In a message dated 8/21/00 12:17:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Re: loud clacking, oil and filter >> Dan, definitely use 20w50 oil and an oil filter with a check valve. The Canadian Tire brand ones are good ones as are the Quaker State one that Canadian Tire puts on sale now and then. I've been using them for six years now on my '87 Westy. Got 300.00km and still running strong on the original engine. You might also consider using synthetic oil. There are some indications that this may contribute to the longevity of the waterboxer engine. I've been using Quaker State or Castrol 5w50 synthetic, which ever is on sale at Canadian Tire when I need it, for about three years now. Changing oil every 4 to 5,000 km. Top ups in-between oil changes are done with regular 20w50 dino oil. Cheers Frank Condelli '87 Westy & Lionel Trains Vanagon List, LIMBO & IWCCC member Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service for the Ottawa Valley STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html">Frank Condelli & Associates</A> or http://frankcondelli.com |
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