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• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 11:10:10 -0700
  ...Factoid of the > day. > > The thing about multi viscosity oils is that it's chemical "viscosity > extenders" that give an effective viscosity range. The...
• Re: STP Gas Treatment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:50:49 -0600
  ...But viscosity and temperature have not changed. The oil label reflects the viscosities expected (the numbers are not actual viscosity measurements, but rather an...
• I've Had a Change of Heart
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 17:14:44 -0500
  ...Wynn's is a much better viscosity enhancer, and friction eliminator than Marvel--- and it will inevitably keep the internals of my engine much...
• Re: lets talk about oil pressure issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 23:05:31 -0500
  You have a combination of a slightly worn engine and too low an oil viscosity. Due to the oil to water heat exchanger and...
• Re: TSB Concerning Vanagon Steering Racks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 03:16:49 -0400
  ...If I recall one is synthetic and a different viscosity. I don’t recall which is which. As I have experienced some cold weather...
• Re: Noisy lifter
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 09:25:42 -0500
  ...I think the correct viscosity oil is as, or maybe more important than the filter. Too thick and the lifters won't get sufficient...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:18:54 -0700
  ...if straight weight oils, such as a 40 weight or a 50 weight maintain their viscosity better at high temps than mufti-weight oils...
• Mixing oils with different weights.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 May 2011 12:01:06 -0700
  If you were to mix 20w 50 weight with say..5w 30, would you expect an end viscosity somewhere proportionate to how the ratios...
• Temperature Sensative Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 14:05:25 -0400
  ...What's up with this??? Is it just the grease viscosity on the rear latch mechanizim? Is the door a giant bi-metal thermometer...
• Re: Tires - Syncro (frequently discussed)
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Sat, 28 Dec 1996 04:42:39 +0100
  ...The shearing action of the silicon fluid causes > internal heat and results in a sharp increase of the fluid's viscosity. > It becomes more...
• Re: Oil Weight Reccomendation
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:13:35 -0600
  ...Multi-viscosity oil does not thin out as much as >engine temp rises, so it protects better when the engine warms up while >still...
• Re: Silicone Syncro Oil Source *maybe*
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 12:21:26 -0800
  ...I've never heard of silicon brake fluid having a characteristic of > gelling (or otherwise increasing its viscosity) when subjected to shear > stresses. I...
• Re: Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:00:38 -0400
  ...Especially important is the viscosity choice on oil, changing the inlet screen, properly tightening the screen plate, and decent filter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s) YES!
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 18:25:50 -0500
  ...Since syn oils don't break down in combination with oxygen and don't make acid as they interact with engine moisture, the viscosity...
• Re: oil light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 14:03:55 -0500
  DC-- This is fairly typical on air-cooled VW's when the oil viscosity is too light, or you are using after-market filters...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:04:14 -0700
  ...Tyler, MMO is a thin, light solvent--you just diluted the physical thickness (viscosity) of your thicker oil! How much did you add? Stuart
• HVLP painting
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Sun, 13 Jul 1997 21:37:10 -0500
  ...1) The viscosity of the paint is critical. Use the calibration cup system supplied with the unit, and spray a test patch on a...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 08:26:55 -0500
  ...Having the correct oil viscosity helps it to crank faster. Block heaters work, but what do you do when your car has to sit...
• Re: DM: Oil, The 100 hour test.
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 08:20:44 -0400
  ...Longer-chained petroleum products will have a higher viscosity; shorter-chained molecules will have a lower viscosity. That's the primary difference between oil...
• Re: Oil Weight Reccomendation
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:31:50 +0100
  ...And the XX-YYW classification system doesn't inply that the viscosity is higher at hot temps, just that it lubrication properties 'simulate' that...
• Re: oil viscosity.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Jun 2020 00:29:14 +0000
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• Re: oil light on idle?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 12:25:10 -0500
  May just have wrong viscosity oil. Have oil pressure checked with a gauge To test sensor theory. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Seitz <jseitz...
• Re: Power Steering Puddle
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 1997 21:34:58 -0400 (AST)
  ...It is lower viscosity than ATF/Dexron-III. I use Castrols GT power steering fluid. Has a VW part# on back and is way...
• Synthetic oil and older type two motor seals
  Historical mailing list - CLARKE
  Mon, 31 Mar 1997 16:46:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...Since the engine relys on the oil as a factor of cooling, the higher heat range of the synthetic oil without viscosity breakdown suggests...
• Re: Choice of Oil
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 19:32:09 -0800
  ...Choice of Oil > > Multi-Viscosity oils have been around since the 70's. The better one's > have it right. Especially the synthetics as...
• Re: What weight oil to use in 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 02:41:18 -0400
  ...Welcome any >comments on this issue. > > Most european engines still recomend the higher viscosity oils. The Vanagon engine runs exteremely hot and places a...
• Re: Air cooled oil pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 00:28:34 -0700
  What viscosity oil are you using, this makes a big difference. Typical pressure for these engines is around 10 psi/1000 rpm. Slightly less...
• Re: Red line engine oil
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 08:32:49 -0500
  ...Stick to the higher viscosity unless you enjoy hearing that warning buzzer sounding off. George/ATL '89 Westy, Wernher ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO...
• Re: That oil buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 May 2015 20:50:29 -0400
  ...Seriously, the water boxer can be very sensitive to oil level in addition to viscosity. When overfilled the crank and cam will churn in...
• Re: Silicone Syncro Oil Source *maybe*
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Dec 1996 10:53:26 -0500
  ...I've never heard of silicon brake fluid having a characteristic of gelling (or otherwise increasing its viscosity) when subjected to shear stresses. I...
• Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Leak?-Engine Oil Viscosity!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:42:51 -0500
  ...This reduces the pumps efficiency (internal slip or leakage) and >the pump can not maintain pressure as the oil viscosity also goes down >with...
• <Syncro> viscous coupling fluid
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Feb 1997 12:37:53 -0400 (AST)
  ...Got through to automotive division, they sell silicone based coupling fluids with room temperature viscosity from 10,000 centipoise (about 90W at room temp...
• Re: did i kill it?? [temp-sensitive oil pressure light]
  Historical mailing list - the.mobile.conference.room
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 11:43:09 -0800
  ...Can oil viscosity really break down in such a short time? the GF did a few around-town trips a couple weeks ago (who...
• Re: Engine Oil and Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 08:35:28 -0500
  >With winter approaching I was wondering if it would be smart to change to a >different viscosity oil. I live in southern Ontario Canada...
• Re: Puking Oil from Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 20:39:45 -0500
  About the oil, the first number is what the engine sees as the viscosity when it's cold. The second number is what the...
• Re: Which is more likely?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:11:43 -0700
  What viscosity are you using now? On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 9:48 AM, Zoltan Kuthy <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > My oil light...
• Re: Sierra Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 16:42:39 -0700
  ...The PG has a slightly higher viscosity, and feels more "lubricious" than EG. I am hoping it gives longer life to the internals, only...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:38:22 -0500
  ...The next important factor is the viscosity index. This is how the oil changes viscosity with temperature outside this range. For cold weather operation...
• Re: Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 18:22:11 EDT
  Re Hypoid oil, I was under the understanding that the main difference between GL-4 and GL-5 oils, apart from viscosity, are additives...
• Re: Red wheel bearing grease?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:37:50 -0500
  ...In the specs you want to look for things like what is the oil viscosity, (often in "SSU") and worked penetration. Next would be...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:58:01 -0400
  ...Mobil 1 0W-40 Our lineup of Mobil 1 motor oils includes a 0W-40 viscosity, which is the viscosity recommended by many European...
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 May 2012 19:20:05 -0700
  ...The thing about multi viscosity oils is that it's chemical "viscosity extenders" that give an effective viscosity range. The oil "behaves and lubricates...
• Re: Report on the cause of death, my 1.9 TD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 10:52:11 +1000
  ...Bearing / >> bushing wear indicated." >> >> In the 'physical data' section, the viscosity of the oil at 100 degrees C is >> 63.1(!!), water by volume...
• Re: Temperature Sensative Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Bryan
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 17:17:05 -0700
  ...What's up with this??? Is it just the grease viscosity on the > rear > latch mechanizim? Is the door a giant bi-metal thermometer...
• Re: oil pressure and 5-30 synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 22:21:05 -0500
  ...me that he has seen problems with oil pressure and low > viscosity oil in other vans with non-synthetics. > my question is this: am...
• Re: Oil Viscosity Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 15:46:37 -0700
  ...Oil Viscosity Recommendations > I too have been given this line of bull about 10W40 being "the standard". I > put 2300 miles on my 89...
• Trasko Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 13:48:47 -0500
  ...long period of use, not to mention the >breakdown of the viscosity of the motor oil. As to date, no one has been >able...
• Re: I've Had a Change of Heart
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 19:43:35 EDT
  In a message dated 4/27/02 6:15:11 PM, CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET writes: << Wynn's is a much better viscosity enhancer, and...
• Oil, octane
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 12:52:21 -0700
  ...You can get multi-viscosity tranny oil and I don't see why not use the stuff. But how to pick between 75W90 and...
• Re: Amsoil GL-4 75W90
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Jun 2020 02:51:47 +0000
  ...Cooling and viscosity is now recognized enough that Weddle and GTA offer fittings on the transmission so a pump, cooler and filter can be...
• Re: 1986 vanagon auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 18:52:28 -0500
  ...Gear oil from the differential getting into the ATF will make it foam due to the high viscosity. Also, make sure the breathers are...
• FW: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission of 91 Westy,Opinion?
  Historical mailing list - al jordans
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 14:05:28 -0400
  ...The way I understand it is that synthetics flow better at lower temperatures and keep their viscosity better at higher temperatures. Hence the higher...
• Yankee oil viscosity for 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 10:18:15 -0600
  Well, Yankee might be a bit harsh, so I'll call my self a redneck. There!! Our family will be moving from Central Arkansas...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:04:02 -0500
  ...I think VW meant the single weight recommendation, and what multi-grade has the capacity to maintain viscosity with that condition? mcneely ---- Scott Daniel...
• Re: Oil Viscosity Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 11:58:42 -0700
  10w/40 is fine for a new or low mileage engine, but as the 2.1 ages you need a higher weight oil, I...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Conversion, What is the best Easy Access Brand, and Viscosity?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:17:18 -0500
  Living in northern Maine I see very cold winter temperatures which make cold starting a problem. Then, after the engine warms up, it no...
• Re: Powersteering Rack - using synthetic Auto trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 22:39:26 -0400
  ...This stuff > is expensive and very low viscosity. I use the Mobil 1 synthetic ATF > and still change every few years. FUN US still...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 12:03:04 -0700
  ...Thin viscosity when it is cold and thick when >it's hot. Maybe I'm missing something!! > -----------------End of Original Message----------------- ______________________________________________ "Michael Stocker" <mdstockr...
• Re: green coolant
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 14:19:03 -0500
  ...Yours is likely laden with multi-viscosity gunk, enriched goobs of engine goo, and triple-phase corrosion crud. Plus all of the good stuff...
• Synthetic Oil for a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L Urner
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 10:11:11 -0700
  ...suggest that it might make sense to use both a narrower viscosity range and a lighter high end. If you're running synthetic how...