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  • Re: Regular maintenance list-contributions.
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Thu, 18 Sep 2003 12:52:27 -0700
    ...regular and/or preventive maintenance should be done and at >what intervals. > >If there is a list somewhere, please point the way. Get the...
  • Re: "99" Programmable Wiper Relay Into an '81?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
    Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:30:16 -0700
    ...Still, I look forward to using it. > > > > I wonder if it's possible to install a pot to adjust intervals? > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta...
  • Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Tue, 1 Jun 2004 06:17:23 -0700
    ...Mobil 1 oil change interval On Tue, 1 Jun 2004, TJ Hannink wrote: > > What exactly does a vanagon engine pushing around a 4000lb vehicle...
  • FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:03:04 EST
    ...allows you to custom set the intervals of your front windshield wiper delay sweeps. $25 ea shipped in the conus chris > > > > I purchased one...
  • Re: Oil change intervals, miles vs. time
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 9 Dec 2012 19:45:34 -0500
    ...Oil change intervals, miles vs. time Have been following the oil change threads avidly, but now my question is, for a van that is...
  • FS: plug and play intermittant programmable/adjustable wiper relays for vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:26:12 -0500
    ...this allows you to custom set the speed of your intermittant wiper sweep intervals. great for driving in fog or mist or drizzle.. $20...
  • Re: Synthetic Oil Question
    Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
    Fri, 12 Feb 1999 10:13:11 -0600
    ...I change it at intervals of 5000-7500 miles, or when the weather dictates. I use 15w-50 in spring/summer/fall and will...
  • timing belt
    Historical mailing list - Michael Moery
    Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:02:32 -0800
    ...replace the belt at the factory specified interval! This is crucial with any "interference" engine, including many overhead cam four and six cylinder engines...
  • re Eurovan T belt Broke at 73K!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
    Sun, 24 Aug 1997 22:10:13 -0700
    ...Timing belt broke! > > This tells me a couple of things; > > One that if there is an interval to do a service, LISTEN! > > And 2...
  • Re: "99" Programmable Wiper Relay Into an '81?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:26:29 -0700
    ...Still, I look forward to using it. > >> > >> I wonder if it's possible to install a pot to adjust intervals? > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta...
  • Re: Engine oil change interval
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 17:43:27 -0700
    re: just don't use an all synthetic oil until you have gone 5000 miles to allow the rings to bed in properly I...
  • Redline Tranny Fluid Service intervals?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Tue, 7 Jan 2003 03:42:48 -0600
    Listees: Anyone have a feel for how often you should replace the Synthetic MTL Redline fluid in a rebuilt 4 speed in a 90...
  • Re: A few "new" Engine Questions: (Oil Change interval - Lifter noise)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:51:17 -0500
    I just listened to the sound examples on the rattwell website http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html I would say for almost cetain...
  • Re: Top 10 gay cars (F)
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 12 Jun 2003 23:47:59 EDT
    ...I keep all my cars happy simply changing oil during the recommended intervals. So for that matter, all my cars are gay. BenT
  • Re: Advice on 98 Golf service. (Brake Fluid)
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 20:01:44 -0500
    ...He >told her that it was getting dark and that VW's normal change interval was >40k miles. Now I thought that all the...
  • Re: LPG diesels, anyone?
    Historical mailing list - kelian
    Sun, 15 Jul 2001 10:29:32 +1000
    ...a smoke-free diesel which doesn't soot-up its own oil!! 15000km > oilchange-intervals! Nissan's new DOHC diesels use a centrifugal filter...
  • Re: Oil change interval
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 17 May 2024 13:43:17 +0000
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  • Re: Service interval?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sun, 13 May 2012 13:16:12 -0600
    I like it!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 13, 2012 1:53 PM, "Don Hanson" <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: On Sun...
  • Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:20:31 -0800
    ...Mobil 1 oil change interval > Hey List, > Today I changed my Castrol GTX 10w-40 (dino) winter oil > for Mobil 1 > 15W-50 full...
  • Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
    Historical mailing list - Echo Industries, Inc.
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 19:45:40 -0500
    ...And the statement > that "...the (engines) are designed for a 10K change interval...". Okay, > that may very well be, but is present day dino...
  • Re: Amsoil vs. Mobil Delvac vs. RedLine Diesel Oils?
    Historical mailing list - Dan Q
    Sun, 19 Sep 1999 23:35:10 -0400
    ...have been so concious about using the proper oils and change intervals, that being somewhat inexperienced with VW diesels powering a Vanagon Westy that...
  • Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:13:32 -0500
    ...My change interval seems economic to me. Oil is cheap. Engines > are expensive. > > > > On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 6:02 PM, Allan Streib...
  • Re: Another Synthetic Oil Question
    Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
    Thu, 2 Jun 2005 13:01:16 -0700
    ...I see everyone referring to longer change intervals on the oil, but > > how about change interval on the filter? I recall when the synth...
  • Re: LPG diesels, anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sat, 14 Jul 2001 12:25:30 -0500
    ...a smoke-free diesel which doesn't soot-up its own oil!! 15000km > oilchange-intervals! Nissan's new DOHC diesels use a centrifugal filter...
  • Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 17 Mar 2000 14:44:20 -0800
    ...10,000 mile change interval recommended. I might try it! -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244 ext. 8208 Fax: 206-269-6360...
  • Re: Another losing Contest Entry
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Nov 1994 11:55:19 -0800
    ...Flashed Thorough-Going Idiot Financier Took Great Introductory Furniture Through Greek Interval Fumaroles Thinking Green Interior Fancy Tan Ground Ink Fixture Talking Guy Indigo...
  • Re: (costs)happenings/Boston Bob or Golf?
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sun, 25 Feb 2001 12:16:50 -0600
    ...My Flat four Honda Goldwing requires the same service at about the same interval. I don't think I would want to go that...
  • Map light needed
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Sat, 1 Jun 2002 12:26:56 -0600
    ...It likes to fall out, pop its fuse, and render me stereo-less and clock-less at frequent intervals. Does anyone have one with...
  • FS: adjustable intermittant programmable wiper relay for vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 Feb 2017 10:00:44 -0500
    ...it allows you to custom set the wiper interval sweeps of your intermittant windshield wipers. all you do it take your #19 relay out...
  • Re: Rough Idle on 82 Diesel (which oddly has a ~10 sec repeat.)
    Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
    Wed, 7 Feb 2018 01:10:06 +0000
    ...seeming would > repeat itself at approx 10s intervals. (And after it warmed up a while, the > interval seemed to extend to about 20s.) > > I...
  • Re: timing belt
    Historical mailing list - tmiller
    Sun, 27 Jun 2004 22:00:37 -0400
    ...do the timing belts let go at any particular interval (sorry if this is a dumb question) and if it does, what are the...
  • Re: Policy on wrong answers?
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:05:08 -0700
    ...with regard to > incorrect or inaccurate information on halogen fluid change intervals, muffler > bearings and rotating the air in your vanagon's tires. > > David...
  • Re: Maintenance Intervals
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 16 Oct 95 13:17:37 CDT
    ...just because i like to spend money. ;) >to improve; and shortened the 30,000 mile replacement interval on plugs and >air filters. And I...
  • Re: Amsoil
    Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
    Wed, 17 May 2000 12:34:02 -0400
    ...However even amsoil doesn't recommened the 25,000 mile intervals without using a oil bypass filter, and testing the oil. If you talk...
  • Re: Was Motor Oil (Synthetic), now Ail Filters
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:55:06 -0500
    ...Didn't they also have a recommended oil change interval of about 1,000 miles? Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
  • Re: Propane (fridge) finally out
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 26 May 1996 16:17:25 -0300 (ADT)
    ...masses contained in capped cylindrical glass vessels? Done on at regular intervals, with subsequent temperature verification by a suitable organic based, non-grounded, temp...
  • Re: 2.1L oxygen snsr light
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 25 Feb 2000 15:25:43 -0500
    ...Is there such a counter? is the light set to come >on @ >a predetermined interval (say 50K since it was last reset?) or does...
  • Re: Eurovan Timing Belt
    Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
    Tue, 17 Jul 2001 10:14:24 -0400
    ...all there gas engines when it comes to timing belt change interval. For Golfs and Jettas the my manual never said anything. The general...
  • Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
    Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
    Tue, 8 Feb 2000 16:51:39 -0500
    ...Engine oil change interval (VW content...) > > > >On Mon, 7 Feb 2000 22:13:14 -0800 > >Austin <austins@IX.NETCOM.COM> wrote: > > > >> At 09:17...
  • Re: Synthetic oil not worth it (long)
    Historical mailing list - S2
    Thu, 25 Mar 1999 22:54:38 -0600
    ...The fact that the oil changes were performed at reasonable intervals that were shorter than those recommended by the industry weakens the test in...
  • Re: Oil change intervals, miles vs. time
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 9 Dec 2012 16:03:41 -0600
    ...many weeks sometimes months in garage between trips, what is the interval recommended for that? On the camping trips, as they are generally quite...
  • Re: Placement of Fuel Filter
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 16 Jul 2001 10:12:00 -0700
    ...I'd be inclined to replace it at those intervals and leave it at that. Jim Arnott ("Hey group, why does my bus fall...
  • oil change interval for non-wbx setups
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:57:46 -0400
    ...Are other people changing their oil at a earlier interval? Has anyone done a comparison to the amount of money spent on oil (the...
  • easy mod...ADJUSTABLE intermittant wiper!!! read!!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 3 Apr 2006 02:31:51 EDT
    ...read on!! chris Hey all- If you want to be able to control the interval in your intermittant wipers, it is a really simple...
  • Re: Intermittent wipers
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 3 Apr 2006 11:48:58 -0700
    ...http://web.axelero.hu/ivicz/intervallum/index_en.htm Hungarian, originally. Jake On 4/3/06, Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@vickersdesign.com> wrote: > > I found...
  • Re: Fluids Analysis!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 7 Dec 2012 17:45:02 -0600
    ...Better filters get me to 12,000 to 14,000 mile > intervals. The list and the several vendors who are generally recommended by list...
  • How to change ATF in 90 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Thu, 5 Jun 1997 18:31:19 -0500 (CDT)
    Anyone know what interval you are suppost to change the tranny fluid in a 90 vanagon with automatic transmission? I can't find any...
  • Re: timing belt
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Sat, 26 Jun 2004 09:20:48 -0400
    ...do the timing belts let go at any particular interval (sorry if this is a dumb question) and if it does, what are the...
  • Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Tue, 1 Jun 2004 09:29:03 -0500
    ...Mobil 1 oil change interval >Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2004 06:17:23 -0700 > >Agreed, >synthetics do hold a higher temp than dino oil...
  • Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 20 Jun 2014 11:48:00 -0700
    ...Even with my slightly higher HP engine, given oil change intervals as per the AA web page, I'm certain a properly rated synthetic...
  • Re: Cleaning CVs
    Historical mailing list - Stuart
    Mon, 27 Dec 1999 18:57:05 -0800
    ...the trick is to > > pull them down and clean them and regrease them at regular intervals. the > > recommended interval is two years or 30...
  • Advice on 98 Golf service. (Brake Fluid)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 17:32:16 EST
    ...He told her that it was getting dark and that VW's normal change interval was 40k miles. Now I thought that all the...
  • Re: Service interval?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 13 May 2012 11:43:31 -0700
    On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 11:40 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > Got this from some Auto Parts store's computer...
  • adjustable windshield wiper relay FS
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 3 Jan 2017 17:16:41 -0500
    ...this OEM vw relay allows you to custom set the speed of your windshield wiper interval sweeps. fits all vanagons. $25 shipped in conus...
  • Re: Audi Turbo motor swap
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:38:19 -0400
    Yeah this is an interesting point, I'd agree that the interval change would have affected this problem for sure. If they had set...
  • Re: Westy shower
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 16:52:18 -0700
    ...Aaron Reams <aaron@INTERVAL.COM> >Reply-To: Aaron Reams <aaron@INTERVAL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Westy shower >Date: Mon, 12...
  • Re: 2 year/30,000km oil filter/Uninformed Speculation
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sat, 4 Jan 2003 14:44:23 EST
    ...Due to increased maintenance intervals for new Volkswagen / Audi applications MANN+HUMMEL developed and introduced the above mentioned Long life-Filters. Both filters come...
  • Re: Cleaning CVs
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 27 Dec 1999 19:58:49 -0700
    ...the trick is to > >pull them down and clean them and regrease them at regular intervals. the > >recommended interval is two years or 30...
  • Re: Timing belt - Subie engines
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Sat, 9 Jun 2007 22:38:16 -0400
    ...Newer engines have 100k intervals. John East Coast Vanagon
  • Re: Policy on wrong answers?
    Historical mailing list - mike .
    Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:39:11 -0700
    ...with regard to > incorrect or inaccurate information on halogen fluid change intervals, > muffler > bearings and rotating the air in your vanagon's tires. > > David...