -0400
  ...Engine oil >> >> When I had a 1990 Carat the local VW shop--a very good one--said I should >> never use synthetic oil in...
• Re: Another Synthetic Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 22:36:30 -0500
  ...I ran the 10/50 dino and the 15/50 Synthetic and never had better results on consumption or drip control better than with...
• RE: Tranny synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Tue, 25 Feb 97 15:35:02
  I've been using synthetic for the last 5 years, No problems. Added benefit of much easier shifting during colds weather (-35 F). --- On...
• Re: Synthetic oil-acidification?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 06:22:53 EST
  ...Any one have any knowledge about acidification of synthetics in vechicles that don't get driven very often, every seems to be talking mileage...
• Oil temp question 2 liter AC motor
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 21 May 2001 05:15:05 -0400
  ...I need help on how to lower this temp, for it seems near the thermal breakdown point of non-synthetic oil.....also thinking about...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:16:36 -0600
  ...Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid Currently 9.95 per quart at myoilshop..... Miguel On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 7...
• Re: Oil drain plug washer?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Edwards
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:41:52 -0600
  ...I just picked up a case of Mobil > 1 full synthetic 15w50 and am planning to go the synthetic route. My 1.9 was...
• Re: Acckk! My gear juice is *blue*...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 13:09:16 -0600
  ...But the point of all this was that all those transmissions, etc used synthetics for lubricant, not Dino oil. So this sythetic lubs thing...
• Re: Acckk! My gear juice is *blue*...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 09:51:57 -0700
  Actually, if this "blue stuff" is Swepco, it is synthetic. I've got it in both ends of my Syncro. All I can say...
• Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 10:20:42 -0700
  ...These sites are for filters that offer extended use of the oil (falls right in with synthetic oils) . I have been collecting some data...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 12:03:13 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 11:03 AM Subject: Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon > Incidentally, Tom, I'm curious how much it...
• Re: diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 07:41:34 -0600
  ...break in period only!!! 2-3k miles then find a synthetic or synthetic blend.To keep the epa people and your engine happy!! I...
• Re: WTB: green tweed seat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:45:03 -0500
  ...a message dated 2/19/2013 9:43:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mcneely4@cox.net writes: Was it wool? no. synthetic tweed.
• Re: Redline & Montana
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 23:50:20 -0700
  ...Redline MTL is 80wt GL4 synthetic oil. Bill
• Pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 08:50:36 -0500
  ...to replace my pop top canvas. I�m interested on hearing pros and cons of cotton vs. synthetic canvas. Thanks! Deb �85 Westy �Gypsy�
• Re: Coffee filter oil test & synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 22:15:08 -0600
  ...I'm almost certain this is not my imagination > but > with synthetic oil the engine seems to run more smoothly and more > quietly. > > I...
• a (cv) day in the sun
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 19:55:57 -0500
  ...drained one quart oil (castrol synthetic 10w30) and added 1 quart of synthetic auto transmission fluid (as per a list post which stated that...
• Re: OIL, What do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 10:34:10 -0400
  Dan Soiney wrote: > > Hi all: > Just a question about synthetic oil. If synthetic does lead to increased > head temps, how could Porsche specify Mobil...
• Re: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:15:05 -0600
  ...in the archives but does anyone know from what are > the > synthetic oils made? > > Having just changed to Mobil one engine oil I see...
• Re: 83 Westy update
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 06 Jul 1997 20:57:54 -0400
  ...83 Westy update > >At 08:30 AM 6/30/97 -0400, you wrote: >>> >>> Plan on switching to Castrol Syntec 5W-50 100% synthetic at...
• Re: a (cv) day in the sun-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 23:10:18 EST
  ...my options for synthetic seem a bit limited. i have (but haven't used yet) mobil 1 synthetic gear oil 75w90. i know bently...
• LubriMoly Gear Oil
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 07:03:03 -0700
  The local repair shop (Autospiel in Victoria) doing my '88 4speed transaxle recommends LubriMoly for a Synthetic gear oil. Although it is a GL...
• Re: dreaded GL5 tranny oil
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 16:24:57 -0600
  ...He used a synthetic > supposedly good for 200k miles. I have read the warnings about the problems > with GL5 (was it sulfur compounds which...
• Re: Powersteering Rack - using synthetic Auto trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 22:39:26 -0400
  ...I use the Mobil 1 synthetic ATF > and still change every few years. FUN US still has the original rack > at 254K. Elay racks...
• Manual transmission oil?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 13 May 2009 09:27:51 -0700
  ...Currently running some Valvoline synthetic of some sort with no real issues of noise or shifting.
• Oil v Syntetic for 83 Watercooled
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 13:01:51 EDT
  So what is the bottom line for an 83 watercooled 180k with an engine rebuild at 140k? Can I use synthetic? Should I bother...
• Re: GL4/GL5?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 22:57:13 EST
  Redline almost as good as Amsoil? I know there are lots of archives on the synthetic topic but I thought Amsoil was as good...
• Re: Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 16:55:16 -0800
  Swepco 714 Transmission Fluid... Pricey, but he best I've ever seen, bar none. It's cured many a cantankerous A/T for me...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:10:59 -0700
  synthetic in cold climates and dino in hot ones? _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join...
• Re: Synthetic oil weight?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 1 Oct 2024 12:55:18 -0700
  Ohmigawd, An oil thread! It’s been years!!!! My choice has been Rotella T6 5w40 synthetic for… fifteen years? I currently run it in...
• Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 20 Jun 2014 11:48:00 -0700
  ...Even with my slightly higher HP engine, given oil change intervals as per the AA web page, I'm certain a properly rated synthetic...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 21:06:46 -0400
  ...Flowing in >>>>> >>>>> >>extremely >> >> >>>>>cold weather. >>>>> >>>>>Does synthetic oil make more sense when the outside temperature >>>>> >>>>> >>is -40� >> >> >>>F >>> >>> >>>>? >>>> >>>> >>>>>Mike >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> > > >------ >Tom Ring K0TAR, ex-WA2PHW...
• Re: Synthetic oil test by AAA
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 16:20:45 -0700
  On my Jetta engine Vanagon, I recently switched to Delo 5-40 synthetic. I have no hard evidence, but my oil consumption at sustained...
• manual tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 17:38:59 -0800
  ...Many folks claim that synthetic Redline MT90 is the best while others claim only Redline MTL will do. Others claim that synthetic tranny oils...