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• Re: Castrol "High Mileage" motor oil
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 21:17:49 -0400
  ...The high mileage oils are marketed towards engines that are starting to smoke and have low compression. Yours is probably not in that bad...
• Re: Some Clarifications and Additional Cooling System Comments
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 19:30:11 -0400
  ...Head temp can rise and fall far faster (matter of seconds) than oil temp. In winter on our 1976 you could climb a big...
• Re: oils and gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 May 2013 09:26:24 -0700
  ...Regarding synthetic oils and viscosity, the SAE rating is "effective viscosity," not physical viscosity. A 15w-50 synthetic oil is physically thinner than a...
• Re: Oil Capacity, 1985 Westy
  Historical mailing list - BADBUS
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 16:33:11 -0400
  I would drain it back to the full level, overfilling the oil can cause seals to blow out due to the increased pressure. This...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 15 May 2012 19:54:52 -0700
  ...senders was) for oil temp sender. alistair I agree. I had oil press. and temp. gauges in my I4 westy and it was interesting...
• Re: Saga of the missing oil was Re: Dipstick readability tip (getting kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 01:37:12 -0400
  ...If it lights because you're low on oil, you aren't low, you're [basically] out of oil, far below the point where...
• Re: 2.1 Oil light on at low speeds
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:38:02 -0400
  ...2.1 Oil light on at low speeds I plan to put 100 miles on it before an oil change and transmission fluid change...
• Resolved: Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:00:28 -0800
  ...Not a hint of the oil light/buzzer. That makes the total of changes as the Mann filter plus 20W50 oil. So I am...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 21:34:38 -0700
  ...Put thickest engine oil in there you > > can, maybe some oil additive. BMW dealerships carry 10W60 synthetic > > oil for the > > M3 if you need...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Oct 2021 to 9 Oct 2021 (#2021-285)
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:38:57 -0500
  ...If you don't, then the old oil will have seen lots of > >> blowby gas before storage. > >> > >> Yes, oil cans don't have an...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 07:25:00 -0400
  ...I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . . Oil temperature and pressure is really one of the Achilles heels of the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 Jun 2020 14:28:29 -0700
  I am a believer of thick oil is better than thin one specially in hot climate... but here's a story I want to...
• Re: Oil press. warning buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 23:36:13 -0400
  In a message dated 97-10-17 13:22:25 EDT, MLJara@LBL.GOV (Martin Jara) writes, but I have shortened: << The oil pressure...
• Re: Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 13:59:19 -0500
  ...In addition to cooling the oil this system would increase oil capacity, a definite plus, I should think. The price was about 150dm. Does...
• Low Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda's Personal email
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 23:41:29 -0700
  ...I've replaced the oil pressure switch and the wiring that connects it to the wiring harness. I've cleaned out my oil pressure...
• Re: The value of instrumentation
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 27 Oct 2018 08:21:06 -0700
  I have the instrumentation but there's probably a 50/50 chance I would have noticed the oil temp creep up like that. Good...
• Re: Blinking Oil Light UPDATE All Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:57:56 -0700
  ...So we replaced both oil pressure sensors (and changed oil and filter, it was due anyway) and problem is gone. Long test drive and...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:57:35 -0700
  ...perhaps for just adding some oil, but for a full oil change...funnel baby. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Mcneely" <mcneely4@COX.NET> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Use of Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Kim
  Fri, 15 May 1998 11:33:50 EDT
  In a message dated 5/15/98 1:36:13 AM, bpremack@WAVETECH.NET writes: >It is my intention to change the oil in...
• Alt. Oilfilters 1:st oilchange
  Historical mailing list - Robert Wenzin
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 20:46:15 +0100
  Hello Folks This is my first mail, I'm a new member.--- From Sweden Have anyone got a cross-list (referencelist) for Oil-filter...
• Re: Duralube
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 21 May 2002 11:35:13 -0700
  ...his oil plug was not tight and fell off on the > >freeway. He checks his oil after every long trip he ways. No oil...
• Re: oil all over rear hatch?
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:59:46 -0400
  ...The top of the engine is clean and > dry, the bottom of the timing belt covers are a little oily. > > I just went on...
• Re: oil problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:35:47 -0400
  ...oil problem What would keep oil from reaching valve spring on one side but not the other?
• 81 2.0L AFC, oil cooler question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 15:39:24 -0700
  The list wisdom seems to be that if there's any bearing damage, replace the oil cooler. I have some scraped up crank bearings...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 23:09:06 -0500
  ...If the engine is sound otherwise one thing to check is your oil weight and type. My Super Beetle's oil light used to...
• Re: Fuel additives...
  Historical mailing list - mike barker
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 13:39:38 -0500
  Hey-I use Marvel Mystery Oil-I add 1/2 quart to my oil every change. Why? 'cuz my grandfather did and his cars...
• Interesting oil analysis articles
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:28:44 -0700
  ...So, if anyone is interested in how oil technology has advanced it's fun reading. http://www.blackstone-labs.com/newsletters.php Stuart (I...
• Re: Oil out of coolant ...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 4 Nov 2006 11:00:16 -0800
  ...I did this for a Westy owner who's oil cooler leaked- the Shout stain remover got out all the oil. Robert 1982 Westfalia...
• Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:13:19 -0500
  > I think I'm going to get some of that Slick 50, which lubricates so well > you > can run your engine WITHOUT OIL! Dang...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:14:31 -0600
  ...Flickering Oil Light - 2.1 L WBX > > Yes, it's unlikely that you suddenly have an oil pressure problem you > never had before. > > Jim...
• Re: Oil Light On!
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 09:28:46 -0600
  could there also be a problem with the ("L"?) circuit board behind the speedo unit? i currently have an oil light/buzzer that goes...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 21:06:46 -0400
  ...High oil pressure means no oil flow. Not a good thing. TEMiller tom ring wrote: >10-30 dino oil in my 84 GTI would...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 19:58:54 -0400
  ...The only other thing outside of oil clearances, bearings, lifters, is a skyrocketing oil temp. It would certainly exacerbate problems in a worn engine...
• Re: 91 Vanagon, oil pressure anomaly
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Jun 1996 00:14:45 -0400
  ...I'm not >sure of the viscosity of the previous oil as I just acquired the van, >however, I just changed the oil (20...
• Re: '82 diesel resurrection death?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 23:15:56 -0400
  ...After much turning, no oil pressure. The solution is to pull the pressure sender in the oil filter housing and pour oil down the...
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:42:37 -0600
  ...mcneely > > > > ---- Aaron <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> I'm trying to ID and oil leak and figure out how hard it would be...
• Re: Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 20:49:58 -0500
  ...Most oil heat comes form bearing friction and the friction of the oil itself traveling through the engine. This is how oil gets hotter...
• I had to say something else ...oil oil oil
  Historical mailing list - Pierre A Lachance
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 17:54:20 -0400
  a long time ago, when oil companies started to make their recipes. english car owners were notified not to touch these mixtures...we had...
• Re: Synthetic Oil for a 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 15:33:42 -0400
  Doug, if you don't have a good enough reason to go for extended oil change intervals, then I wouldn't bother using synthetic...
• Re: Bench testing new rebuild...............no oil pressure!
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 20:04:48 -0400
  Adam Did you prime the pump and if you did you need to unscrew the oil filter so the gasket does not touch the...
• Re: Blinking oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 6 Dec 2020 17:25:16 -0800
  Best to install an oil pressure gauge so you lnow what’s really going on with this engine. I’ve installed this kit on...
• Idiot Award (self)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sun, 19 May 1996 21:47:32 CST6CDT
  this could ALSO be entitled 'How Not to Change Oil' Changed oil on my Toyota(272K miles!) this morning. couldn't find my oil...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 2 May 2019 09:02:48 -0700
  ...We use a sandwich adapter which goes > between > > your oil filter and where it mounts. You unscrew your oil filter, screw > > this sandwich unit...
• Re: oil change interval for non-wbx setups
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 23:10:37 -0400
  Yes, engine loading will effect oil and engine life. However there are so many variables. An oil analysis program is the only way to...
• Re: Need oil ring for 2.1 standard bore
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 08:55:43 -0400
  And the piston needs to be pushed in from the top! Especially if you have the three piece oil rings. Otherwiese they get caught...
• Re: Mystic Oil
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:31:41 -0400
  ...I have read responses saying Heavy Oil is the thing, and Thin Oil is my friend here. On the other hand, neil suggested time...
• Re: Oil filler
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Sat, 2 Nov 1996 09:23:26 -0600
  Joel, What's with the idea of putting the oil filler tube cap on the rear deck. You should ALWAYS put it between the...
• Re: oil pressure relief valve spec
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:18:14 -0400
  ...oil pressure relief valve spec I wonder what's the oil pressure relief valve spec (i.e. what's the max allowable oil pressure...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:48:47 -0700
  ...Don’t know what to say about the non uniform looking oil > you mention. I’ve just noted a bit of oil pressure increase...
• Re: Loving the mineral oil
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:16:51 -0700
  �... switch to Marvel Mystery Oil ... discourages insects and 4 legged vermin ... �h t h � � � � �mike ________________________________ From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Oil dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:04:00 -0500
  With multi viscosity oils mixing different viscosities is not a linear process. You won�t know what you got. The 5w-30 should be...
• Re: Oil leaks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 07:20:43 -0500
  ...The bus is in wonderful condition except for a chronic oil leak. Oil >only leaks when the engine is running and continues for a...
• Re: Water in oil
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 21:33:30 +0100
  I am truly sorry :-( From my limited knowledge of these types of things, if there is a crack in the head, then the oil...
• Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 10:24:20 -0800
  Where's a good place to buy the larger oil pumps? I have an 83 Westy. I'm looking at my main bearings and...
• Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:41:35 +0000
  ...Synthetic Oil Conversion, What is the best Easy Access Brand, and Viscosity? I know you have heard this before, but I have to ask...
• Re: Boston Bob's Big Valve Engine Report
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 10:15:51 -0500
  Frank, Are you sure your oil pressure gauge is accurate? I would be curious to know what pressure you will have when you switch...
• Re: Oil Temperature??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:21:57 -0700
  ...Oil Temperature?? > > I have a 91 2.1 WBX that just turned 300K miles on this past trip to FL. > The oil pressure is...
• SV: Oildipstick marks on 2L aircooled 82 gasoline engine
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Mon, 3 May 2004 15:45:04 +0200
  ...I gotta find out where all that oil goes, and then do something about it. I am currently running SAE 10W40 oil. Happy driving...
• Re: Rear License Plate Door, Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 18 Mar 97 13:22:37 EST
  Jeff, When checking the oil, I get my towel/rag in the left hand and hold the flap down with that hand and then...
• Re: Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:19:51 -0400
  ...In reality, with oil filters and modern oils it is not critical to clean it at every oil change on the air cooled engines...