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• Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:14:51 -0700
  ...The by-products of diesel combustion are very >> different from those of gasoline, and the oil additives are designed to >> prevent them from destroying...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 14 May 2004 16:59:11 -0700
  ...If one has a fuel system that is > > displaying symptoms of being dirty (surging under acceleration - suspect > > clogged filter), would this additive work sufficiently...
• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:49:47 -0400
  The only engines that can obtain an EO for blanket anti-tampering exemption are pre-OBDII (read 95/96 and older) engines, so no...
• Re: valve adjustments and power (was reno van shop)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 18:57:36 -0500
  ...Some swear by including a pint to a quart of Marvins Mystery Oil additive to the engine during oil changes. For myself I find...
• Re: Knocking noise from lifters
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:31:29 -0600
  ...My thought > was that > perhaps some of the synthetic oil producers might, by now, have > increased the > additives that are responsible for the total...
• Re: More on Acetone
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 18:15:15 +0000
  ...fuel:-Truth-or-BS-4799t.php > http://www.lubedev.com/smartgas/additive.htm > http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=143848 > http://www...
• Re: Octane mistake
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:07:14 -0700
  ...Perhaps the cheap stuff was > adulterated with kerosene, or the expensive stuff had whatever fancy > additives, and that old 273cid, 2bbl carb, mechanical point...
• Re: Rocker shaft and rocker wear question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:20:36 -0800
  I wouldn't worry about it too much, Other than try to clean your oil with an additive to get better flow into the...
• Re: Mid-grade fuel, was: RE octane rating
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 22:29:05 -0500
  ...regular gas, which is then branded and additive packages added by various oil companies; high octane, which is then branded and additive packages added...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 18:05:42 -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: [WetWesties] Arco Lies!!!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 13:11:11 -0800
  Ah, it may come from the same oil, even the same refinery, but proprietary brand additives (as well as the Ethanol) are added at...
• Re: ok to use pressure washer on westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 16 May 2023 21:05:52 -0400
  ...s beside the point :-) > > Some have used penetrol, oil based paint additive, with success. Search in > Samba for a few threads. > > I painted my...
• Re: Redline MT 90 Gear Oil
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:22:36 -1000
  ...I also like to add to 'lesser' gear oils ..Prolong Transmission Oil Additive . Scott On 3/14/2016 5:04 PM, bernie wrote: > My...
• Re: Auto transmission not shifting question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:41:40 -0400
  ...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: Rust not want not
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 15:04:33 -1000
  ...The product is a light oil with rust inhibiting additives. The oil and additives are non toxic, so it posses no environmental danger. When...
• Re: Techron
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:04:29 -0700
  ...If they are helpful, >> why not just use a thicker oil to start with, which has other good >> properties? If gasoline additives sold in...
• 10 weeks until camping season re-opens in the Great White North
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 07:20:16 -0500
  Hi Volks, With the annual "12V heater" and "winterizing fuel additives" discussions a fading memory on the lists, thoughts are once again coming around...
• Re: Campertop restore/ Rhino liner
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 00:30:17 -0700
  ...I am a residential painter and on occasion use an oil based paint > additive/conditioner called Penetrol. I was reading the label today and...
• Re: Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 23:42:07 -0600
  John, That's one of the few additives I believe in because it actually works. The product breaks down the surface tension of the...
• Re: Pop top maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 17:22:22 +0000
  ...Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy The product's main purpose was as an additive to > paints to make the paint spread evenly. I bought...
• Re: Engineering give me Cold power?; Capt'n she wont do anymorrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 17 May 97 01:02:30 CDT
  ...Does the phosphate free stuff have an additive >that acts as the sacrificial anode? Or is this VW's secret ingredient, >which is why...
• Everything you always wanted to know about grease...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 21:21 CDT
  ...It is produced by combining lubricating oil, >additives (eg Molybdenum Disulfide), and a soap. > > The lubricant in most greases is a (petroleum based) mineral...
• Re: Auto Transmission slipping
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:54:24 -0700
  ...I'll try the high milage ATF additive and maybe that will help on a seal. Meanwhile, I'll start pricing a rebuild and...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Jun 2020 to 3 Jun 2020 (#2020-193)
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 4 Jun 2020 07:51:50 -0600
  ...n/148346169 > > Jack > > Snake-oil test... "Project Farm" tested many oil additives. > The top two are: BestLine and MotorKote. > Check this out: https://www...
• Re: Valve Clatter? Bardahl ???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 12:11:41 -0400
  ...oil just installed. *** List question??? Has anyone tried Bardahl valve lifter additive for this problem. The VW service manager here 'off-the-record' said...
• Re: 85 westfalia tranny lube question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 07:14:44 -0700
  ...GL-5 oils have an additive that attacks bronze components, like the VW synchronizer gears. I use Redline synthetic gear oil in both of...
• Re: Fuel Additive
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 15:24:58 +1300
  >Actually the long runners were the key to the economical Slant6. Compared >to other straight sixes in the sixties, the AMC, Chevy, Ford, all...
• Re: Gas consumption higher in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:36:51 -0600
  ...But, winter additives do differ, ethanol not withstanding. mcneely > > -- > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott > 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, > Bend, Ore. > > On 11/30/2012...
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion: It CAN be done...
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 20:27:02 -0800
  One "maybe" method to prevent or at least reduce corrosion is to use tannin as a coolant additive which coats the metal parts inside...
• Re: Additives oops
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 08:56:18 -0700
  John, You mentioned that VW inline 4's are often used in homebuilt aircraft. This, to me, is the ultimate qualifier for a dependable...
• Re: Oranage coolant leak?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 14:24:54 -0400
  ...Antifreeze contains anti-corrosion additives, condensation does not. Use it locally for short trips with long periods of sitting in between and I expect...
• Re: Thermostats and coolant additives
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 15 May 2001 18:29:35 -0700
  I tested this junk on a lesser car than my vanagon (89' Jeep wagoneer 4.0) Using average temperature and a digital heat detector...
• Re: coolants The Dennis perspective!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 5 Apr 2020 09:47:40 -0700
  ...The > original coolant was a Diesel engine specific that required regular > additive testing and the addition of supplemental coolant additives to > protect from cylinder...
• Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 09:05:29 -0700
  ...the anti corrosion additives in modern coolants - and I used an OAT based (ie Dexcool or "long life" type) - will prevent the corrosion on...
• Re: oil additives (synthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 16:34:36 -0800
  ...oil additives (synthetic oils) > Date: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 2:01 PM > > I abolutely agree. I have been using Mobil One since it was...
• Re: Rare Munchkin Ice Cube Tray for sale!
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:54:12 -0800
  ...P.S. - the Extra-extra Virgin Rare Munchkin Spring Water makes an excellent cooling additive for waterboxers and air-cooleds alike. Guaranteed to prevent...
• Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:47:32 -0400
  ...Cost of AT rebuild? Though I'm going to try an additive to my slipping transmission (Lucas), looks like it will need a rebuild...
• Re: Diesel Westy Gearing Swaps
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 22:15:14 EST
  ...of more interest at the moment, especially if the adjustments and additives do get me more speed it will just be revving out at...
• Re: Redline MTL--important!
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 17:17:27 -0700
  ...I still change it every 50,000 miles. > >Be careful with additives, some can be too slick for proper syncro ring >friction, resulting in...
• Re: Diagnostic Question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Fowler
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 10:56:03 -0800
  ...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: oil additive to clean engine
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 May 2011 05:43:28 -0400
  Marvel Mystery Oil is my choice. I've used many times with good success. Use a 1 quart bottle, 1/2 in the with...
• Good explanation of Octane rating
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 13:34:56 -0700
  ...Batches of fuel are blended with additives and tested before shipping to your FLGS (favorite local gas station). (I once sold lab instruments to...
• Re: emissions inspection failed on 83
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 09:40:46 -0800
  ...Be sure you don't have any fuel or oil additives in the tank or engine. In Texas they put my van on a...
• Re: CHECK YOUR FUEL LINES!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 08:07:40 +1200
  ...lots of car fires, and this was NOT rear-engined VWs only! The additives were eating fuel lines and seals I had a hose...
• Re: Oil Filter performance-Oil Testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:33:25 -0500
  ...The oil testing includes some of the additives, and common contaminants and wear metals. They also heat the oil to 100C and measure viscosity...
• Re: Water deliberately added to gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 07:35:49 -0800
  Why not water in the gas? The markets are allowed to add water to the meat they sell plus several other additives without having...
• Re: how hot do you run?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:11:56 -0500
  ...Detergents are chemical additives to soap to do exactly what you have said, break the water tension, which allows the deeper penetration of the...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:01:45 -0800
  ...gasoline!") STP/Lucas/amsoil and all the other snake oils and additives. K&N air filters. Fram oil filters. Rear deck wings seem to...
• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:50:51 -0500
  ...about oil additives Another illustration of my motto: the problem isn't big government, it's big influence. It's come to this to...
• Re: Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 18:44:14 -0500
  ...taken out lower in the refining process > > and not > > using the additives to make up for what had been lost. He said > the > > only...
• Re: Mobile1 15/50 - Lucas Oil additive??
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 10:32:58 -0500
  Is it advisable to add Lucas Oil additive to the mix? I have had good luck with it on my older BMW, with 241k...
• My van failed Maryland emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 14:16:02 +0000
  ...Also I seem to remember there being a fuel additive designed to reduce emissions to get you throuh the test. Tanks in advance for...
• Re: Painting ABS bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:35:03 -0500
  ...What's the drill? You need an additive in the paint? You need a special paint? What kind of undercoat or primer works? I...
• Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:16:44 -0400
  ...full injector flush/clean is recommended or >would a simple fuel additive suffice for preventative maintenance for >the injectors? Some years ago it was...
• Re: Excessive Hydrocarbons
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 13:40:54 -0400
  ...did that either! But the stuff said it has a "special additive" for temps up to 650 degrees faren. and 343 degrees cels. Brad...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 07:09:24 -0400
  ...High Octane fuels have more additives in them, like fuel injection cleaner..etc. Eric Tom Young wrote: > Frankly, that sort of advice makes absolutely...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 10:48:14 -0800
  ...as outlined in another of my > posts) you use the graphite additive in your epoxy mix...that makes a black > blob to put the...
• Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:38:44 -0700
  ...sort of a dieselviagra additive or something to harden the valves. David (dsl82westy) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >What I understand is to the contrary....the older fuel systems...
• Re: Was Techron, now MMO
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:27:34 -0500
  ---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: > MMO, like many other additives is great stuff when used as intended. > > But like any other successful product...
• Oil, octane
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 12:52:21 -0700
  ...The bad rap about multi-viscosity oils is that the additive packages which cause it to seem to be thicker at higher temperatures (what...