Shouldnt you then use German gas, too? And maybe become a German
citizen, get a German wife and move to Germany? Make sure you have
German water in the radiator, too! Nah, bulbs, oil, water and air is not
considered "parts". Btw, what kind of tires do you have? And shocks?

Just wondering,
'74 PerL
'88 Syncro 112i

Kent Christensen wrote:

> re: " I use American made light bulbs in my Vanagon.  Should
> I use German ones?"
>
> As a matter of fact, yes.  There are lots of folks like me
> that will settle for nothing less, which is what everything
> else is.  German bulbs (usually Osram) last longer.  If you
> really get into American bulbs and look in a catalog, you'll
> find there is a "heavy duty" version of most common bulbs.
> This is not the version usually in stock.
>
> This, of course, is "enthusiasm."  Same sort of thinking
> that leads to "use only Mahle or Mann filters (I do), "use
> only Bosch plugs" (I do), "use synthetic oil" (I do), "use
> only German-made tools (Hazet or Stahlwille) to work on your
> Vanagon" (just a little). Last time I put new tires on my
> Vanagon, I first went to the BMW dealer and got the
> German-made valve stems with the chrome caps--they were in
> stock because they're enthusiasts too.  Where I haven't gone
> yet:  Ate brake fluid.  Lubro Moly or Motul motor and gear
> oil.
>
> In the next message I'll rationalize how my collection of
> vehicles is practical.