On Jun 25, 2011, at 5:45 PM, Don Hanson wrote:

> someone else suggested simply wiping the  exhaust system with Peanut oil to
> > prevent rust.

Don, if it sounded like I was talking about something other than what I quoted/highlighted,
just like the directly above, my apologies. What I am saying is that putting ANYTHING on
the exterior of the exhaust pipes, will not "prevent rust on the exhaust system." It will only
prevent/affect rust on the exterior, which is a very secondary rusting. I don't think many volks
are aware that these systems rust, in most cases, from the inside out. Exceptions are
very high salt/road winter treatment areas, and people who mostly drive their vehicles
long distances, with almost no short runs.

Sorry if it sounded like I was discounting your experience with exterior rust, not intended.

bob