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Date:         Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:56:52 -0600
Reply-To:     bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         bueses <bueses@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Stupid Question Results so far
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Well so far it appears by overwhelming consensus (8 of 10+-) that 20/50 oil
works well in a vanagon.


 My mechanic's rationale to use a lighter weight oil is that the heavier
stuff does not get to the heads/lifters soon enuf to keep them adequately
lubricated. Heads/lifters are expensive & are what go first, so treat them
to good lubrication for longer life? Also that if your engine is on its last
days then 50 wt. oil isn't going to hurt it any more than it already is so
why not use it!


Flame away anyone who has not beat this topic to death & then we'll talk
about tires?


Tom-put 10/40 dino oil in the 84!




"A camel is a horse designed by a committee"
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