I've gotten a few inquiries about the oil additive suggested to me by a
local mechanic. It's called Trans-Valve Fix, and has done wonders in my
engine so far. I don't believe in the slick-50 type stuff, and was
reluctant to try this. My mechanic has been working with volkswagens for
quite some time, and due to the fact he owns 4 beetles, 2 buses, and a
karman ghia of his own I trust his knowlege.

I had purchased my vanagon from an owner who had been running 5w30/10w40 in
the van, and during the first hundred miles or so of my ownership I noticed
a slight tap on occasion from the engine. I had stopped one afternoon to
talk to him for a few moments and he immediately walked to the back of the
van and listened to the engine for a few. He then gave me a bottle of the
trans-valve fix, and told me to go threw this cycle.

change oil from 10w40 (it was already in the engine) to 20w50
add 1 bottle of trans-valve fix
run van for 50-100 miles
change oil again (20w50) and add 1 more bottle trans-valve fix.

so far, I am in the 50-100 mile space, but my gas mileage has improved, and
the tap is completely gone. The product is available online, or if it is
unavailable in your area I would be willing to purchase a few bottles to
mail to listees. If you would like to try it please e-mail me your address
and I will mail a bottle from here.

http://www.globalnovelties.com/auto/blastertvf.htm  is the url to the
product, I purchased clear plastic bottles (about half quart) for $5.75
+tax from a local auto parts store here. If interested let me know.

If anyone else has had an experience with this product, let me know!

Tie

TieDye
1984 VW Vanagon (1.9l) Owner

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