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• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:41:40 -0800
  ...My change interval seems economic to me. Oil is cheap. >> Engines >> are expensive. >> >> >> >> On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 6:02 PM, Allan Streib...
• TriStar Service record
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 18:22:16 +0200
  ...Servicing seems to been made with right intervals, this is what dont belong to ordinary service: *46000km: complete clutch is changed *47000km: new starter...
• Re: automatic tranny durability
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:51:40 EST
  ...The only maintenance that I have ever performed is fluid change at 60,000 mile intervals (it is due soon for its next fluid...
• Re: Audi Turbo motor swap
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 13:02:24 -0400
  ...The real issue is not the timing belts, or the tensioners, but that VW's recommended maintenance interval is unrealistic. For my 1.8t...
• VANAGON TRANNY
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 20:22:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...However, sometimes, at irregular intervals, it doesn't want to come out of gear and I have to fiddle with it in order to...
• Re: AA Transaxle: Happy! Relevant Info, Long.
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:05:24 -0400
  ...Even with my slightly higher HP engine, given > oil change intervals as per the AA web page, I'm certain a properly > rated synthetic...
• Re: different fuel filter #s for 83.5 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 18 May 2006 08:38:54 -0400
  ...Change the filter at the recommended interval (6 months) and you won't have a problem. Changing fuel lines on a regular basis is...
• Diesels running CNG/LPG
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 12:15:39 +1200
  ...need 5000km oilchanges (though Nissan's new DOHC 4-valve diesels have centrifugal oilfilters that remove all the carbon, and have 15000km oilchange intervals).
• Re: Map light needed
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 15:06:59 -0500
  ...It likes to fall out, pop its fuse, and render me stereo-less and clock-less at frequent intervals. Does anyone have one with...
• Re: temp gauge flasing LED goes off instantly on start uip
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:21:47 -0400
  ...What happens if you start cranking during this interval depends on how far down the starter drags the battery. If you turn the key...
• Re: Noticed GREMLIN...Motor reves itself at 8 second intervals?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 23:22:25 -0500
  ...the grade that the motor revved/surged at timed 8 second intervals (?) >any ideas where to begin trouble shooting? >At fill up I averaged...
• Re: synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 23:06:23 -0700
  I change the Mobil 1 in my VW's at 7500 mile intervals. Had a 79 Scirocco go over 300k this way. Present 87...
• Re: strange whirrrrrring sound
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:32:15 -0500
  ...You should change the oil every 30K miles according to VW service intervals. -Jarrett 1989 Westy
• Calling Doktor Tim! Question regarding the D.M. and Head Gaskets (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 03:46:04 MDT
  ...Any attempt to state something like "phosphate-free Autobahn coolant changed at regular intervals, blah, blah, blah" will expose you as being full of...
• sink water pump trouble
  Historical mailing list - gordy jones
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 14:35:44 -0700
  ...I read in the manual that you should turn the knob on and off in 10 second intervals to get it started but that...
• Re: You won't be hearing from me again.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 15:34:39 -0600
  ...is it built into > the ECU? > > Does it have a service interval or require a software > upgrade? > > How do I know if it's...
• Re: DEAR GOD Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 19:21:24 -0700
  Hmmmm, I change the timing belt in my westie at 60000mi intervals just like service program recommends, what's so odd about that? But...
• Re: Policy on wrong answers?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:19:48 -0400
  ...with regard to > incorrect or inaccurate information on halogen fluid change intervals, muffler > bearings and rotating the air in your vanagon's tires. > > David...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 07:42:29 -0700
  ...Mobil 1 oil change interval > > > Hey List, > Today I changed my Castrol GTX 10w-40 (dino) winter oil for Mobil 1 > 15W-50 full...
• 2007 Beetle questions (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:27:51 -0500
  ...Does anyone know the service interval for oil changes? My 2013 Golf is 15k km so I assume the same? We use synthetic. Also...
• Re: You won't be hearing from me again.
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 09:00:31 -0800
  ...is it built into the ECU? Does it have a service interval or require a software upgrade? How do I know if it's...
• Re: High idle after warm up
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 15:06:15 -0400
  ...up to 2000 rpms, then it cycles between 1900 > and 2100 in about 3 second intervals. Any quick thoughts? > -- > J. Naser Motlagh, MBA, PMP
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 08:48:08 -0400
  On Tue, 1 Jun 2004, TJ Hannink wrote: > > What exactly does a vanagon engine pushing around a 4000lb vehicle > > with the AC on 95...
• 81 Westy- gas tank full o'schmutz
  Historical mailing list - Michael D. Landis
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 10:28:13 -0500
  ...Is there any way he could know that besides just a wild-@ss guess? The intervals of replacing the filters had been steadily lengthening...
• Schematic Programmable Delay Circuit
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 19:19:06 +0200
  ...this by making their own programmable delay circuit for the >wipers to allow the delay interval to be varied? Willing to share the >schematic?
• 1.25 rocker oil consumption is a good thing!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:48:08 -0700
  ...less frequently :-) but do keep changing the filters at the usual intervals. I had an 83 honda accord that i never changed the oil...
• Was oil change interval. Now kids and Westies
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:46:48 -0500
  ...oil change interval for non-wbx setups<BR><BR>Hi All,<BR><BR>Also, blue rocks was our inaugural campout. The wife, myself, and...
• Re: timing belt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 00:17:44 -0400
  ...do the timing belts let go at any particular interval (sorry if this is a dumb question) and if it does, what are the...
• Oil and Filter Changes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 18:56:47 -0400
  ...Is this excessive? Would it be ok to drop down to 6 month intervals? Seems like a waste of oil and filters when there...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:55:31 -0500
  ...Fuel Filter- If pre 86 with the pre-pump filter 12-15K miles is a good service interval. For the 86 and later it...
• Re: A few "new" Engine Questions: (Oil Change interval - Lifter noise)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 20:53:57 -0600
  ...A few "new" Engine Questions: (Oil Change interval - > Lifter noise) > Sent: Nov 3, 2009 10:44 > > It's plenty loud enough to be noticeable...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:12:31 -0500
  ...severe conditions in New York > City, and extended the oil change interval long beyond the factory > recommendations, they found no difference in wear compared...
• 2.1L oxygen snsr light
  Historical mailing list - Richard C Welsh
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:44:15 -0500
  ...Is there such a counter? is the light set to come on @ a predetermined interval (say 50K since it was last reset?) or does...
• Re: CV joint rotation ?
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 17:06:53 -0600
  ...Nobody wants this service interval to be short! Damian (Who has rebuilt way to many VW cvs/half shafts!)
• Re: adjustable intermittent relay
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 09:18:13 -0400
  ...wait for the delay you want, then back to int, and it repeats that interval. I assume these are still available? It was about...
• Re: easy mod...ADJUSTABLE intermittant wiper!!! read!!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 08:20:15 -0400
  ...read on!! > chris > > Hey all- > > If you want to be able to control the interval in your > intermittant wipers, it is a really simple...
• Re: Fridge ?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jun 1997 12:12 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I woke up at 3:30 AM to the distraction of the fan cycling on and off at about 30 second intervals. I'm...
• Re: how engine oil degrades (was: sysnthetic oils)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jan 1997 08:52:03 PDT
  ...which was run exclusively on synthetic oils and changed at 3K > intervals has 140 PSI compression at 160,000 miles, the spec for a...
• AT final drive oil sump gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:39:56 -0700
  ...7 FT/LB), diagonally, and two more times at five minute intervals. Any more tips, so I don't have any leaks? Thanks, Jerry
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:41:59 -0400
  ...That said I don't know how long the max interval is. I've done 30-45 seconds I think. John Graham 88 Westy...
• Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:52:52 -0500
  ...VW, like all manufacturers up until very recently, made no difference in change intervals or warranty validity between "synthetic" and regular oil. In fact...
• Re: A few "new" Engine Questions: (Oil Change interval - Lifter noise)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:25:22 -0500
  Thanks John - would it be real loud or just noticeable? Mine isn't terribly loud but very noticeable - I'll have to listen again...
• Jerky too? Re: Fw: Speedometer Cable Noise
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 02:35:12 EDT
  ...The noise interval is directly related > to the speed of the vehicle (surprise!). The noise > literally sounds like the cable is rubbing against something...
• Re: Power steering pump ground?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 17:55:34 EDT
  In a message dated 8/7/02 2:01:52 PM Pacific Daylight Time, aaron@INTERVAL.COM writes: << I noticed a spot on the...
• Re: LVC - TDI metal shavings in fuel system
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:50:04 -0400
  ...and change both the fuel and oil filters at the 10kmile interval rather than waiting 20kmiles for the fuel filter. It is a Volkswagen...
• Re: First road trip, what parts should i upgrade??
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:49:52 -0400
  ...If you are going to be doing big big trips like we do, I'd suggest using a synthetic oil and extended drain intervals.
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:14:20 -0500
  ...I notice that most manufacturers specify that oil should be changed at the recommended interval, and that less often than that voids the warranty...
• Re: 87: replacing plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 23:59:58 -0400
  In a message dated 96-05-20 11:49:50 EDT, raven@halcyon.com (Mark McCulley) writes: > >The recommended service interval for plugs, dist...
• Re: Install Details Please? "99" Intermittent Wiper Relay
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:18:41 -0400
  to set the intervals you pull back on the wiper switch at the desired interval I knew mark would have the answer, but I...
• Re: Top 10 gay cars (F)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 23:26:42 -0700
  ...I keep all my cars happy simply changing oil during the recommended intervals. So for that matter, all my cars are gay. http://cartalk...
• Re: US cell phones in Canada, Canadian phones in the US
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 31 May 2006 22:43:26 -0400
  ...They have let me turn >it on or off for two week intervals. >
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 06:41:48 -0800
  ...30K intervals is usually over kill. Bad fuel > will often clog the in tank filter causing all sorts of problems there. > > Air Filter-There...
• Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Oct 94 15:15:23 PDT
  ...VW says 48000 Km or 2 years for spark plug intervals, and after 32000 Km and a little over a year the plug gap...
• Re: a simple wiper question
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 14:06:23 -0500
  ...wiper relay? (The unit that allows one to set the timing interval?) Cheers, Dave C. Williamsburg, VA zzzzzzzzz__ |E[__] [__]|[_]\\ | _DC&SP | _ || * * * =-( )---------( )--= '85 GL Westy...
• Re: Intermittent programmable Wipers for vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:38:35 EDT
  ...the #99 relay alloys you to set the wiper passes at your desired time intervals. chris chris ************************************** See what's free at http://www...
• Re: Head (gasket) fix
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 17:23:10 +0000
  ...Best is actual ratio data, measured on a scale with equal intervals and a zero point, but anything that can be quantified will do...
• Re: Fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 00:14:33 -0500
  ...Like Angus's experience, after a couple of times, the interval went up considerably. One other thing I did was blow some air back...
• Re: dumb tire question..Studless snows..
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:49:02 -0700
  ...Cars are run at intervals. |Very hard to believe this.. |but I am pretty sure I read one time the open class was won...
• Re: Cleaning CVs
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 14:26:18 -0600
  ...the trick is to pull them down and clean them and regrease them at regular intervals. the recommended interval is two years or 30...
• Re: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 6 Oct 2015 19:13:15 -0300
  ...It's been so long, I cannot recall the intervals - and they likely have change - but I did confirm that - in this country anyway...