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• Re: gasoline prefilter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:20:56 -0500
  ...It also increases service intervals. If the tank is loaded with crud the real fix is going to be replacing it as the crud...
• Re: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:16:59 -0400
  ...that is, filter your oil without impeding flow during the recommended interval between changes). By comparison, aftermarket filters are widely known to be an...
• Coolant Hose Life Expectancy
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 08:10:40 -0800
  ...Are people changing hoses out at set intervals? Joe __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_All_wipers_on,_won=E2=80=99t_turn_off_=28fixed!=29?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:32:20 -0700
  ...I’ve often wished for a adjustable interval rear….yeah, very important to my life…. Not :-) Alistair > On Aug 23, 2021, at 11:30...
• Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:27:29 -0700
  ...not enough to warrant needing to add oil between oil change > intervals, > there are maybe 1 or 2 drops of oil on the ground...
• Re: arm rests etc.
  Historical mailing list - John Hung
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 13:45:08 -0500
  ...the seatback by compressing the foam padding and >cursing at regular intervals. > > >George Nahrebecky >Halifax, Nova Scotia >1989 Westy (Bumblebee) Arm rests turn on...
• 89 Wolfsburg for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 00:57:44 -0400
  ...Oil and coolant were changed at list-recommended intervals. I just changed the transmission fluid with Redline synthetic. I could be convinced to part...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:45:24 -0800
  ...I notice that most > > manufacturers specify that oil should be changed at the recommended > > interval, and that less often than that voids the warranty...
• WTB: Vanagon with dead/missing engine near PDX /// FS: Westy & Passat TDI
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 21:14:58 -0700
  ...expensive 60K svc interval), running pure synthetic, and has every imaginable option/upgrade on it. I'm first owner & planned to make it live...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:32:15 -0400
  ...If you really want to know what your Vanagon needs, check the service intervals in your Bentley manual. I'm sure you will find...
• Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:58:12 -0700
  ...You just have to > make sure you change the oil at regular intervals > and keep the oil level topped up. > > In fact- I have...
• Re: Idle stabilizer question--1.9
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:26:16 -0400
  ...Does it watch the time interval between between ignition >pulses and use some absolute standard to decide if the idle is too >fast or...
• Re: 84 not refiring , still flooding ?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Vanhethoen
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 09:10:29 -0500
  ...started the engine on and off 4 times at 1 minute intervals well I thought great fixed well will see . Went back in the...
• Playing nice - Was:Simple Anti Freeze ?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Walz
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 12:11:31 -0700
  ...You two have reinforced my decision to stay on this list!! Thanks! Marty 91 Carat Seattle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aaron Reams" <aaron@INTERVAL.COM...
• Fw: Oxygen Sensor Warning Light Reset-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 10:53:47 -0500
  ...Whether the O2 sensor is replaced at this time or at some other interval is independent to the illumination of the warning light. This...
• Re: Using the "extra" LEDs in the instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:38:31 -0700
  ...your '91 was made VW > were no longer specifying a service interval for the sensor and had > removed the light and associated expensive switch...
• Re: OEM =vs= aftermarket front heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:38:35 -0500
  ...with a proven long-term track record that may increase the interval before I had to do it again. Of course it's a...
• Re: My AT is fine, but...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:13:22 -0500
  30K miles is a good interval to service the ATF and final drive. There is not an easy way to do one of those...
• Engine transplant
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 13:13:37 PST
  ...It seems that these lights are connected to the odometer cable so they light up at specific mileage intervals.
• flooding digifant
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Sat, 7 Nov 1998 17:23:11 -0800
  ...Left engine compartment open and will check again in the morning when the engine is cold and then at intervals while it warms up...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:11:39 -0700
  ...I bought the vehicle > > with 105,000 miles on the odometer and am unsure what kind of oil or > > oil change interval the previous...
• Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:43:04 -0800
  ...So here's the question:� what is the service interval for Rear Wheel Bearings?� How long should they last (I do almost exclusively long...
• Re: 83.5 Runs for about 4 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 1 May 2006 19:24:50 -0400
  ...But at least one of >>them is definately making an audible rapid clicking sound in about one second >>intervals (one second on one second...
• OIL PRESSURE WARNING
  Historical mailing list - David Ludlow
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 16:48:09 +0000
  ...due apparently to insufficient care in changing oil at the specified interval or insufficient quality of oil. The vehicle was in fact maintained regularly...
• Re: Fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:29:57 -0700
  ...I guess the question > is > at what interval and how do you know when it needs to be changed before > you > encounter running problems...
• Re: A few "new" Engine Questions: (Oil Change interval - Lifter noise)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:32:56 -0800
  Hey Jeff, glad you've got your van back! That's dry lifters you're hearing and YES, change the oil and filter. On...
• Re: water in door seals
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 12:28:17 -0300
  ...from one of the > little holes punched in it at regular intervals. It's a very pretty > fountain effect, but I'm thinking this...
• Re: Run engine without coolant for a few seconds?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 20:56:48 -0700
  ...seconds. > I have done this in the past for that time interval on I4 VW motors with no > ill effects. > > I'm sure many...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:38:39 -0400
  ...I bought the > vehicle > with 105,000 miles on the odometer and am unsure what kind of oil or > oil change interval the previous...
• Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:17:31 +0100
  ...Now, however, after a very brief warm-up, the idle is rapidly cycling between about 1200 to 3000 RPM, at about 1 second intervals...
• Was Motor Oil (Synthetic), now Ail Filters
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:24:18 -0600
  ...Where those products fall short is their ability to maintain adequate filtration for extended oil drain intervals. In a number of vehicles including mine...
• Re: how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Thu, 02 Jan 1997 20:12:54 -0800
  ...which was run exclusively on synthetic oils and changed at 3K intervals has 140 PSI compression at 160,000 miles, the spec for a...
• Re: Speedometer Calibration
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 16:15:52 -0700
  ...Obviously, resetting while moving will not always damage the odometer, and anything that occurs in an unpredictable way at wide intervals is bound to...
• Re: CV Joint questions and anwers anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Sun, 11 May 2003 00:54:43 -0700
  ...and it > is time for me to look at the maintenance > interval chart and grease these things on time. > I got a refund for...
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 13 May 2012 20:00:50 -0400
  ...seals to leak? > > My goal isn't to extend oil change intervals. Just want to provide > better protection for bearings etc. > > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n...
• Re: Oil and Filter Changes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:09:16 -0500
  ...Is this excessive? Would it be ok to drop down to 6 month intervals? Seems like a waste of oil and filters when there...
• Re: Aftermarket Fog Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:36:01 -0600
  ...Porsche owners are EXPECTED to perform certain maintenance >> procedures at a regular interval or whenever necessary. like changing >> the oil, rotating the tires, replacing...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:22:27 -0600
  ...My change interval seems economic to me. Oil is cheap. >>>> Engines >>>> are expensive. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 6:02 PM, Allan Streib...
• demographics
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 22:02:14 -0700
  ...After an interval involving Japanese cars (retaining a great small Toyota), drifted back to VW with an '82 Vanagon which may be the best...
• Things to do at Wal-Mart
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 19:40:38 -0800
  ...Set all the alarm clocks in housewares to go off at 5 minute intervals. 3. Make a trail of tomato juice on the floor...
• Re: New engine question revisited
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 23:02:30 -0500
  ...may lubricate well but may promote varnish buildup during extended drain intervals. So far so good two years later with both vehicles on Mobil...
• Re: easy mod...ADJUSTABLE intermittant wiper!!! read!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:28:50 -0700
  ...Instead of programming sensibly via switching to > > intermittent and back, you set the interval by pulling the lever to > "wash". > > Totally non-intuitive. I...
• Re: rpm@60, industrial engines, mpg
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 18:07:17 -0800
  ...continuous is designed to go all day 24/7 until the next maintenance interval. These engines are under continuous load, unlike cars which are...
• Bzzzzzst! Intermittent sound from right rear...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 20:20:02 -0700
  ...The interval between episodes is not increasing..Totally random times, though twice it has come at the same corner..which is on my way...
• DM is dead! Long live DM!!!
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:07:54 -0800
  ...Oil was BLACK under factory maintenance interval. Filter is a cartridge type and was out of stock at my regular supplier. Ordered from VW...
• Re: Wheel squeal more info not solved
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 02:21:27 +0000
  ...I have been religious about front bearing lubrication at 2 year intervals.  Cheap insurance. Rich San Diego On Monday, July 15, 2019, 7:05...
• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 9 May 2012 05:45:09 -0400
  ...throughout it's life, never overheated, oil always changed at correct intervals and always something w/50. So with that knowledge install an oil...
• Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:10:02 -0400
  ...not enough to warrant needing to add oil between oil change > intervals, > there are maybe 1 or 2 drops of oil on the ground...
• Re: Freeze plug leaking coolant, Leaking head gasket-diesel
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 06:55:26 +0000
  ...headbolts were retorqued about 30k miles ago, > coolant replaced @ 2 yr interval with vw brand. > I am wondering if I should replace the head...
• Re: Anti-Freeze Change Interval > Was opinions
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 5 Apr 2017 13:29:38 -0400
  Thanks to all those who replied. One of my concerns on anti-freeze change is getting the correct anti-freeze now that VW anti...
• Re: Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:11:23 -0700
  ...were wired to be manually > switched on/off at 15 minute intervals, (bypass thermostat) and each > had the same test conditions, which fridge would...
• Re: oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:34:54 -0500
  ...Even if > not going for extended oil change intervals a good filter is > beneficial. You can change the oil today and drive in this...
• Re: Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:40:19 -0800
  ...I then track the intervals using a separate log page to identify what requires changing / inspection when. For example I know when my plugs...
• For those familiar with the VW 1.8t engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:52:47 +0000
  ...We bought it at 30k certified from VW, all mainetenance intervals kept up with, VW approved synthetic oil every 5k. As of lately the...
• Re: Syncro Tranny Lube Questions
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 19:21:34 +0000
  ...these fluids be drained and replaced at any > sort of regular interval? Please keep me posted if you find out anything. I am also...
• Re: Raceware Head Studs (coolant again...)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 09:16:29 PDT
  ...Correct coolant used for the life of the engine, changed on regular > intervals. This just goes to show us if we maintain the cooling...
• Re: need advice on buying a used van
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 12:32:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...of mileage or more on > your engines? What is the average interval for head gaskets? My '84 which has > 110k on it had the...
• Re: google search and the archives
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:37:16 -0500
  ...and it took 45 seconds. > > I usually search in several-year intervals, like the > first. Is 4 minutes "not working?" I'm retired, so...
• hydraulic lifters ... some info/opinion ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 04 Jan 96 20:16:26 CST
  ...all get regular oil and filter changes at 2500- 3000-mile intervals. What causes this problem, and how can I avoid it? Bruce J...
• Re: OIL, What do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Q
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 20:20:31 -0400
  ...I don't plan to have extended drain intervals, but I do know that my 1.6 engine is way overstressed in normal daily...