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• Re: Synthetic Oil(s) YES!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 22:15:54 -0400
  ...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: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:45:18 -0800
  ...Motor Oil (Synthetic) Slippery business this.� Some time ago, for the greater good, Oil MFGR's had to stop putting zinc compounds into their...
• Re: Synthetic Oil question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:52:05 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers Chelsea, AL Jeff Lincoln wrote: > I've never used synthetic oil - is there anything that needs to be > considered or done...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 12:52:51 -1000
  ...My engine USED more oil, again no doubt due to the smaller molecules. But I liked the way the synthetic made my engine run...
• Synthetic Oil ( Church of ) aka CoSO
  Historical mailing list - Dino Kubik
  Fri, 03 Jan 1997 11:22:28 -0500
  I AM A REGULAR ATTENDEE AND DEVOUT FOLLOWER OF THE CHURCH OF SYNTHETIC OIL (CoSO). IT IS WITHOUT SHAME THAT I CONFESS TO PAYING...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:53:48 -0400
  ...Synthetic oils in the vanagon > > > > > > > Let's talk about the other end of the oil problem. Flowing in extremely > > > cold weather. > > > > > > Does synthetic oil...
• Re: Vanagan rebuild dino or synthetic oil??
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:36:36 -0800
  ...also what oil change increments can syn have over dino oil. Is there a better weight over another. Ive never used synthetic oil except...
• Re: OIL, What do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 09:32:17 -0500
  ...Just a question about synthetic oil. If synthetic does lead to increased head temps, how could Porsche specify Mobil 1 for the air cooled...
• Re: Redline Gearoil properties
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 08:45:50 -0700
  Dominic, The key difference with synthetic oil is the "base stock" from which it is made. Synthetic base stocks are made in the lab...
• RE: what kind of oil?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 02 Apr 1996 18:23:00 -0800 (PST)
  >NEVER NEVER NEVER use synthetic oil in an engine that has less than 5,000 >miles on it. The rings will not seat and...
• Re: Correct synthetic oil weight?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 9 Nov 2018 17:35:41 -0600
  ...normally run 20W/50 conventional oil as per the manual. Not sure what that translates into for synthetic. Thanks Jeff Sent from my iPhone...
• Re: Trip Report -longish (Pacific Northwest, U.S. and Vancouver Island, Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 10:39:10 -0500
  > You didn't, just by chance, change to synthetic oil recently? > That is what caused my main seal to start leaking > Ken Lewis <Kernersville...
• Re: Switching to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:46:58 -0600
  Jay Brown wrote: > I am thinking about switching over to a full Synthetic (Castrol Syntech > 5W-50) from regular dino oil (Castrol GTX 20W...
• Re: New TD engine, first oil change, OK to go to synthetic?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 17:20:36 EDT
  ...the oil, on my way to BBTA. The question is whether it is too soon to change it to Delvac (Mobil) 1 synthetic, or...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 17:06:49 -1000
  am I the only one using the synthetic/dino blend? mick 89 syncro westy hilo, hawaii
• GL4 Synthetic
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 10:46:56 -0700
  I got my GL4 synthetic from Red Line Oils. http://www.redlineoil.com/ The transmission oils are at: http://www.redlineoil.com/gearoil.htm...
• Re: switching to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 13:14:23 -0600
  ...did not like the idea of paying synthetic price for an oil that isn't synthetic. I believe they were sued for false claims...
• Aircooled Oil Choice
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 96 21:43 CDT
  >What is the general thought on aircooled 1600's and synthetic oil? The consensus is that if you ask this question you are going...
• Re: Oil light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 21:01:17 -0500
  ...3:25 PM, Abel Longoria wrote: > > > just switched to a lighter weight 15w50 synthetic > > oil. > > Abel > > What Heavier Weight Oil were you running before ~ >
• Re: Synthetic Oil (?)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 15:54:41 -0800 (PST)
  ...solution? make sure your rocker covers are whole and > intact. -- I have heard that switching to synthetic oil might unclog certain leaks that may...
• Re: Synthetic Oils
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 09:21:53 -0700
  Well folks, I too am very thankful for all the feedback on synthetic vs. mineral oils debate. After much research I opted to go...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:08:52 -0700
  ...and yet dino oil is a coolant... and then synthetic has less friction and less cooling... so a mix of both could be ideal...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 23:18:26 -0500
  ...Synthetic oils in the vanagon > > > > Let's talk about the other end of the oil problem. Flowing in extremely > > cold weather. > > > > Does synthetic oil...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 23:02:43 -0700
  ...I have stripped synthetic oiled engines that had a high oil line and the varnish was thick above the oil line. I think that...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 20 May 2003 16:55:36 +0000
  ...Oil Leaks due to Synthetics > > I have an '84 Westy with about 200K miles (the odometer broke in 1991 with 104K on it) on...
• AMSOIL
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cochella
  Thu, 13 May 1999 10:56:20 -0600
  A friend of mine introduced me to AMSOIL a synthetic oil product. that requires changing every 25,000 miles and oil filters requiring 12...
• Re: � � � Syn oil in Converte d S/A Inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 00:37:48 EDT
  ...Synthetics have a better wetting capability than dino oils. They also clean an engine better (older ones especially) and reveal leaks that were plugged...
• Re: Synthetic vs. Regular lubricants
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 10:30:29 -0500
  ...I think people will alternate the regular and synthetic oil changes depends on the "instincts". Sometimes they feel like save some money to use...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 19 May 2003 07:07:08 -0700
  ...On 18 May 2003 at 21:07, No Name Available wrote: > One should never switch to synthetic oil during the life a of a...
• Re: Top 3 Oils for 2.1 Again
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 13:38:45 -0700
  ...Synthetic just for phun since I have their gear oil in my tranny also. YMMV, Mr. BZ-it's only money > > for a synthetic...
• Re: Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 18:17:50 -0800
  I will strain my oil tomorrow. And I will certainly remember to strain the synthetic oil at the next change. I just plain forgot...
• Re: switching to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 16:17:13 -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: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:04:25 -0800
  Hi, no! another oil discussion!! I run Valvoline 20-50 Full synthetic motor oil in my stock 2.1Ltr. �Boston Bob rebuilt engine. This...
• switching to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - todd goodno
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 08:11:34 MST
  tomorrow i'm switching to a synthetic oil for the first time, i'm wondering if i should flush the engine first and if...
• Re: Winter Oil?!
  Historical mailing list - Carol Premack
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 02:19:49 -0600
  ...The 5w-50 covers all temperature ranges, and the synthetic is clearly superior to dino oil, especially at both temperature extremes. Budd Premack 86...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Bob Paul
  Mon, 19 May 2003 10:16:21 EDT
  We switched a Miata with 260K to synthetics last oil change. Typical leak at the rear crank angle sensor got worse, even through there...
• Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:31:01 -0500
  ...We even have Pentosin synthetic if you want to get your German oil fix. This is the same oil that they use at the...
• Re: Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 19:14:07 -0600
  ...I removed the oil with the Marvel Mystery oil added after 700 > miles > and switched to Mobil one synthetic 15W50 oil with a stock...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Conversion, What is the best Easy Access Brand, and Viscosity?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:31:18 -0500
  ...Although the synthetic has the gasoline engine ratings, these oils are designed for Diesels. As such they have additives the gas engine does not...
• Re: syncro pumkin unit
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 19:00:07 -0500
  ...The differential oil conducts heat away from the VC unit. Synthetic gear oils are said to be better conductors of heat than conventional gear...
• synthetic trans fluid notice
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 13 Jun 1995 09:04:49 CST6CDT
  ...If you do not want to spend the money for synthetic, a straight GL-4 oil, 75W or 80W, must be used, NOT GL...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 21:01:07 -0500
  ...Synthetic Oil > > > > > >> That said, having converted > >>> my dino burning low-mileage (38K) WBX to synthetic when I got in almost > > two > >>> years ago, I...
• Re: Synthetic Gear Oil
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 00:37:59 -0500
  ...engine & trans oil to synthetic - I've got some 5w50 already >(& VW filters...), but have yet to find synthetic trans oil around >here (Victoria...
• Re: Syn oil in Converted S/A Inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 13:48:45 -0400
  ...Synthetics have a better wetting capability than dino oils. They also clean an engine better (older ones especially) and reveal leaks that were plugged...
• synthetic oil weaken older engine?
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 13:22:37 -0700
  is it true -- or has this already been covered? -- that switching to synthetic oil for an older engine can or will lower compression or...
• Re: Switching to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 08:16:36 -0700
  ...thinking about switching over to a full Synthetic (Castrol Syntech > 5W-50) from regular dino oil (Castrol GTX 20W-50) in my '85 Westfalia. >
• Re: Changing oil: Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 2 Jul 2020 10:45:06 -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...
• Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:47:06 -0400
  ...Seemed to make sense in some way - oil does contain lots of additives which essentially provide the viscosity extent. He also mentioned synthetic oil...
• Re: Synthetic motor oil.
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 17:48:31 -0400
  ...With synthetics you can run .5 ,6 7 even 10 thousand miles without a problem....!!! If you burn a little oil and are running...
• Re: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 06:13:09 EDT
  In a message dated 9/12/00 7:31:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Synthetic oils >> Harold, I've...
• Synthetic Oil Grade
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 05:18:09 -0400
  I was thinking of switching to Synthetic Oil in my '87 Westy. I went looking for some and find there is no 20w50. So...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:01:58 +0000
  ...started out as something which isn't > oil), and the industry can make greater profit by selling cheaper > basestocks as "synthetic." > > Group III oils...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 18:45:00 -0400
  ...It is actually cheaper to use the synthetic because you do not change it nearly as often. Why do you think synthetic oils are...
• Re: Tranny synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 15:06:17 -0500
  ...Synthetic oils also transfer heat better than dino. Make sure you can loosen the fill plug before you drain the oil or you could...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - STEPHANIE WOLZ
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 20:50:27 -0700
  ...Synthetic Oil > That said, having converted > > my dino burning low-mileage (38K) WBX to synthetic when I got in almost two > > years ago, I...
• Re: GL4/GL5?
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 18:02:58 -0500
  Amsoil makes different quality lines of oils. While redline makes only a premium line and a race line. Race oils always have less wear...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 31 May 2004 20:34:35 -0700
  ...One of the reasons I am not sold on synthetic oils is because dirt gets in your oil at the same rate regardless of...
• Re: Flickering oil light on idle.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:20:19 -0400
  While all modern oils are really good stuff synthetic blends are marketed and labeled as such. There are some arguments that those label synthetic...
• Re: Gradual switch to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 21:17:24 -0500
  ...Gradual switch to synthetic oil? I recall on the synthetic oil thread a while back that it is advisable to do an engine flush...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 20:57:21 -0700
  ...Synthetic oils in the vanagon > Let's talk about the other end of the oil problem. Flowing in extremely > cold weather. > > Does synthetic oil...