What is it about Bend that seems to make it a Vanagon hotspot??

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> On Jan 3, 2016, at 6:24 PM, Vern in Bend <vernmcintosh@EONI.COM> wrote:
>
> Tyler, you'll be fine. This is typically the coldest time of year and the
> forcast for the next 10 days is for lows in the 20's and highs above
> freezing. There may be colder spells to come, but they are usually short.
> Mobil1 15w50 is readily available at the local WalMart if you need it.
>
> Regards,  Vern
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tyler Hardison" <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2016 9:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
>
>
>> I've been following this thread pretty closely as I'll be moving to Bend
>> this coming weekend. Since the van will be garage parked, I'm assuming
>> that
>> the radiant heat from the house will keep the garage at a respectable
>> temperature.
>>
>> However, when parked at the office, I'll have to be partially concerned
>> right? My engine is pretty tired so I've been running 20w-50 for the past
>> two oil changes.
>>
>> Should I switch to 10w-50? Or...?
>>
>>