Date:         Wed, 2 Jan 2002 10:56:36 -0800
Reply-To:     s w <smorewhisky@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         s w <smorewhisky@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: slow cranking in cold weather
Comments: To: arbosch@ra.rockwell.com
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--- arbosch@ra.rockwell.com wrote:
> Scott,
> If you're running a "summer weight" oil in the crank
> case, it may be a
> good time to change to something a little thinner.
> I typically run
> Castrol Syn-tech 15W50 (or is it 20W50 - h*ll,
> whatever the Castrol blend
> is...) from April 1 through early November.  Then I
> switch to Mobil 1
> 5W30.  A thinner oil will likely help the starter
> turn the motor easier
> when it's cold.
>
> Another thing to check is your battery.  If it's a
> few years old, it may
> be time to replace.  Take it to a FLAPS like Pep
> Boys or Auto Zone and
> have them test it.
>
> HTH...  YMMV...
>
> Alan Bosch
> & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)

i thought the 15w50 was a thin oil...says it is good
to -36 degrees anyway, and if it gets that cold here
i'll be staying home with the van in the garage, more
for my protection than the van's;)
so i should switch to 5w30????






=====
Scott Wilson
85 GL Westfalia

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