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• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:48:51 -0700
  ...about oil additives I wonder if any vanagons are going to be euthanized via this program. Here is the official government procedure for the...
• Re: Red tek r-134 question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 10:58:25 -0700
  ...If your engine compartment is a tightly closed area like Air Cooled versions you might have an explosion if the additives contain Butane or...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:58:56 -0400
  ...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: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP-water in fuel
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:48:17 -0500
  ...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: people who dont fix their seam rust....wasRe: Dent
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 13:51:26 -0500
  ...So are rust coatings the "teflon oil additives" of the industry? 2. Living in the "salt belt" with long and cold winters I have...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:13:16 -0800
  ...But I've also read about concerns about lower octane in regular due to the ethanol additives. So other then higher cost per gallon...
• Phosphate-Free Coolant: War and Peace
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 20 Dec 1997 11:11:07 -0600
  ...3) In the past, with all iron engines, phosphate was the additive of choice to inhibit electrolysis. But the old iron engines (iron-block...
• Re: "BUCKING Problems heading NORTH
  Historical mailing list - david griffiths
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 17:20:52 -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: Loss of power no acceleration from stop
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:58:04 -0400
  > On Jul 17, 2019, at 6:31 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > Thanks, > > I actually put in an additive to remove water...
• Re: Fuel additives...Friday (Is this for real?)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 20:31:34 EST
  In a message dated 99-02-06 12:29:11 EST, you write: << Is this for real? Or pulling our legs on Friday? >Vic...
• Re: Oil??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 10:04:34 -0800
  ...Most "Dino" oil has synthetic protection additives and you can usually get 4x the amount of Dino as per Synthetic. "They" say you can...
• Re: Test Only Center BS
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:24:38 -0700
  ...Meaning adjusting the timing, putting in the fuel additives etc, etc. I've got a pretty clean running engine, I think, but I don...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 04:43:42 -0700
  ...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: Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 19:21:54 -0800
  ...Another thing to remember is there is no true Dino oil anymore, all of them have Synthetic additives for extra protection. At 17:58...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 12:17:39 -0800
  ...I imagine > that deionized H2O allows the additive components of the antifreeze to > function as was intended by the chemists' formulation. > > Also, deionized H2O...
• Re: 85 octane in Colorado and 'windage trays'
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 13:39:05 +0100
  ...are delivered to. > Fuels sold in major smog prone cities have additives that are not blended > into fuels sold forty miles from the big...
• Re Is this the Vanagon Syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 11:53:34 -0800
  ...Another thing that is suspect (since my intermittent syndrome also happened in California), is the MTBE gas additive used there. Maybe somehow it messes...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 May 2011 11:16:10 -0700
  ...for engines with flat tappet cam followers ( waterboxers and diesels ) with extra corrosion prevention additives for car that sit for a few months.....and...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 12:49:32 -0600
  ...Use an empty Techron fuel additive bottle with the bottom cut out for a funnel. Damn, off on another one of those tangents, Sorry...
• Viscous Coupling Expert Located & Interviewed
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 09:46:13 -0400
  ...He said the key to preventing the fluid going bad over time was additives in the fluid that his company routinely uses. He said...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 19:45:23 -0700
  ...The problem is oil companies don't like to spend more on the additives than they want to get for the oil." And This...
• Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:58:07 -0500
  ...Hads it in there for years , >> seemed to work >> > but only as an additive to the system, not for running oN competely. >> said >> > it...
• Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 May 2010 00:27:33 -0400
  Those filter actually release additives to eliminate cylinder cavitation erosion. What happens to diesels the air bubbles that form from oxygen in the coolant...
• Re: My oil leak please help, thanks for the tip about using the dye
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 22:58:44 -0700
  ...I will be rigging up the black light this eve to check out the leak with the fluorescent additive. I did do some more...
• Re: turbo or supercharger addition?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 1997 22:10:13 -0400
  ...Therefore I use the best synthetics, presently Royal Purple, with Prolong additive (same molecular size as syn oil). And I have not changed my...
• Re: Mobil I ... negative..(from digest)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:20:54 -0400
  ...use it if it has a GL-5 rating. (Alledgedly >the additive in GL-5 attacks the transmission synchros) If it also carries an...
• Re: Heater Refurbished Still Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:21:55 -0600
  ...The real MMO, not the Top >Overhaul or Fuel Additive stuff. > >What is MMO?.....Would you ever use furnace blower motor oil (120VAC motor...
• Re: ok to use pressure washer on westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 16 May 2023 21:29:58 -0400
  ...s beside the point :-) > >> > >> Some have used penetrol, oil based paint additive, with success. Search > in > >> Samba for a few threads. > >> > >> I painted my...
• Re: The saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:42:53 -0700
  ...Maybe the Lucas additive for injector cleaner can dissolve the stuff. But maybe not, because I have two vans now that won't let...
• Re: Driving Cross Country Advice...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 09:36:35, -0500
  ...past Pittsburg from NJ....What to bring? Well I used TUFOIL additive (have for last 8 yrs), took along spare fuel pump, tubing & clamps...
• Re: Golf Cart Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:03:16 -0500
  ...With batteries in series, the voltage is additive. That's why a flashlight with two 1 1/2 volt D cells (they're in...
• Re: old, old gas Q?
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 21:53:11 +0000
  ...I didn't put sta-bil in the gas or any additive to > keep the gas from turning. I'm not sure what the...
• Re: oil additives (synthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 14:01:15 -0800
  I abolutely agree. I have been using Mobil One since it was first available commercially. My Vanagon has not seen any other oil after...
• Re: Octane & Driving in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 23:44:03 -0400
  ...Contrary to popular opinion, Nova does not contain >significant amounts of tetraethyl-lead. >Environmental pressures in the USA caused the lead additive market to...
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  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 22:09:11 -0600
  ...The problem is oil companies don't like to spend more on the additives than they want to get for the oil." And This...
• Re: Royal Purple Motor Oil..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 11 May 2014 11:40:55 -0700
  ...At high temps an Xw-50 protects like a straight 50w because of additives and composition, but is physically much thinner. On my '85...
• Re: Ah, Spring....Rust Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 16:23:36 -0500
  ...Are you prepared to use proper acrylic enamel paint? That means mixing, hardeners, other additives; again, messy. Has the rest of the vehicle's...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:26:46 -0400
  ...The problem is oil companies don't like to spend more on the additives than they want to get for the oil." And This...
• Re: how hot do you run?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 07:22:28 -0600
  ...Detergents are > chemical additives to soap to do exactly what you have said, break the > water tension, which allows the deeper penetration of the...
• Re: Auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 08:17:14 -0400
  ...Do you think that the previous owner may have been using a synthetic or less viscous fluid or additives that helped it shift to...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 10:24:18 -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: Tranny oil - success
  Historical mailing list - clerkin
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 12:29:12 -0500
  ...It was present with the original Mobil 1 (NLA) but now the synthetics include the seal additives. /Patrick >===== Original Message From Todd Last <Rubatoguy...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:00:41 -0500
  ...How about the compatibility with propane gas and additives in it, (alcohol and mercaptan)? In the event of fire source from outside what is...
• Using Gunk or other engine cleaning solvents!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 21:02:57 -0500
  ...I do not believe in adding oil additives or Marvel Mystery oil. Good quality oil will do everything needed. Modern synthetics have proven their...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 20:19:17 -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: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 26 May 2005 11:52:07 -0600
  ...can't > hold up to or aren't compatible with the additives and such in modern fuel. > It would be interesting to see some...
• oil light & buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Tom Callan
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 12:34:38 EDT
  ...Any ideas? I think the dealer used some sort of additive to get me through the warranty - he denies it! Thanks, Tom Callan Houston...
• Re: Eastcoast roadtrip contacts
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 07:48:38 -0500
  ...I found that they had put some brand of Teflon additive in the oil trying to get it past inspection (after the engine failed...
• Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 08:31:52 -0800
  ...Ripple's (85' GL) list of fun additives: Custom Interior/Exterior: -installed westy kitchenette -5th seat w/ storage -re-did entire celling, painted dark...
• Re: White smoke when cold
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 22:35:39 -0800
  ...I use various additives in my coolant too .. more than just a-frz and water, and I'm sure that helps too....helps the...
• Re: Make Best of Synthetic Oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Sep 1993 13:27:09 GMT
  ...Oil additives should not be used. The oil companies have gone to great lengths to develop an additive package that meets the vehicle's...
• Synthetic motor oil, Superstition and Witch Trials
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 21:38:35 EDT
  ...Assemble the engine, provide a lubricant with adequate or marginal film strength properties, but with extensive dispersant additives. Run engine for break-in time...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 16:01:26 -0700
  ...would you add these additives after an oil change, or just before an >> oil change? I was considering adding a bottle of MMO or...
• Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:05:03 -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: distilled water & wbx reliabilty
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 21:34:42 -0600
  ...knowledge of the matter. > I imagine > >that deionized H2O allows the additive components of the antifreeze > to > >function as was intended by the chemists...
• Re: Valve cover oil leak..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:52:19 -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: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 18:12:14 -0500
  ...How many of us heat our homes with baseboard heat? Tap water filled once, no additives of any kind and our boilers and baseboard...
• Re: Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 13:36:15 -0700
  ...I seem to recall Scott Daniels (of turbo vans) posts regarding a cooling system additive that helps lubricate parts. Sorry. Can't recall brand...
• Walmart coolant or VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 09:19:56 -0500
  ...As an example, I used to use 're-processed" motor oil, stuff that had been re-distilled, and had new additives added. You could...
• Re: Golf Cart Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:16:36 -0500
  ...With batteries in series, the voltage is additive. > > That's why a flashlight with two 1 1/2 volt D cells (they're in...