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• Re: Amsoil transaxle use experience Was:Update on my failed ring&pinion
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Fri, 12 May 2000 12:51:39 -0400
  ...Supposedly that methodology helps protect the synchros better during break in than running synthetic from inital service. Anyhow, no prolems tith service or use...
• Re: [Syncro] Mobil 1 synthetic 20W50?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 22:24:49 -0700
  ...As with any synthetic, switching from dino oil to synthentic may exasperate any existing oil leaks as I am told that the seals/gaskets...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 20 May 2003 16:55:36 +0000
  ...Oil Leaks due to Synthetics > > I have an '84 Westy with about 200K miles (the odometer broke in 1991 with 104K on it) on...
• Re: syncro pumkin unit
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 19:00:07 -0500
  ...If that is true, then a synthetic gear oil would help the VC to cool more efficiently and may help it live longer (than...
• Synthetic oil and engine performance
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 15:27:35 -0800
  ...Today while freeway driving with the synthetic oil in the engine I noticed that when I set my cruise control at 4000 rpm my...
• Re: TDI or not--Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 14:13:46 -0600
  >>My beetle TDI specifies full synthetic 5-40 to be changed every 5,000 = >>miles--problem is I'm having difficulty finding 5-40...
• 87 GL Sythetic oil vs. regular
  Historical mailing list - Susan Powell
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 11:29:44 -0500
  ...Previous owner used Mobil 1 Synthetic 10W30 which I keep in it also. I drive it daily but concerned that oil may be too...
• Re: Syntec and Bosch Plat 4's experience
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 15:29:52 -0500
  Ken, Here's the text of a message I posted last year about my experience with Mobil One, which is a full synthetic: >> I...
• Re: Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission, the BEST, SWEPTO
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Fri, 15 May 1998 02:28:37 EDT
  ...Would synthetic oil be the preferred choice? If so, are there any distinctions between Redline and Castrol? What weight would be appropriate for ambient...
• Re: David Bogel's 3rd Gear Grind
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 21:02:04 -0700
  >Any recommendations for synthetic brands? I just put in Redline MT-90 in both my VWs (89 Vanagon and 91 Golf). Definately made an...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:04:25 -0800
  Hi, no! another oil discussion!! I run Valvoline 20-50 Full synthetic motor oil in my stock 2.1Ltr. �Boston Bob rebuilt engine. This...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Grade
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 23:43:07 -0400
  ...All engines manufactured since 1980 have seals compatible with synthetic lubricants. BTW I had excellent results using 5W-50 Syntec in my 69 Westy...
• Re: Tranny oil - success
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:52:26 -0500
  Somewhere along the way in life living with a Vanagon, I have read that the synthetics may very well cause seal seapage, if you...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 01:46:15 -0700
  ...I'm not running synthetic, but I think the numbers equate. TBill
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 19:45:23 -0700
  ...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: Synthetic Oil Grade
  Historical mailing list - Hajasz
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 10:55:16 -0400
  ...So........those of you >that are using Synthetic in your wasserboxer engines what grade are you >using ? 5w50 ? 15w50 ? These are two grades I...
• Re: Travel necessities
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:55:00 -0700
  ...Travel necessities > > Why would one not use synthetic oil to break in an engine. I would think > that using synthetic during the break in...
• Re: Synthetic Oil selection?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 08:57:24 -0600
  ...Some say that a good synthetic holds up better at high temperatures, which is one reason they say it is ok to run the...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 22:59:38 -0400
  ...What about > synthetics? Are there equivalent synthetics with known good levels of > additives? (Castrol?) Or does anyone have a good reason to think that...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 23:03:45 -0700
  ...verify this? I just switched from conventional to Castrol 20-50 synthetic in my Westie (55,000 miles) and didn't flush the engine...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - Ed Hinchey
  Tue, 20 May 2003 08:52:45 -0400
  ...I never used synthetic oil and it has leaked from just about every possible orifice since I bought it. I always seem to be...
• what kind of oil?
  Historical mailing list - Arlyn Strano
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 18:53:21 -0500
  ...I am thinking synthetic, but don't think >I can afford it. Is that synthetic/natural blend any good for air >cooled engines? If...
• Re: Synthetic Oil(s)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 13:17:56 -0400
  ...I'm not running synthetic, but I think the numbers equate. TBill >> I use 5w-30 here in the winter. This is just about...
• Re: something to consider ...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:03:43 -0700
  ...Passenger car tires are generally 2:1 synthetic:natural rubber. Truck tires are about 2:1 natural:synthetic. All the same, it's certainly...
• Re: Synthetic brake fluid Q?
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 02:22:55 -0700
  ...But I see major brand names of brake fluid now offer this synthetic brake fluid that "exceeds" DOT3 and DOT4 standards (thereby being OK...
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  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 22:09:11 -0600
  ...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: Castrol Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 14:19:52 EST
  ...It used (burned and or leaked) the synthetic at almost double the rate of dino oil. A low oil usage turned into wholesale oil...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 31 May 2004 20:34:35 -0700
  ...One of the reasons I am not sold on synthetic oils is because dirt gets in your oil at the same rate regardless of...
• Re: Synthetic motor oil.
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 17:48:31 -0400
  ...With synthetics you can run .5 ,6 7 even 10 thousand miles without a problem....!!! If you burn a little oil and are running...
• Re: Re synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 6 May 2002 22:22:37 -0700
  I thought organic oils were known to be better than synthetics for cooling the engine? >From: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Bob...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 23:09:06 -0500
  ...I tried several "fixes" but what worked was switching to MOBIL 1 fully synthetic oil of the appropriate weight as stated in the manual...
• GL-5 tranny lube
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 16:12:44 -0400
  Hi all, I could not seem to find any Red Line GL-4 synthetic manual transmission lube. Therefore, I used Slick 50 synthetic, which...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 20:01:29 +1200
  ...Synthetic olis may be less prone to polymers being sheared, but metal particles & other contaminants affect the oil no less than "ordinary" oils. Synthetics...
• Fwd: Re: Mobil 1 synthetic
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 15:02:19 -0600
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• Re: Yes, Synthetic Oil Again: Mobil One: NO!
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 07:28:15 -0500
  ...al Volks, Mobil-One is the -cheapest- and least performing of all synthetic blends. I have stated ad-nauseum, ad-infinitum on this list...
• Oil Weight question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Paul
  Mon, 19 May 2003 10:48:09 EDT
  During the discussion of synthetic oils I noted the weights of oil being used. My owners handbook for the 85 says straight 40W for...
• Synthetic Oils
  Historical mailing list - Donald Woolard
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 07:56:27 -0700
  ...One more question - can you mix synthetic oils. If you can, if you mix 5-50 with 10-30 in 50/50 proportions, do...
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:28:45 -0500
  ...They use the same drain times too regardless of synthetic vs non synthetic use. Just as long as it meets the specs listed: B3...
• Re: Oil Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 1 May 2009 11:11:00 EDT
  ...New synthetics do not cause oil leaks from softening old seals or gaskets. That is a thing of the past. Your other concern is...
• Re: Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 18:17:50 -0800
  ...And I will certainly remember to strain the synthetic oil at the next change. I just plain forgot to strain it. Did you mention...
• Re: Lifters- ahh it's strangely quiet and nothing is broken
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:52:05 -0700
  ...if you've got a 1.9 or 2.1 w/boxer motor, I'd > strongly suggest using 15-50 synthetic oil, especially moving...
• Re: Slipping Auto Tranny after fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:58:53 -0500
  ...Put some fully synthetic fluid in and it has some slippage problems. It goes but it is slipping during some shifts. Anyone have any...
• Re: Joel's lube search
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 13:07:47 EDT
  ...Run GL4 synthetic in both the transaxle and also in the front diff. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 31 May 2004 22:55:44 -0400
  Hey List, Today I changed my Castrol GTX 10w-40 (dino) winter oil for Mobil 1 15W-50 full synthetic on my 160,000...
• Re: changing to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:05:09 -0600
  ...with your new one... > > I have gone back and forth with synthetic...but I remember one of the > articles that summed it up and...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:02:42 -0500
  ...Castrol TranSynd BP Autran Syn 295 Cognis Corporation Emgard 2805 International Truck & Engine Company Fleetrite Synthetic ATF ExxonMobil Mobil Delvac Synthetic ATF
• Synthetic motor oil, Superstition and Witch Trials
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 21:38:35 EDT
  ...We now know that we can rotate radial tires any which way and I believe we can break an engine in better with synthetic...
• Re: Thoughts on running Mobil-1 Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:21:03 -0400
  ...Factory recommendation is 7,500 miles for both conventional or synthetic for both the oil and filter. So that should be no problem for...
• Re: Syncro Tranny Lube Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 1995 11:44:43 -0300
  ...Me too! <snip> > >VW in its official obscure literature indicates that synthetic is OK for the >front final drive unit but does not list...
• Oil question - synthetic, 'real' oil, etc
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:47:06 -0400
  ...He also mentioned synthetic oil and how it drains of moving parts much faster than regular oil. Said he let an racing engine (that...
• Synthetic Oil Conversion, What is the best Easy Access Brand, and Viscosity?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 01:43:09 -0500
  ...What is the Best easily available synthetic oils, Mobil 1? i.e. Easy access across the country or long drives... 2. What is the...
• Re: Switching to synthetic oil?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 15:23:55 -0700
  ...As for synthetics, I have nothing but positive experiences with them in my Vanagon campers. I just added Lucas synthetic treatment and it helped...
• Re: Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 17:33:17 -0800
  ...Oil pump leak fix and switch to synthetic oil > Marvel Mystery oil . > Did you get any special crud out with the oil that the...
• Re: Synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 07:59:50 -0600
  Gilles Gallant wrote: > [snip] > -If I use the synthetic oil should I use the 5w30 or another grade? [snip] As a fellow Northerner (Wisconsin...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 20:02:02 -0400
  And be sure to use a quality synthetic or semi-synthetic CV joint specific grease. In my 42 years of servicing Lobro CV joints...
• Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 13:16:29 -0400
  ...VW has a synthetic which should be available worldwide - G50 (p/n G 005 000 for 1 liter), but it's expensive.
• Re: Synthetic oil weight?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 1 Oct 2024 10:04:27 -0400
  ...Wondering what weight I should use for synthetic with temps ranging from about 15C (60F) to 35C (95F). I believe my garage has been...
• Trans fluid: GL-5 vs. GL-4 vs. synthetic
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 07 May 1996 09:17:21 -0400
  I received four noteworthy responses to my query about synthetic transmission oils and GL-5 vs. GL-4 oils. Three of these are reproduced...
• Re: Synthetic motor oil, Superstition and Witch Trials
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 19:00:32 -0700
  ...We now know that we can rotate radial tires any which > > way and I believe we can break an engine in better with synthetic...
• Re: Subaru Forester 2.5
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:06:47 -0700
  Most definately Synthetic ~ How many miles on it ? > On 31 Jan , 2023, at 4:39 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > hi all...