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Re: What's Correct Oil Level: MIN or MAX?!
Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
Tue, 17 Mar 1998 13:15:05 -0500
...Less oil = less foaming/aeration = less oil vapor = less oil sucked out the engine into intake?
Re: Oil Level Again
Historical mailing list - Boroko
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 23:17:47 -0400
...The crank whipping in the oil is where both the aeration and heat come from. Part of the reason for a large sump in...
Filling a 4 spd manual transmission
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:48:07 -0600
...I seem to remember reading that VW found this was causing too much aeration and the new recommendation was some depth below the filler...
Re: Peanut butter in oil?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 May 1996 00:16:56 -0400
...Add heat and aeration,(foam) but enough heat to drive out all the moisture,(winter driving, no t-stat helps) and you have that...
Re: Another way to drain coolant
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:35:28 -0600
...Sure, some may be eliminated via aeration, stirring, etc., but the majority will move right on through to the same destination (have not found...
Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Sun, 7 Sep 2008 17:34:33 -0500
...I have read in other forums that the Monster solvent that NH sell is ineffective and itself requires aeration so it does not spoil...
Re: Purge the cooling system, NO VENT IT!
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 13:14:10 EST
...Spending days in the hope that the internal aeration of the coolant will eventually result in all that air being burped into the atmosphere...
Oil Level Issue and Comment
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 22:36:26 EDT
Several posters are correct in referring to the problem of aeration by the crank and aeration of the oil. The impact (as others have...
Re: Oil Level Again
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 6 Jul 2001 15:54:09 -0700
...The crank whipping in the oil is where both the >aeration and heat come from. Part of the reason for a large sump in...
Re: Filling a 4 spd manual transmission
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:31:28 -0400
...to remember reading that VW found this was causing too much > aeration and the new recommendation was some depth below the filler hole. > > How...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 10:48:19 -0400
...the Monster solvent that NH sell is > ineffective and itself requires aeration so it does not spoil. It > does not seem like these cabinets...
Re: How much oil to use in a Vanagon TDI application?
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 14 Aug 2001 22:06:26 EDT
...You will have determined the maximum level of the oil sump before the onset of heavy crank splash and oil aeration. Actually, I've...
Re: Danger of too much Gear Oil
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:59:38 -0400
...The first is the fluid foaming and overheating from the churning and aeration. The first sign of trouble is the seals failing. Left long...
Re: Dometic woes
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:58:53 -0700
...I even obtained a little 2 D-cell operated fish aeration pump which I plumbed in next to the air pump with a "T...
Re: Oil Level Again
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 12:57:12 -0500
...oil pressure, since the air in the oil would be compressible. Aeration would also lead to a lesser volume of oil going over those...
Vanagon Engine Temps & Oil Levels / Drama or Contribution / Technical Comment
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 22:38:30 EST
...these pragmatic oil level and heating observations is the windage based aeration of oil and effects derived therefrom. Many of my serious VW and...
Re: Engine management (manual control of mixture) A new angle...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 16 Jan 2000 07:46:59 EST
...On FI engines the fuel is injected just before the valve, not enough time for aeration, the air loses its turbulence effect as it...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Sun, 7 Sep 2008 16:13:07 -0700
...I have read in other forums that the Monster solvent that NH sell is ineffective and itself requires aeration so it does not spoil...
Re: Oil Pressure Light Flickering
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:39:04 -0700
...so therefore that is also where the OilPressureSensors/Senders are located ~ Aeration of the the Oil causes AirBubbles to get mixed into the Oil...
Re: Oil Level Again
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 24 Jun 2001 07:44:44 -0700
...oil pressure, since the air in the oil would be compressible. Aeration would also lead to a lesser volume of oil going over those...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:57:32 -0500
...the Monster solvent that NH sell is >>ineffective and itself requires aeration so it does not spoil. It >>does not seem like these cabinets...
Re: Danger of too much Gear Oil
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:36:41 -0500
...first is the fluid foaming and overheating from the churning and > aeration. The first sign of trouble is the seals failing. Left long enough...
Re: How much oil to use in a Vanagon TDI application?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 14 Aug 2001 20:49:54 -0700
...oil sump before the onset > of heavy crank splash and oil aeration. Actually, I've been known to siphon > out 200 mls. then add...
Re: Stranded: Oil Buzzer???
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 22:47:50 -0400
...If the oil level is too high, aeration will further increase the problem. Make sure the level is correct, (between the marks, not at...
Re: Dometic woes
Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:54:31 -0600
...I even obtained a little 2 D-cell operated fish aeration pump which I plumbed in next to the air pump with a "T...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 11:22:09 -0400
...the Monster solvent that NH sell is >>>ineffective and itself requires aeration so it does not spoil. It >>>does not seem like these cabinets...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:36:07 -0400
...the Monster solvent that NH sell is > ineffective and itself requires aeration so it does not spoil. It > does not seem like these cabinets...
Re: Oil Light Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 25 Mar 2005 00:33:02 -0500
...If the oil level is too high, this will cause excessive heating and aeration of the oil also causing it to get too thin...
Re: Oil light buzzer/archives
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 28 Jan 2005 18:23:10 -0500
...The added pumping action and aeration increases temperatures and lowers viscosity. The proper level is between the marks on the dip stick. The top...
Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:02:20 -0700
To the top level! But this makes sense, aeration would explain my symptoms. I should have done a parking lot oil change against my...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 May 2011 19:06:36 -0400
...This is due to the extra churning and aeration. That extra oil going through the engine also damages the catalyst and o2 sensor. If...
Re: Dometic woes
Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:38:24 -0600
...in. > > I even obtained a little 2 D-cell operated fish aeration pump which I > plumbed in next to the air pump with a...
Re: Dometic woes
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:39:38 -0700
...in. > > I even obtained a little 2 D-cell operated fish aeration pump which I > plumbed in next to the air pump with a...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 14:55:55 -0700
...the Monster solvent that NH sell is > ineffective and itself requires aeration so it does not spoil. It > does not seem like these cabinets...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 22 May 2011 19:15:09 -0400
...This is due to the extra churning and aeration. That extra oil > going through the engine also damages the catalyst and o2 sensor. If...
Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:59:05 -1000
...On 8/17/2015 8:02 AM, Tyler Hardison wrote: > To the top level! But this makes sense, aeration would explain my symptoms. > I...
Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 21:41:12 -0500
...the Monster solvent that NH sell is >> ineffective and itself requires aeration so it does not spoil. It >> does not seem like these cabinets...
Re: More Cooling System/ now oil coolers/ more detail
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 4 Oct 2002 00:57:12 EDT
...I also detail in the archives the low pressure vacuum pump I am using to evacuate the crankcase for less aeration. In a few...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 May 2011 19:32:12 -0400
...This is due to the extra churning and aeration. That extra > oil going through the engine also damages the catalyst and o2 sensor. > If...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 22 May 2011 16:41:58 -0700
...This is due to the extra churning and aeration. That extra oil >> going through the engine also damages the catalyst and o2 sensor. If...
Re: Pointing out the Facts on Vanagon Diesels - why breaking!
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:22:30 EST
...is checked on a graded surface via the rear pull dipstick. Aeration is a very serious issue at these engine speeds and temperatures leading...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Tue, 24 May 2011 13:54:23 -0400
...This is due to the extra churning and aeration. That extra oil >>> going through the engine also damages the catalyst and o2 sensor. If...
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
...Overfilling can cause excess oil aeration and raise oil temperature considerably. Oil temperature does not always follow coolant temperature. It is possible to get...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
Tue, 24 May 2011 18:09:44 +0000
...This is due to the extra churning and aeration. >>> That extra oil going through the engine also damages the catalyst >>> and o2 sensor. If...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 24 May 2011 14:37:29 -0400
...This is due to the extra churning and aeration. That extra > oil > >>> going through the engine also damages the catalyst and o2 sensor. If...
Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sat, 19 Nov 2005 04:30:07 EST
...depending on the water in the crankcase and the extent of aeration. However, the second function (capping the maximum temperature of the oil) does...
Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 10 May 2016 20:15:25 -0400
...Ten you get aeration and cavitation and make steam flashes. This is why the low coolant system is set up the way it is...
Re: Overfilling the oil issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Tue, 24 May 2011 19:13:34 -0400
...This is due to the extra churning and aeration. That extra >> oil >>>>> going through the engine also damages the catalyst and o2 sensor. If...
Re: Dometic woes
Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:53:27 -0600
...in. > > > > I even obtained a little 2 D-cell operated fish aeration pump which I > > plumbed in next to the air pump with a...
Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:49:11 -0700
...Another often missed possibility with these engines is oil carryover > through the crankcase breather or excessive churning-aeration of the oil > due to excessive...
Re: Dometic woes
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:05:16 -0700
...in. > > > > > > I even obtained a little 2 D-cell operated fish aeration pump which I > > > plumbed in next to the air pump with a...
Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:33:04 -0700
...Another often missed possibility with these engines is oil carryover >> through the crankcase breather or excessive churning-aeration of the oil >> due to excessive...
Re: Dometic woes
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:31:00 -0700
...in. >>> >>> I even obtained a little 2 D-cell operated fish aeration pump >>> which I >>> plumbed in next to the air pump with a...
Re: Dometic woes
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:37:46 -0700
...in. > >>> > >>> I even obtained a little 2 D-cell operated fish aeration pump > >>> which I > >>> plumbed in next to the air pump with a...
Re: Windage Trays and Lubrication Issues (Air and Water Cooled)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 14:05:36 -0600
...However by doing so it keeps more oil in your pan, keeps aeration or foaming down and if I understand the scenario properly, lets...
Re: Questions re. Audi 3A engine swap (after searching the archives)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Thu, 6 May 2004 02:11:02 EDT
...The windage tray helps stop the crankshaft generated aeration, but doesn't seriously effect front to back (or side to side) sloshing. The diesel...
Here's my article (written for Australian Jaguar owners, where anti-freeze
Historical mailing list
10 Oct 1994 05:33:07 GMT
...One aspect of cooling system maintenance that we can all easily follow is to minimise "aeration" of your coolant. It is essential to keep...
On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:44:17 EST
...These include the windage tray and baffled oil pan (50 degree install) to stop or minimize oil aeration and cavitation, new oil pick-up...