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• Re: Heater Refurbished Still Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:21:55 -0600
  ...For accessible, constantly running motors, it probably isn't the best oil for the job because it doesn't have the viscosity nor is...
• Re: Saga of the missing oil was Re: Dipstick readability tip (getting kindalong)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 08:23:40 -0400
  IF they put a light viscosity oil in there, your lifters could have collapsed. I experienced a similar problem on my old engine after...
• Re: FW: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jan 2016 09:58:27 -0500
  ...the oil in the cooler will remain at a very high viscosity. If the thermostat closes the bypass and that oil can’t flow...
• Fwd: RE: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 10:42:48 -0600
  ...A health engine should not high viscosity oil except for > extreme situations. > > As for you rebuilt engine, who rebuilt it? Very few rebuilders and...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:18:22 -0500
  ...Synthetic oils can maintain viscosity at temperature extremes but there normal viscosity is slightly lower. They do have lower pumping losses though so they...
• Re: oil pressure -- next round
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Thu, 17 May 2007 10:04:03 -0700
  ...Thanks a lot Thomas Dennis Haynes wrote: > What viscosity oil are you using? This may have been mentioned but > remind me. > I doubt you...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 10:35:07 -0700
  ...Since synthetic have very long and strong polymer chain it is OK to run significantly lower viscosity when the spec calls for heavier petrolium...
• Re: New diesel from VW
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:05:52 -0600
  ...That's one of the reasons > > for the lower viscosity synthetic oil. > > > >> > > > >> That being said, unless it's one of the newer diesel trucks...
• Re: Preemptive water pump replacement? Miscellaneous Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:33:28 -0500
  ...It should provide enough viscosity latitude for all sane conditions. I run it in my DJ code WBX. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia...
• Shamelessly stolen from Matthew Bulley
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 15:30:13 -0800
  ...Because I know the importance of proper viscosity, I asked the tattooed, roughneck mechanic to use "the best oil you've got!" With the...
• How not to Change your Oil - All better now! [long]
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Tue, 21 May 1996 09:37:31 MST
  ...I'm still not convinced that I should run multi-viscosity oil (and definately no synthetics) in an air-cooled, but so far the...
• Re: Final Oil pressure result
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 6 Dec 2014 13:00:19 -1000
  ...at 6:42 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> What viscosity oil are you using? 22 psi at 3,600 RPM is low...
• Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:40:20 -0700
  ...front of the head, indicates that my oil is losing > > significant viscosity at the motor gets hot...I have about 85psi on > > start up...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 21:44:35 -0600
  ...For oil viscosity even on rebuilt engines I still pay > attention to the original chart. Note that when you look at oil temperature > specifications...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 12:13:59 -0500
  ...In addition the lower temp also means less efficiency and increased oil viscosity. Four screws, change the t-stat. Keep in mind that extended...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:15:58 -0800
  ...at 6:42 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> >> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> What viscosity oil are you using? 22 psi at 3,600 RPM is low...
• Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:25:31 -0800
  ...When the engine gets >>>> hot not only does the oil pressure go down due the lower viscosity but >>>> the case expands and the main...
• Re: FW: ATF/MMO
  Historical mailing list - Steve Grayer
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 17:11:20 -0400
  ...ATF/MMO method is prolly a bit less caustic, since the viscosity of > both ATF and MMO are greater than the kerosene-like flushes...
• Re: New diesel from VW
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:57:40 -0800
  ...That's one of the > reasons for the lower viscosity synthetic oil. > > >> > > >> That being said, unless it's one of the newer diesel trucks...
• Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:23:22 -0500
  ...it's the oil itself, but consider that....brand, grade, and > viscosity. > > but if the engine is new ... > it sure shouldn't do that...
• Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:33:22 -0700
  ...Flickering Oil Light 84 auto Really interesting discussion here about oil viscosity. Years ago in my flying days, we used straight 50W oils in...
• Re: Oil pressure light in 1.9l at idle
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:06:35 -0500
  ...The Castrol 5w-50 > seems > to thin out at higher temps even though it should be the same viscosity as > 50 at 100C. > Is...
• Re: FW: ATF/MMO
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 15:02:32 -0700
  ...ATF/MMO method is prolly a bit less caustic, since the viscosity of > > both ATF and MMO are greater than the kerosene-like flushes...
• Re: Preemptive water pump replacement? Miscellaneous Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:09:45 -0600
  ...It should provide enough viscosity latitude for all sane conditions. I run it in my DJ code WBX. Would that be Castrol synthetic 10W60...
• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer? Oil preesure-temparature guages!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 9 May 2012 22:51:39 -0400
  ...Excessive oil level Wrong viscosity High engine speed and/or load for an extended time. With a well-designed oil temp and pressure guage...
• Re: was: Friction, any extra wear 'n tear?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:51:41 -0700
  ...input end and the out put end, depending also on the viscosity of the lube. In most MTs I believe this would tend to...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Tue, 8 May 2007 00:17:48 -0700
  ...Since you are > having trouble once warm you have to consider viscosity, temperature, a > clogged inlet screen or excessive clearances somewhere. You need the...
• Re: oil pressure -- next round
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 May 2007 17:10:16 -0400
  ...it is open .... > >Thanks a lot >Thomas > > > >Dennis Haynes wrote: >>What viscosity oil are you using? This may have been mentioned but >>remind me...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 09:25:20 -0500
  ...Since these engines can also run hot and like higher viscosity oil we tend to avoid using light oils that would be better suited...
• Re: New diesel from VW
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:06:15 -0600
  ...That's one of the >> reasons for the lower viscosity synthetic oil. >>>>> >>>>> That being said, unless it's one of the newer diesel trucks...
• Re: Headlight Adjuster Fix - Upper Outboard Corner
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 14 May 2009 18:59:54 -0500
  ...The important thing is to get the mixture to a "cold peanut butter" viscosity and then shape it alike you want it. It is...
• Re: sliding door popping open
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 13:00:47 -0700
  ...Using low viscosity lubricant alleviates the problem. Closing the door gently also help. 3) I recently readjusted the door alignment at the front lower...
• Re: Preemptive water pump replacement? Miscellaneous Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:32:31 -0500
  ...It should provide enough viscosity latitude for all sane conditions. I run it in my DJ code WBX. > > Would that be Castrol synthetic 10W60...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:33:40 -0400
  ...Synthetic oils can maintain viscosity at temperature extremes but there normal viscosity is slightly lower. They do have lower pumping losses though so they...
• Re: Final Oil pressure result
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 6 Dec 2014 18:26:15 -0500
  ...at 6:42 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> What viscosity oil are you using? 22 psi at 3,600 RPM is low...
• Re: Bus Boys Oil Cooler Kit. .
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 23:14:23 -0700
  ...This allows > use of lighter viscosity oils in cold weather as the oil temperature is now > somewhat effected by temperature. Regardless of how much...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 09:21:49 -0500
  ...at 6:42 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> >>> >> wrote: >>> >> >>> >> What viscosity oil are you using? 22 psi at 3,600 RPM is low...
• Re: Pure Happy Friday. Read carefully. Slim VW content.
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Fri, 22 May 1998 21:52:29 -0400
  ...Because I know the >importance of proper viscosity, I asked the tattooed, roughneck mechanic to >use "the best oil you've got!" > >With the...
• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer? Oil preesure-temparature guages!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 10 May 2012 14:39:23 -0400
  ...Any of the following conditions can cause > a rpblem: > > Excessive oil level > Wrong viscosity > High engine speed and/or load for an extended time...
• Re: Synthetic oil not worth it (long)
  Historical mailing list - The Henrys
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 21:08:14 +0000
  ...They also have the highest viscosity under high-temperature, high-stress conditions, when a thick oil protects the engine. Thus, the article suggested that...
• Fluids Analysis!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:10:17 -0500
  ...The failures could be lack of supply, overheated losing viscosity, contaminated, or broken down enough to no longer work. The point is something in...
• Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:19:50 -0400
  ...it's the oil itself, but consider that....brand, grade, and > viscosity. > > but if the engine is new ... > it sure shouldn't do that...
• Three oil changes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:12:23 -0600
  ...She drove this van 160 highway miles to get it to my house with that molasses viscosity engine oil. Final parting: I told her...
• Spray Foam Alternative?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 13:13:17 -0500 (EST)
  ...per gal) 5.94 Weight, Non-volatiles 43% Brookfield Viscosity #3 Spindle @ 30 rpm Centipoise 3564 Thermo Conductivity ASTM c-177 (via guarded hotplate...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 22:25:41 EST
  ...Heat up block coolant to operating temperature ASAP, then get the oil up to speed, then moderate viscosity reduction on the part of the...
• Re: FW: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 17 Jan 2016 18:48:03 -0600
  ...the oil in the cooler will remain at a very high viscosity. If the thermostat closes the bypass and that oil can’t flow...
• Re: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:44:31 -0500
  ...cold thick oil through the filter? Gasoline doesn't have the viscosity issue but vaporization can be. Oh, and if you get enough vapor...
• Re: Gear Oil: Opinion/subjective experience..long.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:27:22 -0500
  ...For those with bi engines consider using a 85w-140 viscosity. Shifts will be stiff in winter but after a few miles will be...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:06:12 -0500
  ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Again, at 100C the 20w-50 should have higher viscosity than straight 40. Outside temperature has minimal effect...
• Re: Fiberglass Patch on Bumpers (Part II is long)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:36:22 -0500
  ...batches from 20 years ago that still fully cure, although the viscosity is a little thicker than the fresh stuff. The worst than that...
• Re: What could have gone wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 May 2008 11:29:08 -0400
  ...The oil pressure probably dropped due to the extended highway run time combined with an over filled crankcase and/or wrong viscosity oil. If...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 22:52:52 -0400
  ...Also make sure that the oil is fairly clean, correct viscosity, and not over-filled. Hope this helps. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Just interesting observation & More Questions
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 12:55:48 -0600
  ...had it for a long time, and no oil filter or viscosity of oil >has ever made a difference. I kind of left out...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Apr 2007 - Special issue (#2007-438)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:28:11 -0700
  ...You will also see the viscosity decrease visibly. Good luck, Keith Hughes '86 Westy Tiico (Marvin)
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 09:40:19 -0500
  ...at 6:42 PM, Dennis Haynes >>> >>> <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> >>> >> wrote: >>> >> >>> >> What viscosity oil are you using? 22 psi at 3,600 RPM is low...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:51:36 -0600
  ...Valvoline provides this product in both multi and mono viscosity grades: 20w50, straight 50, 10w30, straight 30, straight 40, and straight 60. 2. Longer...
• German Trans Responds On Viscous Matters
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 07:33:45 -0700
  ...The silicone fluid itself is almost clear, approximately the viscosity of room-temp STP. Plunging a screwdriver a couple of times into the fluid...
• Re: Bus Boys Oil Cooler Kit. .
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Aug 2013 09:13:45 -0400
  ...This allows use of lighter viscosity > oils in cold weather as the oil temperature is now somewhat effected > by temperature. Regardless of how much...
• Re: SMOG TEST failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:52:41 -0500
  ...Make sure the oil is not overfilled and also that it is the correct viscosity. A compression/leak down test may be in order...
• Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer? Oil preesure-temparature guages!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Thu, 10 May 2012 12:15:05 -0700
  ...Any of the following conditions can > cause > > a rpblem: > > > > Excessive oil level > > Wrong viscosity > > High engine speed and/or load for an extended time...