Date:         Tue, 2 Jun 2020 16:48:15 -0400
Reply-To:     Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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I've read for years here and on Samba that 15W-50 was recommended and bought my five quart jug at W-----t a few weeks ago. Waiting for all the projects to vacate the van space in the garage before changing. 

Stephen

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> On Jun 2, 2020, at 3:29 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> thanks for the info...
> isn't 20W50 is the most recommended oil for wbx engine...? is there a good

> reason to use 10W60?
> btw... you scare me here *"The sales clerk also suggested I try 10/160 so I

> bought 5 litres"*
> 
>> On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 12:19 PM Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I see GoWesty is recommending 10/60 weight - synthetic.  As it happens, I

>> recently went to purchase oil and a filter at a local auto parts store to

>> complete a pre-summer oil change  - as the van has sat over the winter and
>> I am about to take it out of hibernation.  I usually run 10/40 or 15/40 in
>> the warmer months and 10/30 in the winter (back when I used to drive it
>> then).  The sales clerk also suggested I try 10/160 so I bought 5 litres,

>> but have yet to change it as I thought I'd get a little feed-back from the
>> list without causing too long of an oil thread.  Worst case, I'll take the
>> oil back.
>> 
>> As well - I have been meaning to ask about alternator play or vibration.  I
>> am curious if other 2.1 Vanagons typically have noticeable vibratory
>> movement from the motor which is passed along to the alternator?  There
>> have been a number of mechanics over time that have peered in the engine
>> bay while the motor has idled and have never mentioned a problem.  Just
>> curious to see if this is a standard fare?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Bruce
>> 
>> 86 Westy Syncro
>>