Date:         Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:50:45 -0500
Reply-To:     Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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From:         Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject:      Re: A couple of questions. (Why to avoid short-cold-engine trips)
Comments: To: Michael <michael@JAMHOME.US>
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Hi Michael,

Cold start, short run has always been classified by VW as "Severe Service".

Why? Because the engine is never fully warmed up it runs rich and does
not get opportunity to evaporate off any of the combustion byproducts
that accumulate in the oil. Oil will need to be changed every 4 weeks in
these conditions. Otherwise the contaminants in the oil will dilute its
lubricating ability and lead to premature corrosion of internal components.

Check your oil often if you use your vanagon in this fashion. You may
find the oil level raises as gasoline and water accumulate in the
crankcase. You will also find the oil thins out a bit and smells
strongly of gas... Change it ASAP if this happens.


Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario Canada
197x Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (ND Graphics graphics wrap)
1988 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (Colleen's ride)
www.pottsfamily.ca

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On 11/23/2010 6:11 PM, Michael wrote:
> What is so nasty about the cold
> start short run scenario?
> The ignorant folks among us need to know.