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    Synthetic Oil Recommendation for 1995 VW 1.9TD

    I am having a 1.9TD (180,000km) installed in my 1984 Vanagon Westfalia. -Did VW use a synthetic oil in this engine? -Who makes the VW branded synthetic? -Would Amsoil be a better quality oil than the VW brand? -What is the recommended viscosity for ambient temperatures from 10-40 degrees...
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    OEM Honda, Toyota and VW oil filters vs Wix/Napa

    I was always under the assumption that the OEM Honda, Toyota and VW oil filters were recommended over aftermarket filters. VW in particular recommends the German Mann oil filters for their boxer engines (old air-cooled and watercooled flat fours) as other filters do not have the correct bypass...
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    Oil recommedation for a rebuilt Vanagon 1.9 watercooled engine

    I have a 1984 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper with a 1.9 watercooled flat four that is in the process of being rebuilt. I was using synthetic before the engine rebuild and the engine did not leak more than a few drops here and there. It ended up with severe blow-by due to rings/cylinder wear. I have...
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    Information need on Canadian Tire Formula 1 Synthetic?

    I have been using Canadian Tire Formula 1 Synthetic for the past 6 years. Previous to that I had been using Mobil 1 that I purchased from an Esso bulk dealer. From what I know, Esso and Mobil are the same company. This dealer stopped stocking the Mobil 1 and started selling Esso SuperFlo...
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