[Vwdiesel] 1991 Ecodiesel Questions

[TexasTDI]

20w-50 sure is thick!  I'd switch to a 15w-40.  But I'd bet it's the
thermostat that's making your car run too cool.

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta GL 2 Door 1.6D - 233k miles
2000 VW Golf GLS 1.9TDI 130hp/229ftlbs - 74k miles
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T -- FOR SALE
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com
http://texastdi.com/6/ubb.x

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Kelly" <magnificationbill at hotmail.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 9:31 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] 1991 Ecodiesel Questions


> [ Converted text/html to text/plain ]
>
> Hi all !
>
> Hope everyone's New Year is off to a good start -
>
> My ECO ( now 205K miles ) runs COOL.....eighty mph on the interstate (
where I
> use it most ) and the needle is barely up from the cold/far left....it
will
> move up to the middle in extended heavy traffic. Cooling system is in EC.
I'm
> thinking of changeing the thermostat.Where's the best place to get one ?
Other
> ideas ?
>
> Item two has been ocurring for some time -after several hours on the
> interstate, I notice the dipstick has levitated an inch or so from the "
fully
> in " position. It doesn't seem to be loose/broken - not overfilled w/ oil.
> Ideas ?
>
> Oil viscosity - I'm using 20W 50 Castrol, always have. Would 30 weight be
> better in this weather ( approx. 35-60 degrees ) ? Any suggestions ?
Thanks !
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Bill Kelly