Just that I recently, with the cold weather we been experiencing, had
some shifting problems.....and after the oil warms up...no problem...so
I went over to my mechanic and he suggested it...said he did one or two
vans and no come backs.....I was going to opt for a GL5 oil, but he
suggested since the 20w50 is cheaper ...why not.....just thought Id ask
...

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B C Tait
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-----Original Message-----
From: Mike S [mailto:mikes@flatsurface.com] 
Sent: 06 August 2009 18:44
To: Brenton Tait
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 20W50 Castorl Engine Oil

At 12:25 PM 8/6/2009, Brenton Tait wrote...
>This might sound a bit stupid...but what are the chances of using a
>mineral 20w50 engine oil in my gearbox? DO I run the risk of damaging
>it?

Engine oils do not have the high pressure additives required for 
gearbox use. Why are you even considering it? Proper gear oil is easy 
to find. 

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