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Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:52:37 -0700
...amazed the engine damage that can occur from the wrong oil viscosity in cold weather. Even on non VWs. Modern engines can usually start...
Re: did i kill it?? [temp-sensitive oil pressure light]
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 28 Dec 2004 14:33:05 -0800
...Non-leakingly attached Mann filter, also as usual. > 125k odo. > > Can oil viscosity really break down in such a short time? the GF did...
Re: Low Oil Pressure
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 11:09:14 -0800
...weight rating, which is performance based (by testing), not actual > physical viscosity. This gives them the benefit of slightly better gas > mileage as well...
Re: new listee - new van - oil pressure on TD
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 2 Jan 2004 20:27:14 -0600
...WBX engine, thus Fram and others, in combination with improper oil viscosity (under most conditions 20W50 wt oil is recommended - I run 15W50 Mobil...
Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:27:42 -0500
...The synthetic ATF has the viscosity range to operate well in colder weather. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: Synthetic Oil(s) (long)
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Fri, 10 Oct 1997 00:46:18 UT
...Good synthetics show almost no viscosity change after extended use, while conventional oils often thin-out, or sludge up as the VIs wear out...
Re: oil pressure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Oct 2017 04:47:15 +0000
...As oil temperature goes above 210F not only does the lower viscosity reduce oil pressure but the added clearances due to expansion of the...
TIICO Oil/Filter Thread
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 6 Jan 2003 11:31:13 -0700
...He advised that there are no issues there to be concerned about, and that the viscosity I'm using hasen't created any problems...
Re: engine break in oil?
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sat, 14 Aug 2004 22:54:45 -0700
...oil is. > > what weight > > straight weight > > straight weight non-detergent > > multi viscosity > > please let us know why you prefer the oil you do. other...
TIICO Oil/Filter Thread
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 6 Jan 2003 11:31:09 -0700
...He advised that there are no issues there to be concerned about, and that the viscosity I'm using hasen't created any problems...
Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 15:16:46 -0400
...clean inside airplane motors, plus a bunch of other detergents and viscosity enhancers. The downside-don't get carried away with it. It isn...
TIICO Oil/Filter Thread
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 6 Jan 2003 11:30:59 -0700
...He advised that there are no issues there to be concerned about, and that the viscosity I'm using hasen't created any problems...
Re: NVC - Good article on technical analysis of engine oil filters
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:27:19 -0400
...Is the oil maintaining viscosity? Is it breaking down? Is my engine wearing prematurely? Is unburned fuel washing past the rings? Etc. I no...
Re: Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 11 Apr 2002 18:44:14 -0500
...Synthetics eliminate the carbon-varnish > problem. > The improved viscosity index allows for thinner oils and still > provide > protection at higher temps. I've have...
Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:07:22 -0700
...54) and wondering > what the right viscosity is for conditions where the nighttime lows > are > in the mid-40's (F) and the daytime...
Re: Oil Suggestions
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:43:24 -0400
...say the Mobil 1 is a fine oil, but use the viscosity that is recommended by VW (in your owners manual or Bentley). Allan...
Couple of wee corrections, was: Tapping sound
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 8 Jun 1999 06:37:43 -0400
Mark- Coby wrote: "<<<SNIP>>> I maintain that as a diagnostic measure STP of other heavy duty viscosity booster is the thing that is going...
Re: oil light
Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
Mon, 2 Oct 2017 10:33:05 -0700
...On a hot day with high oil temp , the oil lost its viscosity which� lower the oil pressure. when you stop1, the oil pressure...
Re: Engine Break-In Oil Weight
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 7 May 2007 21:33:19 -0700
...can seat and form a seal using the oil. > Regardless of viscosity, most off the shelf oil have so much in the way of...
Re: Eric Caron is on the road! Oil pressure and the warning light.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:35:08 -0400
...First things to look at are oil level and viscosity. These engines need high viscosity oil. 20w-50 conventional and 15w-50 for some...
Re: Heading NORTH on 20w-50
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 11 Dec 1999 07:40:55 -0800
...Owner's Manual, as well as the Bentley, the approved oil viscosity diagram for selection of oil weight for the various ambient temperatures anticipated...
Re: '84 Westy Oil Press Problem/ Beaver Road Kill?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Tue, 17 Jul 2001 15:44:30 -0400
...on at idle, even in town; so I beefed up the viscosity a bit. > Try 20W50 oil and stay away from Fram filters is...
Re: Engine Oil and Cold Weather
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Tue, 6 Nov 2001 06:34:23 -0500
...would be smart to change to a <DIV></DIV>>different viscosity oil. I live in southen Ontario Canada where it doesn't <DIV...
Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:32:21 -0400
...oil from algea as fuels for diesel engines is caused by high fuel viscosity.." - http://www.oilgae.com/algae/oil/biod/prod/prod.html
Re: Powersteering Rack - using synthetic Auto trans fluid
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:25:21 -0500
...This stuff is expensive and very low viscosity. I use the Mobil 1 synthetic ATF and still change every few years. FUN US still...
Re: Noisy lifter update
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 23:01:06 -0400
...Additives that increase viscosity can reduce bleed-down, but they come with the same undesireable side-effects of changing viscosity to one too heavy...
Re: HELP!! THIS IS AN EMERGENCY!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 21 Sep 2001 08:59:48 -0500
...perhaps drain the oil out of another hole? Please help!! > The > viscosity of the oil is dangerously low, and I don't want to...
Re: Oil analysis on worn engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Jun 2013 18:35:49 -0400
...Use something with a higher viscosity such as the Mobil 1, 15w-50. Get a good high performance oil filter such as the M1...
Oil Filter for '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 17:49:36 -0700
...I am thinking about changing the oil and oil filter and running it about 1,000 miles and then check the oil viscosity and...
Re: Engine oil
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 7 Aug 2022 10:15:05 -0600
...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: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Mon, 25 Oct 1999 21:50:57 +1000
...I know I asked for info on oil viscosity additives... and yes, all >this talk of oil and winter prompted me to go change...
Re: 20W50 did the trick/cross post ;) sorry
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 28 Jul 2005 12:02:42 -0700
...The 20w-50 will have the same viscosity at 100C as a straight 50. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: Auto trans emergency
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:41:25 -0800
...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: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 08:42:31 -0500
...Also make sure that the oil is fairly clean, correct >viscosity, and not over-filled. Hope this helps. > >Dennis > _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on...
Re: Oil: 10w30? 20w50?
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 11:57:02 -0700
...even in winter, the engine needs an oil of a certain viscosity. A thinner, lighter weight oil just aids in reducing starting friction. After...
Re: maybe too much information is worse...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 18 May 2006 00:47:06 -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...
Re : How VC's work
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 23 Apr 1999 07:30:22 -0500
...The shearing action of the fluid causes internal heat and the result is a sharp increase of the fluid's viscosity. It becomes more...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 30 Jul 2017 15:39:34 +0000
...High oil level and incorrect viscosity will add to this effect. Once it cools all can be normal. This is even mentioned in the...
Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:17:53 -0600
...In the air cooled bus, there is a balancing act going on between the oil viscosity, the bypass valve and the oil cooler. Other...
Re: STUPID QUESTION?
Historical mailing list - Skarloken, Donna S.
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:13:58 -0700
...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: Oil dilemma
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:04:00 -0500
With multi viscosity oils mixing different viscosities is not a linear process. You won�t know what you got. The 5w-30 should be...
Re: Enigma: where's the oil going?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 May 2012 17:53:02 -0400
...The Waterboxer likes higher viscosity stuff. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jon Durham Sent...
Re: oil light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Thu, 14 Feb 2002 11:34:30 -0500
...on the end - and plain old > organic oil of the correct viscosity for the season, btw, and have not > had any other lubrication-related...
Oil light problem... can you help?
Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:59:49 -0700
...When I did my last oil change, they put in 20-50 viscosity oil. Any insights into this problem? Is the oil too thin...
Re: Oil light flickering
Historical mailing list - Paul
Wed, 9 Feb 2011 22:49:36 -0800
...The pumps have little reserve capacity to maintain pressure with low > viscosity oils and loose bearing clearances need the heavier films. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message...
Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:00:43 -0700
...54) and wondering >> what the right viscosity is for conditions where the nighttime lows are >> in the mid-40's (F) and the daytime...
Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:44:54 -0700
...This is because oil is not compressible. > > Thicker oil has higher viscosity and thicker oil will not bleed out of your > lifters as fast...
'87 Syncro Westy (TIICO)
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 09:56:56 -0600
...And any thoughts about switching to synthetic oil and what viscosity. Thinking 10-40 seems about right, but??? Thanks for any comments or help...
Re: Oil Light
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 1 Jul 2001 21:52:48 -0500
...is it safe to ignore this > flickering light, and turn the idle up a bit??? > > Play- More viscosity! If 20W50 seems excessive to you...
Re: Aux Oil Cooler install...results Aircooled vanagon
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 01:19:29 EDT
...This increases the efficiency of thermal exchange when the oil is hot but really adds flow resistance at high viscosity. So, when cold, the...
Re: Engine oil
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 7 Aug 2022 11:33:09 -0500
...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: vanagon Digest - 2 Jun 2020 to 3 Jun 2020 (#2020-193)
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 4 Jun 2020 07:25:00 -0700
...oil viscosity... best 10W60 brand / option? > > > > After watching the "Project Farm" Oil test video... > > It sure makes a great case for Pennzoil. > > https://www...
Re: The Great Oil Question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 19:26:59 -0600
...VW's than Mobil 1 > 15W-50 simply by offering lower viscosity (5W) for winter time? >> > > Hello Volks, > > We've been watching this oil...
Re: 20W-50 oil question
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:26:49 -0400
...I can see the benefit of the 50 viscosity > for vanagons. But 20w part is really bad for cold start and first few > miles...
Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:45:07 -0400
...I really like the linseed oil idea, if we could only figure out > > a way to increase it's viscosity so it wouldn't...
Re: '86 Valve job question - details
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 10 Aug 1999 18:04:25 -0400
...rpm (when not pushing the van) are so low, and the viscosity of the oil/ATF so durable, there is very little to worry...
Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:14:28 -0500
...I take a rectangle with no triangular end to mean, "don't exceed that temperature with that viscosity." The little triangular end on the...
Re: Oil Weight Recommendation/ hifi
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 01:58:02 +0100
...be far too low viscosity under cold conditions. > > And the XX-YYW classification system doesn't inply that the viscosity is > > higher at hot...
Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 3 Apr 2010 10:50:14 -0700
...but molecular weight unknown, and > correct viscosity... > > Derek Drew mentions he has a bottle of the right stuff, but was warned > against trying a...
Re: changing to synthetic oil - was STUPID QUESTION?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:46:23 -0700
...This one simply makes no sense to me, as I was under the impression that "slipperiness" was another word for "viscosity", which varies depending...