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• Re: Reccomendation for a non-synthetic tranny oil? and Where would I get it?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 00:51:39 -0400
  ...Reccomendation for a non-synthetic tranny oil? and Where would I get it? > Does anyone out there have a recomendation for a non-synthetic...
• Re: Changing oil: Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 2 Jul 2020 10:38:22 -0500
  ...Changing oil: Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold the presence of Synthetic Blend oil means it's OK to mix synthetic and dyno oil but the...
• Re: Additives oops
  Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 22:21:02 -0500
  ...The thought I had intended to convey was that; I was looking at oil today. I looked at synthetic oil. Couldn't find single...
• Re: Syn oil to regular oil- Dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 13:28:03 -0300
  I have switched back and forth between regular oil and synthetic and maybe in another 100,000 kms I'll know if I made...
• Re: Syn oil to regular oil- Dangerous?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 20:22:46 -1000
  > I'm looking at a vanagon that all it's life has had a diet of Mobil 1 > Synthetic oil. Being on the verge...
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 13 May 2012 19:50:28 -0700
  I have used full synthetic in all my cars, regardless of the mileage, and have never had oil leaks because of it. I can...
• Re: switching to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 16:36:36 -0800
  ...switching to synthetic oil >> >> >> tomorrow i'm switching to a synthetic oil for the first time, i'm >> wondering >> if i should flush the...
• Re: Gradual switch to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 18:25:18 -0500
  ...Gradual switch to synthetic oil? > Anyone thought of dealing with the perceived notion of switching to > synthetic oil by first going to a "blend...
• Synthetic oil for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:48:06 -0700
  The oil has been in my Vanagon for about 7 years so overdue for a change. I'm wondering if a synthetic or synthetic...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - dwayne deckard
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:52:26 -0700
  why dont you use some castrol semi synthetic if you want to try a mix.I know we used semi- synthetic oils in aircooled...
• Re: Make Best of Synthetic Oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Sep 1993 13:27:09 GMT
  ...How do one filter out the junk in the oil circulation system to take : full advantage of the synthetic oil? Synthetic oil is very...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 10:41:33 -0800
  RE: "Let's talk about the other end of the oil problem. Flowing in extremelycold weather. Does synthetic oil make more sense when the...
• Synthetic Oil(s)
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 16:03:13 -0700
  ...regular oil. It's about that time for our Westy to get relubed and I have been pondering the pros and cons. Are synthetics...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 00:27:31 -0400
  ...You might enjoy the "MODERN SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS FOR ENGINE OIL APPLICATIONS" article at: http://www.vanagonauts.com/index.phtml?catid=152 Meanwhile, I'd...
• Mixing synthetic and regular oil
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 23 May 2014 13:00:16 -0500
  ...Now while topping off, I think I may have mixed oil jugs and put dino oil in with the synthetic, which I normally use...
• Re: Knocking noise from lifters
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 07:35:07 -0800
  Speaking of using or switching to synthetic oil, does anyone on the list know if the synthetics use TBN and antioxidation additives in adequate...
• Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:07:32 -0500
  Some oils are labeled synthetic, some synthetic blend, and some with no label indicating anything about synthetic. If the later, then no synthetic is...
• Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sun, 18 May 2003 14:08:26 -0700
  How about those of you that have actually switched to synthetic oils reporting on whether you did or did not develop leaks?? We have...
• Re: 2.1 conversion warning--and solution
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 11:26:51 -0400
  Stuart, I've heard that synthetic oils are poorer conductors of heat than conventional (dino) oils. If this is true, couldn't the operating...
• Re: Mixing synthetic and regular oil
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Sat, 24 May 2014 12:45:44 -0500
  ...Mixing synthetic and regular oil Hi All; I noticed I have a slight oil leak, I believe from the oil pan, in my '87...
• Re: WATERBOXER OIL DEBATE (Ash, Distilled & Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:24:46 +0100
  Who says synthetics are that bad at stiction/wetting? Wheres the data? No mention of vegetable oils (that lovely Castrol R) - incredible film strength...
• Re: Correct synthetic oil weight?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 9 Nov 2018 18:23:22 -0500
  ...Correct synthetic oil weight? Hi - trying to get one last oil change in before parking the van for the winter. 2.1 litre engine...
• Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 16:52:42 -0800
  ...Today I removed the oil with the Marvel Mystery oil added after 700 miles and switched to Mobil one synthetic 15W50 oil with a...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:33:38 -0400
  ...Synthetic oils in the vanagon > On Tue, 1 Jun 2004, Doug in Calif wrote: > > > You also go on and on about the longevity of...
• Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:11:05 -0800
  ...an oil industry > marketing board which let them call a petroleum based Group III oil, > "synthetic." > > Don't assume that a "synthetic" oil is...
• Re: Motoroil and specific heat (Ed Hackett)
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Tue, 5 Nov 1996 11:51:41 -0600 (CST)
  ...Craig, my experience is that leaks following a switch from dino to synthetic oil are only temporary. I presume that, over time, the partially...
• Re: Synthetic oil not worth it
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 23:06:28 -0500
  ...I use the synthetics, changing oil and filter every 7,500 miles as recommended in the manual. This schedule offsets the cost and inconvenience...
• Correct synthetic oil weight?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 9 Nov 2018 13:52:32 -0600
  ...diesel 15W/40 synthetic at my FLAPS. This is not the same, is it? Is this the right weight of oil for me? Thanks...
• Re: Tranny synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 21:17:39 +1100
  At 02:01 PM 2/25/97 -0600, Hotch wrote: >I just changed my tranny oil to Valvoline Synthetic and the shifting is >much...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:32:22 -0800
  ...I change the oil > every 3000 miles, just as I always have for all my vehicles. I can't > imagine how synthetic could improve...
• Re: Synthetic Oil for a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 20:13:43 -0400
  ...Synthetic Oil for a 2.1? We've got a just broken in (around 3,000 miles) NW Connecting Rod 2.1 in our...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 19 May 2003 22:47:23 -1000
  ...does not leak or use oil now and still seems to run very smoothly. nice compromise for thos who have problems with synthetic oils...
• Re: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 17:48:12 -0400
  ...with synthetics. Don't believe the sticker. Years ago when synthetics first hit the market, the mfgs. touted "extended oil change intervals". Some said...
• Synthetic Oil for a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L Urner
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 10:11:11 -0700
  ...In particular what is a good synthetic: Redline, Castrol, Mobil, Amsoil? Are there real differences between them? What grade of oil to run? The...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 17:14:20 -0700
  On 17 Sep 2001 at 17:56, Mick Kalber wrote: > > For those of you using Mobil1 or other synthetic oil, how long are you...
• Re: Royal Purple Motor Oil..
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 11 May 2014 23:45:59 -0400
  ...To get that '50' on the SAE test, the synthetic oil has to be just as thick as a 'dino oil' 50 - no amount...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sun, 18 May 2003 21:07:46 EDT
  One should never switch to synthetic oil during the life a of a mototr that has been living on non synthetic. The reason behind...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 14:47:59 -0400
  ...Synthetic oils in the vanagon Well, Its obvious which side of the argument I am in here. I say spend those extra oil dollars...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:34:48 -0500
  ...I change the >> oil >> every 3000 miles, just as I always have for all my vehicles. I can't >> imagine how synthetic could improve...
• Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 08:35:30 -0500
  ...that > install > synthetic motor oil at the factory in their new automobiles and > who's > engines never see anything but synthetic oil, one is...
• 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 20:20:13 -0500
  ...This is why VW and other makers who ordinarily require synthetic in their new engines have a requirement to NOT change the oil during...
• Re: AW: Syntheic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 11:01:04 -0500
  I had just the opposite experience, in two engines I've used synthetic oil in which had minor leaks, the leaks stopped. Presumably from...
• Re: Mobil 1 synthetic
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 17:10:54 -0500
  There are claims that switching to synthetic on an old motor can cause leaks to appear...apparently synthetic oil does not cause rubber seals...
• Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:58:46 -0500
  ...Jim On Aug 13, 2015 3:08 PM, "Dave Mcneely" <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Some oils are labeled synthetic, some synthetic blend, and some...
• Reccomendation for a non-synthetic tranny oil? and Where would I get it?
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 14:11:10 -0600
  Does anyone out there have a recomendation for a non-synthetic GL-4 only tranny oil ( for an 87 syncro)? and Where I might...
• Re: Vanagon rebuild dino or synthetic oil??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 21:09:25 -0500
  Even conventional oils are loaded with anti friction stuff that it really does not matter. Many cars are now factory filled with synthetic. A...
• Re: Synthetics
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Jan 1995 23:52:24 -0600 (CST)
  I'm very satisfied with Synthec 5-50 and would definitely not switch back to Jurassic oil. Some have complained about synthetics creating leaks...
• Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:49:49 -0500
  ...oil changes in the purchase of the car. I agree, no reason to switch to synthetic for a Vanagon, but lots of committed synthetic...
• Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 14:55:55 EDT
  ...The right answer is synthetic gear oil, not engine oil. Synthetic gear oil won't thicken up as much with cold temperatures. that uis...
• Re: switching to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 15:30:54 -0800
  ...switching to synthetic oil > >> > >> > >> tomorrow i'm switching to a synthetic oil for the first time, i'm > >> wondering > >> if i should flush the...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 09:18:11 -0700
  Chris, I have been using Synthoil brand synthetic oil in my 90 Carat for about 115k miles (145k total) and have had no problems...
• synthetic tranny oil
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Nov 1995 09:52:39 -0800
  ...I'm just curious if anyone on the list has experimented with synthetic tranny oils. I'm also curious if there are any problems...
• Re: Syntec and Bosch Plat 4's experience
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 00:57:30 -0400
  >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: Synthetic Oil(s) YES!
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 18:25:50 -0500
  ...Synthetic engine oil, ester or polyolefin based oils do not break down in the standard sense of the word. Primarily they do not oxidize...
• Re: OIL, What do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 19:42:01 -0500
  Yes, but the wizard from Standard Oil forgot to mention (or likely, he didn't have a clue about) the fact that synthetic oil...
• WATERBOXER OIL DEBATE (Ash, Distilled & Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 19:36:44 -0600
  ...There are three types of Oils (Ash, Distilled & Synthetic) Of course you also get combinations or blends like Distilled & Synthetic. Ash is oil that...
• Re: Fuel and Oil for a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 95 7:28:58 EDT
  ...Based on a monitoring of the oil pressure gauge synthetics seem to "shed" their heat much more quickly; ie after a 15 minute shut...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s) (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 00:46:18 UT
  ...Early synthetic gear and transmission oils were just repackaged synthetic engine oil - and they were good! Synthetics are great for wide temperature ranges. Even...
• Re: Changing oil: Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jul 2020 13:44:42 +0000
  ...Changing oil: Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold the presence of Synthetic Blend oil means it's OK to mix synthetic and dyno oil but the...
• Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 20:26:33 -0400
  ...I cannot conceive of anyone thinking synthetic oil is too slick to break in a motor....... Good grief. John