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Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:47:01 -0500
I'm not a ford man, but have a ford engine in my van. : ) And it's got synthetic oil in it. If you...
Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Wed, 1 May 2002 00:44:40 -0400
...any theories??? > >Ed > >>There are however a couple of high end automobile companies that install >> >synthetic motor oil at the factory in their new...
Re: Synthetic oil or DINO
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 1 Jun 2005 19:44:53 -0400
...Synthetic oil or DINO Hi All, I just picked up some Synthetic, Straight 50 weight Valvoline Racing oil. On sale for $1.99 qt...
Re: Tranny oil - success
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 26 Jul 2001 08:36:55 -0700
...If you have any leaks, and switch from dino oil to an all synthetic oil, your leaks will probably get worse. This is because...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:50:13 -0400
...Synthetic oils in the vanagon > Let's talk about the other end of the oil problem. Flowing in extremely > cold weather. > > Does synthetic oil...
Re: oil additives (synthetic oils)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:59:57 EST
I have talked to a bunch of rebuilders that have built engines, run them for long periods of time with synthetic oil, and then...
Re: Synthetic oil or DINO
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:58:14 -0700
...Synthetic oil or DINO > > Hi All, > I just picked up some Synthetic, Straight 50 weight Valvoline Racing > oil. > On sale for $1.99 qt...
Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:48:52 -0600
Mobil One 15W50 Synthetic.Been running this for 5 years now at least. Suggest a Mann or Mahle filter for the oil. I also...
Re: oil recommendations
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 25 May 2001 12:54:45 -0700
...only Mann or Maule (check my spelling) Oil: 20W50 in Kendal (dino), 15W50 or 20W50 in Redline (synthetic), 15W50 in Mobile One (synthetic) (Some...
Re: Use of Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission
Historical mailing list - Kim
Fri, 15 May 1998 11:33:50 EDT
...As to synthetics, the issue is that because synthetics pentrate much better than normal oils, if you put them into a worn engine (or...
Synthetic oils
Historical mailing list - Harold Jaynes
Tue, 12 Sep 2000 12:42:20 MDT
...Do a lot of members on this list use synthetic oil on their Vanagons? Does it seem to make the valves quieter (I'm...
Re: Mobil-1 shortage
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:15:02 -0500
...an oil industry marketing board which let them call a petroleum based Group III oil, "synthetic." Don't assume that a "synthetic" oil is...
Re: Ok you doubters, My two cents
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Sat, 04 Jan 1997 14:11:12 -0600
...Smith wrote: > > If anyone is still unsure about synthetic oil and you think it's just as > > good as conventional oil then 1) You...
Re: Mixing synthetic and regular oil
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 23 May 2014 14:51:50 -0500
...Mixing synthetic and regular oil Hi All; I noticed I have a slight oil leak, I believe from the oil pan, in my '87...
Re: Synthetic Oil Question
Historical mailing list - Max Fenner
Fri, 12 Feb 1999 12:01:49 -0400
>I've been reading the posts about synthetic oil. I'm thinking about trying it >out, but to be honest, I'm not sure...
Re: Gradual switch to synthetic oil?
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 15:45:42 -0800
I recall on the synthetic oil thread a while back that it is advisable to do an engine flush first to clean it out...
Gradual switch to synthetic oil?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 12:52:58 -0600
Anyone thought of dealing with the perceived notion of switching to synthetic oil by first going to a "blend" oil for a couple of...
Re: Synthetic Oil question
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Tue, 9 Sep 2008 16:41:24 -0400
...On Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 11:12 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote: > I've never used synthetic oil - is there anything...
Re: Syntec and Bosch Plat 4's experience
Historical mailing list
Wed, 7 Jul 1999 07:10:13 EDT
In a message dated 7/7/99 12:44:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time, happycampers@PICUSNET.COM writes: << "Part Synthetic Motor Oil". Check it...
Re: oil additives (synthetic oils)
Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 16:33:33 -0800
...oil additives (synthetic oils) > > > I have talked to a bunch of rebuilders that have built engines, > run them for > long periods of time with...
Synthetic Oil Leaks
Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
Mon, 24 May 1999 21:46:49 -0600
...My mechanic initially questioned my decision saying that one problem with a synthetic oil change late in life (137,000 miles) is that the...
Vanagan rebuild dino or synthetic oil??
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 20:10:42 -0500
...also what oil change increments can syn have over dino oil. Is there a better weight over another. Ive never used synthetic oil except...
Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Apr 2009 - Special issue (#2009-370)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 1 May 2009 10:56:59 EDT
...I have read that the perception that a synthetic oil has detergents, which damage seals is an artifact from the synthetic oils of 15...
Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 18 May 2003 20:40:17 -0400
...Oil Leaks due to Synthetics > How about those of you that have actually switched to synthetic oils > reporting on whether you did or did...
Re: Oil
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 17:53:34 -0700
...use some castrol semi synthetic if you >want to try a mix.I know we used semi- synthetic oils >in aircooled aircraft engines in...
Re: Synthetic oil (Revisited -- Briefly)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 3 Feb 1996 12:40:38 -0500
...Synthetic oil also has the advantage of lasting much longer. Most oil contamination in a healthy engine is from the oil itself brealing down...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 09:51:57 -0500
...Research #1 - all race cars and race engines run fully synthetic oils. Research #2 - my 2001 NB TDI REQUIRES synthetic oil. Obviously synthetics are...
Re: Synthetic vs. Regular lubricants
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Tue, 4 Aug 1998 18:58:57 -0700
...Synthetic Oil - good for extreme conditions. > Regular Oil - Good for normal use. > Blends - they are O.K. > >You can make your own synthetic/regular...
Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sun, 18 May 2003 14:42:38 -0700
...William > How about those of you that have actually switched to synthetic oils > reporting on whether you did or did not develop leaks?? We...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:10:01 -0400
...Are you not > forgetting the point of discussion is synthetic oils in the vanagon? The > vanagon has no such added by pass high filtration...
Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] New TD engine, first oil change, OK to go to synthetic?
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Wed, 1 Sep 1999 08:10:22 -0700
I'd run with the Rotella petroleum oil for the first 5000 miles before switching to synthetic. It seems that proper engine brake in...
Re: Synthetic Oil (?)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 6 Jan 1995 08:04:42 -0800
A couple of months back, on the Porsche list there was a similar discussion on synthetic oil, I saved a huge diatribe on synthetic...
Re: OIL, What do you use?
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Wed, 20 Oct 1999 17:19:50 -0700
...in petroleum and chemical engineering, and had worked a 25 career for Standard Oil/Chevron. He basically told me that Synthetic oils were a...
Re.: Synthetic oils
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Thu, 18 Aug 94 11:21:18 PDT
...I had the sense from previous interactions that many > refrained from synthetic oils not because they weren't good but because they > lacked the...
Re: Synthetic Oil
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Mon, 17 Sep 2001 17:56:18 -1000
> For those of you using Mobil1 or other synthetic oil, how long are you running between oil > changes? < I started using synthetic in my...
Re: Synthetic Oil selection?
Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 00:41:33 -0500
...Synthetic Oil selection? > > > Questions: Is it ok to switch to synthetic oils in my 83 vanagon with 193,800 miles? The multi-grade is...
Re: Syntec and Bosch Plat 4's experience
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Wed, 7 Jul 1999 00:38:37 -0400
>> >If you only paid $2.24 per quart then I believe you are not getting the >> >true, 100% synthetic oil. Perhaps you are using...
Re: synthetic trans fluid notice
Historical mailing list
Tue, 13 Jun 1995 11:29:07 -0300
>"CAUTION! This trans should be filled with 75 or 80 weight SYNTHETIC >GL-4 rated OIL. We recommend Redline MT-90, or VW synthetic...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Edward Morrell
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:40:05 -0500
...My own experience- I have had lifters that were continually noisy with conventional oil, that were quiet with synthetic, and then were noisy again...
Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 1 Jun 2004 23:35:38 -0400
Let's talk about the other end of the oil problem. Flowing in extremely cold weather. Does synthetic oil make more sense when the...
Re: OIL, What do you use?
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Thu, 21 Oct 1999 09:41:38 -0400
...Is he FOS or is this a real > problem with synthetic? > > Bill I Dont use or recomend synthetic oil to my customers for two...
Re: Vanagon rebuild dino or synthetic oil??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 20:23:05 -0500
I am biased as a firm believer in synthetic oils. There is no problem using it from the get-go. Since a rebuild, no...
Re: Gradual switch to synthetic oil?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 18:27:38 -0600
...Gradual switch to synthetic oil? > > > > > > > > >> Anyone thought of dealing with the perceived notion of > switching to > > >> synthetic oil by first going to a "blend...
Re: Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 22 Dec 2002 16:32:07 -0400
I use the best Synthetic oil money can buy, usually Mobile 1, or Canadian Tire has Castrol Synthetic. and Yes, I'd use a...
Re: Audi 5-cly turbo diesel Vanagon- on it's way to Alaska
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 20:56:42 -0400
mike wrote: > Remember to change that Synthetic oil every 2500-3000 miles - them > turbo's love to burn it up. Actually synthetic oil is...
Switching to synthetic oil?
Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 06:57:51 -0400
I am thinking about switching over to a full Synthetic (Castrol Syntech 5W-50) from regular dino oil (Castrol GTX 20W-50) in my...
Motor Oil (Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:46:05 -0800
What motor oils you you all use out there?� A friend of mine keeps pushing synthetic oil.� He's a Ford man, and not...
Re: Synthetic oil for Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:27:53 -0700
Full synthetic oil works great in the wasserboxer. I use Mobile 1 Extended Performance 15W50 here in northeast Florida, and for that matter when...
Re: Synthetic Tranny oil for manual trans.?
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:57:57 -0400
...Synthetic Tranny oil for manual trans.? Hi, It's time to change my transaxle lube again. What is everyone using for synthetic oil in...
FW: Server file: vw/synthetic.oils
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Aug 1994 08:25:29 PDT
Since the topic came up, pulled this down from the automated VW server. _______________________________________________________________________________ Summary and Data Synthetic Oils =============================== Note from editor of this article...
Re: turbo or supercharger addition?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 15 May 1997 22:10:13 -0400
...Smith wrote: > > If anyone is still unsure about synthetic oil and you think it's just as > > good as conventional oil then 1) You...
Re: Syntec and Bosch Plat 4's experience
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Wed, 7 Jul 1999 12:24:44 -0600
Caston/Payne wrote: > > >> >If you only paid $2.24 per quart then I believe you are not getting the > >> >true, 100% synthetic oil. Perhaps...
Re: Synthetic Oil question
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Tue, 9 Sep 2008 08:36:54 -0700
...Synthetic Oil question To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 11:12 AM I've never used synthetic oil - is there...
Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:23:03 -0500
...started out as something which isn't oil), and the industry can make greater profit by selling cheaper basestocks as "synthetic." Group III oils...
Re: Syntec and Bosch Plat 4's experience
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Wed, 7 Jul 1999 23:25:44 -0500
> >> >If you only paid $2.24 per quart then I believe you are not getting the > >> >true, 100% synthetic oil. Perhaps you are using...
Synthetic Tranny oil for manual trans.?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:17:32 -0700
...What is everyone using for synthetic oil in a manual tranny? I have a 5 speed. At present, I have some kinda off brand...
Re: Synthetic Oil (?)
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Thu, 5 Jan 95 16:19:03 PST
> I haven't been using synthetic either based on some bad experience we've had at work with synthetic oil in vacuum pumps. Here...
Re: Switching to synthetic oil?
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 06:28:44 -0700
...I am thinking about switching over to a full Synthetic (Castrol Syntech 5W-50) from regular dino oil (Castrol GTX 20W-50) in my...
Re: Quaker State Oil
Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
Sun, 13 Feb 2000 17:53:34 -0500
...Personally I'd run a diesel synthetic oil. Chevrons delo synthetic 5w40 is great for this. Its cheap ( relative to other synthetics ) and performs...
Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:19:45 -0500
...I also use Redline MT 90 >> synthetic transmission oil for the manual tranny in my "88 GL. I >> switched to this about 8 years...