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• The Oil Filter Question...Again....
  Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 03:14:57 EDT
  Hi Volks, I know we're all supposed to use the Mahle, Mann, or Bosch oil filters... but has anyone heard anything good or...
• oil pressure relief valve spec
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 07:11:14 -0700
  I wonder what's the oil pressure relief valve spec (i.e. what's the max allowable oil pressure). Can't find it in...
• Re: Summer Oil pressure drop + higher temperatures with oil error
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:41:29 -0800
  Try the oil filter study at: http://wetwesties1.tripod.com and draw your own conclusions. Note that there is a link to German filters...
• Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 15:41:02 -0700
  I'm adding an oil cooler to my 1980 air-cooled Westy and want to add a thermostat upstream of the cooler. I've...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 10:44:44 -0400
  ...No oil buzzer • 20w50 and Mahle? filters. So, one might ask “Where there any unusual events that might trigger this sudden oil pressure light...
• Re: 85' oil leak any ideas
  Historical mailing list - William Copich
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 05:03:17 -0400
  ...Whats weird is that it doesn't look as if it actually came from the oil filter. I looked where the oil filter meets...
• Re: Oil in the coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 11:13:32 -0500
  The usual path for oil in the coolant is defective oil to water heat exchanger, the oil cooler above the filter. An easy fix...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 09:53:35 -0700
  if you search on the samba classifieds for "tencentlife" , he has a good looking oil cooler system for sale... http://www.thesamba.com/vw...
• Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:48:34 -0500
  ...The factory oil pressure relief valve is typically set to limit oil pressure to about 60 psi. With very thick oil and high enough...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 7 Aug 2022 08:41:55 -0700
  thank you Dennis, I wonder if there's something to do with the oil grade they recommend with the RPM of the engines... On...
• Re: Alternative to Oil Drain Plug
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 08:35:05 -0700
  ...Alternative to Oil Drain Plug Does anyone Know where to get an oil drain valve that will fit a vanagon About 7 years ago...
• Re: oil pressure diagnosis.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:56:12 -0400
  ...The only change has been the rings & bearings. > > Raise the revs 50 rpm and the oil light is off. Shop says oil pump's...
• vanagon diesel pan problems: My solution
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 04:03:56 -0600 (MDT)
  Hello fellow stranded (50-75 % chance) vanagon people, I posted a while back a plea for help with my diesel oil pan. As you...
• <Syncro> diff/speedo oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Wed, 3 Jun 1998 13:11:59 -0300
  Hi Mark, yup, possible to push oil out that way if the vent tube is plugged. Is it trans oil you feel? There is...
• Re: oil: time or miles?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 4 May 2002 12:10:32 -0600
  I don't have quite 4K on my Syn oil from last change and changed that today as I'm taking a long, hot...
• Re: Removing oil from upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 15:07:56 -0400
  This is the BEST stuff for removing oil from any fabric. http://www.castlewholesalers.com/LESTOIL-Concentrated-Heavy-Duty-Cleaner-48- Oz-.html Lestoil...
• Re: oil consumption
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 May 2002 16:38:30 -0500
  I'd suggest that you light the oil on the end of the dipstick after you pull it out, just like when you're...
• Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 07:28:23 EST
  ...It has exhibited low oil pressure as you mentioned. I switched to 20w50 oil soon after break in after some consultation with Bob. The...
• Re: European gasoline $$$$$$$$$
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 22:04:42 -0800
  John, You do not have to dilute waste vegetable oil but it does need to be filtered. It also usually needs to have a...
• Re: Gremlins
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:10:38 -0400
  ...Significant oil dripping on the ground, pulley end of engine > > wet with oil, bottom wet with oil, and needless to say, rear of the...
• Re: Oil Buzzer advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:59:49 -0500
  ...Oil Buzzer advice > > > > > > So it sounds like the yellow wire should be open, then have continuity to ground if oil pressure goes above 10...
• Re: Additives
  Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 21:49:52 -0500
  Thanks for responding about the oil additive. I thought maybe my keyboard had been set to 'invisible' when i typed that section of the...
• dramatic drop in oil usage with Pennzoil 5-50
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 00:08:24 EDT
  ...I switched from dinosaur oil 10-40 to Mobil one 15-50. The oil usage did not significantly change but I stayed with Mobil...
• Re: Another Synthetic Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 13:41:20 -0600
  On 6/1/05 8:57 PM, "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I see everyone referring to longer change intervals on the oil...
• Re: WTB Oil Cooler bits? For adding to 1.9...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 20 Aug 2016 19:40:26 +0000
  ...You will need the longer threaded tube, an oil cooler, and a nut to fit the tube. I can get you the o-ring...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:08:55 -0800
  That's exactly what was causing oil spots on the rear of my van. I've also fount that gear oil can cause that...
• Re: 2.1 Oil light on at low speeds
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 01:00:29 +0000
  ...2.1 Oil light on at low speeds > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > On my project syncro (which has sat for a long time...
• Re: I'll change my oil tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:18:13 -0500
  ...But it applies to "synthetic" oil just the same as to non-synthetic. mcneely ---- John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Plankton oil, then?? > > John...
• RE: 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 29 May 1996 17:35:48 -0700
  Anyone know more about problems using teflon tape on oil pressure fittings? ---------- >From: Jeff_Lorentzen@adventure.com[SMTP:Jeff_Lorentzen@adventure.com] Sent: Wednesday...
• Oil sealing rings on valve shaft???
  Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 21:39:44 +0000
  ...When I dissasembled my heads there were no oil sealing rings. Do I need them? If so where can I get them? Is oil...
• Re: Heat/Hot Showers Cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  12 Dec 1995 10:47:05 -0800
  ...All 2.1l wasserboxers have an oil/water heat exchanger neatly sandwiched between the oil filter and the block. It is about 4"x4...
• Diesel to turbo-diesel oil line placement?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 21:37:16 -0400
  Hey anyone who has done this conversion, Where did you plumb in the oil return line from the turbo to the sump. The stamped...
• Re: oil change humor-NO vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 00:31:25 -0500
  Gina wrote: > > sorry folks...i just had to :-) > > Oil Changes... > >Hi Gina, I sent the following to Mike MIller & the list and I'm...
• Re: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 08:38:03 -0400
  <<...For those of you using Mobil1 or other synthetic oil, how long are you running between oil changes? >> Using Mobil 1, 15w 50, approximately...
• Is 20w50 Oil OK in the winter
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 15:20:06 -0500
  Is 20w5 Oil OK in Winter? I drive my van almost exclusively in the summer and have always used Castrol GTX 20w50 Oil. Now...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 15 May 2004 00:55:41 -0400
  Craig Oda wrote: > I would use Chevron techron in the gasoline instead of Marvel Mystery > Oil. > Also, you may find it useful to do...
• Re: Subaru Forester 2.5
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:07:03 -0800
  ...because I looked up on the internet and it's > quite > >>> confusing. > >>> > >>> - Oil grade - 5W30 or 5W40? > >>> - Oil type - Synthetic or Regular Standard oil...
• Re: Oil Leak - by bell housing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:12:13 -0400
  ...First I would suspect that, during the rebuild, the front (flywheel end) crankshaft oil seal wasn't installed deeply enough (and/or maybe a...
• Re: Water Temp sender location
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:39:56 -0400
  ...Yes the oil will get hotter than the return coolant temperature. The oil cooler uses the hotter discharge coolant for cooling the oil(???). In...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 20 May 1999 11:30:47 -0700
  Hello, I am surprised that no one has definitively said where the oil pressure is sensed. I looked in my Vanagon books, and couldn...
• Re: Duralube
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sat, 18 May 2002 13:17:24 -0500
  ...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 Filter Pressure
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 10:10:46 -0700
  ...The high pressure oil pressure switch is on the outlet from the oil filter. If the filter becomes clogged up it will not be...
• oil temps
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  06 Jul 96 20:21:02 EDT
  Hello all, Well, now that I have an operational oil temperature gauge, I'm wondering what "normal" oil temps are and what an "extreme...
• Re: Oil filler
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Nov 1996 07:41:46 PST
  TWIMC; A nifty trick I use is to cut the bottom off, at an angle, on an old empty plastic oil container to make...
• Summer time warning Re: Flickering Oil Light
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 07:06:24 -0400
  Engine oil should be 10-40 or 20-50 weight in the summer. Unless you live in a cool climate, with the temp. the...
• Re: oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 15:17:59 -0500
  ...Change the oil and filter for real. You may want to change the oil and filter again soon after to catch any more chips.
• Re: Archives Idea - oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 10:35:40 -0600
  Scott, The oil leak you had, could you tell me if the symptoms were the same as mine?? Leaks almost entirely when driving, only...
• Re: Mars vs Venus: Changing the oil
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 18:34:16 -0600
  ...Part of a well done oil change is to pre fill the oil filter B4 installing it (~3/4 full for a Vanagon 'cuz...
• Air Cooled Oil Filter Mount to Case Gasket (021-115-359A)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 10:52:03 -0400
  ...I stopped a couple of my oil leaks but there is one I'm having trouble getting to. I'm getting a leak from...
• Re: Synthetic oil and engine performance
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 17:46:02 -0600
  Overdrive engine oil! Great idea! Can you get a patent? Stan Wilder On Sat, 2 Feb 2002 15:27:35 -0800 developtrust <developtrust@HOME...
• Re: Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 19:17:03 -0500
  Use a Mazda RX7 oil cooler. It has plenty of capacity and a built in 147 degree thermostat. You can usually find them on...
• Re: Castor oil as lubricant
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:43:18 -0800
  ...Castor oil as lubricant Good lord an Ossa? I used to race against those guys on my Montessa Capra VR 250!!! Those and Husquies...
• Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:37:33 -0700
  So, I have the Chris Corkin (tencentlife) external oil cooler, and my impression is that it has helped greatly. I realize that it has...
• Mystic Oil
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 07:34:06 -0400
  I shot a query into the net, I haven't got an answer yet, It concerns a can of Mystic Oil, to ease my...
• Have you had a transmission leak in the back ?
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 13:48:21 -0600
  ...I just changed the oil and then started up the engine & let it run 5 min, and there was a 3" pool of oil...
• Re: Diesel Fuel vs. Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:14:33 -0800
  Re: "oil is still way too cheap" AGREED!!! Though it is not a popular opinion unless you live in a State that gets the...
• Re: Oil buzzer & blinking light
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:11:21 -0800
  Most commonly this happens when there is a problem with the high pressure oil switch or the wire connecting it to the dash. Does...
• Fluids Analysis!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:10:17 -0500
  ...Many trucks hold 10 gallons or more engine oil along with gear oils and coolant. Most cars hold 5 quarts or more. Now think...
• Re: Resolved: Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:41:16 -0500
  ...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: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:38:22 -0500
  Except for their motor cycle oils I am not aware of a 20w-50 Mobil 1. https://mobiloil.com/~/media/amer/us/pvl/files...