In a message dated 12/6/98 8:02:33 AM Alaskan Standard Time,
jyasmen1@NYCAP.RR.COM writes:

<< Question:  In San Diego I used 20W50 in my 1.9 waterboxer.  Now that I'm in
the NE what weight should I use for the winter?  I tried to put the vehicle up
for the winter but there is no way for my wife and I to coexist with one car.
I plan on using Mobil1 synthetic.   >>

Hey Jason,

        I'm currently using the Mobil 1 15w50 and it seems to work great.....
but I think I still need to take the List's advice and get an engine block
heater.... go figure living in AK and all....probably just as cold in NE, eh?

Scott De Santi
86 Vanagon