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Re: equals overcooling
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:37:05 -0600
...that at about 1800 miles on fresh new 30w oil, the viscosity began to change. at 1800 miles, it was about a 34w oil...
Re: plan for oil pressure gauge install- opinions wtd
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 17 Mar 2005 19:43:35 -0500
...As for the functioning of the stock system, it will advise of failures related to excessive oil temps, wrong viscosity, etc. I do agree...
Re: Small Oil Leak 91GL
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:36:02 -0500
...That is a bunch of work at > the > rear mount really has to be removed for access. > > What type-viscosity oil did they use...
Re: Oil pressure ?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Mon, 24 Nov 2014 06:45:02 -0500
...wrote: >> 2 bar at 80 degrees centigrade at 2000 rpm with factory oil viscosity, which I believe is 30 weight, is the low minimum...
Grease GUZZLER!
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 08:06:45 -0700
...Fat-burning diesels have been around a while, but most require chemical treatment of the grease to reduce viscosity and to make it free...
Re: oil pump blueprinting question
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:20:34 -0800
...entirely by the delivery > rate of the pump (volume per revolution), viscosity of the oil, and the > various clearances in the engine. > > If you...
Re: 20W-50 oil question
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 11:37:02 -0700
...I can see the benefit of the 50 viscosity > for vanagons. But 20w part is really bad for cold start and first few > miles...
Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sun, 13 May 2012 22:21:00 -0400
...But it's something I need to learn > more about now. > > Maybe an oil with a wider range of viscosity would be best. I...
Re: Auto trans not upshifting
Historical mailing list
Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:41:44 +0000
...as well as it does regardless of fluid temperature and > related viscosity. Since it works well cold this is not an adjustment > issue. As...
Re: Oil Filter for '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 21:05:44 EDT
...I am thinking about changing the oil and oil filter and running it about 1,000 miles and then check the oil viscosity and...
Oil musings on a hot day....
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Mon, 1 Jul 2002 08:49:04 -0700
...I don't know where you live, but the thing to be careful with is too high viscosity in the mornings. Here, where overnight...
Re: high mileage motor oil
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 Feb 2004 18:35:09 -0500
...From what I have been reading, the differences do mainly with the viscosity ranges and seal conditioners. The new vehicle formulas have viscosities at...
Re: Compression test results for '84 Vanagon 1.9L with rebuilt right head
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:33:56 -0500
...On the engine temperature, oil viscosity, and most important cranking speed have major effects on the readings. It is also helpful for the throttle...
Re: Read your manual: Oil pressure nonsense
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:39:58 -0400
...A healty engine should be able to > maintain close to 10 psi/1,000 rpm. > > What viscosity oil are you using and what is...
Re: Oil Light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 8 Aug 2006 10:42:29 -0400
...What viscosity oil are you using? 20w-50 or something close to it is needed. This will have an effect on oil pressure. Also...
Re: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 22 Dec 2002 16:10:16 -0600
...Lower viscosity oils are necessary if your engine is hard to crank or seldom gets to full operating temps. Some care should be exercised...
Additives, was: Additive
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 8 May 2000 10:56:48 -0400
...MH is allegedly a "viscosity improver". Basically, just sticky, gooey oil. Since my Jetta TD has 190k+ on it, and since the Vanagon's...
Re: Head gasket, cracked head, or more?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:18:08 -0700
...and that time duration ..........depending on oil viscosity and temperature, can give a very rough idea of bearing clearance and oil pressure...the time...
Re: Oil Light flashing
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:28:39 -0500
...What oil viscosity are you using? A quart >> low > > No, I don't think so. > > I'll have to check the viscosity - but the...
Re: CV lube?
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Sat, 12 Nov 2016 14:15:14 -0500
...Many car manufacturers specified this additive for wheel bearings. > > As part of the specifications the oil is often specified for viscosity. > > If the original...
Re: EV Problems/cost - O2 sensor useful life?
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Tue, 18 Aug 1998 11:58:37 -0500
...I change my oil once for every 6 months since that is easier for me to use Castrol GTX's with different viscosity (20W50...
Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 08:30:00 -0500
Fellow vanagon types Oil pressure is influenced by lots of things the viscosity and temperature of the oil the clearances of the rod and...
Re: Electrical connection prep.
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:10:29 -0700
...In its undiluted form at room temperature, Stabilant 22 has the > viscosity of medium-weight motor oil, although it thins out with > increasing temperature...
Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:03:27 -0600
...you know what Amsoil is in there? Is it the correct viscosity? So what > is really wrong with the NAPA filter? Are you planning...
Re: Synthetic oil not worth it (long)
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 25 Mar 1999 23:35:15 -0700
...They also have >>the highest viscosity under high-temperature, high-stress conditions, >>when a thick oil protects the engine. Thus, the article suggested that...
Re: was: Friction, any extra wear 'n tear?
Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:21:37 -0700
...input end and the out put end, depending also on the viscosity of the lube.� In most MTs I believe this would tend to...
Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:30:43 -0700
...54) and wondering >>> what the right viscosity is for conditions where the nighttime lows are >>> in the mid-40's (F) and the daytime...
Re: 10W40 �Turbo-proved� v. 20W 50
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 2 Aug 1998 21:46:11 -0400
Hopefully you do not have to add so much oil that you can raise the viscosity by mixing it. If so, you have another...
Re: Engine Break-In Oil Weight
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Mon, 7 May 2007 22:48:32 -0400
...Regardless of viscosity, most off the shelf oil have so much in the way of friction reducing and anti-wear additives, that the choice...
Re: Noisy speedo
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:14:50 -0500
...http://www.super-lube.com/synthetic-oil-with-ptfe-high-viscosity-ezp-56.html Remove the speedometer and looking in the cable end you...
Re: sticking lifter cure?
Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 10:26:09 -0400
...Proper viscosity > is essential > B) Install a Mann or Mahle oil filter ( available through our list > vendors . maybe through your FLAPS). These two filters...
Re: Oil pressure ?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 23 Nov 2014 00:22:30 -0500
...Dennis Jowell Scotch Hollow Farm > On Nov 22, 2014, at 6:42 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > What viscosity oil are you...
Re: 91 Vanagon Manual - slow cranking....
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 2 Dec 2010 21:17:38 -0800
...I am ruling out oil viscosity problems as its been about 7 > degrees C all week here in lotus land Vancouver BC. > > I can...
Re: coolant pressure gauge
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 19:59:20 EST
...The surface tension and viscosity will prevent major glycerine loss till you get things hooked up. Don't use oil as it will coat...
Re: winter weight oil
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:15:28 -0700
...The 5w refers to the oil viscosity at 40C, (104F). The upper > number refers to the viscosity at 100C, (212F). With the stock system...
Re: Motor oil - Re: [VANAGON] Spooked!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 5 Jun 2011 09:49:13 -0400
...At 100C it has a higher viscosity than a straight 40. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
Re: Clakity-Clack
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 5 Aug 2001 16:46:53 -0500
...Double check your oil viscosity. I run 20W50 in my 2.1L WBX. I think that is appropriate for the 1.9L as well...
Re: Sticky brakes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:27:15 -0400
...a braking system? Isn't just about a certain level of viscosity? If that's so can't something better be substituted for it...
Re: Syncro Tranny Lube Questions
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Apr 1995 10:00:30 -0400
...The brand shouldn't matter, the type and viscosity do. >Specifically, he thought that VW has a unique oil for Syncro gearboxes, >different than...
Re: Preemptive water pump replacement? Miscellaneous Chatter
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:25:19 -0600
...They also use much lower viscosity oil, 5W30. Oh, this winter the temperature has dropped below 20 F on only a handful of occasions...
Ford's new silicone goo... interesting stuff for our Syncro!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 17 Oct 2003 09:16:13 -0700
...It was a black silicone based pourable 'liquid' with the viscosity of motor oil. When a magnetic field was applied to it, it instantly...
Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:19:26 -0500
...Also, engine oil will be too thin when hot and the viscosity won't be there to protect the transmission parts. Your mechanic may...
Re: Changing oil: Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 2 Jul 2020 01:40:47 +0000
Yeah, warm in my opinion is the way to go. Gets whatever crap that has missed oil filter is now in suspension, oil viscosity...
ONE MORE TIME, was: Low Oil Pressure
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Tue, 8 Oct 2002 09:21:48 -0400
...If your oil is fresh, the viscosity alone can carry the bearing load of pushing and sucking the pistons back and forth, etc. at...
Re: Tranny oil-level (AA Trans take on the subject)
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 26 Jul 2001 13:01:36 -0700
...quality > modern synthetic, the point is moot due to the thinner viscosity of > modern oils...When VW was trying to "modify" the shifting it...
Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:25:11 -0800
...stated that as long as the oil was of high enough viscosity to maintain a good oil film between metal parts there was no...
Re: Warning light
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 4 Nov 2014 19:45:05 -0500
...Low oil pressure can be caused by a number of factors such as incorrect viscosity, high oil temperature, worn pump or bearings, clogged oil...
Re: What Oil to Use on Startup?
Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
Sun, 28 Jul 2013 08:55:47 -0700
...So if you plan to use something > good why put something cheap or of the wrong viscosity to use as a flush? If > this...
Re: 20W-50 oil question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 12:04:05 -0400
...I can see the benefit of the 50 viscosity > for vanagons. But 20w part is really bad for cold start and first few > miles...
Re: Oil light flicker
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 16:00:12 -0700
...unless some one defeated that switch. <DIV></DIV>>3) What viscosity Mobil-1 did you use? Should be the 15w-50. <DIV></DIV...
conclusion Re: heaviest oil to use??
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:37:43 -0400
...to band-aid >an oil pressure problem by running a higher viscosity oil then is >recommended. I do not use straight weight oils in...
Re: Mobil I ... negative..(from digest)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:07:27 -0700
...I mean did > a bearing actually seize up because the correct viscosity, under proper > pressure and at proper temperatures oil actually failed to provide...
Re: Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:39:33 -0500
...The power steering lines are still leaking like a sieve, > regardless of the viscosity of the fluid. I'm thinking I'll have to...
Re: Mobil 1 winter oil alternative and sale
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:59:23 -0500
...With the lower cold viscosity the oil pressure when cold drops sooner than with the 15w and the engine just seems to crank and...
Re: breather tower
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Sun, 20 Jan 2019 08:04:15 -0500
...This is due to the oil > viscosity dropping and over expansion of parts of the engine causing > clearances to increase. VW added the oil...
Other compression test details
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Fri, 10 Dec 1999 16:19:07 -0500
...motor temp, oil viscosity, cleanliness of air filter, etc. Cheers, G. Matthew Bulley Bulley-Hewlett Corporate Communications Counselors www.bulley-hewlett.com Cary, NC...
Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 6 Nov 2015 20:20:53 -0500
...When the engine gets > hot not only does the oil pressure go down due the lower viscosity but > the case expands and the main...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 6 Sep 2014 15:44:13 -0700
...You don't really need a gauge to > show that, given the mileage and the fact that changing to lighter oil > viscosity caused the...
Re: OK, Swepco gear oil..
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:11:32 -0700
...t--t-366486--.html >> MT-90 is a 75W90 gear oil (viscosity about the same as a 15W40 motor >> oil). Redline MTL is thinner...
Oil cooler questions. Reply was blocked.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:32:10 +0000
...In a way this is too cold and if it can be reliably maintained changes the viscosity requirements of the oil. Ideally oil temperature...