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• Re: fwd: Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Aug 94 15:12:31 EDT
  Do the air cooled vanagon engines have these little spray jets too? Also would it be outrageous to put the extra oil cooler for...
• Re: Important extra gauges
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:36:43 -0500
  ...with the Mobil 1 synthetic oil I use in all of my vehicles, oil temperature is not really a big deal. Besides, the oil...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 15:08:38 -0800
  An additional thought: Horizontally opposed engines like the WBX will always consume more oil during engine warmup than an engine with vertical piston travel...
• Re: Oil Weight Reccomendation
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 11:18:32 -0500
  ...1985 Westy in > Phoenix, AZ. > > Larry Chase > 85 Westy "RoadHaus" > 90 Westy Syncro (Soon I Hope) > Mesa, AZ 20W-50 or synthetic 15W-50
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 16:17:25 -0500
  ...Synthetic Oil > I use synthetic oil in all of my car engines, no leaks, no problems. > Changed at 5,000 mile intervals in the...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 21:33:17 -0400
  ...10w-40 (dino) winter oil >>for Mobil 1 >>15W-50 full synthetic on my 160,000 mi 2.1l Multivan. How long can I...
• Order of the dyno testing...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 23:52:06 EDT
  ...20Wx50 oil, stock rocker arms, steel push rods, standard fuel pressure regulator, non-synthetic transmission oil, lightened flywheel. Tuning step one: (Listed only parts...
• Re: Synthetic Oil for 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:31:39 -0700
  ...what oil did they recommend? Terry Kay wrote: > > Stuart, > "Never use synthetic oil for break in?" > > Hmmm---wonder how the new Vette's get...
• Re: high mileage motor oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 16:46:25 -0600
  ...http://www.synthetic-lubricants.com/motor_oil_bible.htm Stan Wilder -----Original Message----- oils made for high mileage vehicles might be worth the extra...
• Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 20:45:09 -0700
  ...Took it in for routine service (drain, change filter, adjust, replace ATF w/synthetic) and have no problems since. YMMV
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 08:32:03 -0400
  ...For those of you using Mobil1 or other synthetic oil, how long are you running between oil changes? Please respond directly to me as...
• Re: Cold Weather Oil: What should I use?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 06:12:58 EST
  ...I plan to start running Mobil 1 Sythetic 15W50 = > on the next oil change. =20 > Use the synthetic 15W50 all year round. Used that...
• Re: Acckk! My gear juice is *blue*...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 11:34:43 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Bob Stevens wrote: > Actually, if this "blue stuff" is Swepco, it is synthetic. I've got it in > both...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 17:07:35 -0800
  ...I don't run synthetic in our 2.1. Too expensive for any perceived benefit. I use good old Delo 400 15W-40. Why...
• Re: I thought I said Synergy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 5 May 2001 21:42:53 -0700
  From what I can see, this is GL-5 synthetic transmission gear oil. I believe that all VW manual transaxles require GL-4. Why...
• Re: oil recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 12:41:19 -0700
  ...Dyson Oil Inc makes an oil that is a blend of synthetic and dino and is 5W50, not 15W50, not 20W50, no I do...
• Re: Synthetic brake fluid Q?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 10:40:39 -0700
  ...But I see major brand names of brake fluid now > offer this synthetic brake fluid that "exceeds" DOT3 and DOT4 standards > (thereby being OK...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:45:24 -0600
  ...Motor Oil (Synthetic) >>> >>> >>> My comment regarding cold temperatures dealt specifically with an >>> >>>> occurance >>>> last year when the temperatures in my region were consistantly below...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Conversion, What is the best Easy Access Brand, and Viscosity?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 13:10:27 -0700
  ...I haven't tried the Mobil 0-40. > > Mike > > Dennis Haynes wrote: > > The Castrol Syntec is not a true synthetic oil It is in...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:38:39 -0400
  ...Oil Suggestions > > > > > Hmm, if you want more zinc-phosphorous > additives, why not go with a motorcycle oil? > > Like a synthetic V-twin motor oil...
• Synthetic oil and winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 14 Oct 2013 23:19:31 -0400
  ...If I change the oil to Synthetic. Will that help with protecting the bus and perhaps prevent the engine ticking that happens when I...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - James Flournoy
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 13:53:42 -0700
  Gear Lube vs Transmission lube You need to really read the labels many GEAR lubes (even synthetic) are not suitable for synchromesh trannies or...
• Re: Castrol and BP
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 22 May 2010 13:48:43 -0500
  I know you said conventional, but a reminder...Mobil-1 full synthetic and Mobil-1 filter is 29.99 for a gallon at Autozone...
• Re: WATERBOXER OIL DEBATE (Ash, Distilled & Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 06:41:19 -0400
  Sounds like the fellow at Euro Cars may be flying by the seat of the pants...sort of like the claims of the 2...
• Re: Oil Pressure problems
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 09:07:03 -0500
  ...Switched to Royal Purple synthetic 20w50 w/Prolong. Problem solved. Consider switching to a synthetic 20w50 oil, worked for me. -- ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Shalom Mark B. Magee...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Conversion, What is the best Easy Access Brand, and Viscosity?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 11:17:22 -0500
  ...Mike Dennis Haynes wrote: > The Castrol Syntec is not a true synthetic oil It is in fact > Hydro-Cracked or something like that from...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 19:54:08 -0700
  ...I have not verified it, but this guy generally knows his > stuff. > > That being said, I split the difference and use synthetic blend > unless...
• Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:02:37 -0800
  John Muir talked about oil temps in his book but that was before synthetic oil. As I recall it was something to do with...
• Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:59:52 -0700
  I think that Rotella T Synthetic diesel oil you speak of is really a 5w40. There is a Rotella conventional diesel oil in 15w40...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:49:40 -0700
  My reason for the 10w60 synthetic oil is …. My engine is old. I don’t know the history before I got van in 2010...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 22:51:29 -0700
  ...Oil My VW mechanic told me that all flat 4 VW engines should not be running a synthetic oil because synthetics don't carry...
• Re: Synthetic Oil for a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 10:35:36 -0400
  Re 2.1WB longevity, <<...and now have almost 205K on it. Still has original head gaskets. >> Inquiring minds want to know: How many water...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:34:57 -0700
  ...Can't vouch for the >> fact, but I never used synthetic in the engine and the cylinders still had >> the original hatching and burnt...
• Re: � � � Re: Syn oil in CoMIME-Version: 1.0
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 23:11:10 -0700
  ...not to use >>>> synthetic >>>>> for the first 12,000 miles. >>>>> >>>> The V8 in my Lotus came from the factory with synthetic in it. >>>> >>> >>> ________________________________________________________________ >>> GET...
• FW: New engine
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:47:04 -0700
  ...New engine > > I believe I'll go to synthetic oil at the 1000 mile oil change and valve > adjust. > --------------------- > Hey !-------- read this from Frank...
• Redline Gearoil properties
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 13:21:30 +1000
  Hi I have been reading on the list lately of the wonders of redline synthetic gearoil. I have visited the redline website and find...
• Re: Which is better, synthetic oil or conventional oil? from the AAA website
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 14:54:21 -0700
  ...stress on your oil, however, you might consider a change to synthetic oil and staying with a short change interval." __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends...
• Re: 2 year/30,000km oil filter/Uninformed Speculation
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 14:44:23 EST
  ...They are also resistant against the new generation of synthetic oil. >> ------------- Alistair, The service life extension of the filter is not too surprising in...
• Re: 5sp tranny drain & fill
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 20:42:31 -0800
  It is standard practice to mix the oils....(dino & synthetic)...its done regularly because many shops just top off a low tranny with whatever...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 20:12:14 -0600
  ...I have always promoted good synthetics (the heat rejection issue is BS, we have tested them; it may have been true in 1980, but...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:42:52 -0600
  ...Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid > >Where are you located Dave? > >On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:26 AM, David...
• Re: loud trans clanging in reverse and first
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 19:30:16 -0400
  ...new tires on all four; adjusted the tire pressure to 43 psi front and 50 psi rear; replaced the differential oil to synthetic to...
• Re: Redline Tranny Fluid Service intervals?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 03:04:15 -0700
  ...Anyone have a feel for how often you should replace the Synthetic MTL Redline fluid in a rebuilt 4 speed in a 90 GL...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 11:20:32 -0700
  ...I > don't know of anyone that uses Mobil ! that has been able to attribute oil > pressure problems to this synthetic oil. It is...
• Choice of Oil
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 11:35:12 -0800
  ...PO did not use Synthetic so I'll probably carry on that tradition for a little while. Out of interest, what brands do you...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:13:06 -0500
  ...Motor Oil (Synthetic) > > >> My comment regarding cold temperatures dealt specifically with an >> occurance >> last year when the temperatures in my region were consistantly below...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:56:45 -0700
  Hi, I splurged the other week and bought 5 litres of LIQUI-MOLI 10w/60 synthetic “race”(!) Oil. It’s German! Has race on...
• Re: 87 GL Sythetic oil vs. regular
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 16:38:02 -0400
  ...Synthetic oils (of the appropreate weight) ARE approved for use in Vanagons, see your owners manual. > The main failures to vanagon waterboxers is not...
• Re: Loud valve noise on startup
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 12:53:21 -0600
  ...Would using lighter synthetic oil help the problem? > >Thanks > >-- >David Shepherdson Ph.D. >dshepher@ednet1.osl.or.gov >Portland, >OR Mine does the same...
• Re: Travel necessities-Oil
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:48:11 -0700
  ...Travel necessities-Oil > > Mike...consider planning on switching to synthetic while on your trip. You > probably have some idea when you will be getting...
• Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:05:24 -0400
  ...Even with my slightly higher HP engine, given > oil change intervals as per the AA web page, I'm certain a properly > rated synthetic...
• New oil data
  Historical mailing list
  16 Oct 92 20:36:56 GMT
  ...They did not have the numbers for the new Valvoline synthetics yet. The data on the new Mobil 1 is pretty impressive. Based on...
• Re: Correct synthetic oil weight
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 10 Nov 2018 05:24:12 -0500
  ...00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > > Correct synthetic oil weight? Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy, '00...
• Re: Synthetic Oil for a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 17:59:57 -0400
  ...To: dhaynes@optonline.net Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Synthetic Oil for a 2.1? Re 2.1WB longevity, <<...and now have...
• Quaker State Oil
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 12:42:10 -0600
  ...Has anyone got the scoop on the performance of Quaker State's high perfomance synthetic oils? Recommendations are solicited. John Rodgers '88GL Driver
• Amsoil
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 16 May 2000 23:12:49 -0700
  The List Stickers are Ready!!! Post 2Anybody out there using Amsoil? Is it worth the difference in price over other synthetics? What about their...
• worn syncros, what oil is better?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 21:25:25 EST
  ...My question is, would Red Line be better for it at this point, or stick to a non synthetic oil? Thank you Alan
• Re: oil viscosity
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 23:09:05 -0500
  ...using in my 2.1 during the Summer in California? > > > 20W50 Dino Oil, or 15W50 Mobil One Synthetic ----ALWAYS! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• speaking of Mobil 1......
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 22:56:08 EST
  ...wal-mart is now selling mobil1 15w50 synthetic again... i just bought a 5 qt. jug tonite.. chris ************************************** AOL now offers free email to...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics-Air cooled Vanagons!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 20 May 2003 18:46:46 -0700
  ...Oil Leaks due to Synthetics > > oh wait 84 is air-cooled huh? > -------------------- Clip -------------------- > Go ahead and laugh! > If I find a decent Wasser Boxer...