I don't understand how any oil can cut down on the number one
contamination; blow by, with the associated dilution of the oil
by diesel fuel.  I think all diesel oils turn black because of
suspended carbon.  I don't think brand or type of oil will make
a difference here either.  Someone correct me if I am wrong.

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Q <danquin@EROLS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 1999 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: Amsoil vs. Mobil Delvac vs. RedLine Diesel Oils?

Bob,

You may have a point...but isn't a 1.6 diesel in a westy pushing
it to the
max (especially up those long mountain roads).

My engine is a new VW factory job...and I would like to keep it
running as
nice as possible as long as possible...

I have used Castrol 15W40 diesel rated oil (not synthetic) in
it, but
noticed that it blackens terribly almost right after it is
changed (at
regular intervals).

I have heard that the oils that I have asked about perform
really well, and
cut down on this oil contamination greatly...

Thanks for the imput...hopefully with enough responses like
yours, I can
make an educated decision.

Dan
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Berkemer <berky@WIN.BRIGHT.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 1999 9:19 PM
Subject: Re: Amsoil vs. Mobil Delvac vs. RedLine Diesel Oils?

> Dan,
>
> Don't waste your money on expensive synthetics for a 1982
diesel. Use
Shell
> Rotela (I'm not exactly sure of the spelling of that) and
change it every
3000
> and your filter.. Your engine will be fine and you'll save a
lot of money.
>
> There are basically two reasons to use expensive synthetics,
1. your gonna
run
> the hell out of the engine and push it to the max, 2. You live
in a cold
as
> hell climate (as I do) and you want the engine, starter etc.
to last.
>
> Modern blends of conventional oil are so good that synthetics
are usually
> overkill.
>
> Let the flaming commence...
>
> Bob
>
> Dan Q wrote:
>
> > Which is the best for my 82 Diesel Westy?
> >
> > I would like to switch to one of these oils, but not sure
which
synthetic to
> > go to?
> >
> > Also, is 15W40 good for all year round in the mid-atlantic
(Virginia)
area?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dan
> > 82 Diesel Westy