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Date:         Wed, 2 Oct 2002 18:35:40 -0600
Reply-To:     westydriver <westydriver@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         westydriver <westydriver@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Some Clarifications and Additional Cooling System Comments
Comments: To: "G.M.Bulley" <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM>
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i have found that on the vanagon westies here in colorado (denver and
higher) typically run hotter on the oil.  i change oil after ever major
hill climb  trip over the passes.  i found that at lower altitudes  my
oil temp doesnt climb as much.
jimt
On Wednesday, Oct 2, 2002, at 17:30 America/Denver, G.M.Bulley wrote:
>  Oil temps of 180-220 are normal.
> 240 is a bit toasty, ease off at 250. Hit 275 F and I'd pull over to
> cool. Hit 300 and you better change the oil once the thing cools down.
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