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• Re: Hydraulic Lifter noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:53:48 -0400
  ...inside a lifter is broken. > > get a good 'hydraulic lifter cleaner additive' and put some in the oil. > It's not uncommon at all...
• Re: Thermostats and coolant additives
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 16 May 2001 20:55:02 -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: ???-Antifreeze: Is Orange OK-???
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 12:46:34 -0800
  ...It is still ethylene glycol based, but has an entirely different additive package (and chemistry) that prevents acid formation for at least five years...
• Re: Anyone tried "LubriCheck" yet??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Jan 2014 09:20:03 -0800
  ...The key measurement is acidity, which indicates additive breakdown, and this device supposedly measures this. Soon there will be a smartphone app no doubt...
• Re: What coolants are ok?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 11:11:44 EDT
  ...ethelyne glycol, water, and "proprietary" additives. >Period. No "phosphate-free" marker on the jug. . . . No hint at the >formulation of their "proprietary" stuff. > >I...
• engine flushes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 22:09:33 -0800
  ...Bardahl makes a hydraulic valve lifter additive that will flush your engine very fast, may lift chunks of crud and float them into somewhere...
• Re: Vanagon grilles and lights
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 15:04:47 -0700
  ...If they worked the way you suggest, it would be additive (like household 3-way lights) and when the low filament burns out your...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 21:08:49 -0800
  ...The original post in this thread was a product suggestion for a low volatility fuel "additive" designed to be carried for emergency use, i...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Longing
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 10:27:38 -0400
  ...Coincidentally, I began using Chevron techron gas at that time with 1 round of techron additive (about 6 bucks) and performance has been great...
• Re: Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:40:55 -0500
  ...Need to get the engine clean.Has anyone else > tried the acetone additive? > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Mail > Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. >
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 08:35:58 -0700
  ...would you add these additives after an oil change, or just before an oil change? I was considering adding a bottle of MMO or...
• Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:02:55 -0500
  ...Unfortunately it does the PH additive for diesel are not needed in a gasoline engine and the extra additives and zinc kill catalytic converters...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 11:51:12 -0800
  ...about concerns about lower octane in regular due to the > ethanol additives. > Your thoughts on gas are greatly appreciated. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:48:07 -0500
  ...It burns great! The only difference between the two oils are the additives. I don't know about the sulphur content. I've even...
• Re: Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Mar 2016 11:08:54 -0500
  ...injector cleaner kits? Usually I find that using fuel and oil additives including cleaners or even change of brands and types is part of...
• Re: G12 Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:50:41 -0400
  ...anti-freeze, mixed 50/50 with clean water and perhaps an > additive or two......... > and used with awareness and regular changing works absolutely perfectly...
• Oil for AAZ engines
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:37:57 -0700
  ...okay but 15W40 Rotella T diesel oil has a far superior >> additive >>> package. It loses PSI much more slowly than does regular oil... >>> >>> On...
• Re: Valve Noise
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 23:31:28 -0400 (AST)
  ...For a brandname fix buy a tin 8oz? of Bardahl Hydraulic valve lifter additive and add. Works in about 10 minutes. In either case...
• Re: Chevron Fuel Sys Cleaner with "Techrolene" (sp?)
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 16:31:12 EST
  ...The Techron additive on top of a cleaner running gas really is a great combo for keeping the inside or your engine clean. I...
• Re: how hot do you run?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:33:24 -0400
  ...Is it generally acknowledged that this is a useful additive? Is is some type of surfactant, and just what does it do? Thanks, Jeff...
• Re: E15 fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:14:17 -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...
• 81 Westy Blues
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 07:28:43 -0800
  ...this cause any damage in the interim; 3) is there an additive that anyone would recommend to test this theory. I still have some...
• Re: Mobil 1: 15W50 NLA? Is 5W50 as good when warm?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 06:28:07 -0400
  ...Also, wider viscosity rang oils are not as stable as they rely more on the additives to maintain viscosity at higher temps. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 16:02:31 -0500
  ...filters, additives that can add back Babbitt to bearings, take stress or stretch patterns out of cases, rods or other engine parts. The only...
• Re: VANAGON digest 697
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 17:19:27 +0700
  ...Reasoning that a few bucks in fuel additive would at worst waste only a few bucks, I went to the local Chevron station, thinking...
• Re: Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 14:19:50 -0800
  ...I'm funny about oil additives. Thanks, John
• Re: '88 Power Steering - ATF Dexron ??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 07:30:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...Instead of testing thier transaxles with the improved > additive package or redesigning them, they just decided to keep GL-4 as the > standard. In...
• Re: Disappearing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 22:22:59 -0400
  ...The antifreeze absorbs most of this with the additives, but the constant addition is no good. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Gilbert <KGGILBERT@AOL...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 09:31:38 -0600
  ...The draw back is finding a place to put the fuel tank, and of course putting >up with the stench from the additive put...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:06:54 -0800
  ...is one of these products. >> >> Actually, there are only a few additives I do trust: >> >> Dry gas (methanol) to remove water from the bottom...
• Re: Noisy Valve lifters
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 23:47:45 -0800
  ...In many of my engines I run some cleaner additive in the oil.. especially if the lifters are acting up. On 2/3/2013...
• Re: Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:13:08 +0300
  ...2010, at 3:45 PM, neil n wrote: >> As for transmission additive, no Prolong, but when I asked the same >> employee about "Slick 50...
• Re: Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 23:08:04 -0400
  ...Some of the additives used to do this destroy catalytic converters. Note now that most gasoline engine motor ails are no longer rated for...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 May 2016 17:03:04 -0500
  ...You may also want to try one of those fluid additives. > > Does it work fine other than not shifting into 3rd? > > I don't...
• Re: internal EngineCleanerUpperStuff ?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:10:22 -0500
  ...Same for the > > other additives. Why not? No reason, if you don't mind throwing > > away money. mcneely > > > >> > >> -craig > >> > >> On Jun 21, 2013, at...
• Re: that sweet coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:59:53 -0800
  ...And I don't want to start a whole discussion about leak stopping additives, but that is one 'cheater' thing you could try. I...
• Pop top maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Tom LaLanne
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 08:51:03 -0800
  ...The product's main purpose was as an additive to paints to make the paint spread evenly. I bought a can at a marine...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:43:30 -0700
  you can try a power steering fluid additive that is supposed to help seal leaks .. PS Fluid Treatment and Stop-leak, like at a...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 16:13:42 -0400
  ...Aficionados scorn such additives on general principal. I love Motor Honey for worn out motors though. Bringing your ideas to life, G. Matthew Bulley...
• Fuel with water back please
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 13:34:10 -0600
  ...I always carry a can of Berryman fuel additive or other compound that removes moisture from my tank. If you get moisture the first...
• Re: Vanagon fuel requirement
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 20:06:12 -0700
  ...Also, the manual goes to great length to talk about gasoline additives >and says that some brands are better than others in this respect...
• Re: What Octane Fuel?
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Thu, 2 May 2002 09:56:32 -0600
  ...The only difference in what you put in your tank today is the ADDITIVE PACKAGE each company/brand adds to the product just prior...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 08:22:45 -0700
  ...I hope it is not polyacrylamide (as used in some potting soil additives to hold water). alistair On 2011-10-06, at 8:06...
• new syncro owner, general maintenance questions.
  Historical mailing list - jax harvell
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 14:39:21 -0400
  ...fuel injector cleaning fuel additives: is this stuff okay to use? I notice a little hesitation at low rpm (2.5-3.5k) and...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 22:44:37 -0400
  ...evans is propylene glycol with a special additive package. running pure pg will cause the engine to run much hotter, maybe 250 deg F...
• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:51:01 -0400
  On Jul 28, 2009, at 9:27 AM, Aristotle Sagan wrote: > What makes you think American jobs are not dependent upon the health > of...
• Re: Additives oops
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:17:34 -0500
  Rusty Zarse wrote: >John, > >You mentioned that VW inline 4's are often used in homebuilt aircraft. > Uh, I think I said VW flat...
• empty gas tank fuel problem
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:29:33 -0700
  ...Should I try adding more clean gas? Try some additives? Is the fuel filter visually inspectable? As an extention, are there any LA-area...
• Ed Hackett's big oil FAQ (long) Subject: New oil data
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jul 94 8:11:24 PDT
  ...Oil additives should not be used. The oil companies have gone to great lengths to develop an additive package that meets the vehicle's...
• Re: gear oil - rebuilt tranny
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 09:29:23 -0800
  ...Higher numbers mean increased temperature performance and > extreme pressure additives. Years ago, these additives consisted of > sulfur and or chlorine compounds. Add some water...
• Re: Unleaded Regular or Unleaded Premium? (Chemistry, beware!)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 14:36:47 -0800
  ...They will then mix distillation fractions and additives (formerly tetraethyl lead; anyone on the list remember when high octane gas used to be called...
• warm up and coolant pressure on head gasket seals
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 20:49:51 -0800
  ...VW coolant may have contained an additive to maintain pliability. It's the pliability of these gaskets that keeps sealing qualities when the engine...
• Re: Kendall Oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:34:54 -0500
  ...For any oil to mix with any oil with no ill effects means that their additive packages must be very similar! So, once you...
• Re: synthetic trans fluid notice
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jun 95 14:12:32 EDT
  ...GL4 only, apaarently the GL rating indicates the type of wear additive formulation and does not work on a GL5 is better than GL4...
• Re: Test Only Center BS
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 18:16:22 -0700
  ...Meaning adjusting the timing, > putting in the fuel additives etc, etc. I've got a > pretty clean running engine, I think, but I don...
• Re: oil other than Castrol
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 22 May 2010 14:41:43 -0700
  Hey Dave, 15W40 is truck oil and as such has a much better additive package that the 20W50 car oil you've been using...
• Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 10:44:24 -0700
  ...But if you think my manly, rock-crawling syncro is going to receive additives from the cosmetics industry...umm...you may be right... Angus...
• Re: While we are onthe topic....
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 08:05:56 -0800
  ...Higher octane > gases are made to burn slowly by using additives, thus for a given volume, > there is less energy. This isn't very...
• Some links and comments on oil
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 10:50:06 -0700
  ...Probably the best solution is synthetic oil, since the higher percentage of uniform long chain molecules in the base stock requires fewer additives to...
• Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:29:59 -0700
  ...full > injector flush/clean is recommended or would a simple fuel additive suffice > for preventative maintenance for the injectors? > > Thanks in advance, > > Sincerely, > > Trevor...