Date:         Mon, 27 May 2013 00:58:36 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine Oil Question
Comments: To: James Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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Not to start a war but except for cost why do you think the Castrol is
better than Mobil 1?

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
James Felder
Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 5:59 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Engine Oil Question

A gasser Vanagon should be using Castrol 20w50.

Jim

On May 26, 2013, at 4:40 PM, walkingboss <walkingboss@COMMUNICOMM.COM>
wrote:

> Hi Jim,
>
>   Most people don't  advise changing brands/types, or weights, etc of oil.
> I for one don't see a problem changing, Use the right weight for your
> climate, maybe changing weights from summer to winter if your area has
> a big seasonal swing. So would I change, yes I would change. Simple
> because of the cost factor! Also synthetic oils are thinner and will
> find a way to leak where as dyno-oils have a better chance of staying
> put. Again this is just my opinion, take it with a grain of salt!
>   You know this is going to start a major flame war! So just do the
> leg work and make up your own mind
>
> Howard
>
> Subject: [VANAGON] Engine Oil Question
>
>
>> My 85 Westy came with Mobil 1 in it.  Should I stay with Mobil 1?  is
>> this overkill?  Are there better alternatives?