Hello all! Just wanted to clarify the fluids issues. I have been scrounging through the recent archives because I had remembered that there was some talk about oil and filter recommendations in the last week or so. After an hour or so, I was finally able to extrapolate the need info. I can't imagine what it would be like to search through months and years of archives for this info. A lot of the time info it hidden inside some obscure thread with an unrelated topic. Anyway, I was wondering if one of our illustrious Vanagon guru List members could provide us a simple list (not looking for debates on the subject, though hardly avoidable) of the best fluids for a Vanagon (WBX) with 100K+ or 200K+ miles on it. (mine has 206K) Please fill in the blanks. ENGINE OIL: 20-50w (Brand?) OIL FILTER: Mann or Mahle (Bosch?) COOLANT: Halvolene Dex-Cool (phosphate-free, ethylene glycol based, Orange), Blue Stuff? (what is it? who makes it?) MAN TRANS OIL: ?? (for syncro, if different) AUTO TRANS FLUID: ?? BRAKE FLUID: ?? POWER STEERING FLUID: ?? Anything else I'm missing? Anything to specifically avoid? This way, it will save me (and others) hours upon hours and this thread might be more easily found at a later date. Many thanks!! -Steven Dodson Kneeland, CA "Inga" the 87 Syncro |
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