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Re: oil
by Rynoth » Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:27 am
I'm using the Valvoline VR1 20w-50 non synthetic called for in the Aerovee manual. Not too expensive by the case on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-822347- ... VR1+20w-50
About $6 a quart.
http://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-822347- ... VR1+20w-50
About $6 a quart.
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Ryan Roth
N197RR - Waiex #197 (Turbo Aerovee Taildragger)
Knoxville, TN (Hangar at KRKW)
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N197RR - Waiex #197 (Turbo Aerovee Taildragger)
Knoxville, TN (Hangar at KRKW)
My project blog: http://www.rynoth.com/wordpress/waiex/
Time-lapse video of my build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8QTd2HoyAM
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Re: oil
by SonexN76ET » Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:36 pm
I too am using Valvolene VR1 20w50 Racing oil. The Aerovee manual specifies the approved oils. You have to have oil that has a high zinc content. Like Ryan, I get mine by the case from Amazon.
Jake
Jake
Sonex Tri Gear, Rotax 912 ULS, Sensenich 3 Blade Ground Adjustable Propeller
MGL Velocity EMS, Garmin GTR 200 Comm, GTX 335 ADS B Out Transponder
ILevil AW AHRS & ADS-B In, UAvionix AV20S
200+ hours previously with Aerovee engine
Sarasota, Florida
MGL Velocity EMS, Garmin GTR 200 Comm, GTX 335 ADS B Out Transponder
ILevil AW AHRS & ADS-B In, UAvionix AV20S
200+ hours previously with Aerovee engine
Sarasota, Florida
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Re: oil
by rizzz » Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:55 pm
I've been using the Brad Penn Penn-Grade 1 Racing 20w50.
My local VW guy swears by this one.
The Valvoline VR-1 20w50 does not appear to be available in Australia.
My local VW guy swears by this one.
The Valvoline VR-1 20w50 does not appear to be available in Australia.
Michael
Sonex #145 from scratch (mostly)
Taildragger, 2.4L VW engine, AeroInjector, Prince 54x48 P-Tip
VH-MND, CofA issued 2nd of November 2015
First flight 7th of November 2015
Phase I Completed, 11th of February 2016
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Sonex #145 from scratch (mostly)
Taildragger, 2.4L VW engine, AeroInjector, Prince 54x48 P-Tip
VH-MND, CofA issued 2nd of November 2015
First flight 7th of November 2015
Phase I Completed, 11th of February 2016
http://www.mykitlog.com/rizzz/
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Re: oil
by mike.smith » Wed Nov 04, 2015 10:46 pm
Rynoth wrote:I'm using the Valvoline VR1 20w-50 non synthetic called for in the Aerovee manual. Not too expensive by the case on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-822347- ... VR1+20w-50
About $6 a quart.
Same for me.
Mike Smith
Sonex N439M
Scratch built, AeroVee, Dual stick, Tail dragger
http://www.mykitlog.com/mikesmith
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Re: oil
by vwglenn » Thu Nov 05, 2015 9:57 am
For the last 20 years I've been using Castrol GTX 20-50 in my VWs. Haven't had an engine grenade on me yet. I'd go with whatever they recommend for the Aerovee.
Some people swear by synthetic and blends. Most of the guys I've talked to that have used them in VWs have had weeping issues (leaks) because the molecules are supposedly smaller and the tolerances on VW engines aren't as refined as modern engines. Another reason I use conventional oil is the frequency at which I change my oil. Usually 1500-3000 miles. Up until recently, I never ran a filter, only the screen. I reasoned that even expensive synthetic will recirculate the junk that gets by the screen and would be a waste of money as a result.
Some people swear by synthetic and blends. Most of the guys I've talked to that have used them in VWs have had weeping issues (leaks) because the molecules are supposedly smaller and the tolerances on VW engines aren't as refined as modern engines. Another reason I use conventional oil is the frequency at which I change my oil. Usually 1500-3000 miles. Up until recently, I never ran a filter, only the screen. I reasoned that even expensive synthetic will recirculate the junk that gets by the screen and would be a waste of money as a result.
Glenn
Sonex #600
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Re: oil
by andrewp » Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:30 am
I don't have a VW, but I would thought I would drag the Jabiru people into this thread.
Aeroshell 100W + Camguard
Ed Kollins (the dude who made Camguard, designed or whatever) hangs out on the Cessna list. Between him and way many seminars from Mike Busch, Camguard makes a lot of sense paired to a simple oil. No idea if it has any relevance from a VW angle.
Gentlemen, start your flamethrowers.
AP
Aeroshell 100W + Camguard
Ed Kollins (the dude who made Camguard, designed or whatever) hangs out on the Cessna list. Between him and way many seminars from Mike Busch, Camguard makes a lot of sense paired to a simple oil. No idea if it has any relevance from a VW angle.
Gentlemen, start your flamethrowers.
AP
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Re: oil
by Gripdana » Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:47 am
I use Valvoline VR-1 20w50 as recommended in the Aerovee manual. I buy it from my local auto parts store.
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Scratch Built
First Flight March 8, 2015
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Aerovee-Dual Controls-Tail Dragger
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