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• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 07:36:20 -0700
  ...I'd like to take a survey > on average oil change intervals for people running full synthetic in > their WBX engines. > Thanks in advance...
• Re: TDI no vanagon content.
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 10:24:49 -0500
  ...The 99 and newer TDIs have a 40,000 mile timing belt change interval. If you are interested in keeping that thing under warranty...
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 18:31:13 +0100
  ...I have always changed oil in new > cars at 1K, then 3K and then every 3K interval after that. I talked to the > service...
• Re: adjustable ww delay relay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:26:32 -0400
  Dave, If your van did not originally have intermittent wipers (with the fixed interval), the "99" relay is not a simple plug and play...
• Fwd: adjustable ww delay relay
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:59:08 +0000
  ...They let you adjust the interval easily.   They are easily installed on vans that have the fixed delay interval originally.Much harder, but possible...
• Re: adjustable intermittent relay
  Historical mailing list - IVICZ Laszlo
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 22:40:00 +0200
  Hi all, I've translated the page (all I could possibly do): http://web.axelero.hu/ivicz/intervallum/index_en.htm bye, llat
• Re: Tranny oil
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 20:46:47 -0700
  I wondered myself about six-month intervals on Tranny fluid. Could Someone Else be talking about automatic transmissions? In which case, shoot, why not...
• Re: wiper relay?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 23:56:44 -0700
  ...olde friendly local VW speed shop* may carry a 'Doduco Intervall CHIP Wisch-intervalle', DD-Nr 3579 0010 01 26. Installed & works in our...
• Re: 2 year/30,000km oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 17:33:24 -0800
  ...Due > to increased maintenance intervals for new > Volkswagen / Audi applications MANN+HUMMEL > developed and introduced the above mentioned > Long life-Filters. Both filters come...
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 05:42:22 PST
  ...Engine oil change interval (VW content...) >Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2000 08:30:43 -0500 > >That service manager is the craziest jerk I've...
• Re: Oxs lite stays on.............
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 15:37:43 -0800
  ...The way it's supposed to work, when the light comes on the life of the oxy sensor has been reached (an interval designed...
• Re: Another Synthetic Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 22:36:30 -0500
  ...Another Synthetic Oil Question I see everyone referring to longer change intervals on the oil, but how about change interval on the filter? I...
• Re: TDI no vanagon content.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 15:48:40 +1200
  ...The 99 and newer TDIs have a 40,000 mile timing belt change >interval. Sounds like a good reason for not buying one. > If...
• Rough Idle on 82 Diesel (which oddly has a ~10 sec repeat.)
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Tue, 6 Feb 2018 17:02:04 -0800
  ...seeming would repeat itself at approx 10s intervals. (And after it warmed up a while, the interval seemed to extend to about 20s.) I...
• Oil change intervals, miles vs. time
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 13:12:35 -0800
  ...many weeks sometimes months in garage between trips, what is the interval recommended for that? On the camping trips, as they are generally quite...
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:25:01 -0800
  ...Engine oil change interval (VW content...) >On Mon, 7 Feb 2000 22:13:14 -0800 >Austin <austins@IX.NETCOM.COM> wrote: > >> At 09:17...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 11:41:32 -0500
  ...My interval is whenever I feel like it, and will be more often as it wears. -craig On Dec 7, 2012, at 11:05...
• Synthetic Oil - Questions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:38:52 EST
  ...you change synthetic oil at 10,000 mile intervals instead of 3,000 mile intervals, aren't you just allowing for more dirt particles...
• Re: Oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 15 May 2024 18:53:51 -0500
  ...Oil change interval > > Hi All... > > For a 2.1 WBX... 30+ years ago recommended oil change interval was 3K to 4K miles. Since oil...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:34:48 -0500
  ...My change interval seems economic to me. Oil is cheap. Engines are expensive. On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 6:02 PM, Allan Streib...
• Re: good things to have...?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 12 May 2001 18:49:59 -0500
  Andrew, Are you aware of the factory recommended belt change intervals? Every 40,000 miles you are suppose to get them rubber bands changed...
• Re: adjustable ww delay relay
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:27:51 -0700
  ...They let you adjust the interval >> easily. They are easily installed on vans that have the fixed delay >> interval originally. >> Much harder, but possible...
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 09:25:54 -0800
  ...Engine oil change interval (VW content...) > Richard, > > Of course changing your oil more frequently will do no harm, just don't > use an all...
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 07:41:53 -0600
  ...And the statement that "...the (engines) are designed for a 10K change interval...". Okay, that may very well be, but is present day dino...
• Re: Unintended consequences
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:42:33 +0000
  ...washer.  When pulled towards the driver, neither the wash nor the interval length work.  I have the relay you mention.  They all work the...
• Re: EV Problems/cost - Any sugestions?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 21:12:11 EDT
  ...30K to 60K? Then why Vanagon(88+) and EV have maintenance interval of 90K? BTW, I thought emission warranty used to be 5yr./50K...
• Re: Oil change intervals, miles vs. time
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 19:10:11 -0800
  ...I use a 3-4k mile interval for my van, running dyno oil...Sometimes I simply drain the oil and leave the filter in...
• Re: Unintended consequences
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:37:24 -0700
  ...So often, in fact, that now my squirter, and with it the interval changer, are not working properly. Those arms have been an area...
• Re: oli change question
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 15:51:42 -0700
  ...If it smells gassy, change it and reduce your interval. If it looks milky, run it till hot, then drain it and replace it...
• Re: stupid electrical question
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:42:15 -0800
  ...When I > test it I'm supposed to get 12 volts for a wipe, then 0 volts for an > interval, then 12 volts again...
• Service interval?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 13 May 2012 11:40:42 -0700
  Got this from some Auto Parts store's computer. You think I should go to the VW dealer and ask him for my 330...
• FS: programmable intermittent wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:39:07 -0400
  ...They allow you to change your wipers from having a single fixed intermittent time, as came standard, to being able to program the interval...
• Re: Oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 May 2024 23:15:42 +0000
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• Re: Vary Your Wiper Delay W.Special Relay
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jul 1995 11:41:08 -0400
  >I sent away to a British VW Mag that advertised a "Vay Your Interval Wipe" >relay for VW wipers. I popped out my factory...
• Re: Another Synthetic Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 13:41:20 -0600
  On 6/1/05 8:57 PM, "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I see everyone referring to longer change intervals on the oil...
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 07:57:32 -0800
  ...Just don't tell the dealer you have done this if you have a warranty claim on the engine! 5000 mile interval is fine...
• Re: Loss of power at altitude
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 11:46:06 -0800
  ...Aaron Reams <aaron@INTERVAL.COM> > Reply-To: Aaron Reams <aaron@INTERVAL.COM> > Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 10:47:57 -0800 > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• O2 sensor useful life?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 12:17:23 -0700
  ...I've noticed Michael Modl consistently quoting O2 sensor replacement interval as being at 60K or less. I'd be interested to know if...
• Re: stupid electrical question
  Historical mailing list - Office 2004 Test Drive User
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:58:33 -0600
  ...When I > test it I'm supposed to get 12 volts for a wipe, then 0 volts for an > interval, then 12 volts again...
• Re: "99" Programmable Wiper Relay Into an '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:27:29 -0700
  ...From what I read, thought one moved the wiper lever down to intermittent position, waited to set desired interval, moved it up, then down...
• Re: Cleaning CVs
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 17:52:02 -0800
  ...the trick is to > pull them down and clean them and regrease them at regular intervals. the > recommended interval is two years or 30...
• Re: A few "new" Engine Questions: (Oil Change interval - Lifter noise)
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:58:52 +0000
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• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 11:14:29 -0500
  ...My '98 passat 1.8T interval is 5K. I don't think I'd go beyond > >that. > >Rob > > > See Road & Track 'Technical Correspondence' column...
• Re: Oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 16 May 2024 09:04:48 -0700
  ...30+ years ago recommended oil change interval was 3K to 4K > miles. Since oil quality/composition evolved, is it safe to do oil changes...
• Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:07:59 -0800
  ...Fuel Filter Air Filter Oil Filter Cap Rotor Wires Plugs I know that there are standard intervals, but I'm curious as to how...
• Re: Top 10 gay cars (F)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 08:24:50 -0700
  ...I keep all my cars happy simply changing oil during the > recommended intervals. So for that matter, all my cars are gay. > > BenT >
• What to look for?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:36:44 -0800
  ...Somewhere near the front of the Haynes and the back of the Bentley manuals you will find recommended maintenance intervals. Combine these two lists...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sat, 12 Jun 2004 07:57:20 +0100
  ...This pressure is very strong here in Europe and longer service intervals are therefore a great selling point. All car manufacturers are under pressure...
• Re: Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 20:00:48 -0500
  ...Oil analysis supports this interval. Dennis FUN BUS 228k, 7,500 mile intervals on Mobil 15w-50. Engine still not opened. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Cracking Vanagon Coolant Tanks
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 12:23:26 -0400
  ...extend your oil change intervals? I use Mobil 1, 15W-50, and change it at around 8,000 mile intervals more or less. George...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:02:43 -0500
  ...Oil analysis can be used to determine if your oil is still "good" and over time you can establish a reasonable, economic change interval...
• Re: 1.8T conversion OBDII [was:Re: Your GoWesty Engine...how do you like it?]
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:28:36 -0400
  I think it's more due to the unrealistic service intervals set by VW. What would cause a 1.8T to sludge up more...
• Re: programmable relay
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 08:31:15 -0600
  ...Press down to activate, pull up immediately, press down again at the interval you wish to have wiper operate. I guess it's time...
• Re: "99" Programmable Wiper Relay Into an '81?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:05:58 -0700
  ...Still, I look forward to using it. > > I wonder if it's possible to install a pot to adjust intervals? > > > > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta...
• FS intermittant programable adjustable wiper relay (.99 relay)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 May 2016 05:35:14 -0400
  ...its allows you to custom set your desired windshield wiper interval sweep time. fits all vanagons. take out the .19 relay and put this...
• Amsoil
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 16 May 2000 23:12:49 -0700
  ...over other synthetics? What about their 25,000 mile suggested change interval (with more frequent filter changes)? If anyone has any experience, let me...
• Re: adjustable intermittent relay
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 20:28:43 -0700
  ...wait for the delay you want, then back to int, and it repeats > >that interval. I assume these are still available? It was about...
• Re: Oil change intervals
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 09:29:40 -0700
  ...late 70's-early 80's?) that stated their recommended change intervals as one year/25,000 (!) miles. Current ads & their web site only...
• High idle after warm up
  Historical mailing list - J. Naser Motlagh
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 07:14:43 -0500
  ...up to 2000 rpms, then it cycles between 1900 and 2100 in about 3 second intervals. Any quick thoughts? -- J. Naser Motlagh, MBA, PMP
• Re: adjustable ww delay relay
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:02:27 +0000
  ...They let you adjust the interval easily.   They are easily installed on vans that have the fixed delay interval originally.Much harder, but possible...