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• Octane ratings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 13:47:34 -0700
  ...The 89 and 92 octane products are less prone to detonation, have cleanlyness promoting additives, etc. I figure gasoline is like most things- if...
• Re: Thermostats and coolant additives
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 May 2001 11:57:26 -0700
  Marshall, you are such a fuddy duddy! How are we supposed to advance the state of the art with attitudes like yours? <G> Hypercool...
• Re: What octane fuel?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 22 May 2005 11:01:38 -0600
  ...Almost all brands of gas on the market now contain additives to satisfy even the most stringent auto mfr requirements for cleaners, etc. Shell...
• Re: Mobil I ... negative..(from digest)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:35:06 -0400
  ...negative..(from digest) No, but you don't want to use it if it has a GL-5 rating. (Alledgedly the additive in GL...
• Re: GL-4 vs GL-5 Some more good reading!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 21:24:32 -0500
  ...Of note is the "sliding" under pressure operation which creates the requirement for the "EP" additives. Dennis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiral_bevel...
• Re: STP Gas Treatment
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:12:05 -0600
  The only fuel additive I ever use is Marvel's Mystery Oil. It helps in keeping the injectors clean. Just use once in a...
• DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:47:55 -0500
  ...It also stated that there are additives you can use, but I just checked the oil bottles I have and it is not SM...
• Re: PAINT COLORS 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:34:26 -0700
  ...Does anyone have experience with the ceramic paint additives that are meant to insulate paint (e.g., http://www.hytechsales.com/insulating_paint_additives...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 15:38:55 -0800
  ...then "branded", aka has its specific to a proprietary� name / label additives put in. There are thousands of hubs, but VERY FEW gasoline refineres...
• Re: Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 15:14:48 -0800 (PST)
  ...I would guess that the amount of gasoline and additives that ends up in the oil is directly proportional to the sealing capability of...
• Re: poo powder chemistry
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 8 Oct 2011 19:34:19 -0500
  ...stuff may have monomeric acrylamide, like some of the potting soil additives do? I THINK those have been removed from market, but maybe not...
• Quieting noisy lifters (was: Head gasket leaking. Bummer)
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:23:33 -0500
  ...book says, fwiw ) > > treat them with 'hydraulic lifter cleaner' ...an oil additive. > And no kidding, I've had a re-done used waterboxer engine...
• 84 automatic trans reseal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 13:50:23 -0600
  ...I did add a pint of transmission additive. At any rate, I have finally gotten the two new seals and am going to replace...
• Re: Knocking noise from lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 07:35:07 -0800
  Speaking of using or switching to synthetic oil, does anyone on the list know if the synthetics use TBN and antioxidation additives in adequate...
• Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:19:26 -0500
  ...Just like Mike said, engine oils don't have the right additive package. Also, engine oil will be too thin when hot and the...
• Re: How to simply clean out the water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 2 Jul 2013 23:56:42 -0500
  ...Bleach should be 5.25% sodium hypochlorite straight bleach, no perfumes or other additives. If you are using city water that is safe to...
• Re: Fuel additives...Friday (Is this for real?)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 12:19:29 -0500
  Is this for real? Or pulling our legs on Friday? >Vic - I used to pour water down my '74 van's Weber carb whilst...
• More on Acetone
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 08:19:41 -0700
  ...http://www.radardetector.net/Acetone-in-fuel:-Truth-or-BS-4799t.php http://www.lubedev.com/smartgas/additive.htm http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb...
• Re: Diagnostic Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:13:22 -0500
  ...I have put two tanks of gas through it, one with fuel injector additive. Anyhow, the van runs well most of the time but...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:03:37 -0500
  ...Baseoil, PAO, and trade secret additives. Add 4 oz to system. What could possibly go wrong? ;-) jm On Dec 12, 2007 9:46 PM...
• Trip report
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 16:06:37 -0400
  ...I had been putting a fuel additive in the tank so I could use mid-grade fuel rather than premium to try and save...
• Re: coolants
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Sun, 5 Apr 2020 07:13:35 -0500
  ...coolants > > The Rockauto April newsletter has an interesting article about coolant additives. > > https://www.rockauto.com/Newsletter/ > > Larry A. > ----- > No virus found in this...
• Re: AT Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:21:29 -0700
  ...but if I wanted a 'shift tightening up' additive I'd put in Trans-X. in any case ..you are probably on borrowed time...
• Well oh ya?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 15:19:46 -0700
  ...In my experience, every time I have put Slick 50 or similar additive in any engine (or tranny) of mine, (currently we're talkin...
• MMO; was Re: caliper pics
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 06:25:33 -0800
  ...And their fuel and oil additive may be the same > thing as well. But I don't know that for sure - and therefore don...
• RE: Trans fluid: synthetic vs. dino oil
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 02 May 1996 09:04:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...One of the additives was a gasket thickener (? i'm not sure of the correct term ?). It was added to oils, primarily synths to...
• Re: Rain-X .... What's your experience?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:29:23 -0700
  ...the also make a washer fluid additive. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Thermostat install Question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 15:49:30 -0700
  At 0' or higher ASL, you will not be able to heat water to higher than 100C with out additives, such as coolant, or...
• Re: Windshield washers
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 09:55:51 -0500
  ...washer fluid, with a couple of shots of Rain-X washer additive works great----no streaks, and it applies a coat on rain-X...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 10:48:44 -0400
  ...There are additives to reduce this but really, the best solution is proper prep. Had to re-sand, and re-spray. If there is...
• Re: noisy hydraulic lifter? not going away with oil change, marvel mystery additive.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:32:07 -0700
  what are you running for oil? Neil. On 7/21/07, retro van <r3tr0v4n@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey all > > Used to have a periodically...
• Re: How long does it take your Vanagon to warm up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 May 2005 10:14:50 -0400
  ...Is it likely to have carbon build-up on the intake valves so soon? I am reluctant to introduce additives of any kind to...
• Re: Auto transmission not shifting question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:35:37 -0230
  ...In > 2018 I spoke with a trans overhaul shop about this and whether to try an > additive like Lucas. He said the additives are...
• Re: Techron
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:02:18 -0700
  It was my understanding the most active ingredient in most of those fuel additives is alcohol. I think there may no longer be a...
• Oil cooling and levels
  Historical mailing list - Easton Trevor
  Tue, 11 Jun 96 15:46:00 DST
  ...I recall an additive from the 60 in the UK from (I think it was) Silkolene that reduced foaming and improved cooling. I used...
• Re: Canadian Tire Sale on Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - Pedersen, Michael
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 10:06:48 -0700
  ...little (half pint, maybe) plastic bottle of Marvels Mystery Oil Gas Additive, looked like a STP bottle. It wasn't called top cylinder lube...
• Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 19:52:57 -0500
  ...The bad news is that alcohol as an additive burns hotter and produces less power than gasoline. My air-cooled buses are going to...
• Re: Thermostats and coolant additives
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 17 May 2001 09:09:33 -0700
  ...Thermostats and coolant additives > >Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 13:37:08 -0500 > > > >I stand by my comments, bro. ;>) > > > >We are not driving racers...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:51:57 -0700
  ...It is not clear to >> me whether it has enough of the anti-wear additives, after reading lots >> of pages online of various tests...
• Re: oil advice
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:24:57 -0700
  ...Another good idea is to use "top tier" gas, at least every third fill up, since they have more detergent additives. See www.toptiergas...
• Re: Does oil go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 19:40:34 -0400
  I doubt it but have you ever noticed sediments in the bottom of a quart of Castrol ? I guess the additives came out of...
• Re: Acetone tip
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 18:00:05 -0700
  ...Other Additives Exist There are of course other additives that improve mileage (which also have had less than a favorable reception by the petroleum...
• Re: How to reseal propane connection?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:24:10 -0700
  Gas(propane) connections work without teflon tape or any other additives, the seal depends on fittings tightened to right torque(compression fittings). Only tapered...
• Re: E15 fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:58:51 -0500
  ...should know ..the technician .. > will never remind them to put some additive in it before storing it .. > or at least, my guess, well over...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 11:34:03 -0800
  ...make sure rocker arms and push rods and adjustment is correct........then it's just treat the oil with an additive, use good oil...
• Re: Preemptive water pump replacement? Miscellaneous Chatter-coolant sealer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:39:42 -0800
  thank you for chiming in with 'real world reasonableness.' Leak reducing additives have their place when used appropriately and with reasonable expectations. On 2...
• new viscous coupling info
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:58:31 -0700
  ...http://www.thesage.com/catalog/Additives.html#Dimethicone But... that is listed as having viscosity of 1000 centistokes, which if I have it right...
• Re: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP-water in fuel
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:18:33 -0800
  ...Maybe some fuel additive would solve it. The gas stations are allowed to put in a certain amount of water into their tank, depending...
• Re: Slick 50 any good?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 1 May 1998 08:53:25 -0700
  ...syncro in top condition, I > >> thought I might use the oil additive Slick 50. > > > An amazing discovery i'nit? > No. I slick 50'd...
• Re: New owner of 91 Westy -- sticky valve
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:53:22 -0600
  ...Anyone has any suggestion whether > there is a good additive in the market for the Westy engine to fix this type > of problem? Thanks >
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:06:44 -0400
  ...Tranny fluids do > contain cleaning additives and if you have a blocked or sticky valve, > it's possible it will work out as varnish...
• Re: LVC: Passat feedback
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 13:23:57 -0700
  ...it is Friday :-), but isn't Techron/Techroline, Chevron's gasoline additive approved by BMW for use *against* valve/valve seat deposits for the...
• Re: Libby Bong and coolant change
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:49:12 -0500
  Why do you think you "have" to change it? Coolant can also be tested for condition and additive effectiveness. What type do you plan...
• Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 09:24:53 -0800
  ...and on. > But when I figure in the cost of the additive, $20 or something > ridiculous, my cost per mile skyrockets... > > Cory > '86 Westfalia...
• Re: New owner of 91 Westy -- sticky valve
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 09:47:20 -0600
  ...Anyone has any suggestion whether > there is a good additive in the market for the Westy engine to fix this type > of problem? Thanks...
• Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 14:53:58 -0400
  ...Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon (often times with a few other miscellaneous additives). Steel (and Iron) will oxidize (rust), given exposure...
• Re: Why are the lifters so hard?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 15:25:25 -0400
  ...Some people pour > in oil additives to 'clean' their lifters. Maybe this is good > remedy for your engine? >
• Re: Toilet paper filter is better
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 09:13:45 -0400
  ...Anti wear additives in the oil get used up with friction...less friction, from less metal particles in the oil results in less zinc...
• Re: New to the list
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 12:17:21 -0700
  ...For more info check out the gopher site, it has a lengthy artice about the virtues of Slick-50 and the other oil additives...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Life Test
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 08:00:41 -0700
  ...The bits I found very interesting is seeing the additives work and that topping up rejuvenates the oil. It was not my intention to...