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• 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: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 12:23:55 -0500
  ...Oil pressure ? >>> >>> New filter, oil is 20w50 NAPA, oil level is slightly less than 1/2 on the >>> stick. Pressure does rise off idle...
• Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:30:42 -0400
  Unless you have done oil sampling-testing you don't know how well you oil is doing or what is happening to it. From...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 11:18:22 -0500
  ...I still consider all the "dirt" that accumulates between oil changes, but after all, even at 3K mile change intervals, only change the oil...
• Help with oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Mentzer
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:32:00 -0500
  Inspired by the list discussion on synthetic oils, went out and bought 10W-30 Mobile 1 and stuck it in my recently rebuilt (5K...
• Re: oil tooo cool?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 00:00:02 -0400
  ...The van was running around 230-250 oil temps. Temp guage is a >VDO temp on the sump. But now with the oil cooler...
• FS: oil pan heater new
  Historical mailing list - Tim Root
  Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:57:13 -0600
  For Sale Oil Pan heater. Bolts directly on to the oil pan. Napa Pyroil 605-1500 New, never used. $45 USD plus actual shipping...
• Re: Broken armrest and oil pressure war !
  Historical mailing list
  01 Aug 96 13:34:35 PDT
  All I saw in my message header was the following: >Broken armrest and oil pressure war Wow, I thought a NEW way to cure...
• WAS: diesel 2 gas swap. IS: engine on side & oil flow
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Tue, 18 May 1999 11:52:33 -0700
  ...Why doesn't having the engine on its side give adverse issues to the oil pump and oil circulation within the engine? -Matthew 84...
• Re: Low Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 11:49:43 EST
  I have the same problem, and recently read that if you don't use a Fram oil filter, the oil pressure light goes on...
• Re: Oil light & buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 02:01:32 +0000
  Hi, Obviously the oil change played a role in this occurrence, what was the viscosity of the new engine oil? Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ The new...
• Re: oil tube extension
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 13 May 2005 14:23:09 -0700
  ...oil tube extension Take the cap off the oil filler tube, put a finger inside the tube and you will feel a ridge on...
• RE: Heater Ideas
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 14:31:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Blaming Exxon, or any other oil company, is like blaming a match for starting a fire. Oil is bulky, messy, unpleasant stuff. Considering the...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 13 May 2015 15:28:14 -0500
  Ken, If by "tab" you mean the part of the gasket near the oil return boss that On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 3...
• Re: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 18 Aug 94 16:37:09 PDT
  Steve Johnson writes: > > Interesting considering the small amount of oil and cooler size used in > the stock setup. Of course, you can invest all...
• Re: Custom Oil/Tranny Coolers for automatic vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 12 May 2009 07:09:32 -0700
  Hi Robert I did a tranny oil cooler using parts from these guys: http://www.batinc.net/mocal-central.htm They are an excellent...
• Re: oil advice
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 6 Aug 2012 09:24:57 -0700
  Yes, everyone has an opinion on oil. 3000 mile/6 month maximum change interval with 15w-40 dino oil worked well for the 225k...
• Re: oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 14:35:38 EDT
  ...Next would be the oil pressure sending unit.(27.2%) Next is a pushrod tube cover.(22.3%) Next is front oil seal .(12...
• Re: Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 23:15:47 EDT
  Joe; JEG'S has an assortment of oil cooler adapters. Get a catalog at 1-800-345-4545. They specialize in high performance stuff...
• Re: Oil filter changes on diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:16:52 -0700
  ...The oil filter had a plastic cup sort of device that would catch the oil as you unscrewed the filter. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 08:31:54 -0600
  ...Unfortunately, the engine still leaks excessive amounts of oil, and following shampooing and driving for about 25km is appearing as follows: * Dripping from oil...
• changing girlfriend's oil
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 15:32:24 -0700
  ...When should she change her oil? Her total miles for the last year was 2,550. She had the oil changed recently (June I...
• Re: what causes low oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 14:25:26 -0500
  You are probably right that there is more clearance in the bearings and the oil pressure is lower and although high enough for the...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:01:42 -0400
  ...no further oil pressure events after remove, clean and reassemble oil piston spring assembly, and a change of oil. I ended up changing the...
• Re: Re-useable oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Sep 2006 22:35:34 -0400
  The proper oil filter for the Vanagon WB and most vehicles has an anti-drain back valve. It is basically a diaphragm under the...
• Re: Trouble in Turboland. or... drain line woe's
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:49:45 -0400
  Paul- The oil return on our TD Jetta appears to be a bit lower or just at the oil level in the pan. Why...
• Re: Oil analysis on worn engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 18:35:49 -0400
  ...Also, considering the engine with that mileage you are using the wrong oil. Now for an experiment! Change the oil and filter. Use something...
• Please don't mix used brake fluid and used oil
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 May 1995 15:56:26 -0700
  Unka Joel heard that one can just pour used brake fluid and used collant into oil... I've heard that the chlorinated alcohols in...
• Re: Help - No Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 09:10:54 -0800
  Try filling the filter with oil, then remove the spark plugs and crank rapidly under no load until you get some pressure. If you...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 17:56:18 -1000
  > For those of you using Mobil1 or other synthetic oil, how long are you running between oil > changes? < I started using synthetic in my...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Wed, 29 May 2002 13:12:39 -0700
  Tim, What grade of oil are you using? I use 20W-50 and my van has never consumed nearly that much oil. I have...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 08:20:49 -0500
  ...the thumb acts as just enough of a dam to keep the oil in. I will concoct a pvc pipe though when time permits...
• Re: Peanut oil on exhaust system?
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:29:52 -0700
  ...AFAIK > the > commonly-used cooking oil with the highest 'smoke point' is canola > oil. You > can get hand-held pump sprayers in the kitchen...
• Oil Filter & Oil Pressure - 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Dor�
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:35:09 -0400
  ...As somewhat of a follow-up to my first post, I have discovered what may be the cause of my oil pressure problem. It...
• Re: Aux. Oil Coolers
  Historical mailing list - DThies1008
  Sun, 17 May 1998 19:17:28 EDT
  180 Degrees F is normal oil temp. Oil breaks down at 212F. On an aircooled motor if temp is higher than normal check to...
• Which oil for rebuilt engine?
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Thu, 3 Sep 1998 09:17:14 +0100
  I have just had a rebuilt exchange engine for my 1981 camper - Type CU 2 Litre Air-cooled and it is using HD20 oil...
• RV: Pull out oil filler
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 00:32:32 -0500
  ...Pull out oil filler Fecha: Jueves 9 de Noviembre de 2000 03:48 PM Am I the only one who didn't know that...
• Re: engine quits, oil sprayed on engine/compartment...smoke...oh my
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 20:59:56 -0500
  I might have missed it, have you tried to restart the engine? Check the oil, restart, look, listen, smell. A loose rod will make...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars? PTFE
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:30:29 -0500
  ...The PTFE >will loosen these deposits and they will end up back in the oil flow, >where they will block oil passages and foul...
• Re: DOn't use SM rated oils Re: Flickering Oil Light 84 auto
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:07:48 -0400
  ...At 07:59 PM 9/13/2007, Mark Drillock wrote... >I think that Rotella T Synthetic diesel oil you speak of is really a...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:35:57 -0800
  ...The >>> solution involved draining the motor oil and replacing it for the >>> remainder >>> of that winter with a thinner oil. >>> 20W50 is quite thick...
• Re: 1.9L Woes....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 11:46:35 -0700
  ...Thursday I will install the Oil Pressure kit. (Thanks for the point to the archives for your oil discussion, those PSI values will be...
• Re: Head gasket, cracked head, or more?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:18:08 -0700
  ...there will be no oil pressure .. so if you turn on the key, see the warning light, and unplug the oil pressure switch .. the...
• Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 15:21:37 -0600
  ...Put on a new oil filter and refill the oil. Should only take 30mins. > > We have new coolers and o-rings and coolant hoses...
• Re: Any advise on timing of an oil change before or after winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 8 Oct 2021 09:30:25 -0700
  ...some people change the oil twice... once before storage and once after storage... Car collectors do it on a strict time schedule because of...
• Re: I'll change my oil tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:46:22 -0700
  You can buy the complete series of "Dave does Oil" on DVD for just $9.99. Please send cash only to: Dave Does Oil...
• Re: Milestone
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 26 Jan 2019 14:26:10 -0800
  Ten cent life (you can find him by google) in New Mexico offers a very nice oil cooler that goes in the D pillar...
• Re: Remote Oil Filter/Oil Cooler Hose
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 14:03:44 -0400
  ...And unless you tow or pull BIG hills regularly why the need for the oil cooler? Just a another project? Just MHO. Cheers, Dave...
• Re: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:11:16 -0400
  ...You will have to remove the oil cooler or use a shorter filter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• FS: turbo diesel stockpile-motors and parts
  Historical mailing list - michael johnson
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 21:42:18 -0800
  ...vanagon oil pan,oil pump,engine brackets. Condition unknown-they both turn over.Turbos are tight. 2 each turbo intake manifols w/BOV 2...
• Re: oil spray on startup when very cold
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 14:12:40 -0800
  I had an oil leak in the same general area and the consensus on the list was a leaking oil cooler o-ring. I...
• Jim- Oil leak revisited
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 01:23:20 EDT
  ...If your oil cooler ring is doing this, it could have your symptoms. Van heats up, oil cooler ring expands, and no leak. Cools...
• Removing oil from upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:28:49 -0700
  ...An hour later when it was put to rights, all that black sooted oil came draining back. I have oil stains EVERYWHERE. Worst places...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 8 May 2015 21:09:18 -0500
  Is it a correct diesel oil pump? Try priming it counter clockwise? I've seen some gassers spin the intermediate shaft opposite direction than...
• Re: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:46:15 -0700
  ...I > have replaced the oil cooler seal, oil pump seal and oil filler tube > gasket.. > > when i did this it appeared that the main...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:53:54 -0400
  Do you guys think it is worth adding an oil temperature gauge also or just stick with pressure? On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at...
• Re: Engine Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 May 2013 00:49:14 -0400
  The Mobil 1, 15w-50 is one of the better oil choices out there. While it is somewhat more expensive the extended life and...
• stalling when engine is cold
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 02 Sep 94 17:30:28 CDT
  ...It could also have a bad oil pump. That's right, oil pump! If the same engine has zero compression, the chances are even...
• Re: Syncro oil pressure switchs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 12:23:39 PST
  On Sun, 15 Sep 1996 20:49:44 -0500 ERIC ZENO <emz@viper.nauticom.net> writes: > Right now I have no oil light at...
• Re: Oil pressure readings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 19:20:49 -0400
  What viscosity oil are you using? This is necessary for any valid comparison. If you are using 10-30 or 10-40, than these...