Date:         Mon, 24 Apr 2000 15:34:56 -0400
Reply-To:     Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Organization: Boston Engine Exchange
Subject:      Re: How to wash engine
Comments: To: "Carrington, Tom" <TCarrington@RELITECH.COM>
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Carrington, Tom wrote:
>
> I have heard of changing the oil, but substitute one of the quarts of oil
> with ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid. Supposedly the ATF has a high
> detergent concentration to help knock out the sludge from auto tranny valve
> bodies.
>
> Run the engine for a day or two with that mixture, then change the oil and
> filter again.
>
> TomC
> tcarrington@relitech.com
> http://www.relitech.com/tomc
> http://volksweb.relitech.com
> 85 Vanagon Crew Cab
> 82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion
> 65 Notchback
>
> >
> > Volks,
> >
> > After changing from winter to summer tires on me moms 94 VW Vento, I
> > also pulled the oil dip stick, to check the level. It was
> > plenty of oil,
> > but the oil was more like black syrup. How do I wash the
> > engine, on the
> > inside? I can think of one way to do it, buy 20 liters of cheap oil, a
> > couple of filters and change oil once a week 4 times, and fill up with
> > good oil. Does the list think this is a good way to do it, or should I
> > do it in any other way?
> >
multi grade oil is loaded with detergents and if anything I would add
marvel mystery oil and change it twice a week or every ten heat cycles
atf is for tranys and thats all I would use it for
Bob