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• Re: Oil light : on-off-on-off - - -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:18:33 -0500
  Anna, You need to make sure you have the correct oil - I run Mobil One 15w-50wt synthetic. Whatever you run, it should have...
• Re: re. Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 14:23:06 -0500
  It is permissable to mix synthetics with conventionals. Matt Richard Bias wrote: > > All, > I understand that with a rebuild, you can use Redline MT...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 31 May 2004 22:07:40 -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: Another Synthetic Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 13:01:16 -0700
  ...I recently changed from 20-50 Petroleum Engineers natural oil to 20-50 Amsoil synthetic. With the natural I had a slow leak from...
• Castrol or other for 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Dec 2015 13:38:30 -0600
  ...Thought about 15-50 Mobil-1 Synthetic, but it's now over $10/quart in B'HAM. Suggestions?
• EV Transmission fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Roderick (strg)
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 10:37:05 -0700
  I have 96,000 miles on my '93 EV MV and am interested in changing the transmission fluid to a 75W-95W synthetic (5...
• Re: Medline.com
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 May 2001 01:14:49 EDT
  ...The company is big, and that fluid is > AWSOME, so good they use if for synthetic blood > transfusions. That's why it's so...
• Break-in oil
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 14:05:22 -0600
  ...How long should I run it? I ultimately want to use synthetic, but I've heard that I need to run dino oil to...
• Re: Beware- plastic is like glass in these subzero temps...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 13:50:04 -0800
  ...I'm sure that you know, but Red Line Synthetic tranny oil is great at low temps, been discussed many times on this list...
• Re: High Altitude Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 11:13:56 -0700
  ...she does especially with -20F some nights and running 20/50 synthetic. Probably just a matter of time for the ECU to adjust? Paul...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:51:00 -0400
  ...I’ll stick with mobil 1 synthetic 15w 50 for now but I’m glad to hear the 40 weight serves folks well as...
• Fwd: Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 20:45:07 -0500
  ...I dont use synthetic in any of my VW except the Zetec in the westy. C-ya and have fun battling it out. Jonce...
• Re: OIL, What do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 12:10:08 -0500
  ...Winter I switch to Castrol > 5w50 Synthetic. Why Castrol? Competative pricing and they spend a LOT of > money sponsoring independant Volkswagen and Audi race...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - C.R. Rowland
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 03:57:54 -0700
  ...For those of you using > Mobil1 or other synthetic oil, how long are you running between oil > changes? > > Please respond directly to me as...
• Re: Acckk! My gear juice is *blue*...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 08:30:01 -0800
  ...stuff. (by the way, read the damn bottle/can too...the synthetics go on and on and on and on and on.....so if...
• Re: muffler price and oil questions??
  Historical mailing list - Jared Roy
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 21:25:27 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I have been currently running Castrol 5w 50 synthetic up here in the high country of colorado. I need something light weight for the...
• Redline & Montana
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 17:19:20 -0700
  ...They carry Redline MTL GL4 synthetic. The place is Terry's Small Engine 406-752-1016. I just ordered 4 quarts @ $7.95/qt...
• Re: Mobil 1 synthetic 20W50?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 09:27:06 -0700
  I run 15W-50 Mobil 1 in the Vanagon and the Jetta with no problems at all. I haven't ever seen 20W-50...
• Re: Coolant bleeding and radiator hose heater question (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:54:21 -0800
  ...A synthetic Diesel engine oil like the Mobil Delvac 1 or Rotella-T 5w-40 will also help it get going. Make sure the...
• Re: Syntec and Bosch Plat 4's experience
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 19:26:10 -0700
  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: Sticking Lifters
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 19:41:16 -0400
  ...Can't say it will work > on all engines, but since I planned to switch to synthetic anyway, it > was a nice bonus > > > > > Shawn...
• Re: Low Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 11:09:14 -0800
  ...Sometimes the synthetics are "physically" too thin for a high > mileage engine, or any engine with some bearing wear. Their better (and > purer) molecular...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:27:42 -0500
  ...The synthetic ATF has the viscosity range to operate well in colder weather. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 18 Aug 94 13:39:02 PDT
  Steve Johnson writes: > > That's because oil is not used to cool, it is used to lubricate. Oh but it does cool! At least...
• Re: Manual Transmission fluid fill
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 22:08:44 -0700
  ...The Redline synthetic gear oil is compatible with "dino" gear oil (so says the packaging), so a full and complete drain down doesn't...
• CV JOINT SEPERATION
  Historical mailing list - Hans V.
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 17:15:23 EST
  ...I like to use synthetic grease on these joints it goes a long way . Hope this helps . from HANS 84 VANAGON. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private...
• Re: Winter oil.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 01:20:24 -0500
  ...If you want to use Synthetic try 15W50. You shouldn't be using 10W40 in the summer unless you are in Antarctica (or using...
• Re: I'll change my oil tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:57:26 -0600
  ...BZ-Royal Purple synthetic 15/50 On Apr 25, 2011, at 8:32 PM, Susie Ingham wrote: > > > Thanks for all the concern expressed about...
• *very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
  MODERN SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS FOR ENGINE OIL APPLICATIONS By: Richard G. Golembiewski, P.E. RIS Technical Editor MILWAUKEE, WI - RIS - There's been a great...
• Re: Syntheic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 12:03:15 -0500
  ...I'm thinking of switching from 'real' to > > 'synthetic' > > oil in my 1980 air-cooled. It has about 12000-15000 kms on the > > engine...
• leaking transmission
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:22:18 +0000
  ...I noticed a very small drip-drip of Redline Synthetic when everything was finished; I thought maybe I'd installed the seal incorrectly. Day...
• Re: ATF: Is it change or don't
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:54:14 -0800
  Royal Purple Synthetic ATF is the one I like. I can even sucl 2 and a half qts out of the dipstick tube, refill...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:36:34 -0500
  ...A full Synthetic "racing" 10W50 http://www.lubadmin.com/upload/produit/FichePDF/lang_1/1177.pdf or a Mineral technology 20W50 http://www.lubadmin...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:42:13 +0200
  On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 3:34 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > My comment concerning warranty was meant to convey the...
• Re: Head ON Vanagon COLLISION pics
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 01:00:29 EST
  ...Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: > "Vanagon" is a synthetic and (ugly) junk word, and basically > meaningless... fortunately it was only used...
• Re: Auto ATF & Filter Change;
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 14:19:55 -0700
  ...wrote: >Hi All, >Can anyone give us a heads up on changing the ATF & Filter? >Tips, Quantity, Type of ATF; Organic, Synthetic, Procedure, things...
• Transmission/Differential Lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Kanas, Jon B
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 13:09:54 -0700
  ...I put 80W90 Mobil 1 synthetic gear oil in it, and it's been great. The oil which was removed from the transaxle was...
• Re: Amsoil
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Wed, 17 May 2000 12:34:02 -0400
  ...The XL product ( the cheapest line ) is on par with lesser synthetics like castrol syntec and the other noname brands at walmart... Bottom line...
• Re: Trans fluid: GL-5 vs. GL-4 vs. synthetic
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 22:58:48 -0400
  ...Drew) writes: > >I received four noteworthy responses to my query about synthetic >transmission oils and GL-5 vs. GL-4 oils. > >Three of these...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:28:28 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 12:17 PM Subject: Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon > On Wed, 2 Jun 2004, Tom Miller wrote...
• Re: Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 27 May 2010 21:39:38 -0400
  ...Edward At 09:28 PM 5/27/2010, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >Speaking of purple .. >Royal Purple Synthetic ATF ... >highly recommended. > >I used on...
• Re: Was Motor Oil (Synthetic), now Ail Filters
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:55:06 -0500
  Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> writes: > VW used oil bath air cleaners up through the 1972 model year. Even the > twin carb 1.7L...
• Tansmission fluid and propex gas use
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 01:25:40 -0500
  ...I was wondering if anyone thought that a synthetic oil for the transmission and viscous coupling was a good idea or not. Also I...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 12:56:07 -0800
  ...I'm going to do both the Trasco filter and Synthetic oil. I ordered the Trasco system today. I was considering using the Red...
• Re: manual tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 22:00:11 -0500
  ...Many folks claim that synthetic Redline MT90 is the best while others claim only Redline MTL will do. Others claim that synthetic tranny oils...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 16:09:27 +0000
  ...Eastern Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil > > > > > > Joel, I have been using Mobil-1 15W 50...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 Dec 2012 12:28:26 -0600
  ...wrote: > Bostig recommends an oil change every 3 to 5K using synthetic oil. Since > many sources cite changing it every 10K, I'm wondering...
• oil: time or miles?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 4 May 2002 06:30:07 -0700
  ...oil was changed to Mobil 1 (100% synthetic) two years ago. I'm about to head off on a big trip. The miles don...
• Re: Mobil 1: 15W50 NLA? Is 5W50 as good when warm?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:04:01 EDT
  ...i just went with castroil synthetic 15-50 chris
• Power Steering Fluid Protectant
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:38:28 -0500
  I'm looking at a bottle of ATP power steering protectant AT-213, a synthetic blend that's supposed to "Eliminate whines and noise...
• New Motor
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Sat, 10 Nov 2007 10:58:31 -0800
  ...GoWesty does recommend synthetic oil after break-in, They haven't replied as to brand yet, but I'll probably use Mobile 1 or...
• Re: Fuel and Oil for a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 12:40:53 +0000
  ...Glad you found a suitable vehicle :) I don't use synthetic (never have), but I do use Castrol GTX 20w-50 (10w-30 winter...
• Re: Fuel and Oil for a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 12:40:53 +0000
  ...Glad you found a suitable vehicle :) I don't use synthetic (never have), but I do use Castrol GTX 20w-50 (10w-30 winter...
• Re: Redline fluid source?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 12:24:17 -0400
  ...They stock many synthetic brands, including Red Line products (in gallons and quarts). They have on-line ordering. Shipping costs are reasonable (also free...
• Re: chronic valve tapping
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 09:30:10 -0400
  ...The bus has gone about 156K miles so far, and I would especially recommend synthetic for anyone who travels a lot, because for me...
• Re: oil recommendations
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 21 May 2001 11:10:12 -0700
  ...Some people go on about how Synthetic is better, I think they are right, but only to a fine point. Your oil still gets...
• how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 14:13:06 -0500 (EST)
  ...Cetin Will Wood writes: > > The synthetics give you extended life since all crude based oils start > breaking down after > a while. > > But it's...
• Re: What Weight Motor Oil Should I Use?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 28 May 2003 17:48:52 -0500
  ...But if you are using Mobil 10W30 , a change to a 15W50 Mobil 1 Synthetic would be appropriate. That 10W30 is a bit thin...
• Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5w40 in a Wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 15:02:59 -0700
  ...I used to use Mobil 1 synthetic 15w50 in the old engine and liked it. It would be easier to just buy a single...
• Redline trans oil (part 2) and a trans question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 14 May 1998 06:35:21 -0700
  ...I guess in reading about the use of synthetic oils on this and other lists I'd heard about how using synthetic oils after...