Date:         Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:10:29 -0400
Reply-To:     Aileen Boyd <aileen.boyd@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Aileen Boyd <aileen.boyd@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Oil and Coolant Reccomendations
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Hi everyone, Back to re-guessing the age-old question of which oil and which
coolant to use in my Automatic 88' Westy. We are currently using a Castrol
10w/30 Synthetic Blend. Is this the thickness we need? We've heard about
using 50weight but we think this is better for new engines. Our engine was a
bit neglected by previous owners, and also has 136,000 miles or so. Should
we go with a thicker oil? What do others with similar vehicles use?
Also, can green coolant be phosphate-free? People rant and rave about the
great blue Volkswagen coolant. Is this truly best? I have also heard about
Engine Ice. The van currently runs hotter than I would like. I would like to
see it go down by 10 degrees or so. Does not overheat, radiator fan comes on
when idling in traffic for long periods in hotter weather, or going up a
veeeerrryyy steep hill (as in the Rockies) recently.
Thanks!

Aileen
88' Westy
"Simone"



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