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Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:34:10 -0500
...Oil viscosity-level. Well you say 20w-50, that is fine. Did you have the temptation to overfill? The top mark on the dipstick...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 15:15:45 -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 leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:10:30 -0700
...doubt it's the oil itself, but consider that....brand, grade, and viscosity. but if the engine is new ... it sure shouldn't do...
Re: Final Oil pressure result
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Sat, 6 Dec 2014 14:15:20 -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: FW: ATF/MMO
Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
Wed, 26 Jul 2000 17:20:53 -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: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 May 2012 11:58:10 -0700
...But it's something I need to learn >> more about now. >> >> Maybe an oil with a wider range of viscosity would be best. I...
Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:08:33 -0800
...Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?) I've fixed more blinking oil lights with the correct oil filters than with higher oil viscosity...
Re: oil pressure -- next round
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Sat, 2 Jun 2007 14:39:34 -0700
...was >> found. >> oil pressure is about clearances and oil temps and viscosity >> measure measure measure >> >> Bob Donalds >> Boston Engine >> 508 358 6264 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 8 May 2007 08:24:54 -0400
...Since you are >>having trouble once warm you have to consider viscosity, temperature, a >>clogged inlet screen or excessive clearances somewhere. You need the...
REPOST: Comprehensive Oil Article (Was: Re: Synthetic oils: better than, say, Castrol GTX?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 13 Feb 93 06:40:32 GMT
...That may be part of the cause, personally I contribute it to the lower viscosity or better pourability of synthetic oils. jhv] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 19:45:23 -0700
...They finally told me to change the oil at 40,000 miles due to the viscosity approaching 15W-50 from soot buildup and winter...
Re: Aircooled Lifter Replacement
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 22:09:51 -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...
Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
Historical mailing list - Ry
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:15:45 -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...
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Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 22:09:11 -0600
...They finally told me to change the oil at 40,000 miles due to the viscosity approaching 15W-50 from soot buildup and winter...
Re: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 19:11:36 -0800
...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: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:26:46 -0400
...They finally told me to change the oil at 40,000 miles due to the viscosity approaching 15W-50 from soot buildup and winter...
Re: New diesel from VW
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:45:38 -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 pressure -- next round
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Thu, 17 May 2007 22:49:22 -0700
...was > found. > oil pressure is about clearances and oil temps and viscosity > measure measure measure > > Bob Donalds > Boston Engine > 508 358 6264 > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message...
Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:08:57 -0600
...com> wrote: >> Again, at 100C the 20w-50 should have higher viscosity than >> straight 40. Outside temperature has minimal effect on oil >> temperature unless...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 13:14:28 -0800
...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: Monster TO-DO List
Historical mailing list - Pancho de la Luna
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 15:04:48 -0700
...increase the oil pressure and make sure that there's enough viscosity to keep long travel wear down to a minimal. after about 300miles...
Last word about my sig file
Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:47:45 -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...
Dec 2 Post on Three Oil Changes
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 28 Dec 2001 12:46:47 -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...
Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:57:03 -0800
...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: Fluids Analysis!
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:08:10 -0600
...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: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 22:43:05 -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: FW: ATF/MMO
Historical mailing list - Steve Grayer
Wed, 26 Jul 2000 17:27:53 -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: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:16:03 -0800
...Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?) I've fixed more blinking oil lights with the correct oil filters than with higher oil viscosity...
Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer? Oil preesure-temparature guages!
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 10 May 2012 17:37:33 -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: Final Oil pressure result-expected coolant losses.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 Dec 2014 00:27:14 -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: Fluids Analysis!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 19:40:53 -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 pressure ?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 23 Nov 2014 07:00:17 -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: FW: ATF/MMO
Historical mailing list - Dave Williams
Wed, 26 Jul 2000 15:46:44 -0600
...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: diagnosis of high oil temperature--is my engine dying?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:46:25 -0500
...As the oil temperature goes out of control, oil pressure falls both due to reduced viscosity and clearances in the pump and bearings increasing...
Re: Final Oil pressure result-expected coolant losses.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Mon, 8 Dec 2014 06:13:53 -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: Fixing Vanagon Air Conditioning....trying at least
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 10 Aug 2019 18:20:17 +0000
...Use a multi or get the correct viscosity for the compressor being installed. Quantity is critical. Too much since the oil is a non...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:48:52 -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: Leaking synthetic oil?
Historical mailing list - Leavitt
Thu, 20 Mar 1997 04:58:07 -0500
...in the summer like 20-50, or just using a higher viscosity synthetic. The leaking should taper off a little when you stop overfilling...
Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error (Was: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:46:58 -0800
...Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter?) I've fixed more blinking oil lights with the correct oil filters than with higher oil viscosity...
Re: What could have gone wrong?
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 6 May 2008 13:01:00 -0700
...run time > combined with an over filled crankcase and/or wrong viscosity oil. > > If the oil pressure buzzer was coming on due to a...
Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:49:11 -0700
...The advantage of the windage tray is directly related to the oil viscosity and film strength. That is, if you are running molasses (SAE...
Re: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 22:54:39 -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: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 20:56:21 -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...
Boston Bobs tale of an engine stripper or .19 Main bearing info was Flickerin oil light on 85 auto
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Sun, 7 Apr 2002 12:33:16 -0400
...Can anyone suggest a particular oil and or viscosity for use during the hot summer months? Mike and fellow vanagon types In my time...
Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:29:31 -0500
...com> wrote: >>> Again, at 100C the 20w-50 should have higher viscosity than straight >>> 40. Outside temperature has minimal effect on oil temperature unless...
Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:09:13 -0700
...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: Aircooled Lifter Replacement
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 22:28:25 -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...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
Wed, 9 May 2007 00:38:08 -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: Engine oil
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 4 Nov 2012 09:54:02 -0700
...Valvoline provides this product in both multi and mono viscosity grades: 20w50, straight 50, 10w30, straight 30, straight 40, and straight 60. 2. Longer...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 21:11:17 -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: Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 21 Nov 2005 03:06:06 EST
...the thermal transfer efficiency of the oil at any surface in the liquid phase is a complex function of thermal transfer coefficient, viscosity, wetting...
Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:33:04 -0700
...The advantage of the windage tray is directly related > > to the oil viscosity and film strength. That is, if you are running molasses > > (SAE...
Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Jan 2016 23:24:20 -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: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 23:36:24 -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: diagnosis of high oil temperature--is my engine dying?
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:16:44 -0400
...As the oil temperature goes out of control, oil pressure falls both due to reduced viscosity and clearances in the pump and bearings increasing...
Re: SMOG TEST failure
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Thu, 7 Feb 2008 20:21:03 -0800
...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: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:25:33 -0700
...com> wrote: >>>> Again, at 100C the 20w-50 should have higher viscosity than straight >>>> 40. Outside temperature has minimal effect on oil temperature unless...
Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:26:57 -0600
...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: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:24:31 -0400
...com> wrote: >>> Again, at 100C the 20w-50 should have higher viscosity than straight >>> 40. Outside temperature has minimal effect on oil temperature unless...
Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 4 Jan 2016 18:21:00 -0800
...Since >> these engines can also run hot and like higher viscosity oil we tend >> to avoid using light oils that would be better suited...