In a message dated 96-03-05 11:47:26 EST, SW@smus.bc.ca (Shawn Wright)
writes:

>
>Since we're due to leave for Calif in 6 weeks or so, I'd like to 
>change engine & trans oil to synthetic - I've got some 5w50 already 
>(& VW filters...), but have yet to find synthetic trans oil around 
>here (Victoria). I got some for my Jetta a few years back at the 
>dealer (they just pumped a few litres from a drum), but there must a 
>better source!

5-50 oil is not proper for this engine. Especially for extended hiway
driving.  I sugest Mobil1  15-50, or other equivalent, as it is a excelent
replacement for 20-50 that vanagon engine calls for.
Dennis.