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• Re: Brake Master Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:22:57 -0400
  ...year and the fact that it > was flushed twice during that interval. my theory is that the old seals > gave out under the sudden...
• Re: NVC - Good article on technical analysis of engine oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:34:18 +0000
  ...http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html Where do you get your oil analysed? One could argue that the intervals at which you...
• Re: Anti-Freeze opinions
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 4 Apr 2017 22:34:14 -0600
  This Thread is about "Anti-Freeze opinions" > What Coolant To Use ~ Not Change Intervals ~ The Orig' Poster > Michael Magnani ~ Asked this > "I'm wondering...
• FW: Increasing horsepower - Long -Boring
  Historical mailing list - al jordans
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 17:15:34 -0400
  ...synthetic blend/synthetic oil (and filter) changed at 3-5k mile intervals; allowing turbo to spin down and cool by idle-ing a minute...
• No emergencies anymore, (longish) was: emerg. repairs/solutions
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 21:41:41 -0400
  ...The vehicle would signaled this interval by creating an odd noise, producing copious amounts of smoke behind or inside the vehicle, suffering extreme loss...
• Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:20:24 -0700
  ...I figured a 5 year coolant changed every 2 years is probably better than a 2 year coolant at the same interval. I also...
• Re: Raceware Head Studs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 01:43:35 +0000
  ...the cooling system by the book with proper changes at proper intervals and a lot of prayer. Still, we got heat after all. John...
• Propane tank and GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 23:00:18 -0700
  ...about what is going on with your van and recommending service intervals, things to do or not do, his love for the van really...
• Re: Was Motor Oil (Synthetic), now Ail Filters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:21:25 -0500
  ...Where those products fall short is their ability to maintain adequate filtration for extended oil drain intervals. In a number of vehicles including mine...
• Re: ATF fluid
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 08:49:41 -0700
  ...It has been my experience on 2 vehicles that when auto trans fluid that has gone way past it's change interval is changed...
• Re: 30k mile checkup? How much it too much? Is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 16:53:04 -0500
  ...You should be able to find all necessary items needed to get attention for each maintenance interval from your owner's manual or (in...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 11:44:56 +0100
  ...Gas turbines of course soon moved up to the 5 and then 9,000 hours MTBO (JT8D-9) and today have staggering overhaul intervals...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:29:37 -0400
  It is a good idea to change the fluid and filter in a automatic transmission, I think the interval is around 35000 miles, but...
• Bum CV joint summary.
  Historical mailing list - John Grunkemeier
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 13:38:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Suggested greasing intervals ranged from 30,000 miles to 75,000 miles, or until the boots are torn, or they start making noise. 5...
• Re: Any experience with electronic rust prevention?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 15:06:03 EST
  ...Of course, they get constant maintenance and are dry docked at regular intervals, sand blasted and repainted. Petroleum pipelines have been using cathodic protection...
• Re: Leaking luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Wed, 29 May 2013 10:45:05 -0700
  ...Lola will sit for longer intervals, and it rains alot here, so when I finally take off, and turn, there is water pouring down...
• Re: Coolant Flush question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 21:48:14 +0000
  ...I think there is solid logic behind "fresh fluids" of all types at regular intervals for extended mechanical function in vanagons and other automotive...
• Cool air, K+N, and chips(was: Tiico convert question)
  Historical mailing list - Tim High
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 21:41:31 -0500
  ...Instead of using something disposable, I'd rather clean the K+N at regular intervals. On the subject of computer chips, I recall someone...
• Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:44:11 -0400
  ...fleet was changed to synthetic to save money - 10000 km drain intervals, instead of 5000 km, but after a cold start incident without a...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:22:20 -0700
  ...If you really want to know what your Vanagon needs, check the service intervals in your Bentley manual. I'm sure you will find...
• Re: Milestone
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 20 Jan 2019 00:22:21 -0800
  ...I generally change the oil at 7,500 mile intervals. Sometime around 2006 coolant was changed to Global Final Charge. It is soon coming...
• Re: Westy fridge won't light
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 21:14:57 -0500
  ...7) keep on clicking the igniter for say 10 times at about 1 second intervals or less. 8) while clicking keep your eye on...
• Re: CV Joint questions and anwers anyone?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 May 2003 03:32:50 -0600
  ...and it is time for me to look at the maintenance interval chart and grease these things on time. I got a refund for...
• Re: Some Fuel Pump Theory
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 20:23:32 -0300
  So am I safe to assume that if I keep replacing my filter before the pump at "regular" intervals there is likely no advantage...
• Re: CIS Vanagon engine conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:13:36 -0700
  There is a small filter in the distribution box that is actually supposed to be removed at one of the first service intervals. In...
• Re: flooding digifant
  Historical mailing list - Joe Beckham
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 08:04:16 -0800
  ...Left engine compartment open and will check again in the morning when the engine is cold and then at intervals while it warms up...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:21:28 -0400
  The oil manufacturer is responsible for his/her recommended oil drain intervals. They are warranted for that as well. Most say 3000 miles because...
• Re: Fridge- last problem before our trip.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 5 Jul 2013 20:30:20 -0400
  ...The absolute magnitude is adjustable by a pot on the board, but the intervals are not. The three lights are an attempt to give...
• Re: fluctuating oil press! advice please..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 07:26:02 -0400
  ...oil pressure buzzer started sounding about 2 days ago at weird intervals (not just when you decellerate from highway speeds) my analog VDO gauge...
• Re: Toilet (Porta Potty)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 18:37:47 -0700
  ...With normal dumping intervals (me) said dumpster can store about 5 days worth of dumping before it becomes necessary to empty. My suggestion: go...
• Fwd: [Vanagon-Westfalia] Considering an Engine Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 13:50:57 -0500
  ...coolant and keep driving it) and keep oil changed at regular intervals. A satisfied customer, that still has essentially a 'stock' vanagon that any...
• Good AND inexpensive tire pump, where to find?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 96 21:54:42 EST
  ...Taking my four "small" LT195-75-R14 from 20 to 45 psi takes 40 minutes!!! (including "cool down" intervals for the pump to keep...
• Re: SA grill availability
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:16:05 -0700
  ...off various parts in infuriatingly small runs at 6-12 month intervals to satisfy the "legitimate" domestic demand, and then let the backorders pile...
• Re: Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 11:29:02 -0800
  ...sure to change it religiously, and the filter, at the normal > interval. > > Slick 50 isn't proven to do anything good to an engine...
• oil, ccc, cb channel
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 00:55:25 -0700
  ...is a strong tendency to believe the 7500 mile/6 month intervals suggested for average use. The regimen I follow varies with the car...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 03:08:07 -0500
  ...really want to know what your Vanagon needs, check the service > intervals in your Bentley manual. I'm sure you will find a wide...
• Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:02:49 -0400
  ...in its place, and use the wiper stalk to set the > intervals. > > > > Mr. Bentley says that it is an option on my year & shows...
• Re: Service Interval, Real Wheel Bearings
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:08:35 -0500
  ...what is the service interval for Rear Wheel > Bearings? How long should they last (I do almost exclusively long-distance > freeway driving)? How expensive...
• Re: Synthetic oil or DINO
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 17:00:12 -0700
  ...Dino or $23 for 4L of 5W40 Synthetic (PetroCanada Duron). - Change interval is longer. You can go twice as long on Synthetic as Dino...
• Re: head gaskets and time bombs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 09:19:03 -0500
  ...I think you'd be better off getting the head gaskets replaced as soon as possible, then keep your coolant changed at regular intervals...
• Re: Anyone not having problems?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 17:48:58 -0700
  ...any other vehicle, AS LONG AS THEY > UNDERSTAND THINGS LIKE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS, OIL LEVELS, RPMs, WATER > TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE AND THE ELUSIVE VW "KARMA...
• Re: Oil and Filter Changes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:28:55 -0400
  ...Is this excessive? Would it be ok to drop down to 6 month intervals? Seems like a waste of oil and filters when there...
• Re: Milestone
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 20 Jan 2019 11:48:12 -0500
  ...I generally change the oil > at 7,500 mile intervals. Sometime around 2006 coolant was changed to Global > Final Charge. > > It is soon coming...
• Vanagon Engine Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 18:31:53 -0800
  ...Performed all recommended service at recommended intervals for 13 years.
• Re: semi-sorta-somewhat related to oil and viscosity and such ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 16:40:58 -0500
  ...the longer the oil change interval you choose, whether for synthetics or dino oils, the longer the time between looks under the engine. :( this...
• Re: SA grill availability
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:08:55 -0400
  ...off various parts in infuriatingly small runs > > at 6-12 month intervals to satisfy the "legitimate" > > domestic demand, and then let the backorders > > pile...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:55:56 -0400
  ...After 250K miles at 7,500 change intervals, go for the good stuff. Also, the Vanagon really needs 20w-50 or the equivalent. Dennis...
• Re: Brass Coolant Connectors = Failure?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 08:42:33 -0700
  ...All modern coolants protect against corrosion of dissimilar metals, just change it at the recommended interval and fuggetaboudit. Stuart '85 Westy with brass Tee...
• Re: Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:43:22 -0800
  ...Now, however, after a > very brief warm-up, the idle is rapidly cycling between about 1200 to > 3000 RPM, at about 1 second intervals...
• Re: Who Supports The List / The Money Has Already Been Spent
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 23:46:46 EDT
  ...I find the Vanagons, not only labor intense, but much higher in maintenance costs, and at a much more frequent interval than let's...
• emergency brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 12:20:52 -0800
  ...Bentley's service interval section in the back of the book mentions checking brake fluid level and checking brake material thickness, it does not...
• Re: E V W
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Sat, 10 Jun 2006 21:35:31 -0700
  ...From their point of view, how do they know how that the item was not damaged during the two month interval between when it...
• Re: Waterless coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 20:53:54 -0500
  ...such as "Final Charge" 6 years or 600,000 mile change intervals in heavy duty engines with only one additive addition at the half...
• Hydraulic Lifter Week*
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 14:19:45 -0700
  ...Starting with brand new engines, they changed the oil of some cabs at 2000-mile intervals, another group at 5000, and another at something...
• Re: Brake fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 3 Feb 2022 11:20:40 -0500
  ...198�C (388�F) Recommended change interval: Up to 3 years (personally I'd never go more than 2 years) Modern brake fluids are...
• Re: cv-joints: Constant Velocity Rip Off
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 13 Jul 94 23:04:53 CDT
  ...1.20/qt and $4.00 >for filter at 3000 mi. interval). I find that outrageous. I replaced 2 and >repacked 2 at 50...
• Re: Consumer Reports on oil
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 20 Jun 96 07:33:14 CDT
  ...running the engine all the time (or for long intervals), whether down the highway at speed, or sitting at the airport/whatever waiting for...
• Re: Raceware Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
  Wed, 18 Dec 96 23:55:20 CST
  ...Correct coolant used for the life of the engine, changed on regular intervals. This just goes to show us if we maintain the cooling...
• Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 22:32:37 -0500
  ...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: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 00:20:57 -0600
  ...Is there such a thing as a list of items to be >performed or checked for at these 3k intervals? How do you folk...