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• Re: draining coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 19:12:17 -0700
  ...ole high quality anti-freeze at 50-50 with my oil additive, and 'in some cases' some BarsLeak. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Streib...
• Re: Redline Heavy Shock Proof Gear Oil ? - Daryl ? try again ...
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:39:42 -0700
  ...I personally ( and no expert on the chemical properties) feel that most name brand synthetic oils are pretty similar these days as the additive...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 22:12:19 -0500
  ...fuel =3D 100% Naptha >White gas =3D gasoline wit= h NO additives of any kind >Unleaded pump gasoline =3D chemical cocktai= l designed = specifically...
• Re: Be careful what you buy on eBay, or did we get lucky?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 11:23:32 -0800
  ...I guess the kicker was that he used >>walmart oil in the engine and JB additives in the motor and auto tranny @100k. > >Anyway...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 07:14:08 -0500
  ...seems to be my only salvation---- I also have Rain-X additive to the washer solvent----so it helps maintain the Rain-X coating...
• '87 gets smogged easily 2nd time -- belated report and thanks
  Historical mailing list - Gail Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 20:25:32 -0800
  ...Also, just for insurance, i tried the _Fuelon_ additive [WalMart, ~$20] one listee recommended. So, once again, the list came thru! Help from too...
• Re: ok to use pressure washer on westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 May 2023 18:19:29 -0700
  ...s beside the point :-) >> >> Some have used penetrol, oil based paint additive, with success. Search in >> Samba for a few threads. >> >> I painted my...
• updrading to Mobil 1
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 12:17:17 -0400
  ...Some people pour >> in oil additives to 'clean' their lifters. Maybe this is good >> remedy for your engine? >> >
• Re: What coolants are ok?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 12:52:30 EDT
  ...ethelyne glycol, water, and "proprietary" additives. >Period. No "phosphate-free" marker on the jug. . . . No hint at the >formulation of their "proprietary" stuff. > >I...
• Re: Problems heading NORTH
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 15:06:51 -0800
  ...is the full tank that > temporarily fixed the problem, not the additives. My thoughts are: loose > plug/ wire, (checked that, OK). Corosion in the...
• Re: CHEAP Vanagon exhaust repair
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 00:19:25 -0400
  ...Like most band-aid approaches to auto repair (like using a stop-leak additive rather than actually fixing the leak), at best it can...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:35:59 -0500
  ...Not only is the gas basically the same other than additives (which also may be largely similar between many brands, and have little actual...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:27:57 -0600
  ...don't work. > >> > >> The stuff in the Cities does have however additives to allegedly > >> make > >> the fuel burn cleaner, which they have found not...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:33:46 -0700
  ...They were to put some sort of additive into the gas-tank, then open up one of the vacuum tubes and drain some sort...
• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:06:39 -0800
  ...an image of very high end......"Purple Ice" ....... "radiator super-coolant additive - reduces rad temps, conditions water pump seals." I add it as a...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 21:34:38 -0700
  ...Put thickest engine oil in there you > > can, maybe some oil additive. BMW dealerships carry 10W60 synthetic > > oil for the > > M3 if you need...
• Re: The Sounds of Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 14:47:52 -0700
  ...If not, use oil additive to lubricate lifters. 10. Loud thundering when you first get on freeway. Cause: You forgot to take down the...
• Re: Problems heading NORTH
  Historical mailing list - Yann Buchanan
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 23:43:01 -0800
  ...is the full tank that > temporarily fixed the problem, not the additives. My thoughts are: loose > plug/ wire, (checked that, OK). Corosion in the...
• Re: coolant system trivia
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 08:50:24 -0500
  ...If your system is in good shape, the additives to the water (anti-freeze) will be of little consequence, and the added protections well...
• Re: Waterless coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 20:53:54 -0500
  ...000 mile change intervals in heavy duty engines with only one additive addition at the half life. That is what I am using now...
• Re: Head leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 17:32:31 -0700
  ...I normally almost never use stop leak additives. The only one I use is bars leak, and I've never a negative or down...
• Re: Brake fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 3 Feb 2022 11:20:40 -0500
  ...standards. Glycol based fluids are hygroscopic which means they absorb moisture. Additives in brake fluids are designed to prevent corrosion caused by moisture. Simply...
• Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:32:13 -0600
  ...Hads it in there for years , > seemed to work > > but only as an additive to the system, not for running oN competely. said > > it...
• First 3K on the New Engine
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Sun, 23 May 2010 12:14:45 -0700
  ...I've also used a variety of diesel fuel additives which, depending on the marketing you read about them, raise Cetane values, lubricate, and...
• Re: 85 wbx 1.9 miss at idle
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 21:50:45 -0600
  ...If one can helps, a second split half between the gas tank as an additive, and the rest into the intake again might be...
• Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products? Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 09:08:24 -0400
  ...Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products? You can also run Redline Water Wetter, a cooling enhancer additive that promotes slightly better heat...
• Re: A/C Freon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 13:49:36 -0500
  ...Then the R134a valves and fittings must be installed, along with any additives called for, then the system must be purged, and only then...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:10:25 -0400
  I doubt believe in using any oil additives. Not not needed with modern lubricants. My choice of oil is Mobil, 15w-50 and if...
• Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:55:57 -0700
  ...it takes the factory ones 20 years to rot out, and that is purely from not changing coolant, or using some rust inhibiting additive...
• Re: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP-water in fuel
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:02:40 -0600
  ...Maybe some fuel additive would >solve it. >The gas stations are allowed to put in a certain amount of water into their >tank, depending...
• Re: 89 Syncro Westy WBX Coolant/Gear Oil Questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 17:57:07 -0700
  ...The owner's manual for my 90 Westy Syncro says, "The coolant additive proportion must be at least 40% but not more than 60...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 23:39:41 -0400
  ...about one way to help prolong their inevitable demise, a fuel additive that uses enzymes to eat the ethanol and clean out the gunk...
• Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:48:24 -0500
  ...full injector flush/clean is recommended or would >a simple fuel additive suffice for preventative maintenance for the >injectors? Some years ago it was...
• Re: Was: dead cat kills van- What About Bad Gas
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:48:54 -0400
  ...That person confirmed that modern fuels are now refined to create a stable stock for wide distribution and more aromatic additives are being blended...
• Re: Gas Mileage Problem...again
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 May 2004 23:17:16 -0400
  ...Do I clean the injectors by running something through the fuel system? If so, what additive to my fuel will do the trick? If...
• 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
  ...It is NOT the same as over-the-counter oils and has special break-in additives. I have confirmed this personally face-to-face...
• Re: About coolant
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:58:16 -0800
  Does distilled water (plus wetting agent and other undefined additives) help an engine stay cooler on hot days than water+antifreeze? I have two...
• Re: Diesel vs. Gas
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:02:15 -0700
  ...But calling JP8 diesel would probably be a stretch with the antifoam, flameresist, all temperature additives, water absorber, and other stuff that is in...
• Re: 82 Coolant Tank retrofit help
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:15:49 -0500
  ...The West System has various additives you can mix > in to give it different characteristics, depending on what you want to do > with it...
• Re: petrol consumption
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:58:21 +1100
  ...No fuel additives but engine is treated very kindly Danl Bedford, Nova Scotia ----Original Message Follows---- From: David Del Ben <ddelben@airinter.com.au...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 14:05:25 -0500
  ...But I've also read about concerns about lower octane in regular due to the ethanol additives. So other then higher cost per gallon...
• Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:38:43 -0500
  ...In many cases the Previous Owner has used Oil additives or even special Infomercial products to chemically fix problems. These additives can lead to...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:00:22 -0600
  ...It > is all about the additives, and how many brokers it passes thru, before it ends > up in your tank. > > The difference in per...
• Re: COOLANT SYS. LEAK
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 08:50:25 -0600
  ...Will one of those leak-sealing wonder-additives plug this leak >>and allow me to use this heater? Or should I just close off...
• Re: Castrol and BP
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 May 2010 07:58:03 -0500
  ...But that's not our vehicle, which was engineered when conventional oils were generally heavier and had different additives from those in our present...
• Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 10:41:48 -0800
  ...by about 20%. > >> > >>The bad news is that alcohol as an additive burns > hotter and produces > >>less power than gasoline. My air-cooled buses...
• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:21:30 -0700
  ...about oil additives > What makes you think American jobs are not dependent upon the health of > Nissan Toyota,, BMW and the like? > > At least...
• Cohline fuel line failure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Mon, 22 May 2006 12:40:05 -0400
  ...I have not used any alternative fuels or fuel additives that might cause the rubber to fail prematurely. Maybe I just happened to get...
• *very long* All you need to know on Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:32:53 CST6CDT
  ...5) Add Anti-Wear additives. These additives chemically react with iron to prevent welding of moving metal surfaces. Most common additive is ZDP, or...
• Re: Coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:55:50 -0700
  ...I found both heads dripping slightly, which was fixed (at least temporarily) by the addition of two bottles of Subaru head gasket additive. If...
• Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 20:44:39 -0500
  ...Jim Felder wrote: >> >> >> The bad news is that alcohol as an additive burns hotter and produces >> less power than gasoline. My air-cooled buses...
• Re: Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 Dec 2015 19:49:48 -0800
  ...Hardware store, Home Depot, etc etc...great stuff that >> has >> an additive to keep it from gathering crud....and inexpensive... >> >> On Tue, Dec 29...
• Fw: Re: Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:33:35 -0800
  ...a few horror storries about clogged narrow oil passages >and >> such. Additives that make snake-oil claims, are usually just that. >> >> >> >7. Compile list...
• Re: Fuel Octane, Additives
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 18:50:28 -0400
  At 17:22 7/12/2004, Mark Tuovinen wrote: >My Audi calls for 91 octane fuel and I have observed over several years >and...
• message for stan
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Tue, 14 May 2002 09:15:37 -0600
  ...In many cases the Previous Owner has used Oil additives or even special Infomercial products to chemically fix problems. These additives can lead to...
• Re: Trans fluid: GL-5 vs. GL-4 vs. synthetic
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 22:58:48 -0400
  ...All oils have additives to keep the seals soft. > >Dennis. >====================== >Anderson >====================== > > Syncros at the dealer list for about $60.00 ea. Thats $240 for...
• Re: Vanagon fuel requirement
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 21:52:08 -0700
  ...The problem with most 87 octane fuels is there is no cleaning additives. Chevron is the exception to this. When I had my wasserboxer...
• Re: Ran out of gas & now won't run
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 21:34:13 -0500
  ...These additives can lead to > problems especially those with Teflon in Air Cooled engines. > > It is standard procedure to avoid all oil additives in...
• Re: NVC Small battery question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:29:43 -0800
  I did see a long time ago , an additive for batteries that was suppossed to restore them back to life after being suffatted .. I...
• More Positive Shifting Auto Box 87GL: Syn ATF installed
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 19:18:39 -0600
  ...I changed the ATF and screen about 4 weeks ago and installed Royal Purple fully synthetic ATF with a touch of Prolong additive as...