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• Re: oil viscosity
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 23:09:05 -0500
  Jason Kirk wrote: >While we're on the subject of oil, can someone tell me what grade I >should be using in my 2...
• Noisy lifter update
  Historical mailing list - Darryl Carpenter
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 20:38:23 -0400
  ...Additives that increase viscosity can reduce bleed-down, but they come with the same undesireable side-effects of changing viscosity to one too heavy...
• Synthetic Oil Conversion, What is the best Easy Access Brand, and Viscosity?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 01:43:09 -0500
  ...What is the suggested viscosity for winter, and hot summer? I have read in the archives several suggested oil weights: 5W/40 5W50 synthetic...
• Re: Boston Bobs tale of an engine stripper or .19 Main bearinginfo was Flickerin oil light on 85 auto
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 15:05:59 -0500
  ...Only problem is you never answered the original question > about oil viscosity! > > I've been advised to never use multi vis oils (yes - a...
• engine break in oil?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 15:42:41 -0400
  ...what weight straight weight straight weight non-detergent multi viscosity please let us know why you prefer the oil you do. other break in...
• Re: Castrol, QT, 5W50 vs. Amsoil - cold no-start
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 10:45:23 -0500
  ...Helps Engine Start Easier The Cold Crank Simulator Test determines the apparent viscosity of lubricants at low temperatures and high shear rates. Viscosity of...
• Fwd: Castrol, QT, 5W50
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 11:24:21 -0500
  ...The viscosity ratings work as follows. The lower number is the viscosity at 40C. The upper number is the viscosity at 100C. There can...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?-Engine Oil Viscosity!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:12:24 -0400
  ...This reduces the pumps efficiency (internal slip or leakage) and the pump can not maintain pressure as the oil viscosity also goes down with...
• Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Re: Newbie Oil Question (Facts added)(long)
  2 Apr 92 19:33:31 GMT
  ...viscosity, viscosity index (VI), flash point, pour point, % sulfated ash, and % zinc. Viscosity is the measure of how thick an oil is. This is...
• Re: Oil light flickering at 1k or < rpms
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:05:59 -0400
  ...Oil viscosity can add to the problem. If you have the correct oil viscosity, filled to the proper level and you can confirm the...
• Re: low oil warning light/buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 13:57:51 -0700
  ...Hi Budd, Just so happens that I also have an '86 Syncro, and if I run a multi-viscosity oil like the 10-40...
• RE: Power Steering Fluid Choice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Mar 97 04:33:15 UT
  ...Note that the Pentosin is available in two viscosity's. There is a 7.1 and an 11.5 I think. The thinner stuff...
• Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:50:49 -0700
  ...But 20W-50 dino oil means 20 weight oil > >in winter (50 in hot summer). > > No, 20W is the viscosity rating at -10C, 50...
• Re: Mixing oils with different weights.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 20 May 2011 16:42:28 -0500
  Don, I don't know how you would calculate a viscosity or performance number out of such mixing. However, the manual with my '91...
• Re: Max Engine Oil Temperatures
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 14:39:03 -0700
  ...That is, the effective viscosity of the oil in the sump at 275F is nowhere the same as that viscosity in the con rod...
• Re: Oil Weight Recomendation
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:09:43 -0400
  ...pressure, I was joking :( >10-30W could be far too low viscosity under cold conditions. I seldom mow my lawn when it is snowing...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:28:00 -0700
  ...Using very high viscosity oil is old-school thinking. The chart does not distinguish between petroleum and synthetic so I interpreted it have to...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Conversion, What is the best Easy Access Brand, and Viscosity?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:31:18 -0500
  ...Synthetic Oil Conversion, What is the best Easy Access Brand, and Viscosity? I know you have heard this before, but I have to ask...
• Re: Oil Change - Haveline to Mobil 1
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 13:25:56 EST
  ...It is available in a 15w50 viscosity index. George
• Re: OK, Swepco gear oil..
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:11:03 -0400
  ...I also have some Valvoline 80w-90w Gear Oil on >hand. >That seems to be right between the two in viscosity. MT-90 is...
• Engine Oil and Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 00:43:28 -0500
  With winter approaching I was wondering if it would be smart to change to a different viscosity oil. I live in southen Ontario Canada...
• Mobile1 15/50
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 07:36:06 -0800
  ...The viscosity ratings work as follows. The lower number is the viscosity at 40C. The upper number is the viscosity at 100C. There can...
• Re: [syncro.org] bad vibes
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 18:23:26 -0700
  ...The VC only couples when the fluid thickens (increased viscosity). No fluid, no coupling....he he .. watchit ben, she's listening
• Re: What power steering fluid to use?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:55:32 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > All the Dexron fluids are basically the same viscosity. The later ones are > performance-stability improvements and friction modifier characteristics...
• new viscous coupling info
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:58:31 -0700
  ...that is listed as having viscosity of 1000 centistokes, which if I have it right, is only 1000 mm^2/s. Maybe someone screwed...
• Re: Switching to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 08:16:36 -0700
  I'm curious as to why you want to change to a lower viscosity oil rather than going with say 15W-50 like Mobil...
• Oil viscosity ??'s
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 10:50:00 -0700
  Hello, I am wondering if it is okay to use a 5w-30 motor oil in our waterboxer motors. I know it is way...
• Re: Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 22:18:07 -0400
  ...Change viscosity to 20w50. > > G. Matthew Bulley > Bulley-Hewlett > Mount Olive, NC USA > 877.658.1278 Tollfree > www.bulley-hewlett.com > > My Agenda: Stop...
• Re: oil viscosity
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:34:36 -0400
  I did dome oil pressure test with different oil grade, to get a slightly higher pressure i use Castrol 20w50 in summer time, 10w40...
• Re[2]: 86 Westy Syncro oli woes part II....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 96 15:44:37 PST
  ...These additives are expensive and the larger the variation the more required and the harder it is to maintain the higher viscosity. These additives...
• Re: Mobil 1: 15W50 NLA? Is 5W50 as good when warm?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 06:28:07 -0400
  ...Also, wider viscosity rang oils are not as stable as they rely more on the additives to maintain viscosity at higher temps. Dennis -----Original...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:40:12 -0600
  ...COMCAST.NET> wrote: >>> Dennis Haynes wrote: > >>>> The *w-50 gives that viscosity edge the water boxer needs. >>> > OleRiverRat wrote: > >>> I guess if you are...
• Re: Yankee oil viscosity for 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 23:25:26 -0500
  ...Yankee oil viscosity for 2.1? > > > Well, Yankee might be a bit harsh, so I'll call my self a > redneck. There!! > > Our family...
• 5w50 Oil in winter?
  Historical mailing list - Brad Estergaard
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 20:47:39 -0800
  ...Seems like a 5w50 would give my vanagon a nicer startup when cold and still have the higher viscosity when warmed up. Any reasons...
• Re: Does a worn pressure relief valve cause Oil pressure buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 16:13:42 -0400
  Motor HoneyR is the brand name of a viscosity improver sold at most FLAPS. There are other brands like Stop SmokeR or STP (blue...
• Re: Oil Viscosity Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Durby Suniga
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:48:51 -0700
  I have also used 20/w50 oil but in regards to oil filters, Bosch or even Fram filters have worked flawlessly for me and...
• Oil Temperature
  Historical mailing list - John Iseman
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 12:53:21 EDT
  ...With the oil stabilizer I get no warning buzzer, apparently because the stabilizer has increased the viscosity sufficently to prevent the thinning of the...
• Re: Engine Oil and Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 21:46:54 -0600
  Chad G wrote: > With winter approaching I was wondering if it would be smart to change to a > different viscosity oil. I live in...
• mixing oils?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 10:24:20 -0700
  ...It was all new oil but some was 10W-30, some was 20W-50, and the other was something else in viscosity. All was...
• Re: Make Best of Synthetic Oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Sep 1993 13:27:09 GMT
  ...viscosity, viscosity index (VI), flash point, pour point, % sulfated ash, and % zinc. Viscosity is the measure of how thick an oil is. This is...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:13:55 -0500
  ...We need oil that could flow at the lowest prevailing temperatures yet maintain viscosity at full operating temperature. Viscosity index improvers and multi-weight...
• Report on the cause of death, my 1.9 TD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 22:44:27 -0400
  ...Bearing / bushing wear indicated." In the 'physical data' section, the viscosity of the oil at 100 degrees C is 63.1(!!), water by volume...
• Automatic Transmission Fluid and Gear Oil Comparrison and Feedback please
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 3 May 2009 17:54:13 -0400
  ...What product/viscosity they are using? How many quarts are needed for the ATF and then for the Gear Oil? I am looking at...
• Some links and comments on oil
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 10:50:06 -0700
  ...Multi vis oils use polymers to extend the viscosity, and these can break down causing ring and valve problems. That's why they aren...
• Re: has anyone seen July 2003 VWT?
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 18 May 2003 22:59:11 -0600
  ...I don't >>like the conclusion statement though: "Of course, the >>car now leaks because >>of the viscosity of the synthetic oil, but I...
• Best Oil Viscosity?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:22:48 -0500
  I ordered my Bentley, but it hasn't arrived yet. Can someone please tell me what the suggested temperature range for 10W30 is in...
• Oil Viscosity Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 08:13:01 -8
  ...Does anyone have any information on such a revised oil viscosity recommendation or know how I could contact VWoA directly to confirm or deny...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Conversion, What is the best Easy Access Brand, and Viscosity?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:59:58 -0500
  ...Synthetic Oil Conversion, What is the best Easy Access Brand, and Viscosity? Living in northern Maine I see very cold winter temperatures which make...
• Re: oil blow-by on new 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 05:13:38 -0400
  ...Changed the oil to a lower viscosity and the friend is not experiencing the blow by now. Seems the rings are taking a little...
• Re: heaviest oil to use??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 12:09:54 -0500
  ...They do have less preponderence of losing their viscosity in heat, and with time. In this summer's heat I would have no problem...
• Re: low oil warning light/buzzer
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 21:34:10 -0700
  ...Might be worth a try going to a single-viscosity oil. > > What do the techies on the list think of using 30-weight versus...
• Re: Synthetic Oil for a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 20:13:43 -0400
  Due to the operating temps, expansion characteristics, and minimal oil pump the WB needs higher viscosity oils. I use the Mobil 1 15w-50...
• Re: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission of 91 Westy,Opinion?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 11:53:02 -0400
  ...The way I understand it is that synthetics flow better at lower temperatures and keep their viscosity better at higher temperatures. Hence the higher...
• Re: winter oil
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:03:58 -0500
  ...what > you're after is better cold starts? Note that the second number is the > viscosity rating once the oil is up to operating...
• Re: Mixing oils with different weights.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 20 May 2011 21:54:41 -0400
  ...17:42 Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> napisał(a): > Don, I don't know how you would calculate a viscosity or performance number out...
• Re: OIL, What do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 12:10:08 -0500
  ...BTW, isn't Castrol Synthetic 5W-50 more suitable for VW's than Mobil 1 15W-50 simply by offering lower viscosity (5W) for...
• Re: Yankee oil viscosity for 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 20:07:55 -0800
  ...Yankee oil viscosity for 2.1? > Well, Yankee might be a bit harsh, so I'll call my self a redneck. There!! > > Our family...
• Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:37:47 -0400
  ...With conventional oil, the 10w-40 also represents a wide range, relying on viscosity improvers to get the rating often making for an un...
• Re: Is it normal...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 21:45:58 -0500
  ...When over full, oil temps go up, viscosity goes down. Oil lights and buzzers get tested after long highway runs. Very high speeds make...
• oil pressure and 5-30 synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 11:17:30 -0700
  ...my mechanic warned me that he has seen problems with oil pressure and low viscosity oil in other vans with non-synthetics. my question...