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Post by **snarl** » 27 Apr 2006, 10:41

Any tips on best oil for 1982 Aircooled , oil change this afternoon,..

Post by **cumbriankeith** » 27 Apr 2006, 11:04

Quantum from VW or GSF is good - or any other good but basic 15/40ish mineral oil is fine.

Post by **ermie571** » 27 Apr 2006, 11:43

Pete recommended the GTX for high mileage engines for my a/c - if you want the technical stuff (and he knows all about it) try phoning him - number on his website via profile for headley18

Oil change this weekend...

Emma

Post by **Bowton Lad** » 27 Apr 2006, 11:53

When I bought my 2.0l air-cooled T25 six weeks ago the first thing I did was to do an oil change & I used Morris's 30s oil. SAE30 is the recommended oil for all Aircooled VWs. Back in the 70s I always used
Castrol SAE 30 oil in my Beetles but I don't know if they still make that
particular oil.

Post by **cumbriankeith** » 27 Apr 2006, 12:06

Here we go!! Straight 30 was the recommended oil for all a/c but lube technology has moved on - do a search for oil choice on virtually any VW forum and read all about it! Then make your decision... I use ordinary basic-but-good 15/40.
Morris 30 is not easy to get hold of anyway - especially if you live out in the sticks, away from GSF or similar.

Post by **Bowton Lad** » 27 Apr 2006, 12:21

Yes oil technology has moved on over the last 30 years but air-cooled engines haven't! They were designed to run on on SAE 30 oil & SAE 20 oil in winter below a certain temperature.
The VW air-cooled engine is still basically a 1933 design with oil seals made to cope with thicker monograde oils not the thinner multigrade oils.
Anyway it's down to personal preference in the end.

Post by **snarl** » 27 Apr 2006, 14:40

No morris stockists out in this part of world....but shall go into town now and have a look about cheers all..

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