A gasser Vanagon should be using Castrol 20w50. 

Jim

On May 26, 2013, at 4:40 PM, walkingboss <walkingboss@COMMUNICOMM.COM> wrote:

> Hi Jim,
> 
>   Most people don't  advise changing brands/types, or weights, etc of oil.
> I for one don't see a problem changing, Use the right weight for your
> climate, maybe changing weights from summer to winter if your area has a big
> seasonal swing. So would I change, yes I would change. Simple because of the
> cost factor! Also synthetic oils are thinner and will find a way to leak
> where as dyno-oils have a better chance of staying put. Again this is just
> my opinion, take it with a grain of salt!
>   You know this is going to start a major flame war! So just do the leg
> work and make up your own mind
> 
> Howard
> 
> Subject: [VANAGON] Engine Oil Question
> 
> 
>> My 85 Westy came with Mobil 1 in it.  Should I stay with Mobil 1?  is this
>> overkill?  Are there better alternatives?