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Re: Aftermarket Fog Lights?
Historical mailing list - jaime forero
Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:13:01 -0500
...Porsche owners are EXPECTED to perform certain maintenance > > procedures at a regular interval or whenever necessary. like changing > > the oil, rotating the tires, replacing...
Synthetic Gear Oil
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 5 Mar 1996 08:44:21 PDT
...so, including regular oil changes (albeit at the rather long VW interval of 12,000 km). I also got the log book showing more...
Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
Historical mailing list - James
Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:32:34 -0400
...The rest of the family fleet was changed to synthetic to save money - 10000 km drain intervals, instead of 5000 km, but after a...
Re: Availability of VW Blue Coolant (one for Vanagons)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 23:27:34 -0500
...I am wondering if going to a different coolant will allow me to extend the change interval, or if the prestone is good for...
Re: fryday at last
Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
Fri, 2 Apr 2010 06:33:09 -0600
...With no progression towards a > resolution, sales of Yamaha pianos have gone flat, and market analysts > predict an interval of diminished revenue for the...
Re: How not to change your oil
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sun, 19 May 1996 07:07:50 -0700 (PDT)
...not sure it's going to make a difference with the interval rate they I do my changes which is about every 2K - 2...
Re: Oil change intervals
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 17 Jun 1998 12:21:53 CDT
On Wed, 17 Jun 1998 13:11:08 -0400 Don Gibbons said: >weather. But I do drive almost all long trips of at least...
Re: Diesel Oil?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 19:34:59 -0500
...Oil change intervals are best determined by oil testing. Soot is the major contaminant. Good filtration is the solution. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
Re: fryday at last
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Fri, 2 Apr 2010 09:42:11 -0700
...With no progression towards a >> resolution, sales of Yamaha pianos have gone flat, and market analysts >> predict an interval of diminished revenue for the...
Re: Oil Suggestions
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:05:39 -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...
Re: Good AND inexpensive tire pump, where to find?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 23 Nov 1996 00:41:09
...from 20 to 45 psi takes >> 40 minutes!!! (including "cool down" intervals for the pump >> to keep it from smooking.) >> >> After 1 year of...
Re: Bzzzzzst! Intermittent sound from right rear...
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 7 Jun 2007 22:21:30 -0600
...The interval between episodes is not increasing..Totally random times, though twice it has come at the same corner..which is on my way...
Re: 2007 Beetle questions (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 14 Apr 2017 23:09:15 -0500
...Back in the Vanagons day the oil change interval was 7,500 miles so this isn't much of a stretch for today's...
Re: Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:53:11 -0500
...Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings Bill, Twelve years and 85,000 miles ago, I replaced both complete axles; I'm not sure of what...
Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:45:18 -0800
...most > manufacturers specify that oil should be changed at the recommended > interval, and that less often than that voids the warranty, whether the oil...
Re: Mobil 1 synthetic
Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
Thu, 19 Nov 1998 09:23:47 -0500
...The oil's ability to carry and/or neutralize harmful combustion byproducts is limited, so oil change interval are based on more than simply...
Re: Conclusion to:"Trouble on the Road in PA" (longish)
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:43:34 -0400
...a certain pressure, have T-stat open and close at certain intervals...blah blah blah... I thought that on the air cools, specifically (although...
Re: 83.5 Runs for about 4 seconds
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Mon, 1 May 2006 19:23:43 -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...
2 month trip, first 1500 miles.
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 Nov 95 19:20:35 EST
...This could have turned nasty, as I was only checking on my regular 1000 mile intervals, and once the level had gone a good...
Re: repost- guy wants to buy
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Jul 95 16:46:35 EDT
...dealer is to be believed, not adjusting the valves at regular intervals is one cause of the black diesel smoke syndrome... > - it's a...
84 Engine hesitatation while cruising
Historical mailing list - John Thomas
Tue, 7 Apr 1998 09:39:42 -0700
...Usually it will then reoccur at random intervals of anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes. Usually if we stop, it will not do it...
Re: TDI no vanagon content.
Historical mailing list - Markus Samuelson
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 01:58:48 +0100
...the labour is! Also I seem to remember that the change interval is extended after this one... And Yes you do want to change...
Re: Fuel filter redux once more again repeated etc
Historical mailing list - Austin
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:30:05 -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: oil additive to clean engine
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Sun, 3 Jul 2011 22:40:56 -0500
...Especially as I >>> reach the end of the 3000 mile oil change interval using castrol >>> 20w50 and mahle filters. I was wondering, as I...
Re: 02 sensor life
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Thu, 8 Jul 1999 13:44:15 -0500
...My OXS light will come on at 30K-mile interval even though it should not be until 60K miles. Yi-Ruey Wei 87 Vanagon...
Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:47:52 -0600
...in its place, and use the wiper stalk >> to set the intervals. > > Chris, take a look in Bentley -- vans that didn't have any...
Bottom end reassembly?
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Mon, 24 Apr 2000 14:12:27 MST
...the second at 500 more miles, then normal 3,000 mile intervals. Any other pointers are appreciated. Thanx in advance SeanG ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private...
Re: Anti-Freeze Change Interval > Was opinions
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 6 Apr 2017 07:50:27 -0500
YES, Phosphate free for sure. It will "help” keep the engine’s interior corrosion to a minimum. Even though a lot of the Phosphate...
Re: Excess Oil Pressure Damage in 1.9l WBX
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 20 Aug 2013 18:39:07 -0700
...Maybe run it for short intervals, till all the leaked oil is gone. Robert� 1982 Westfalia >________________________________ > From: Cunegonde <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM> >To...
Grease your front wheel bearings!!
Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:55:19 -0800
...and big bucks and associated hassle.� Question to List:� at what interval should bearings be serviced? Rich 85 GL Vanagon San Diego ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe...
Re: Come out of the closet, all
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 23 Dec 2006 22:10:18 -0500
...Often the interval between finishing positions was measured in 100ths of seconds. Pretty different trip in the two vehicles.. Don Hanson Ya gotta love...
how often do you change your oil?
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 8 May 2010 09:58:53 -0400
...Owner's manuals (including the Vanagon, IIRC) give longer intervals. My vehicles seem to last forever, so something is working. I've driven most...
Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 20:11:25 -0700
...The dealership just made $5000.00 worth of > minor repairs under an extended warranty, all simple little things. > The scheduled maintenance intervals cost about...
Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 7 Dec 2010 07:41:16 -0500
...is, causing it to inject extra fuel, hence > for that short interval a richer mixture. > > Since it's the AFM doing this and not...
Re: Things to do at Wal-Mart
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 20:14:11 -0500
...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: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 18:59:57 +0000
I've heard that the timing belt in the 1.9 TDI required replacement at 20,000 mile intervals at a dealer expense (if...
Fw: Which is better, synthetic oil or conventional oil? from the AAA website (proper link)
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:06:09 -0700
...engine oil cleaner and thereby allow you to drop your change intervals. I would like to see any hard data or facts or .pdf...
Re: Idle stabilizer question--1.9
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:57:24 -0700
...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: A toast to Bob & Grendel
Historical mailing list
Sun, 8 Oct 1995 15:44:10 -0500
...We dav> all then get a glass of Beer,Wine,Cola, whatever your poison, and dav> when 10 minutes, or whatever interval (probably should...
Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sat, 10 Oct 1998 11:41:34 -0700
...when it bounced between 800 and 900 rpm with 1 seconds interval. The engine is the 2,1 112hp Euro model, engine code DJ...
Re: (LONG) Surging Idle fixed! / Surging O2 sensor readings
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Jan 2000 09:29:28 EST
...I wouldn't hesitate to change it (this is the recommended interval). I would change it with one that has the OE connectors as...
Re: Speedo Cable question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 1 Mar 2008 20:54:35 -0800
...that the EGR light won't come on at the scheduled intervals, nothing else. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG...
Re: temp gauge flasing LED goes off instantly on start uip
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:18:43 -0700
...What happens if you start cranking during > this interval depends on how far down the starter drags the battery. If > you turn the key...
Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:36:54 -0700
...What do you consider the 'ultimate filter' for extended intervals with synthetic oil on the WBX? Cya, Robert On 4/24/08, Dennis Haynes...
Re: How often should one replace sparking plugs?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 13 May 2009 14:35:33 -0700
...power. > > Every year? Every 20k miles? Anybody want to recommend an interval? > When > I got the van about 30k miles ago, the plugs were...
Re: Tire pressure question (again)
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:19:45 +0000
...and wear. And I keep tire pressure updated at 4 month intervals. But yeah....it's an elusive question. Sooooo many variables. > > On Thursday...
Re: Repair nightmare on vacation! (long)
Historical mailing list - John
Tue, 25 Jul 2000 13:26:50 -0400
...wasn't the "blind" industry/gov't insistence to extend maintenance intervals that we see today. As a young VW technician I attended a...
mysterious ticking sound??
Historical mailing list - Todd Parsnick
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 14:22:53 -0700
...This sound can also be heard for a short interval when I put the van in reverse. My VW mechanic looked it over and...
Origin of the Metre/Meter (Was: Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
Thu, 16 May 2002 21:42:07 +1000
...of the path travelled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299 792 458 of a second. ** Source: http://www.physics...
Consumer Reports on oil
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Jun 1996 00:12:06 -0700
...buy the brand that's cheapest in the viscosity change recommended by your manufacturer; change oil every 7500 miles or at manufacturers suggested interval...
Re: Optima Battery Question (cutting terminal posts?)
Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
Fri, 9 Aug 2002 16:37:06 -0700
...Brent Christensen Santa Barbara, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Aaron Reams" <aaron@INTERVAL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 3...
Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 05:38:03 -0700
Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote: > What exactly does a vanagon engine pushing around a 4000lb vehicle with the AC on 95% of...
Re: Noisy CV's and vibration?
Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:33:20 -0800
...Iwill definitely be re-packing at a regular interval (like 40,000 miles).Mind you, my boots were in excellent condition and there was...
Re: gas mileage--existing cars kept running have a huge edge
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Wed, 4 May 2005 22:23:41 -0400
...also on the long term life cycle analysis bit if you select a engine that has a longer interval between rebuilds there is less...
Re: fryday at last
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Fri, 2 Apr 2010 10:48:09 -0500
...With no progression towards a >> resolution, sales of Yamaha pianos have gone flat, and market analysts >> predict an interval of diminished revenue for the...
Re: O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:13:15 -0800
...When I unplugged the sensor the problem went away. > Since my sensor had more than 60K on it which is the VW replacement > interval...
Regarding Wiper Parking Problems
Historical mailing list - mdstockr
Tue, 28 Jan 97 10:42:15
...own programmable delay circuit for the wipers to allow the delay interval to be varied? Willing to share the schematic?" Maybe this wiper parking...
Re: Propane (fridge) finally out
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Mon, 27 May 1996 08:50:23 CST6CDT
...and if you believe that... >Done on at regular intervals, with subsequent temperature >verification by a suitable > organic based, non-grounded, temp sensor? yes...
Re: Turn Signal Flasher Replaced-Wipers NG
Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
Tue, 28 Jan 1997 21:58:40 -0500
...own programmable delay circuit for the >wipers to allow the delay interval to be varied? Willing to share the >schematic? > > Greetings from Michigan's...
Re: my ride to hospital in a Sprinter ambulance (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Mon, 9 Feb 2004 16:50:02 +1100
...All TDIs with service intervals of 22,500kms. You'd make a mighty big camper out of one of these....:) Quality of finish looks...