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oil recommendation

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Hi all,

Can anyone recommend what oil i should use (viscocity and brand) for my 2.0ltr air cooled motor? (its got hydraulic tappets - CU code i think?).

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Re: oil recommendation

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Branded (Castrol, Duckhams, Texaco, Mobil etc) 15W/40 mineral based oil (is becoming increasingly difficult to get hold of as everything is thinner and either fully or semi synthetic nowadays)

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Fuchs 15w40
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I use halfords 20/50 for classic cars no problem
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