Date:         Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:40:40 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Comments: To: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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---- OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> > Dennis Haynes wrote:

> >> The  *w-50 gives that viscosity edge the water boxer needs.
> >
OleRiverRat wrote:

> >       I guess if you are talking about a really high milage H2OBxr that
> > has not been well maintained that is probably true ~ otherwise I
> > have not seen any info that would cause me to lean toward that
> > philosophy.
> >
> >                                                                       ORR ~ Dean

How about the VW Vanagon factory owner's manual?  That is the viscosity recommended there for all except extreme temperatures on either end.  At the high end it recommends straight 40 weight, at the low end a lighter oil, I do not remember specifically, but maybe 10 or 20 weight.

What waterboxer engines are not high mileage?  After all, the newest one around is 22 years old.
David McNeely