In a message dated 8/21/00 12:17:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

<< Re: loud clacking, oil and filter >>
    Dan, definitely use 20w50 oil and an oil filter with a check valve.  The
Canadian Tire brand ones are good ones as are the Quaker State one that
Canadian Tire puts on sale now and then.  I've been using them for six years
now on my '87 Westy.  Got 300.00km and still running strong on the original
engine.  You might also consider using synthetic oil.  There are some
indications that this may contribute to the longevity of the waterboxer
engine.  I've been using Quaker State or Castrol 5w50 synthetic, which ever
is on sale at Canadian Tire when I need it, for about three years now.
Changing oil every 4 to 5,000 km.  Top ups in-between oil changes are done
with regular 20w50 dino oil.

Cheers

Frank Condelli
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
Vanagon List, LIMBO & IWCCC member
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service for the Ottawa Valley
STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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