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• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:25:32 -0400
  ...Now using Valvoline > 5W40 European synthetic. > > Jim > > > On Jul 21, 2022, at 5:40 AM, Tom C <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > Hey guys...
• Re: [T2] Oil temp question 2 liter AC motor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 May 2001 07:47:47 -0500
  ...seems near the thermal > breakdown point of non-synthetic oil.....also thinking about > switching to > synthetic for this reason. > > Adam Puzerewski > > 81 westy > 74...
• Re: Bentley on Oils (was: Summer oil recommendation)
  Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
  Fri, 28 May 1999 11:23:41 -0400
  ...And lastly--please understand my first sentence in that message to mean the Bentley doesn't offer info *specific* to grades of synthetic oils...
• Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 05:38:49 -0700
  ...I don't think Swepco is synthetic though, it's a dino blend that has it's roots in heavy industrial applications.... I was...
• Is It Possible to Install Oil Filter on Autobox in'87 GL?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 16:46:12 -0600
  ...as I always do on my USA/JAP applications and run synthetic and this works great in lengthening the service life. Any comments or...
• Re: Transmission Fluid Change
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 10:10:08 -0700
  When I did that to my A/T '91 Westy, while switching to synthetic, I got the filter/screen in advance to change along...
• Copper Crush Gasket
  Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 13:17:49 -0500
  Got my Mann Oil Filter, my Mobil 1 Synthetic 20w50 and am ready to change the oil in my '87. Read on the archives...
• Re: Synthetic oil or DINO
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 09:07:58 EDT
  In a message dated 6/1/2005 7:13:52 PM Pacific Daylight Time, wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET writes: Straight 50 works great on...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:02:07 -0500
  ...Yes, Castrol is cracked natural oil not true synthetic. I run Mobil 1 in both my Vans and have for years. Sam -- Sam Walters...
• Dino to MT90 for Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Swanson
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:46:44 -0700
  ...When you switch from dino to MT90 does the old stuff that you can't get out mix OK with the synthetic? Or, is...
• Re: I'll change my oil tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:19:16 -0700
  ...Motor oil, whether synthetic or not, is produced from petroleum. For the synthetic, there are more steps between the raw stuff and the product...
• Re: GL4/GL5?
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 17:14:17 -0500
  ...A synthetic is better, but its a bit thick...not a large difference, but the MTL works a bit better, not radically, but better...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 07:36:20 -0700
  ...10w-40 (dino) winter oil for Mobil 1 > 15W-50 full synthetic on my 160,000 mi 2.1l Multivan. How long can I...
• Re: Oil buzzer with 5W30
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 21:19:46 -0500
  ...I've been experimenting with the Mobil 0w-40 synthetic with good results. This should be good to ~-20F or lower. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:29:24 -0500
  ...Fun Bus still has the original rack at 252k. >The synthetic ATF has the viscosity range to operate > well in colder weather. > > Dennis On...
• Re: Was Techron, now MMO
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:50:13 -0500
  ...This is also why synthetic oil used in some cars never turns black - 100% synthetic oil can withstand much higher temperatures before coking. And...
• Re: Castrol, QT, 5W50
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 06:35:00 EST
  ...20w50 is standard oil and 5w50 is full synthetic. There is no 5w50 standard oil so one of the solutions to cold weather starting...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:30:15 -0400
  ...Thanks! On Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 9:21 AM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > I moved to Pennzoil Platinum Euro Full Synthetic...
• Re: Standard Transmission oil change - Redline MT-90 vs. Royal Purple
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:48:44 -0600
  ...the >> recommendation of my mechanic put in Royal Purple 75W-90 synthetic. >> >> I still have the MT-90 and was wondering what the list...
• Mobil 1 winter oil alternative and sale
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Nov 2023 17:31:42 +0000
  ...Dennis Mobil FS European Car Formula Motor Oil 5W50 Full Synthetic 1 qt (US) MOB 122075 | Buy Online - NAPA Auto Parts (napaonline.com)<https...
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:21:43 -0400
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, > scott_list@MISCHKO.COM writes: > > What kind of lube? > > what we use is a synthetic tranny assembly lube from smart blend...
• Re: Travel necessities-Oil
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 13:58:35 -0600
  ...Travel necessities-Oil > > > > Mike...consider planning on switching to synthetic while on your trip. You > > probably have some idea when you will be getting...
• Re: I know about oil
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 23:11:36 -0700
  ...I must say I enjoyed the bit about synthetic oil vs the old school. > > Synthetic lubricants are good as if not better than petroleum...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 31 May 2004 21:28:50 -0700
  ...The engine temps and oil requirements on the ole simple push rod wbx do not require the benefits of synthetic. I couldn't disagree...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:55:56 -0400
  ...I used Castrol synthetic blend10-40w and a fram >filter. It's what I could find on short notice here in Bend. Now I...
• Re: Best Oil Viscosity? Slow leaky Heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 23:09:57 -0500
  ...I worry that putting in synthetic might cause > > problems, what do you think? > > > > robert, > > NYC 89 Carat auto > > 150,000 miles > > --------------- > > > > Use the 20w...
• Re: Kendall Oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:34:54 -0500
  ...must be very similar! So, once you get past the synthetic / non- synthetic question I doubt there is much difference between major oil brands...
• Synthetic Poptop Tent Woes
  Historical mailing list - Josh, Courtney & Althea Wilson
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 11:15:20 -0500
  Hello all, I recently ordered a new poptop tent, one of the synthetic ones from GoWesty, and I put it on yesterday. Everything went...
• Amsoil GL-4 75W90
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 5 Jun 2020 20:18:31 -0400
  Has anyone used Amsoil Gear oil in their Vanagon Manually Trans? https://www.amsoil.com/p/75w-90-long-life-synthetic-gear-lube-fgr...
• Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:37:20 -0400
  ...com>wrote: > >wondering where I can score some 15W50 or equivalent synthetic motor oil > on > >the local economy. Stuff's not exactly easy to...
• Re: Engine oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 17:43:27 -0700
  ...just don't use an all synthetic oil until you have gone 5000 miles to allow the rings to bed in properly I don...
• Re: re. Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 16:58:01 -0400
  David, I bought GL-4 Synthetic from AMSOIL. Quite cheap too by comparison to Redline. Apparently, it is a common gear oil used in...
• Re: Long Distance Drive After Motor Break-In?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 23:41:49 -0700
  ...After that regular oil changes. > > Be sure you have a Mann or Mahle filter installed, and I recommend going > to 15W50 Mobil One Synthetic...
• Oil Pressure Light and Alarm after oil change
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 14:20:23 -0600
  ...The thing that concerns me about non-synthetic wide range oil is that more added polymers translates to added valve deposits. As I understand...
• Re: Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 08:49:17 -0500
  ...does > synthetic transmission fluid improve gas mileage, and if yes then by how > much? > I don't know anything about wetting agents other than...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 07:18:17 -0700
  ...Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil Joel, I have been using Mobil-1 15W 50 or 5W 50 in my Boston Bob Big...
• Re: '90 Westy 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 18:06:07 -0700
  ...It's a synthetic and it is wonderful. I had shifting > problems and they went away when I switched. Redline can be found on...
• Re: What type of oil for my 2.1 Boston Bob? Was Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:33:30 -0800
  it's very well known that one would never use a synthetic for new or rebuilt engine break in oil. That's been common...
• Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:30:42 -0400
  ...Since the Waterboxer does not seem to pick up road dirt or wear particles the synthetic should be good for the 7,500 mile...
• Re: '87 has noisy lifter
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Sun, 11 May 1997 17:38:45 -0400
  Kathy, You might want to change to synthetic oil. It flows better than dino and tends to quiet lifters. The only time I hear...
• Re: External Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:10:23 -0800
  ...I do use full synthetic Mobil One 15w-50, so you may be better off investing in synthetic oil instead of an external oil...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:41:07 -0700
  I used Summit. They were very quick to put it in the mail. Good transaction, AAA.....oops, thought I was feedbacking! Miguel On Sat...
• Re: Scary Westy on German eBay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:33:27 -0700
  I really like the different colored synthetic fur on the dash, door panels etc. Gives it a homey touch. None of that white, pure...
• Trans fluid: GL-5 vs. GL-4 vs. synthetic
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 21:01:24 -0500
  ...My best rec is as usual Redline MTL, perfect for this app, correct weight, GL4 formulated, synthetic (which is fine, too slippery?, what BS...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:02:48 -0700
  ...The suv uses 5W40 synthetic, I use >>> non-synthetic 20W50 on the vanagon. >>> >>> On Sun, Aug 7, 2022 at 7:37 AM Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:07:16 -0600
  ...And they included synthetic oils in the study. The result was no measurable difference between oils, synthetic or Dino. "From memory", they also explained...
• Re: Subaru Forester 2.5
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:57:54 -0700
  ...because I looked up on the internet and it's quite >>> confusing. >>> >>> - Oil grade - 5W30 or 5W40? >>> - Oil type - Synthetic or Regular Standard oil...
• Re: Redline MT 90 Gear Oil
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:22:36 -1000
  ...German Transaxle swears by UltraGuard full Synthetic gear oil. this one... https://www.bgprod.com/catalog/drive-line/bg-ultra-guard-full-synthetic-gear...
• Diesel Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Bendle
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 22:36:22 -0600
  ...Now, the only thing I can find is synthetic 15W40. After 18,000 miles of mineral-based oil, is there any problem switching to...
• Re: Syntheic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 10:39:52 -0700
  ...I'm thinking of switching from > 'real' to 'synthetic' > oil in my 1980 air-cooled. It has about 12000-15000 > kms on the engine...
• Re: Tune up on the '56
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 10:31:40 -0800 (PST)
  Thom Fitzpatrick writes: > > And David Schwarze thus wrote: > > > > synthetic. Still, I'm staying away from synthetic for now because of > > it's supposed reduced...
• Re: Searched. Steering rack grease substitute? + questions PIC
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:03:58 -0600
  I used the red synthetic grease from MObil 1 figuring that if it was synthetic, it wouldn't get stiff in the winter. Haven...
• Aircooled Oil Choice
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 11:56:43 GMT
  What is the general thought on aircooled 1600's and synthetic oil? Thanks for the input... William William W. Setliff Indterdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology...
• Re: Oil change?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 17:38:23 -0500
  ...I run Mobil 1 synthetic and have almost 190K miles on the engine. Chris S. '85 Wolfsburg Westy "Camel" http://www.knology.net/~vw...
• Re: Oil light flickering
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:10 -0800
  ...I'd run regular non-synthetic for at least 15K on new liners and then switch to synthetic. Kim Tristar #7 -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: What type of oil for my 2.1 Boston Bob? Was Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:24:20 -0500
  mikes@flatsurface.com (Mike S) writes: >> Synthetic is actully not a great break-in oil. This is why VW and >> other makers who ordinarily...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 06:51:54 -0400
  ...CV Joints > > Thanks for the tip Ed! It makes sense to me that a semi synthetic grease > with molybdenum would last at least as...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 08:33:39 -0700
  ...I have an automatic now, what's the best synthetic for that? Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday...
• synthetic oil (switching teams)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Clay
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 12:09:10 EST
  hey listees, I have a concern with swithcing over to synthetic oils in my GL with 90k on the engine. I have looked at...
• Success:Trans fill plug !
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 20:13:03 -0700
  ...long funnel and 1/2" hose, which worked fine with Amsoil synthetic, preheated in hot water for better flow. I can't yet drive...