Date:         Thu, 24 Jun 1999 12:01:16 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
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From:         Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      Re: 5W30 Oil --- is it OK???
Comments: To: Doug Alcock <dgalcock@HEWITT.COM>
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Doug Alcock wrote:
>
> Just put 5W30 in my 84 vanagon  ---- saw a post this morning that talked
> about burning out bearings (oil to thin???) but was too quick on the
> delete key. Is this oil OK???

Doug,
If you're anywhere south of Canada, you should change to a heavier
weight oil. The summer heat and the Vanagon's oil pressure warning
system both indicate the need for higher viscosity. 10-40 should do it
unless you live in the southwest, then consider 20-50.
Larry

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