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• Re: fireing up my van
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:48:57 -0500
  ...relax/nap 15 mins diesels are starter/oil viscosity sensitive.. in cold camping, gives new meaning to "keep the home fires burning" Dan From...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 22:03:35 -0900
  ...The next important factor is the viscosity index. This is how > the oil changes viscosity with temperature outside this range. For cold > weather operation...
• Re: Heavy steering / Tire dragging
  Historical mailing list - Henry Luhrs
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 17:41:33 -0400
  ...That's because the silicon viscosity coupling > engaged automatically when it heated up by the different rpm's between > front differential shaft and rear...
• Re: Loud Tapping Sound
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 13:21:51 -0700
  ...What oil are you using? You can try bumping up the viscosity (go from a 15W40 to a 20W50 for example). An almost sure...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:36:21 -0400
  ...Also you can�t compare the viscosity requirements of the water boxer to the Subaru engines. As for the factory recommendations with straight weight...
• Re: Oil Pump Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Nov 2000 14:10:29 -0500
  ...Causes of oil pressure problems could be as simple as wrong viscosity, high temperatures, wrong oil level, (either too high or too low) or...
• Synthetic Redline MTLvsMT
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:27:23 -0700
  ...The MT-90 "has similar characteristics to MTL, but in a 75w90 viscosity. " Both meet GL-4 specs. I ordered the MT-90. Redline...
• Re: gas prices and fuel economy ... another slant :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:06:31 -0500
  ...Fuel-Efficient Oils Automakers are already onto lubricants of lower viscosity, that is, thinner and easier-flowing oils for enhanced mpg. Hyper-milers use...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:23:56 -0800
  ...Its locking ratio can be altered by changing the fluid > viscosity. those two statements suggest that you see the VC as a limit slip...
• RE: Power Steering Puddle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Mar 97 04:24:31 UT
  ...It is lower viscosity than ATF/Dexron-III. I use Castrols GT power steering fluid. Has a VW part# on back and is way...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:03:43 -0600
  ...Thicker oil has higher viscosity and thicker oil will not bleed out of your lifters as fast as thinner oil. Thick or thin, the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Sep 2009 to 10 Sep 2009 - Special issue (#2009-765)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:29:22 -0700
  ...When clearances become too great, the viscosity too low, or oil volume is too high, this film either doesn't form fully, or is...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 22:16:36 -0700
  ...I can see the benefit of the 50 viscosity > >>> for vanagons. But 20w part is really bad for cold start and first few > >>> miles...
• Food that doesn't spoil <f>
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Fri, 7 Jul 95 11:16:26 PDT
  ...they don't melt when warmed......could they be used as viscosity improvers in motor oil perhaps? Who cares how hot the oil gets...
• Re: Bottle Of VC Juice From Wheedle Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 18:06:02 -0400
  ...under a specific pressure as well Derek? >I though that the viscosity phase change was a carefully controlled result >of heat from the viscous...
• 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...
• Redline motor oil
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:38:11 -0600
  ...Provides 25% more viscosity in bearings than petroleum 20W-50s. Not recommended for use in cold climates where temperatures are at or below 10...
• Re: engine break in oil?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 00:30:27 -0400
  ...what weight straight weight straight weight non-detergent multi viscosity please let us know why you prefer the oil you do. other break in...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 14:43:07 -0000
  ...Thin viscosity when it is cold and thick when it's hot. Maybe I'm missing something!! Charles Michaux '91 Westy (50K) '88 SAAB...
• [Fwd: Re: Is it normal...]
  Historical mailing list - Andy Walker
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 23:20:26 -0500
  ...The Vanagon engine is extremely sensitive to overfilling. > When over full, oil temps go up, viscosity goes down. Oil lights and > buzzers get tested...
• Re: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:58:18 -0400
  ...either direction, it's a roller pump meant for pumping low-viscosity fluids and maintaining system pressure while not operating. I've got a...
• oil coolers, engine and trans
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 23:32:49 -0400
  ...does anyone know ball park figures for auto trans pumps and the relative viscosity of trans fluid at temp? do auto transmissions have a...
• Re: Is it normal...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 23:44:18 -0500
  ...When over full, oil temps go up, viscosity goes down. Oil lights and buzzers get tested after long highway runs. Very high speeds make...
• Leaky valve cover tip of iceberg
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:07:25 +0000
  ...The power steering lines are still leaking like a sieve, regardless of the viscosity of the fluid. I'm thinking I'll have to...
• Re: Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 19:16:30 -0400
  ...The improved viscosity index allows for thinner oils and still provide protection at higher temps. I've have used Mobil 1 for years. I...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:33:06 -0400
  ...You can also consider going to higher viscosity. Amsoil makes a 75-110 gear oil that is a great compromise for the Vanagon boxes...
• Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:44:10 -0600
  ...When you look at those SAE >> ratings for >> multi weight oils the lower number refers to the viscosity at 40C >> and the >> upper is...
• Re: maybe too much information is worse...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 May 2006 00:27:19 -0400
  ...If that can't be maintained, oil viscosity is the first thing to consider. The Vanagon engine is a low tolerance, (sloppy) engine further...
• Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Aug 2022 14:37:29 +0000
  ...Part of GM's plan to improve fuel economy is the use of low viscosity lubricants. The engine calls for 0w-20, the transmission...
• Re: Choice of Oil
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 22:02:19 -0600
  ...Choice of Oil >>> >>> Multi-Viscosity oils have been around since the 70's. The better >>> one's >>> have it right. Especially the synthetics as...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:40:33 -0400
  ...For those reading this with Water Boxers the extra viscosity is sometimes needed so 15w-50 or 20w-50 is a better choice there...
• Auto trans emergency
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:27:22 +1000
  ...That the thing has been so sensitive to temperature recently suggests a change in oil viscosity MIGHT help. Any one have any suggestions or...
• Re: Oil dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:20:48 -0500
  ...If you then look at the viscosity properties for the oils you will see that at 100C the 5w-30 is the same viscosity...
• Re: Vanagon engine noise - collapsed lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 10:57:00 -0600
  ...But, how would a synthetic 15W50, with synthetics reputedly maintaining viscosity better than conventional oils, bring on the oil pressure problems you allude to...
• Re: Temperature Sensative Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 12:31:15 +0000
  ...What's up with this??? Is it just the grease viscosity on the > rear > latch mechanizim? Is the door a giant bi-metal thermometer...
• Re: Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5w40 in a Wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 21:31:01 -0400
  ...This is still a fairly high viscosity oil. As a heavy duty Diesel oil it may have more ash and zinc for acid control...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:27:20 -0500
  ...Synthetic > base oils require less viscosity modifiers which is a good thing > because viscosity modifiers tend to cause ring coking problems. Also, > synthetic oils...
• Oil spraying on hatch (long)
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:00:26 -0800
  ...changing the viscosity to having the oil overly filled. (Mine was just changed and is a bit light on the viscosity and was slightly...
• oil cooler in front
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 95 14:17:22 PDT
  ...With the viscosity of oil, can you imagine how much oil pressure you are going to lose by running the oil through 15 FEET...
• Hydraulic valve lifter noise on '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Capra
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 16:52:24 -0700
  ...I have tried different oil viscosity's, adding valve lifter treatments, including "Marvel Mystery Oil". Nothing really seems to help much. I've been...
• Re: Oil Weight Reccomendation
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 15:42:10 -0500
  ...Still no answers on why anyone should use straight weight over multigrade? > >At higher temps, is 20-50W the same viscosity as just 50W?
• Re: 91 Vanagon, oil pressure anomaly
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:35:11 -0400
  ...advise of information is appreciated. > > Sounds like you may have a viscosity and or wear issue. What oil are you using and how hot...
• Re: Bottle Of VC Juice From Wheedle Engineering
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 23:41:01 -0400
  ...under a specific pressure as well Derek? >I though that the viscosity phase change was a carefully controlled result >of heat from the viscous...
• Re: Yankee oil viscosity for 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 12:25:16 -0500
  de-icer for the door locks unless you are OK with not locking your doors or looking silly pouring hot water over the lock...
• Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 28 Dec 2015 13:19:07 -0700
  ...How would I know that? http://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-51004-Synthetic-Viscosity/dp/B000UKUHXK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451332998...
• Re: Oil recommendations simplified
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:02:36 -0500
  ...The other consideration is that the multi-range oils of the day did not maintain viscosity well and often were not even stable. The...
• Re: No Subject
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 11:34:17 -0500
  ...What type of oil are you using and what viscosity? How fast do you drive? How full do keep crancase? I find people tend...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 12:38:31 -0500
  ...The next important factor > > is the viscosity index. This is how the oil changes viscosity with > > temperature outside this range. For cold weather operation...
• Not another Oil Thread
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:59:20 -0400
  ...To help with viscosity. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/viscoplus-for-oil-300ml-liqui-moly-lm20206 May consider adding. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products...
• Re: Metal slivers found in oil strainer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 10:00:55 -0500
  ...Use of a high quality oil, proper viscosity is all that is needed. Change the oil more often if needed but avoid the solvents...
• Re: Distance windows for various maintenance checks?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 10:28:12 -0500
  ...so i started looking around and found some stuff done by oil companies that showed the viscosity of motor oil began to change at...
• Re: Boston Bobs tale of an engine stripper or .19 Main bearinginfo was Flickerin oil light on 85 auto
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sat, 4 May 2002 21:14:50 -0500
  ...Your comment/question about oil > viscosity raised an interesting memory. Years ago when running aircooled engines > in Alaska ('68 bus with a 2150 CC...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 09:51:57 -0500
  ...Yeah, I'd call that an endurance race and I'd say there's a need for increased protection against viscosity breakdown. For the...
• Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 17:17:40 -0800
  ...If you still have low pressure, run straight 50w oil, it's physically thicker (actual viscosity) than a multi-weight, which is what you...
• Re: Oil preasure 1990 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:43:08 -0400
  ...What temperature is the oil running at with this very low pressure? What viscosity are you using? This oil pressure is very low. Dennis...
• Re: STUPID QUESTION?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:43:51 -0500
  ...It's crank case pressure that blows seals not oil viscosity. In spite of your degree in physics and your mechanic's degree in...
• Re: Rings or Valve Guides (82 air cooled)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:06:06 -0700
  ...Running a higher viscosity engine oil may help. There's LOT's in archives about that! :) Cheers, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia...
• Re: Synthetic oil IS worth it
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 16:15:59 EST
  ...Regular multi-weight oil starts out as one viscosity. 20w50 regular starts as 20w, and polymers are added to give better resistance to heat...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:45:41 -0700
  ...Also you can’t compare the viscosity requirements of the water boxer to the Subaru engines. As for the factory recommendations with straight weight...
• Re: Oil pressure ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 18:42:02 -0500
  What viscosity oil are you using? 22 psi at 3,600 RPM is low especially for a new engine. Any chance you are over...