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Date:         Thu, 9 Jan 2014 14:36:54 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: What is the recommended oil weight for northeast winter?
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At some FLAPS (A. Zone around W. Mich) you can often find 10W-40 in a synthetic blend or "part synthetic". It should give you a little better low temp performance.

Larry A.

On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 7:57 AM, Bob Anderson <ROBERTANDERSON294@comcast.net>wrote:

> Thanks to all who replied with suggestions and recommendations. I've > drained the 20w/50 and replaced with 10w/40 and will stay with this until > warmer spring weather arrives, then I'll change back to the 20w/50 along > with a qt. of Lucas oil treatment. > Bob A > '86 GL > Massachusetts > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: ROBERTANDERSON294@comcast.net > To: Vanagon List > Sent: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 10:38:58 -0000 (UTC) > Subject: What is the recommended oil weight for northeast winter? > > The temps here in Massachusetts have been dipping down to single digits at > night and I'm wondering if maybe I should change out the 20/50 oil I have > in my 2.1 Wbxr? And, if so, what would be the recommended winter oil weight? > Thanks, > Bob A > '86 GL >


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