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• Re: Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 29 Dec 2015 21:38:56 -0600
  ...Hardware store, Home Depot, etc etc...great stuff that has > an additive to keep it from gathering crud....and inexpensive... > > On Tue, Dec 29...
• Re: Coleman Fuel For You CamperHeads
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 19:21:11 -0500
  ...It hasn't any of the additives that make old gasoline problematic, and it is nearly pure "naptha," meaning it is a little lighter...
• Re: OIL API Service Levels...
  Historical mailing list - Steven E. Broomhead, Sr.
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 20:03:46 -0800
  ...I had heard that CC/CD ratings also indicated an extra > additive package in the oil designed to combat the corrosive > conditions which build...
• Re: 82 Failed CA Smog Test- help!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 23:07:16 -0500
  ...Be sure that you don't have any engine or fuel additives in your van. Stan Wilder On Tue, 15 Apr 2003 20:55...
• Re: acetone
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 10:01:42 -0700
  ...Flexible tubing, like gas line) is formulated on the basis of which solvents it touches and thus gas additives will have some effect on...
• EuroVan Pison Slap diagnosis
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 97 11:43:13 EST
  ...Now they say they need to run the engine with a special oil additive that breaks up carbon. Do any of those diagnosis steps...
• Propane in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 11:03:37 -0700
  ...refused to sell me propane for the tank, saying it had additives in it and was only for engines. People went well out of...
• Fwd: Re: Be careful what you buy on eBay, or did we get lucky?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 03:04:58 -0600
  ...I guess the kicker was that he used >>walmart oil in the engine and JB additives in the motor and auto tranny @100k. > >Anyway...
• Re: Oil Light
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 21:52:48 -0500
  ...quieted somewhat with marvel mystery oil, seems to be the only additive > that keeps it from stickin. But that's not the problem (i...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 17:37:51 -0800
  ...then "branded", aka has its specific to a proprietary� name / label additives put in. There are thousands of hubs, but VERY FEW gasoline refineres...
• Re: Fiberglass Patch on Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:45:29 -0500
  ...MEKP is nasty stuff for the amatuer and those store resinshave additives to make them have longer shelf life and that translates into weaker...
• Re: new fuel (LVC), Dead Cats
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 18:22:50 -0500
  ...It's just a matter of rerouting the delivery so I can rake in the big bucks on feline fuel additives. Stan Wilder Engine...
• Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:43:50 -0400
  ...general shorting of engine >life. >It also stated that there are additives you can use, but I just checked >the oil >bottles I have...
• Re: Zincless Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:46:03 -0400
  ...There are limits on phosphorus, which limits the use of ZDDP (zinc dialkyl dithio phosphate), which is the antiwear additive that people are concerned...
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:44:27 -0700
  ...Tranny fluids do >> contain cleaning additives and if you have a blocked or sticky valve, >> it's possible it will work out as varnish...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:01:36 -0700
  ...and you can buy zinc additive by itself too. I also think there is a slight factor of new oil making a little better...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Jun 2020 to 3 Jun 2020 (#2020-193)
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 4 Jun 2020 07:25:00 -0700
  ...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: Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 10:46:10 -0500
  ...With the new lubricants, coupled with newer > metallurgy, > the parts simply don't wear as rapidly. > > Even dino oils with the newer additives increase...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Eric Nettles
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 22:51:10 -0600
  ...Rich Blake >Why not just do the dummy things: >1) Fuel Filter >2) Alternator Belt >3) Additive to remove moisture from the fuel tank...
• why you're seeing a difference in temperature
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:01:59 -0700
  ...coolant system trivia Larry, I am suggesting a lower gycol level for the summer only with perhaps some additives. This is why I call...
• Re: Flushing the crankcase
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 16:12:11 -0500
  ...I've seen this sort of thing thoroughly discussed elsewhere in relation to teflon oil additives. The consensus was that it's a good...
• Re: p.s. rack '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 22:58:17 -0500
  ...buy a new or rebuilt power steering rack? Are there any additives out there that may slow down the leak? My garage made a...
• Re: Going air cooled on my water cooled?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 02:08:11 -0800
  ...But using Mobil 1 and an additive for better friction. My oil temp gauge was at 300, the air temp in the shade was...
• Head aches (why do wbx heads leak?)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 23:12:17 -0700
  ...I also have the notion that the VW coolant contains an additive to keep the seals pliable or swollen or something that aids them...
• I know may be a repost sorry but regarding refinishing the pop top fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:38:47 -0800
  ...I just picked up some white gel coat from Tap plastics, I got the proper thinning material and the additive to get it to...
• Re: Diesel vs. Gas
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:06:25 -0700
  ...But calling JP8 diesel would probably > be a > stretch with the antifoam, flameresist, all temperature additives, > water > absorber, and other stuff that is in...
• Re: Test Only Center BS
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 19:57:11 -0700
  ...Meaning adjusting the timing, putting in the fuel additives etc, etc. I've got a pretty clean running engine, I think, but I don...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:13:55 -0700
  ...new fuel filter > - new oil change > - a bottle of SeaFoam Fuel additive on half gas tank > - run the van for 10 to 20 minutes...
• Amsoil bypass oil filters
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 17:18:31 -0400 (AST)
  ...Replacing both filters requires about 1.5 quart top up which 'replenishes' the additives. Naturally they rec. their synthetic oils, 0W30 or 20W50. The...
• Re: Walmart coolant or VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:17:16 -0700
  ...tried to tell > us that the Prestone had "more and better additives" than the non-Prestone > store brand stuff. > > TomC > tcarrington@relitech.com > http...
• Re: Odor removal (A refreshing topic)....
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 15:05:58 -0700
  ...You're looking for an enzymatic shampoo additive. Talk to the folks there about application. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Geoff Wilke" <gwilke@livemusic...
• Re: SeaFoam
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 01:26:32 EDT
  ...I have no comment on the mechanistic details of the organic additives (seafoam and diesel fuel) but the ability of water to remove heavy...
• Re: winterizing / westies at watkins
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 14:36:18 -0400
  ...winterizing Automotive gas is very stable and does not need additives for winter storage. More importantly you should fill the tank completely, this will...
• Re: Upper lube
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:21:16 -0500
  The term upper lube was invented by Oil Additives manufacturers back in the 40's / 50's for oils with extra qualities to lube...
• Re: Storing Vanagon for winter in Quebec
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 07:35:38 EST
  ...I top the tanks with fuel to prevent condensation, and I also put an additive in the fuel called Stabil. You can get this...
• Re: New bus
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 23:58:15 -0500
  ...in major cities and in rural areas not requiring the antipollution additives required in big city fuels. The out of city fuels are better...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:42:51 -0400
  ...The gas additive is >only important for cold weather travel. I now carry a fuel filter. I got a tank of gas laced liberally...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Fri, 14 May 2004 20:17:06 -0400
  ...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: Why are the lifters so hard?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 15:14:36 -0400
  ...Some people pour in oil additives to 'clean' their lifters. Maybe this is good remedy for your engine? Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zoltan...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:39:02 -0400
  ...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: Fuel Line Freezing
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:08:06 -0600
  ...the alcohol in there and doesn't need gas line antifreeze additives. I assume the water if it's there, is coming in from...
• Re: lug nut torque?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 06:37:10 -0400
  ...The forces applied to a 4-way lug wrench are opposite, equal and additive; half of the required torque is applied to one leg...
• Re: What octane fuel?
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Sun, 15 May 2005 22:57:42 -0500
  Boy howdy to ya, To my knowledge (I'm ignorant on this really) the fuel hasn't changed octane wise, additives are a different...
• Re: A/C Freon
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 12:00:34 -0700
  ...Then the R134a valves and fittings must be installed, along > with any additives called for, then the system must be purged, and only > then...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 12:22:08 -0400
  ...would you add these additives after an oil change, or just before an oil change? I was considering adding a bottle of MMO or...
• Re: strange clicking noise on 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 21:50:12 -0800
  ...To loosen them up, I used a motor oil additive that GM sells. It is called Goodwrench Engine Oil Supplement concentrate #1052367. I purchased...
• Ethylene Glycol Facts
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:31:24 -0500
  ...It is a alkaline additive to prevent, or help the coolant from going acidic, and eating the internals of your engine. There is litmus...
• Re: Checking if coolant replacement needed
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 04:17:56 -0400
  ...I guess the idea is to find out if the additives in the >coolant to prevent corrosion are still working. If they don't...
• Re: should 10W-40 be avoided?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 17:57:15 -0700
  ...It is the oil that lubricates, not the >additives. Oils that can do their job with the fewest additives are the >best. > >Very few...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 May 2004 19:28:28 -0500
  ...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: acetone // Art Bell
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 16:35:44 -0500
  ...I'm >> already pissed off about the additive changes that have been made to >> gasoline, and the extent to which the driving populace is...
• Re: cleaning/shining the westy
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Sun, 21 May 2006 20:44:03 -0700
  ...Perhaps the formula has changed? Or maybe the other "good" additives cancel this out? I do recall that the bottle got a "new look...
• 83 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Sun, 11 Apr 1999 12:18:28 -0700
  ...I have tried putting the gasoline additive in to clean things out, but this has not solved the problem. I am thinking that it...
• Re: acetone
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 14:02:35 -0400
  ...Flexible tubing, like gas line) is formulated on the basis of > which solvents it touches and thus gas additives will have some effect > on...
• Re: DIY Westy chuck box
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:45:37 -0500
  ...Poo Powder is Polyacrylamide with some deodorizing additives, which forms a gel when it absorbs liquid. The resultant material when it interacts with human...
• Re: 1985 Transmissin'
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 16:56:02 -0300
  ...I don't trust Slick 50 snakeoil, Try using a Molyslip type molybdenum sulphite based additive is preferable IMHO, or nothing! Concenus on Porschephiles...
• Re: Canadian Tire Sale on Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 11:52:26 -0700
  ...little (half pint, maybe) > plastic bottle of Marvels Mystery Oil Gas Additive, looked like a STP > bottle. It wasn't called top cylinder lube...
• Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 23:38:53 +1300
  ...Can anyone >tell me the difference? Iron is basically the element iron, alloyed with a few nonmetallic additives; casting this for some reason produces...
• Re: Water Wetter...??
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 08:45:40 -0400
  ...Water Wetter...?? > We have been told about a cooling system additive called "Water Wetter" by a company called "Redline" that is supposed to lower...
• Re: Canadian Tire Sale on Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 10:43:49 -0700
  ...little (half pint, maybe) > plastic bottle of Marvels Mystery Oil Gas Additive, looked like a STP > bottle. It wasn't called top cylinder lube...