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• Re: dexron II vs dexron III
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 20:19:51 -0400
  The factory fluid is usually yellow in color. Even the factory synthetics. The Dexron 3 is a higher performance, (durability) fluid. The VW 3...
• Re: FW: Break Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 11:36:46 -0400
  ...Break Fluid > > According to the VW owners manual, the vanagon uses DOT 4 break fluid. > However, I seem to only find DOT3 and some...
• Re: FW: Break Fluid
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 21:15:18 -0400
  ...hope this helps your decision my friends all think I drink brake fluid... ...it's true... ...I DO drink brake fluid, but I can...
• Re: Auto trany fluid
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 17:17:51 -0800
  ...Did changing the pan gasget fix the leak? > >I had exactly the same problem with my 85 Westie -- but I was visibly losing >fluid...
• Re: The case of the missing brake fluid.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 10:14:40 -0800 (PST)
  ...The rubber boot may be holding the fluid. Scrunch yourself in there and peel back the boot. If the level of the fluid does...
• Re: Break fluid leak
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 14:08:13 EST
  I am thinking that you might be leaking fluid from the rubber hose that goes from the Brake fluid reservoir, down to the Clutch...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:40:02 -0500
  ...you could push brake fluid back up and out of the fluid reservoir in the dash, unless you remove some fluid first. Mike '84...
• '90 PS fluid flush (long)
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sun, 6 Apr 1997 16:43:45 +0000
  ...The fluid that came out at first was a very dark pink fluid.... almost a deep burgundy colour. The Castrol fluid is a very...
• Re: What power steering fluid to use?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:55:32 -0500
  ...What power steering fluid to use? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > All the Dexron fluids are basically the same viscosity. The later ones are...
• Re: rebuild tranny when changing clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:59:11 -0800
  Did you check the level of the fluid in the clutch/brake fluid tank? The clutch gets its fluid from a higher point in...
• Re: windshield fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 15:26:22 -0600
  ...I > noticed that after I put in some fluid -- more than a liter -- fluid > started dripping off the reservoir bottle on the underside of...
• Re: No Clutch
  Historical mailing list - "Vanderzanden Michael (BetP/ESE1)"
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:14:32 -0600
  ...If > you are not leaking any fluid at the slave cylinder and you are not > leaking fluid externally anywhere else in the hydraulic system...
• FW: Brake reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Fri, 3 Jul 2020 14:49:43 -0400
  With all this discussion about brake fluid, what is the proper way to dispose of brake fluid? BobC -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Brake Fluid Loss
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:25:11 -0700
  ...Brake Fluid Loss I seem to have lost all my brake fluid again but the last time (Jan) it was the master cylinder and...
• windshield fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 11:38:54 -0800
  ...I noticed that after I put in some fluid -- more than a liter -- fluid started dripping off the reservoir bottle on the underside of...
• looking for explanation why shifting into third gear grinds when fluid warms up
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:12:18 EST
  Hi, Can someone explain why the Vanagon doesn't grind into third girl when cold, only after the car and fluid warms up? Is...
• Transmission
  Historical mailing list - timnew
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 13:50:38 -0800
  ...Is this because I'm low on gear fluid. If so, do I simply add new fluid? where do I add new fluid? Tim...
• 85 Vanagon - manual trans. fluid change
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:16:14 -0500
  I'm finally upgrading to Redline MT-90 transaxle fluid ($10/qtr.) and other than changing the fluid as normal, now using this Redline...
• using and storing brake pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 14:07:53 -0500
  ...When I got it there was a little residual fluid in it. The fluid is sort of blue-green. A year or so has...
• Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 27 Aug 2016 21:47:24 -0600
  ...Other than that, I know nothing about > replacing the transmission fluid. > > I do most of the work on my van myself & generally don't...
• Re: ATF fluid
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:21:19 -0400
  The Vanagon Auto does not easily lend itself to the flushing method of changing fluid. No easily disconnect or cut easy external ATF lines...
• Re: Brake Fluid, Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:42:02 -0400
  I personal flush my brakes every 2 years especially on a westy as brake fluid degrades with age and is made to absorb water...
• Replacing Tranny Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 22:24:57 -0500
  how do you go about draining and replacing fluid in a 4sp tranny????????? Chad G 85GL's
• Re: Leak Under Steering Column
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 09:35:05 -0700
  It's probably brake fluid, but it might not be leaking from the reservoir but could also be coming from the clutch hydraulics master...
• Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - alancshearer
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:57:17 -0700
  ...I'm open to suggestions of a better way to get the contaminated fluid out.
• Re: http://www.kalecoauto.com/pretty cool parts place
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:35:32 EST
  Sure we all need blinker fluid but what every one-stop automotive specialty shop needs to stock for Vanagon owners is halogen fluid. Regular...
• Brake hose-pinching device
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:24:30 -0800
  Jeff, One good reason for removing the fluid before starting the job is to prevent the old fluid from entering your brake and clutch...
• Brake Fluid Change
  Historical mailing list - Brian Kelly
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:27:02 EDT
  Hi, I'm about to replace the brake fluid in my 86. I'm confused by reading Bentley. From what I gather, it says...
• Re: cooling fluid capacity of 84 vanagon w/ 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 09:59:35 -0400
  ...cooling fluid capacity of 84 vanagon w/ 1.9? > What is the cooling fluid capacity of 84 vanagon w/ 1.9? (how much does...
• Re: Brake fluid servicing
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 11:12:25 -0400
  What do I look for in terms of corrosion when I change my brake fluid? -- - Greg Daughtry -
• Re: Hidden ATF leak, strange shifting behavior.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:40:27 -0500
  When the fluid is low the trans wont work right even if in good condition. Cold fluid will expand when warm and take up...
• Re: cooling fluid capacity of 84 vanagon w/ 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:31:46 -0700
  ...cooling fluid capacity of 84 vanagon w/ 1.9? > What is the cooling fluid capacity of 84 vanagon w/ 1.9? (how much does...
• Re: AT Fluid type ?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:37:07 -0500
  I would assume this is for the Power Steering Fluid. If that is the case, then... Yes... that will do... but I suggest Amsoil...
• Re: Vanagon Bodily Fluids
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:30:22 -0700
  ...Flushing, >> changing coolant, brake fluid, Tranny fluid to "Royal Purple" >> synthetic, oil filter @ 3000 miles w/ Mobil 1 20-50W still good, >> repacking front...
• Power Steering Fluid Leak... Reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 20:48:05 -0800
  ...But then, there's also fluid on the TOP of the reservoir itself, which I'm guessing means fluid is leaking out of the...
• Removing brake fluid from carpet
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 03:36:34 -0800
  Hi everyone, The front carpet on the driver's side of my 88 van has gotten soaked with brake fluid. I'd appreciate any...
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 10:33:45 -0500
  Gab, VW specified Dexron ATF for the power steering on your Vanagon, not power steering fluid. I doubt the failure you experienced was due...
• Re: Break Fluid - DOT 3 vs DOT 3/4 Vs DOT 4
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 23:37:00 -0500
  To begin with those boiling points are for "wet" fluid. In other words saturated with water which would also mean it has been in...
• Re: Leak Under Steering Column
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:50:27 -0700
  ...Peter took a look and said he's confident the fluid I saw was just spilled/leaked fluid left over from the work that...
• Re: using and storing brake pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 11:49:34 -0800
  ...When I got it there was a > little residual fluid in it. The fluid is sort of blue-green. A > year or so has...
• Re: The case of the missing brake fluid.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jan 1995 16:25:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...Guess what? The fluid is > down exactly at the point just below the clutch fluid tube. Normally I would > say "ok there is definitely...
• Re: ATF vs PS Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:42:42 -0400
  ...Looked at Bentley and > says add ATF fluid. Is this still correct? Can I top off with the PS fluid > I purchased? Use ATF...
• Re: Reducing brake fade on '88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 08:38:37 -0700
  ...A last point is to avoid brake fluid in plastic containers - or to at least never leave brake fluid in plastic containers sitting on...
• Re: using and storing brake pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 15:32:14 -0500
  ...I'm afraid >that blue-green fluid might be DOT5, which VW warns me even a tiny >amount will contaminate my brake system and...
• re: Drink up, the price of VW fluids!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 96 11:41:29 PST
  ...I can't go down to my FLAPS and pick up generic fluid for my Vanagon? If this is true, what would be damaged...
• Re: brake question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:13:26 -0500
  ...Regardless of whether a brake system > is filled with DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid, DOT 4 fluid is safe and > advisable for...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:39:24 -0800
  ...Power Steering Fluid Protectant Yeah That's why I'm thinking twice. It says "Converts regular PS fluid into a universal fluid to be...
• Re: FLUIDS for VANAGONS
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 15:36:55 -0400
  A lot of listees swear by Redline MT90 for manual tranny fluid (including me and, more importantly, Darryl of AA transaxle). I thin you...
• Re: fluid, fluid everywhere
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 06:13:27 EST
  In a message dated 1/5/02 2:04:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, Peterson390@AOL.COM writes: > I noticed a green fluid dripping...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:38:17 -0700
  Hi Eric, There is a silicone based DOT 5 brake fluid that does not absorb water, but it's not intended for long term...
• spilled brake fluid
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 08:02:20 -0500
  Just a note about brake fluid I hadn't seen in the responses thus far... Brake fluid is extremely hygroscopic: it attracts and holds...
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 11:09:10 -0400
  Your supposed to use ATF in the steering not power-steering fluid. Here is a quote from a reply on thesamba.com. A direct...
• Re: ATF mixed with Power St. fluid
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 12:49:50 -0600
  ...Tranny fluid is a highly stable hydraulic oil with a heavy detergent additive, while power steering fluid is manufactured with a friction modifier, and...
• Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:34:36 -0600
  ...Other than that, I know nothing about > replacing the transmission fluid. > > I do most of the work on my van myself & generally don't...
• Re: The case of the missing brake fluid.
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 13:37:50 -0600 (CST)
  ...The case of the missing brake fluid. >>Date: Thu, 19 Jan 1995 09:25:50 -0500 (EST) > >> OK so if the fluid isn't...
• Leak Under Steering Column
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 08:48:21 -0700
  ...That can only be brake fluid, right? Or are there other fluids up there? It's not coolant, or I'd smell it, I...
• Re: Spewing ATF from dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:08:24 -0800
  Hi Craig, � Yes, that is quite high.� How does the liquid look?� Does it look like clean ATF fluid?� Or does it look darker...
• Re: ATF and final drive fluids
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 10:34:05 -0700
  >I've searched the archives and read the "passing fluid" thread, but >didn't see much about synthetic auto trans fluid. I would like...
• Re: basic skills for travel
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 15:07:15 -0400
  ...Add coolant & maybe how to bleed the coolant system, Check the auto tranny fluid level and add fluid (if auto), Check engine belts, Check...
• Re: Wrong brake fluid??????????
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:46:54 -0400
  5 is complete different so defintly flush with the proper fluid, if you do it quickly there is no big deal. It's DOT...