Date:         Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:22:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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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I use the Prestone yellow premix which you can get at any Wal-mart and
you don't have to worry about mixing it or bad water.
Power steering- Dexron ATF only dude.  Any brand will do.  NO power
steering fluid.  Naughty, naughty!
Red Line MT 90 is awesome for the differential side.
ATF- Pick a brand.  They are pretty much all the same.
Oil- Castrol 10-40 until your engine is done breaking in (1000 miles or
so) then 20-50.

Have fun!

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com


Robert Stewart wrote:
> 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
>
>
>