The K-Mar filters are actually made by Fram. Although many say they are no
good, I have also used them without any problems. The 10w-30 is not the
correct viscosity for the Vanagon engine, especially for warm climates. You
should be using a 15w-50 or 20w-50. Since you are using synthetics, there is
no reason to change your oil that often. Every 7,500 miles is sufficient.
More than that you are wasting money.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of andrewbell
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 10:28 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: oil recommendations

Hey Tony -

I have used Castrol Synthetic for two years now, because of our extreme
heat and cold. I had to make sure my engine didn't leak, so after new
push rod tubes made the gradual switch. I use 10 w 30... I also use the
K-mart filters called Penskie - they're made by Casrtol USA, and are
$2.00 each. With all my engine does, I change oil every three months or
so, and it turns out to be very affordable. That's what I do -

Good luck!

AB in hot, humid, freezing, cold Minnesota
170,235 mile '84 GL

Tony Gould wrote:

> Hi all - new to having a vanagon - 89 carat -any
> suggestions on oil brand/weight/filters? - I live in
> sunny So Calif..
>
> Tony
>
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