I am new to Westy ownership and would appreciate some tips/advice on a few questions:

1).  What type of oil (sythetic/blend/normal) and weight (10/30 20/50)?  I am from the northeast.  It is a new rebuilt engine (10K on it) and was told to use 20/50?  I have been using Castrol 20/50 synthetic blend with Mahle filters.

2).  It has new Brigestone 8ply tires. What tire pressures should I run?  35 front/ 40 rear....that is one I heard?

3).  What RPM range is good from highway driving (long term ownership).....3200..3500..4000rpm?  Seem high to run 4000 on highway, although I am used to lower rpm engines.   I am running 3400rpm@65mph.

4).  Does anyone use Redline water-wetter?  Is it worth it?

Thanks for any information you could pass my way.   So far, I love the new Westfalia experience.

Thanks, JD  85 Westy   

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