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• Re: Those 20 Aussie Power Chips out there...How do you like it??
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 11:57:26 -1000
  ...some listmembers say they're better), and synthetic motor oil. Have since changed to a synthetic/dino blend because I was using too much...
• Re: 15K report on Redline MTL
  Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
  Wed, 5 Feb 1997 17:09:16 -0800
  ...I know there have been many cautions against synthetic gear lube in Syncros (for what specific reasons, I do not know), but if you...
• Re: Synthetic Oil selection?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 20:28:31 -0800
  ...that's a limitation for sure , and synthetic oils stay healthy at higher temps than non-synthetics. And a non-synthetic driven intelligently can...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 15:04:31 -0400
  ...Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil You really change the filter twice as often as the oil? Mike On 10/3/07 10...
• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 10:57:00 -0600
  ...But, how would a synthetic 15W50, with synthetics reputedly maintaining viscosity better than conventional oils, bring on the oil pressure problems you allude to...
• Amsoil vs. Mobil Delvac vs. RedLine Diesel Oils?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Q
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 21:03:59 -0400
  Which is the best for my 82 Diesel Westy? I would like to switch to one of these oils, but not sure which synthetic...
• Material
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 20:34:44 -0500
  Can any vendors or others give me that preferred material for the Valve gaskets? Cork/Rubber, Just Rubber, Synthetic? ___________________________________________________________________ Why pay more to get...
• Re: Changing Auto tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 20:19:52 -0500
  ...As a side note, I used Mobil synthetic ge-tranny slushbox slippery stuff. Any difference that I noticed? No. Felt better? Yes. Felt like...
• Re: What kind of grease?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 10:24:38 -0500
  ...I use amsoil synthetic multipurpose grease. I feel it's a great choice of grease for all applications I've come across with my...
• Re: Where to get GL-4? (Was: Size of allen wrench for final drive?)
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 05:38:50 -0400
  ...local NAPA here keeps it in stock. > So where the heck do you get GL-4 oil that aint RedLine (or some other > synthetic)???? >
• Re: Synthetic oil weight?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 1 Oct 2024 16:41:31 -0500
  ...Wondering what weight I should use for synthetic with temps ranging from about 15C (60F) to 35C (95F). I believe my garage has been...
• Re: Unreal oil consumption on diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 07:20:58 -0400
  ...I ran conventional oil for several thousand miles, then switched to Delvac 1, the Mobil synthetic designed for diesels. I slowly began using oil...
• Re: changing to synthetic oil - was STUPID QUESTION?
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 09:08:59 -0400
  I have also been told by my friend that he has seen better fuel efficiency with his newer Dodge truck when switching to Synthetic...
• Re: oils and gasoline Oil Viscosity at temparature.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 30 May 2013 07:23:56 -0700
  ...A 15w-50 synthetic oil is physically > thinner than a 15w-50 dino oil, but the chemistry of a synthetic (more long > chain molecules...
• Re: transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Angus Macnab
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:58:05 -0700
  I wouldn't view synthetic oils as not backward compatible. This was the case 10 years ago but is not true now if you...
• Re: Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 08:50:29 -0700
  ...I don't know if this story is still true when it comes to synthetic oils. You can buy Redline here in Victoria (and...
• Re: 87 GL Sythetic oil vs. regular
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 13:42:22 -0400
  ...Previous owner used Mobil 1 Synthetic 10W30 which I keep in it also. I drive it daily but concerned that oil may be too...
• Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 12:02:31 -0600
  Bostig recommends an oil change every 3 to 5K using synthetic oil. Since many sources cite changing it every 10K, I'm wondering if...
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 08:31:56 EDT
  ...What kind of lube? what we use is a synthetic tranny assembly lube from smart blend. we use this on all seals we install...
• Re: H4 & synthetic trans opinion
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 10:57:30 -0500
  >how much were they, and are the H4's Hella, or aftermarket? > >chris $35.00 for the pair and they are aftermarket. Later I...
• Re: Best Oil Viscosity? Slow leaky Heads
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 21:00:02 -0600
  ...I worry that putting in synthetic might cause > > problems, what do you think? > > > > robert, > > NYC 89 Carat auto > > 150,000 miles > > --------------- > > > > Use the 20w...
• Re: Oil dilemma
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:39:04 -0500
  ...Even fully warm, no > flicker of the oil light at idle. > > Can I just drain a couple of quarts and add 15w50 synthetic ? > > Van...
• Re: Winter is Coming. Time to change the oil
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 15:16:18 -0700
  Jack, 5W40 Rotella T6 synthetic. That big Arkansas box store. $20/gal. And no.... the oil specified in the '84 owner's manual is...
• Re: diesel-winter oil
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 21:36:01 -0600
  ...diesels exclusively for the past 17 years, Id like to suggest synthetic 5W30 (Mobil 1 or an equivelant) I can tell you that engine...
• Re: Mobil 1 synthetic 20W50?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 12:51:17 -0600
  ...Mobil 1 synthetic 20W50? > > I don't know why it would blow by the rings unless they were pretty worn. I > use it in...
• Re: CV grease
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 06:01:21 -0500
  ...Sizes and Grades Name Synthetic Blend Grease Size 14.1oz Part VV279 UPC 0-74130-00279-5 Name Synthetic Blend Grease Size 1lb Part...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:00:47 -0400
  ...Now using Valvoline > >> 5W40 European synthetic. > >> > >> Jim > >> > >>>> On Jul 21, 2022, at 5:40 AM, Tom C <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >>> > >>> Hey guys...
• (Fwd) Delivery failure
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 08:39:25 PDT
  ...I now run 15w50 Mobil synthetic in my '88 Westy, mainly to help hydraulic lifter noise (which it has), and also since it has...
• Re: Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 17:19:09 -0600
  ...if you are fine, then switch to synthetic. If not, run hard to 3000 miles. Then swap to synthetic regardless. bob On Sep 8...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 07:08:07 -0400
  ...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: repost: 82 camper for sale (Ohio)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Aug 94 7:51:34 EDT
  ...would duralube or synthetic oils be appropriate for aircooled van engines? This is probably a FAQ so please ignore my ignorance.e DC
• Oils
  Historical mailing list - Dick & Janette Smith
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 09:35:35 -0400
  I was wondering if anyone has ever used Golden Spectro synthetic oil. For the past 10 years I've used it in my 1500cc...
• Re: [ATF] Synthetic? Any one try it?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 07:33:59 EDT
  I've been running Mobil 1 ATF for about 20K miles now. No complaints. Since I've got low mileage I won't be...
• Another Synthetic Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 19:57:36 -0700
  I see everyone referring to longer change intervals on the oil, but how about change interval on the filter? I recall when the synth...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics-Air cooled Vanagons!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 May 2003 20:09:31 -0400
  ...Oil Leaks due to Synthetics-Air cooled Vanagons! Looks like a great opportunity for flames here, but lets avoid that. Just send me your...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:21:22 -0400
  I moved to Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic 5w-40 with fantastic results... MPG increase by at least 1 mpg. 2.1L motor. Based...
• REPOST: Comprehensive Oil Article (Was: Re: Synthetic oils: better than, say, Castrol GTX?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Feb 93 06:40:32 GMT
  dylan@cs.washington.edu (Dylan McNamee) writes: >Addressing the original question, which is better, Castrol GTX changed >every 3,000 miles, or a synthetic...
• Re: Mobil 1 synthetic
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 13:02:58 EST
  Mobil One oil sounds very appealling to me... I m considering change over to Mobil one in my three autos. But my Vanagon has...
• 85 westfalia tranny lube question
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 00:38:25 -0500
  Question - does anybody have any experience using Mobil 1 Gearcase lube (75-90 synthetic)? I've got a '85 westfalia and am thikning of...
• MT-90 or MTL-75/80
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 13:12:15 -0700
  Is Mt-90 considered the optimal synthetic for the 091/1? I went to pick some up today and the counter guy recommended the...
• Re: Hose goes where? and oil type.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 19:16:40 -0600
  ...goldmine of information! > > Matthew Unless you're willing to pay for synthetic, 15W-40 when it's cold 20W-50 in hot weather Larry...
• Re: New engine
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 23:20:34 EDT
  ...I believe I'll go to synthetic oil at the 1000 mile oil change > and valve adjust. > > good luck!!!! happy trails...
• Auto Trans Fluid...
  Historical mailing list - jesse and monica
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 17:45:21 -0400
  ...an 89 Carat? I want to make sure it's the synthetic stuff.. It's genuine VW fluid...so it's a VW part...
• Re: Amsoil products
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 11:59:50 -0800
  ...I am a firm believer in the benefits of synthetic lubricants. I have even been involved with the 2 cycle oil being used in...
• Re: Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 06:37:29 -0600
  ...Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF? > > raul lince wrote: >> >> Hello fellow vanagon owner, My 89 van needs some new atf. I am thinking >> about using mobil...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:31:47 -0700
  ...Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid >> >> Where are you located Dave? >> >> On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:26 AM, David...
• (UPDATE) Re: Mobil 1 and SM rating...
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 19:06:50 -0400
  ...What about > synthetics? Are there equivalent synthetics with known good levels of > additives? (Castrol?) Or does anyone have a good reason to think that...
• Re: Diesel Oil?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 19:52:20 -0500
  ...I am a synthetic guy and > I also favor the Mobil 5w-40 truck oil or Delvac 1. Equals are Shell Rotella > or Chevron...
• Re: Oil for infrequently driven vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Sun, 26 Dec 1999 16:01:35 -0500
  ...You could consider a 5w40 full synthetic diesel oil, and just keep it in for the full year. Being a diesel oil it will...
• Re: What is the recommended oil weight for northeast winter?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 14:36:54 -0500
  ...Mich) you can often find 10W-40 in a synthetic blend or "part synthetic". It should give you a little better low temp performance...
• Re: Yankee oil viscosity for 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 12:25:16 -0500
  ...I've got Castrol 5w50 synthetic in the > crankcase and coming up on an oil change. Will it get thin enough to > start and...
• ATF amount in autotrans?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 22:10:46 -0500
  ...I will be refilling with Red Line fluids, they recommend Synthetic D4 ATF and Synthetic 75W90 gear oil. My problem is knowing how much...
• Re: Synthetic oil sale/on Vacation (F)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 23:08:21 -0600
  Robert Rountree wrote: > Life is not a > rehearsal. > Rob, Oh, s%!t, NOW you tell me!! I always thought this was just a test...
• Re: Going with Synthitc Gearbox Lube
  Historical mailing list - charles fladger
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 21:45:19 -0700
  ...I believe he covers some info on synthetic gear oils. C.F. === Volkswagen Owners! Your official Parts Locating Web Site: http://cgi3.ebay.com...
• GL4/GL5?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Ridge CycleWorks
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 18:13:12 -0500
  ...does the numbering refer to? I will soon be switching to synthetic and only want to do it once. Thanks in advance. Myron Lind...
• Subject: Re: syncro pumkin unit
  Historical mailing list - geofflaw
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 14:05:42 -0800
  ...Now I've learned two things about synthetic oil. 1. It is much worse at conducting heat than mineral oil and shouldn't be...
• Re: synthetic automatic trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 08:43:23 -0600
  Just the pan Dave. It had a residue or sediment layer on it and I cleaned that up real well. No effort to clean...
• Re: switching to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 06:20:24 EST
  In a message dated 3/13/00 9:46:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << switching to synthetic oil >> Using...
• FW: tranny question possibly answered
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 19:27:59 -0600
  ...The synthetic redlijne w90 will help, but you are > probably causing further damage to your intermediate plate and shift > fork.....I had a similar...
• Naive question - flashing red light
  Historical mailing list - Patricia Lenihan
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 11:03:36 -0700
  ...Could there have been an issue because her oil had always been synthetic and we changed to castrol gtx 20w50? Not sure if it...