re: " I use American made light bulbs in my Vanagon. Should I use German ones?" As a matter of fact, yes. There are lots of folks like me that will settle for nothing less, which is what everything else is. German bulbs (usually Osram) last longer. If you really get into American bulbs and look in a catalog, you'll find there is a "heavy duty" version of most common bulbs. This is not the version usually in stock. This, of course, is "enthusiasm." Same sort of thinking that leads to "use only Mahle or Mann filters (I do), "use only Bosch plugs" (I do), "use synthetic oil" (I do), "use only German-made tools (Hazet or Stahlwille) to work on your Vanagon" (just a little). Last time I put new tires on my Vanagon, I first went to the BMW dealer and got the German-made valve stems with the chrome caps--they were in stock because they're enthusiasts too. Where I haven't gone yet: Ate brake fluid. Lubro Moly or Motul motor and gear oil. In the next message I'll rationalize how my collection of vehicles is practical. |
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