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Date:         Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:42:04 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Diesel Oil?
Comments: To: Dana Mueller <dmueller@WACK.COM>
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My choice would be one of the Diesel specific oils. I am a synthetic guy and
I also favor the Mobil 5w-40 truck oil or Delvac 1. Equals are Shell Rotella
or Chevron Delo. Castrol and others have Diesel specific oils. Regular oils
of this type will usually be a 15w-50. The synthetics at 5w-40 offer cold
weather starting and fuel economy advantages. Oil change intervals are best
determined by oil testing. Soot is the major contaminant. Good filtration is
the solution.


Dennis






-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dana Mueller
Sent: Friday, November 2, 2012 12:33 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Diesel Oil?


Greetings all - What's everyone's favorite oil for 1982 1.6l Diesel Engine
Westie?


Last time I looked, a 15-40 diesel weighted oil did the trick. Synthetic or
Standard Oil?  Thoughts, opinions, snide remarks?


Thanks in advance,


-dm
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