If there is still oil in it and there is no reason to suspect it was
contaminated start it with that and once all is proven well then change it
to what you wish to use. If you do change it first and there is a problem
the cost of the oil will likely be the least of your concerns.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Paul Rogers
Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 12:49 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: What Oil to Use on Startup?

Howdy, I'm preparing for starting up, hopefully, my new to me motor.
According to the seller it has around 900 miles on it. But it's been sitting
around for a while. I know it's been over 1 year minimum. Long term I'm
going to use Mobil 1 but I'm thinking for the initial start up using
something less spendy in the event something doesn't go as planned. I'd
really hate to waste $30 plus $$ of the Mobil 1. Any thoughts on this matter
would be gratefully appreciated. Wish me luck.
Paul in Tracy
I don't think it matters but the motor is a 2.1

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