Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote:
> What exactly does a vanagon engine pushing around a 4000lb vehicle with the AC on 95% of the time run with respect to oil temp in degrees?

Don't know, Vanagons didn't come with oil temperature gauges.

> How much above "standard" use vehicles does it run?

I'm not sure what you are asking. I doubt there are many listees that use their Vanagon as daily transportation anymore and put as many miles on as I do in a year.

> Surely you have done this research correct?

I wasn't aware that doing research is pre-requisite for posting to this list. If that's true, it should cut down on message traffic significantly.

There is plenty of info out there about the benefits of using synthetic oil in all kinds of vehicles, some of it well researched and tested. Most come up with the same conclusion; it decreased engine wear..

BTW, I didn't see any of your research posted to back up your original claim, where is it?

>I know of many large rig truck drivers whos rigs push 80.000 lb loads in much larger aerodynamic profiles for many many more miles than your 20 k and guess what? They use non synthetics and change it regulary.

I know of bus and truck fleets that are using Delvac 1, Mobil 1's product for large diesel motors. I'll be installing it in my motorcoach at my next oil change.

Good luck,

TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33
Winter Park, Florida
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