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• Re: petrol consumption
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 14:24:14 -1000
  ...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: CV-Joints question
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 12:52:57 -0600
  ...Rather than canceling each other, the U joint angular velocity swings were additive! Talk about a nasty shaking dog putting pulses through the drive...
• Re: Loud Tapping Sound
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 00:34:09 -0700
  ...This is NOT a plug for STP as the be-all and end-all of oil additives. I don't go all googly-eyed...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 10:13:38 -0500
  ...Spare Parts List - Input > Why not just do the dummy things: > 1) Fuel Filter > 2) Alternator Belt > 3) Additive to remove moisture from the...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 12 May 2016 07:24:46 -0400
  ...You may also want to try one of those fluid additives. > > > > Does it work fine other than not shifting into 3rd? > > > > I don't...
• Re: Different Kind Of Valve Adjustment Question?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:34:52 -0700
  ...And a lifter treatment additive is not a bad idea if you need it in the oil. I won't mention the brands of...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:42:51 -0400
  ...Oil Pressure observation. > > That seemed to be something of a consensus after the discussion of > zinc additives, or a lack thereof, a month or...
• Re: Techron
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:14:30 -0700
  ...Once in a while if I put in some fuel additive or injector cleaner, I'll use mid-grade. I rarely use the high...
• Re: Which gas??
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 09:05:33 -0800
  ...gas companies, in >the US at least, put all the cleaner additives in the lower octane as they >do in the higher octane because...
• Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 15:38:35 -0500
  ...to rich or lean? Does water or methanol, or other fuel additives, cause an oxygen sensor to fail prematurely? Sincerely, Mark Keller 91 Carat...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:49:21 -0500
  ...I think a lot has to do with the type of gas, particularly additives and the reformulated oxygenated crap. And another thing, the FI...
• Re: Soft lifters (was: clarify .006 on lifters)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:04:53 -0800
  ...UTAH.EDU> wrote: > Terry, > > I am continually confused by this oil additive business. Now, I thought > the idea was to add a pint a...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic) - I use Walmart 15-40 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:47:06 -0800
  ...It's made in Canada for Walmart, so don't know who the supplier is, or the additive package, but after 8 years, it...
• Re: Head stud testing
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 21 Mar 2015 11:13:19 -0700
  ...Real diesel engines use special antifreezes or additive systems to combat this. Ford learned the hard way with the power strokes years ago as...
• Re: Oil Pressure observation.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:42:18 -0500
  ...Oil Pressure observation. > >> > >> That seemed to be something of a consensus after the discussion of zinc > >> additives, or a lack thereof, a month or...
• Re: distilled water & wbx reliability
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 22:37:49 -0900
  ...The amount of control (translated into how long the additives protect the cooling system from the effects of pH and aluminum oxidation) is a...
• Re: Onboard water supply?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 29 May 2016 08:18:26 -0700
  ...Make sure it is pure sodium hypochlorite, no perfumes or any other additives. The rate is two drops per quart of 5% sodium hypochlorite...
• Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:06:18 -0800
  ...but I keep pretty up on fresh coolant and use a water soluble oil additive as a rust in hibitor and water pump lubricant...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Sun, 8 Sep 2024 13:12:45 -0400
  ...procedure. > > I haven't got a lot of faith in oil additives but others have written > about success with Marvel Mystery oil so I...
• Re: noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 12:20:42 -0500
  ...There are extremes where the water content gets so high that additives are introduced into the tanks so the fuel is usable. I've...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:44:09 -0400
  ...procedure. >> >> I haven't got a lot of faith in oil additives but others have written about success with Marvel Mystery oil so I...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 18:13:55 -0700
  ...or buy ZDDP oil addtive .. > it puts some of that good additive back in that has been eliminated from > most modern oils.. > which are...
• FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP-water in fuel
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:23:17 -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...
• winterizing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 11:10:05 -0700
  Automotive gas is very stable and does not need additives for winter storage. More importantly you should fill the tank completely, this will keep...
• Re: Draining Fluid From the Fuel Filter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 07:18:22 -0500
  ...Even so, there were additives available to help with the water entrainment. I cannot for the life of me remember what the stuff was...
• Re: old, old gas Q?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 22:22:41 -0700
  ...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: changing to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:53:53 -0500
  ...I've personally run this routine just to get any Infomercial Additives out of cars I've recently purchased and I swear it works...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:22:22 -0500
  ...Going to try some moly additive. Andrew > On Feb 14, 2025, at 2:18 PM, Mark McCulley <mark@markmcculley.com> wrote: > > I was rebuilding...
• Re: clean air again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 4 Aug 1999 12:51:07 -0400
  ...recently that the EPA now wants to ban MBTE, the oxygenating >additive use in gas in the most polluted areas of the country because...
• Diesel vs Gas Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:07:51 -0800
  ...You must now add a quality Diesel fuel additive every time you put fuel in the tank. This adds a few cents per gallon...
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 May 2012 19:20:05 -0700
  ...they would be happier with oils with more zinc additives in the oil .. very modern oils are formulated with less of that addtive to...
• Re: [Frydaye NVC] I'm on a mission
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Fri, 8 May 2009 11:15:29 -0400
  ...And processed foods, and food additives like HFCS are a big part of the problem. . So, to get some insight to protect your self...
• Re: Oil recommendations simplified
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 11:26:31 -0600
  ...Not only will it tell you when the oil needs changing by reporting additive and contamination levels, oil analysis will also warn you of...
• Re: Marvelous! Mysterious! But what's wrong with my engine?
  Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 12:16:22 -0700
  ...I could figure out the vans symptoms and use the right additive. I alternate them through winter. I hope it helps you, Mtngal ----- Original...
• Re: Coolant expire date
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 19:37:27 -0500
  ...Others may have different chemical additives, so you might want to check with them. > >>> > >>> -- > >>> David McNeely > >>> > > -- > > David McNeely > > > -- David McNeely
• Re: Scrambling for an answer ~ bear with me didnt search archives... sticky injector issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 16:52:50 -0800
  ...fuel injector cleaner additives are fine.. I normally treat 'new used' vanagons with Lucas fuel injector cleaner . with the information given... if that's...
• Re: Found my Syncro project.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 13:30:02 -0700
  ...I added some thick > like honey oil additive and carefully and gently drove it the 3 miles home > trying to keep it under 2000...
• FW: New engine
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:47:04 -0700
  ...Assemble the engine, provide a lubricant with adequate or marginal > film > strength properties, but with extensive dispersant additives. Run engine > for > break-in time...
• Flywheel Dowel Pins
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 15:44:56 -0400
  ...20 yrs ago, the GL4 was the only good oil, but since then the additive packages of most all modern oils are ok for...
• Re: 2.1 Syncro; Failed Emissions "Say it ain't so Joe:" :o)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:27:28 +0000
  ...on a full tank). > > http://www.chevron.com/products/ourfuels/prodserv/additives/tcp.aspx > > > > > > The new CAT and o2 can't hurt, but not...
• Re: What Octane Fuel is best? [was RE: How do anti-ping additiveswork?]
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 21 May 1999 09:40:27 -0500
  > I Don't have the post that started this thread so maybe this is a redundant > question. Which octane rating is best to use...
• Re: CV-Joints question
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 16:22:40 -0800
  ...Rather than canceling each other, the U joint angular velocity > swings were additive! Talk about a nasty shaking dog putting pulses through > the drive...
• Re: Altitude Sickness and Buzzing alarm.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:28:56 -0700
  ...it's for non-OBD-II engines with flat tappets ..has high zinc content...and extra corrosion preventative additive .. spendy at around 10 bucks...
• Re: Cohline fuel line failure
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 22 May 2006 14:03:51 -0700
  ...I have not used any alternative fuels or fuel additives that might cause the rubber to fail prematurely. Maybe I just happened to get...
• Re: Automatic trans and diff questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 May 2018 07:12:53 -0500
  ...can I trust it? I have considered > adding > > a Lucas autotrans additive but wanted the lists opinion first. > > > > Also the diff output flanges are...
• Re: soCal, Heat, Condensation, & Gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - KI
  Wed, 9 May 2001 10:35:31 -0700
  ...like" California > > 2) Static buildup on the afm. > > 3) Mtbe, gas additive in California gasoline. > > 4) Ecu was getting "warm", perhaps bad solder connection...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Mon, 9 Sep 2024 09:38:44 -0700
  ...procedure. > > > > I haven't got a lot of faith in oil additives but others have written about success with Marvel Mystery oil so I...
• Re: Heater Refurbished Still Questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 22:32:34 -0600
  ...The real MMO, not the Top Overhaul or Fuel Additive stuff. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Michael Knight wrote: > Well first let me...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 11:28:13 -0800
  ...about concerns about lower octane in regular due to the > ethanol additives. So other then higher cost per gallon would I have a > healthier...
• Re: Fwd: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:21:08 -0400
  ...Many newer GL-5 formulas use additive packages which are no more corrosive than GL-4. GL-4 corrosion requirements are measured using a...
• No oil pressure, was: Here's one to rack your brains............
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 9 May 2000 20:37:21 -0400
  ...A piece of trash (like the foil 'lid' from an additive bottle) is sucked up into the oil pick up tube. Since I am...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:27:02 -0400
  ...or > repair your engine than if you pour a can of additive into the > cooling system. > > Good luck and let us know how it...
• Re: Cohline fuel line failure
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 22 May 2006 17:04:04 -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...
• Re: It's Phinally Phriedae, and Drug prohibition created the drug lords. (
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:28:31 -0700
  ...Why offer a possibly-life and familly distroying additive behavior, then programs to treat abuse .... why even offer it in the first place ! I...
• Re: Idle issue? Any update?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 May 2020 14:38:29 +0000
  ...Adding SeaFoam or other additive to the oil to help release the valve 3. Degree of difficulty to do a mechanical repair I hesitate...
• Re: Cleaning the poptop roof
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 23 May 2008 19:16:21 +0000
  ...A paint additive Penetrol (about $8.00 a pint) is designed to soak into surfaces and "reliquify" old dried out subsurfaces to make new...
• Re: Gas tank out. How to remove debris from tank? (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:50:15 -0800
  ...dried them in hot > sun and then put a water absorbing additive in the fuel if I felt I needed > to, and done just...
• Re: More On My Head Job
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Feb 2014 20:09:18 -0500
  ...I am not sure why, probably from the oil additives including copper. a noticeable performance improvement. Since the cylinders have been disturbed consider oil...
• Fwd: Payback
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:55:25 -0700
  ...http://www.fomofoam.com/ Hy Tech Insulating paint See Metal Shield and others http://www.hytechsales.com/products.html Insuladd Paint additive with claimed...
• The "Other" Vanagon Syndrome, Part II
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 16:48:33 -0700
  ...So we drive down to the gas station mart, and stock up on 5 bottles of Techron additive. The guy behind the counter comments...