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Date:         Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:24:10 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Which Fluid Brands do you use in the Van 2.1 L Auto High
              Milage
Comments: To: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
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my recommended anti-frz is Preston Extended Life for sure, and not Dex Cool.

for a converntional engine oil I swear by Chevron Delo 15W40 . for a synthetic, I use Mobil One, 15W50. I've used a ocean of Castrol oil in engines in the past, but never do anymore. if you are a believer in the thing about zinc being removed from modern oils for emissions reasons, and therefore they do not lube as well.....or last as well, or whatever the loss is, you can still get diesel specific oils that contain adquate zinc I beleive.

Redline synthetic ATF is fine, but Royal Purple.......that is THE synthetic ATF to use these days. I can change out 3 qts of it in my trans and feel the car go better, no kidding. Redline GL-5 synthetic gear oil is perfect for the differential section of your trans. If you can find a Swepco oil dealer in your area - that's probably one of the best quatility oil products anywhere. Scott www.turbovans.com

----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Stewart" <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 11:13 AM Subject: Which Fluid Brands do you use in the Van 2.1 L Auto High Milage

> Hey everyone which Fluid Brands do you use in your Van? > > > My van is 2.1L Auto with rebuilt engine and rebuilt transmission. > > Note that I only want to use products which are commonly available on > road. Redline would be my only exception because you change the tranny > fluid every couple of years. > > Coolant: > What are peoples feedback on the Prestone Extended life or Dex Cool? > Which is better? > > PowerSteering Fluid: > I was using a Valvoline product which seemed ok. > > Transmission Fluid: > Red Line or something else? > > Gear Box Oil? > > > Oil: > Mobil 1 or Castrol? > Which grade? 5/30, 10W/40 etc.. > > Going to be driving cross country during the hot summer. > > > > Thanks to everyone for their feedback. > > Regards, > > Robert > 88 Auto Wolfsburg Auto


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