Date:         Wed, 27 Jul 2005 08:47:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
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From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: 20W50 did the trick (10W40 in the winter.)
Comments: To: ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
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I usually run straight 30wt, just to avoid that deceleration ramp
flicker.  I had a very old worn out 1.9 that flickered real badly.  Used
50wt. and the flickering problem went away.  I realize that heavier oil
will not bring back worn away bearing material, but it's nice to not
have that light on.  Ignorance, even educated ignorance, is bliss.

Karl Wolz

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
Behalf Of
> ROBERT DONALDS
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 8:12 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: 20W50 did the trick (10W40 in the winter.)
>
> The 2.1 WBX engine has a problem with oil pressure at warn idle and I
have
> writen about it on my web page
> this happens starting around 130k miles
> http://www.bostonengine.com/articles/low-oil-pressure.htm
>
> Bob Donalds
> Boston Engine exchange
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Bohannan" <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 10:45 AM
> Subject: Re: 20W50 did the trick (10W40 in the winter.)
>
>
> I'm using 20W50 in mine, but still experience a strange phenomenon...
>
> I don't see the little led come on until after a highway run and then
> at idle it flickers...sometimes lights solid, but once RPM's are up it
> goes away...
>
> We just had 'er apart back in February to do the heads and I am told
> (someone else did the heads for me...) the hash marks were still on
> the cylinder walls...
>
> Could my rings be worn? Bearings? I have had folks say not to worry
> since it goes away once you put it under load (RPM up).
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Dave
>
> On 7/27/05, VWNut Hawk <vwnut@hawkcomputing.com> wrote:
> > I'll switch to 10W40 in the winter.
> >
> > >>> VWNut Hawk <vwnut@HAWKCOMPUTING.COM> 07/26/05 9:12 PM >>>
> > A few days ago I emailed about the oil buzzer.
> > I put 20W50 in as recommended and it ain't buzzing now!
> > Thanks.
> >