1982 2.0 Air Cooled - Leaded or Unleaded?

Post by **CAT220** » 10 Feb 2007, 13:07

Apologies if this is a repost but struggling to find a definitive answer after searching.

Can I run my van on normal unleaded or do I need to add a suitable lead replacement additive?

This is my first day with the van so dying to get out in it, need petrol first though

Cheers,
C

Post by **murdoch** » 10 Feb 2007, 13:10

unless told otherwise, i've always ran mine on unleaded

Post by **cumbriankeith** » 10 Feb 2007, 13:11

Unleaded for definite - all VW engines have been unleaded friendly since early 70's - I forget the exact year but our engines are fine with the green pump.

Post by **CAT220** » 10 Feb 2007, 13:26

Great thanks Guys! Just off to the pumps now!

Post by **phade** » 11 Feb 2007, 13:08

All post 1966 VW aircooleds can definately run unleaded.

You could also get away with unleaded on earlier VWs too.

Post by **aircooledude** » 15 Mar 2007, 22:17

Thanks from me too guys just been to look at 2ndhand engine for the beast and there was bottles of wynns lead replacement in the thing so got a bit paranoid but you cheered me up just gotta get it out and home

but it will be worth it i keep telling her !!!

Post by **Shootz** » 18 Mar 2007, 16:43

I was usure on this as well.
The guy who sold the camper to me,also a 2litre A/C said that he uses unleaded most of the time,but every 3rd fill up he used the leaded stuff.

I asked chris the local air cooled mechanic about this ,and he said just use the additive as it will look after the engine!.

Then i read on here that by buying additive you are just waisting your money!
So is the additive a waste of money or does it help the engine?
I use castrol valvemaster,on the bottle it says ultimate protection against valve seat recession
Protects engine under all driving conditions.
Keeps fuel system clean and provides exellent corrosion protection.
I always put a bit in every time i fill up,but only because chris advised me too.
At the end of the day there are alot of people on this forum who have probably forgot more than i will ever know about engines,and i take on board what they say,as i do my mechanic who has been woking on VW,s for 25 years or so.
If i can get away without using this stuff then i probably will,but if it does help my engine then am i best off keeping using it?
Lee.

Post by **phade** » 20 Mar 2007, 21:03

Personally I wouldn't bother using any additives, you simply don't need them !!!

As far as I know all VW engines since at least 1966 (or possibly earlier) can run on unleaded without any problems at all.

I run my mk1 polo, 1973 1300 beetle, 2000 1600i mexican beetle and my 1982 type 2 T3 campervan on standard unleaded without any problems at all.

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1982 2.0 Air Cooled - Leaded or Unleaded?

1982 2.0 Air Cooled - Leaded or Unleaded?

The man from unleaded he say yes

was a bit worried of beccles