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Date:         Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:16:19 -0600
Reply-To:     ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: diesel questions
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Normal driving varies from person to
Person.  Aka the near drag race from light to light etc...
Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy


On Oct 10, 2011 11:48 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:


Welcome to the world of late model diesel technology. Due to the emissions
controls the recommended oils are low zinc/phosphorous etc. For any brand
look for the VW specs 504/00 and 507/00. This will also lock you into lower
viscosities such as 5w-30. Do not look for older Diesel oils. Mobil sells a
5w-30 ESP which is carried at Mercedes/Sprinter dealers and has these specs.




As for break in, newer engines really don't need much babying . Just don't
abuse it. Normal driving in traffic for a few days will take care of it.


Dennis




-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf ...
Mike Miller
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 8:20 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: diesel questions




Fellow vanners,


[Excuse the cross post]


Just got a 2012 Jetta TDI - now I have no excuse if I fil...
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