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• Which is better, synthetic oil or conventional oil? from the AAA website
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:18:22 -0700
  ...You are perfectly well, fine, and sane, and supported running either oil, dino or synthetics in your vanagon. It would be wrong to say...
• Re: H4 & synthetic trans opinion
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 20:01:26 -0500
  >Dave C wrote: >> >> Just wanted to pass on a few opinions on the H4 headlamps and synthetic >> gear oil thread. >> I've put both...
• Re: Re: � � � Re: Syn oil in Co nverted S/A Inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 15:01:34 -0500
  My Maseratti and Lamborgini also came with synthetic oil in them from the factory. In my case I think its an Italian thing. Stan...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:15:11 -0500
  I've had very good results with Mobil-1 synthetic ATF. Not sure if Redline offers anything for automatics, though I'd be a...
• Re: Synthetic Oil 20W50?
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 17:57:34 -0700
  ...I blame it on the Mobil 1 being thinner than > the Valvoline. > > Is there a synthetic 20W50? > > Hans Brouwer Mobil 1 does come in...
• Re: has anyone seen July 2003 VWT?
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 18 May 2003 22:59:11 -0600
  ...George "85 Westfalia >>The numbers show synthetic does a great job of >>cooling the engine. I don't >>like the conclusion statement though: "Of...
• Redline for automatics
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 00:01:13 -0600
  ...Which kind of Redline am I looking for? Synthetic or Synthetic D4? Is it available through chains or just specialty shops? Roughly how much...
• Re: FW: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission of 91 Westy,Opinion?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 14:17:06 -0500
  >Not sure of current situation, but earlier true synthetics >could/would swell some rubber (seals) by up to 7%. I read in several places...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mary Barbara
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 01:20:28 +0000
  I believe that the bottom line on synthetic oil is that it should never be in you engine long enough to justify the cost...
• what kind of oil?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Dale Will
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 10:46:32 -0600 (CST)
  ...I am thinking synthetic, but don't think I can afford it. Is that synthetic/natural blend any good for air cooled engines? If...
• Synthetic oil sale/on Vacation
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:49:10 -0400
  ...Motomaster (ESSO) Synthetic Blend 15-50 Motor oil will be on sale for $2.18 L... (reg. $3.87cdn)... worth stocking up on... I...
• Re: � � � Re: Syn oil in Co nverted S/A Inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 14:12:16 EDT
  ...said not to use synthetic > for the first 12,000 miles. > The V8 in my Lotus came from the factory with synthetic in it.
• Re: Top 3 Oils for 2.1 Again
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 15:45:23 -0800
  ...Yep, I could no longer find Mobil 1 20-50, so I am running Royal Purple Synthetic just for phun since I have their...
• Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:48:29 -0600
  ...ORR ~ DeanB On 16 Aug , 2012, at 1:49 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > Well, the Toyota models that specify the synthetic are all pretty...
• Re: Gradual switch to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 21:17:24 -0500
  ...Gradual switch to synthetic oil? I recall on the synthetic oil thread a while back that it is advisable to do an engine flush...
• Re: Re.: Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Aug 1994 18:41:30 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Hence even if a synthetic oil does not absorb as much heat as conventional oils, this will not significantly affect the engine's working...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 08:21:22 -0700
  Chris, You asked why I choose 5-50 synthetic oil, understand I'm not an expert in anything (well...almost). My understanding is that...
• Re: Synthetic oil not worth it (long)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 23:35:15 -0700
  ...You repeated the testers comments that the >synthetics flowed better at low temperatures and provided better protection >at high temperatures. That news alone is...
• Re: Switching to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:46:58 -0600
  Jay Brown wrote: > I am thinking about switching over to a full Synthetic (Castrol Syntech > 5W-50) from regular dino oil (Castrol GTX 20W...
• Re: Favorite wheel bearing grease?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:33:59 -0700
  ...the various synthetic greases. I like Prolong myself...... But it's far more about careful workmanship than it is about how great the grease...
• Fw: Which is better, synthetic oil or conventional oil? from the AAA website (proper link)
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 13:06:09 -0700
  ...Which is better, synthetic oil or conventional oil? from the AAA website http://www.csaa.com/global/faqdetail/0,,1004010401%257c220,00.html There...
• Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 07:33:40 EDT
  ...You can run Redline for both types of oil or Another brand of synthetic automatic fluid. I am using Mobil synthetic power steering fluid...
• Synthetics
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 05 Jan 95 13:34:13 -0500
  Has anyone had any experience using synthetic oil in their manual transmission? I have an '87 Westfalia and I'm thinking about using Redline...
• Re: syncro trans gear engagement
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 20:18:41 -0400
  ...I had no trouble locating AMSOIL synthetic GL4 gear oil. I bought it by the gallon and it was very reasonably priced. Larry '86...
• Re: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission of 91 Westy,Opinion?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 11:53:02 -0400
  ...If a synthetic is thinner, I don't understand how it would increase the oil pressure. The way I understand it is that synthetics...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 18:45:00 -0400
  ...It is actually cheaper to use the synthetic because you do not change it nearly as often. Why do you think synthetic oils are...
• Re: Additives oops
  Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 22:11:31 -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: [T2] Another source for GL4 synthetic gear oil
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 14 May 2010 12:27:34 -0400
  Hi John, Not to split hairs, but your link to Castrol SMX-S SAE 75W-85 synthetic gear oil is for a product, not...
• Re: Tune up on the '56
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 09:11:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...White says: > > > > Apparently synthetic sheds the heat into the case, and in our little > > air (really oil) cooled engines, you need the heat to...
• changing to synthetic oil - was STUPID QUESTION?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 16:38:59 -0400
  The reason one gets better fuel economy with a synthetic is that the internal friction of the oil is lower. It flows easier. As...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:13:42 -0700
  I can't help with a synthetic but Shell Rotella T 15W-40 is perfect for Vancouver. The diesel Synthetic just mentioned might be...
• Re: Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:08:52 -0700
  ...and then synthetic has less friction and less cooling... so a mix of both could be ideal.. but if it were, racers, offroad racers...
• Re: CV Joint Wear
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:08:12 -0400
  ...My experience is with the semi-synthetic Valvoline DuraBlend EP grease but in one example I used this with Vanagon CV joints that had...
• Re: Changing oil: Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 2 Jul 2020 07:27:31 -0700
  there's the Synthetic Blend oil ready to use, no need to mix yourself. On Wed, Jul 1, 2020 at 9:35 PM OlRivrRat...
• Re: Amsoil GL-4 synthetic forsale
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 06:28:12 -0800
  Aaron, is this the Series 2000 75W-90 for $16.00/gal.? -Dana- Aaron Gibson wrote: > > Hi, > > I can get Amsoil GL-4 synthetic...
• Re: Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 21:14:35 -0600
  ...from Jeep cherokee owners about a significant drop in gas mileage when using synthetic ATF. Has anyone else heard anything about this? Larry A.
• Re: Synthetics
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Jan 95 7:52:40 EST
  ...I run a combination of 10w30 (3 litres) and 20w50 (1 litre) synthetic in the winter. BTW I had stated earlier that synthetics have...
• Re: Mixing synthetic and regular oil
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 24 May 2014 13:59:04 -0600
  ...This includes mixing Dino & synthetic oils. > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > www.stir-plate.com > www.towercooler.com > www.grow-sun.com > www...
• switching a `high-mileage' 1.9l to synthetic?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:56:13 -0500
  ...Although I've thought of switching it to a synthetic (like Mobil 1 15w-50), my understanding is that this may be a bad...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 18:01:25 -0700
  ...Synthetic oils in the vanagon > Doug in Calif wrote: > > >Well, > >Its obvious which side of the argument I am in here. > >I say spend...
• Re: Synthetic Oil (?)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 5 Jan 95 12:55:16 PST
  ...He said that he hated leaks and had his engine leak free until he used a synthetic oil. Said it leaked like a sieve...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - DOT brake fluid, DOT 3 vs. 4
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 23:47:39 -0800
  ...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: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:54:24 -0400
  ...Also note that they do NOT claim superiority over Mobil1 Extended, Valvoline Synpower, or Royal Purple, but claim "protection that no leading synthetic...can...
• Re: Smooth shifting!
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 21:46:36 -0800
  Two words...synthetic grease. I greased by linkage a few years ago with regular grease. Over time, the shifting got stiffer and stiffer. Regular...
• Re: Tune up on the '56
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 09:13:00 -0800 (PST)
  And David Schwarze thus wrote: > > synthetic. Still, I'm staying away from synthetic for now because of > it's supposed reduced specific heat (is...
• Synthetic oils
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 17:59:09 -0800
  Perhaps this is in the archives but does anyone know from what are the synthetic oils made? Having just changed to Mobil one engine...
• Re: changing to synthetic oil - was STUPID QUESTION?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 20:07:32 -0700
  ...synthetic > oil in a > high mileage engine. > Any thoughts on this? Camel, my old camper, went from 122K to 195K on nothing but synthetic...
• Re: "Regular" ATF?
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Thu, 19 May 2011 18:03:25 +0000
  ...Re: "Regular" ATF? When I got mine from them last year they advised me to use a synthetic or synthetic blend Dextron. Peace out...
• Re: rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:25:06 -0400
  ...What are you calling "rubber?" Neoprene is a synthetic rubber (in fact, it was the first mass produced synthetic rubber), and can be expected...
• Re: Aircooled Oil Choice
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
  Thu, 23 May 1996 08:50:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...He changed to synthetic, never changed the oil all season, and at tear down time, there was no wear at all. It's gotta...
• Re: Synthetic Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Wed, 17 May 2000 12:27:53 -0400
  VW is using 0w30 synthetic oil in all its 2000 model vehicles that have the oil monitoring system in europe. In a synthetic this...
• Re: Synthetic oil not worth it (long)
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 22:54:38 -0600
  ...You repeated the testers comments that the synthetics flowed better at low temperatures and provided better protection at high temperatures. That news alone is...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 17:51:33 -0700
  ...Synthetic oils in the vanagon > Doug in Calif wrote: > > >Well, > >Its obvious which side of the argument I am in here. > >I say spend...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:26:46 -0400
  ...Synthetics are keeping pace with automotive engine technology and when most cars on the road have high filtration systems, the synthetics will likely drop...
• Re: Which is better, synthetic oil or conventional oil? from the AAA website
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 19:22:14 -0400
  ...well, fine, and sane, and supported running either oil, dino or synthetics in your vanagon. > >It would be wrong to say either is better...
• Re: Diesel Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:42:04 -0400
  ...I am a synthetic guy and I also favor the Mobil 5w-40 truck oil or Delvac 1. Equals are Shell Rotella or Chevron...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Grade
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 23:03:49 -0400
  ...Bill 83.5 Westy 87 BMW 528e > I was thinking of switching to Synthetic Oil in my '87 Westy. I >went looking for some...
• Re: Amsoil vs. Mobil Delvac vs. RedLine Diesel Oils?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Q
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 23:08:57 -0400
  ...I have used Castrol 15W40 diesel rated oil (not synthetic) in it, but noticed that it blackens terribly almost right after it is changed...
• synthetic/seals
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 14 May 1998 12:46:33 -0300
  Hi All, synthetics are known to leak out of old seals, read that sometimes the seal will 'come back' after a while. If not...
• Re: Changing oil: Hot, Lukewarm, or Cold
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 2 Jul 2020 10:45:06 -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...