Date:         Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:35:31 -0600
Reply-To:     bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: STUPID QUESTION?
Comments: To: jimt <camper@tactical-bus.info>
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Thanks for the responses on the oil- My mechanic works on both my aircooled
& watercooled buses & is a no bs, been working on vw's since the 60's kind
of mechanic. I tend to trust him, which is unusual, & have him do the things
I don't have time/expertise/experience to do which on the wasserboxer is
almost everything. The 84 has 84,000 miles on the og engine, runs great, has
only had the heads done on warranty recall back in the mid 80's. Does not
use much oil or coolant, FWIW.

I t is amazing to hear the different view points on this subject, now if I
could only get a consensus!!!?

Thanks,

Tom


> 20/50 for air cooled.  I wouldnąt use it on an waterboxer.
> Concur on 10/30 or 10/40 at this time of year.
> jimt
> 
> On 8/24/05 11:53 AM, "bueses" <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:
> 
>> I dropped the 84 Westy off at my longtime local vw mechanic for a quick once
>> over, fuel lines, coolant hoses, change the oil, double check my aux.
>> battery installation, etc. before heading to see the man burn.
>> 
>> When I told him, I had 20/50 weight dino oil in it, he said he could do that
>> but didn't recommend it. Thought 10/30 or 10/40 at the highest to not blow
>> out seals, etc.
>> 
>> I know we have beat this to death recently, but I can't seem to access the
>> archives. Help? What weight oil for a 1200 mile  rd. trip to BFE Nevada w/
>> temps over 100?
>> 
>> TIA,
>> 
>> Tom
>> 
>> 
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