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• Re: Synthetic Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Shortlidge D Joel
  Tue, 25 May 1999 01:00:34 -0400
  ...My mechanic initially questioned my decision saying >that >one problem with a synthetic oil change late in life (137,000 miles) >is that >the...
• Synthetic oil not worth it
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 09:21:15 -0800
  ...David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG> >Here is my $0.02 worth on the subject: > >I think synthetic oil is great stuff and it is...
• Re: Synthetic Oil (?)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jan 95 18:06:31 EST
  ...d) therafter switch to 5W50 synthetic. the issue of leakage is relavant only if there was a problem to begin with, synthetic will not...
• Re: Castrol Hypuron 15W-40 Synthetic Blend?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 May 2012 15:10:53 -0700
  ...I don't run synthetic in high miles engines usually . This would be one reason. On 5/13/2012 12:49 PM, neil n...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:29:43 -0800
  Redline IS available for automatics, in fact just had my '90 automatic serviced and had Redline Synthetic put in. On Sun, Nov 29, 2009...
• Re: Make Best of Synthetic Oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Sep 1993 13:27:09 GMT
  ...full advantage of the synthetic oil? Synthetic oil is very expensive. It does : not make sense to change it often. But the engine will...
• Re: Changing oil: Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 2 Jul 2020 10:38:22 -0500
  ...Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold the presence of Synthetic Blend oil means it's OK to mix synthetic and dyno oil but the only thing...
• Re: Auto Synthetic fluid recommendation needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Jan 2016 22:35:05 -0500
  ...As the fluid is hopefully synthetic what is the proper synthetic automatic transmission fluid to add? Parts counter folks have not seemed to have...
• Re: Synthetic oil weight?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Tue, 1 Oct 2024 08:23:15 -0400
  ...Andrew On Mon, Sep 30, 2024, at 9:22 PM, Jeff Palmer wrote: > I’ve been running synthetic in my 2.1 Boston Bob...
• Re: H4 & synthetic trans opinion
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 10:59:43 -0400
  ...H4 & synthetic trans opinion >Dave, >What synth trans fluid did you use? Brand, weight, etc.??? Also, where >did you buy it (and to save...
• Other Synthetic Gear Lubes besides Redline?
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 13:38:52 CDT
  ...I've noticed that Mobil 1 75-90W (GL-5?) synthetic, and Valvoline synthetic blend gear lubes are readily available. I also happen to...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Grade
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 05:23:13 -0400
  ...I will be changing to synthetic for sure. Keep the Vanagons running. Cheers Frank -- * Frank Condelli * Almonte, Ontario, Canada * * ad793@Freenet.carleton.ca * '87...
• Re: Royal Purple Motor Oil..
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 11 May 2014 23:45:59 -0400
  ...It used to be that synthetic oils couldn't get up to the higher SAE numbers, (remember 0W-20 synthetics when they first came...
• Powersteering Rack - using synthetic Auto trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:13:47 -0400
  ...A friend / mechanic told me that sometimes it is not recommended to use synthetic fluids in Power Steering applications. Since I never had a...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:34:48 -0500
  ...On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 6:02 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > Synthetic will flow better than conventional when cold. > > None of our Vanagons...
• 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: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 20:35:44 -0800
  ...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: OIL, What do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 19:42:01 -0500
  Yes, but the wizard from Standard Oil forgot to mention (or likely, he didn't have a clue about) the fact that synthetic oil...
• Re: Overheating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 95 18:04:59 EDT
  > > Two weeks ago I put in 15-50 Mobil One synthetic. I haven't been on > any long drives yet, but yesterday driving up...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 23:18:26 -0500
  ...Flowing in extremely > > cold weather. > > > > Does synthetic oil make more sense when the outside temperature is -40� F > ? > > > > Mike > >
• 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: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:06:10 -0500
  ...you all use out there?� A friend of mine keeps > pushing synthetic oil.� He's a Ford man, and not familiar with Vanagons.� > What...
• Re: Aircooled Oil Choice
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 20:57:18 -0400
  ...I believe strongly in synthetics, however, without an oil filter, the beniifit of extended drain intervals are limited. Dennis.
• GL4 GL5 my final question
  Historical mailing list - Andreas
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 10:55:14 +0100
  ...One thing still puzzles me, if GL5 is petroleum based and GL4 is synthetic, what is in this bottle marked GL4/GL5.Is it...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s) (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 00:46:18 UT
  ...Early synthetic gear and transmission oils were just repackaged synthetic engine oil - and they were good! Synthetics are great for wide temperature ranges. Even...
• Re: Synthetic Oil (?)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jan 95 12:55:57 MST
  ...I don't know how the synthetic would affect the seating of the rings in the pistons, (probably less than putting Slick 50 in...
• 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: Synthetic Oil(s)
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 14:00:22 -0700
  My understanding is that this limitation does apply to synthetics. However, since I am not a CE, my information is second hand. I would...
• Re: switching a `high-mileage' 1.9l to synthetic?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:10:31 -0500
  My '85 Westy had something over 170,000 at the time I first tried synthetic oil. Not long after that the crankshaft seal (flywheel...
• Re: H4 & synthetic trans opinion
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 11:16:47 -0500
  > Just wanted to pass on a few opinions on the H4 headlamps and synthetic > gear oil thread. > I've put both on Vinnie recently...
• Re: Mixing synthetic and regular oil
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Sat, 24 May 2014 12:45:44 -0500
  ...This includes mixing Dino & synthetic oils. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 17:13:56 -0800
  ...Synthetic Oil > > >> That said, having converted >>> my dino burning low-mileage (38K) WBX to synthetic when I got in almost > two >>> years ago, I...
• synthetic in new engine
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 17:10:44 EDT
  What is you opinion on using synthetics in a new engine? Some say wait until the rings are seated. How long does that take...
• Re: Vanagan rebuild dino or synthetic oil??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:50:15 +1300
  >dino vs. synthetic oil. Organic (natural crude-based) oils have nothing to do with dinosaurs. They are derived from plants... -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New...
• Re: 85GL grinds going into 3rd Gear
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Mon, 17 May 1999 20:06:54 -0400
  ...One thing that dramatically improved the shift quality was changing the gear oil to synthetic. Made a huge difference. My mechanic suggested breaking in...
• Re: Correct synthetic oil weight?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 20:46:53 -0800
  Hi Jeff, I use Rotella 5w40 T6 full synthetic. Yes, it is a diesel oil, and as such it includes a heavier load of...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:32:22 -0800
  ...I can't > imagine how synthetic could improve on that. I notice that most > manufacturers specify that oil should be changed at the recommended...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 25 May 1999 11:38:34 -0400
  ...Anyway, when switching to synthetic, if the seals are old and slightly worn already the loss of swell shrinks the seal and can cause...
• Re: california smog issues and synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 May 2005 19:05:30 -0400
  ...california smog issues and synthetic oil The reason I think that synthetic oil might help on passing smog is the same reason for doing...
• Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 00:51:11 PDT
  ...you can mix synthetic and nonsynthetic transmission oils.... is that right?.. (When I used Mobil Synthetic Oil in a different car: a trans am...
• Re: David Bogel's 3rd Gear Grind
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 17:51:03 -0600
  ...David Bogel's 3rd Gear Grind > >Good luck with the GL4 synthetic gear oil- maybe it will >do the trick! > >-Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles...
• [ATF] Synthetic? Any one try it?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 17:28:15 -0700
  Saw some Mobil One Synthetic Auto Trans Fluid in my FLAPS on Sunday. Was wondering if anybody had had any experience with this or...
• Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:31:01 -0500
  There are so many other full synthetic alternatives at this point. Go down to Autozone or Advance Auto and you will see several all...
• 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: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 23:18:15 +0200
  ...It�s a bit overkill on most streetcars though, you will be just as happy with a cheaper synthetic or mineral oil. When I...
• 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...
• Amsoil GL-4 synthetic forsale
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Gibson
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 08:54:24 -0500
  Hi, I can get Amsoil GL-4 synthetic for you Syncro and 2wd guys. From what I hear gl-4 and gl-5 spec...
• Re synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Harold Jaynes
  Thu, 2 May 2002 09:48:19 -0400
  I'm curious to know if a lot of people on the list use synthetic oil, and if so, is there a general concensus...
• 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: Synthetic oil IS worth it
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 16:15:59 EST
  ...All oil gets dirty at the same rate, but synthetics have more advantages than just longer life. They provide better lubrication all the time...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - DOT brake fluid, DOT 3 vs. 4
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 23:04:38 -0500
  ...4 Ok...it appears "most" brake fluid now is synthetic, agreed? If so, and I have the old DOT 3 in my system, must...
• Re: Loud lifter problem
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 14:24:44 -0700
  ...I figured someone would say that synthetic was >the way to go, but apparently not. Synthetics were not contemplated in the design of your...
• Re: Additives oops
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 08:19:04 -0500
  ...For the two engines I would strongly recommend a 20W50 st Dino oil or a 15W50 synthetic type. I ran the 20W50 Dino oil...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 20:12:40 -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...
• Mixing synthetic and regular oil
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 23 May 2014 13:00:16 -0500
  ...Now while topping off, I think I may have mixed oil jugs and put dino oil in with the synthetic, which I normally use...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:48:03 -0800
  Fellow Redlining Vanagoneers, Someone mentioned Amazon.com earlier in this thread - - they seem to have "special pricing" on the MT-90 at $9.99...
• 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...
• california smog issues and synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 2 May 2005 12:31:58 -0700
  The reason I think that synthetic oil might help on passing smog is the same reason for doing an oil change before testing. My...
• Re: Tranny synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 15:06:17 -0500
  ...TIA, > Norman Norman, I just changed my tranny oil to Valvoline Synthetic and the shifting is much, much smoother and easier. Redline MTL specs...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 25 May 1999 08:13:30 -0400
  Actually, what happens on high-mileage engines is that the Dino oil has built up sludge around the seals, and the synthetic cleans that...