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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22447 Location: UK
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D4B
Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 2083 Location: Hampshire UK
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Rick,
On my old VW's I always used normal engine oil, I suppose its only there to catch dust after all!!
Found this discussion about VW ones for you which might be of interest...
Cheers
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=337399 |
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Ray the rocker
Joined: 01 Aug 2008 Posts: 187 Location: south wales
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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On most commercials from the fifties to the seventies,we used to use castrol xl--a very light viscosity but any 20/50 would be suitable imo.
Take care not to exceed the reservoir line or arrow markings as you`ll get problems with engine air volume into the venturi being starved.
Cheers---Ray the Rocker.... |
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exbmc
Joined: 18 Jun 2009 Posts: 236 Location: Derby East Midlands
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:42 pm Post subject: oil |
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Generally, we used to fill the oil bath with whatever the engine was having in it. I still service a series2 Land Rover, and that has the same 20w/50 as the engine. As D4B says, it's only to catch dust, and as oil prices are going up, I would tend to use any old own brand from the supermarket. |
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stuchamp
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 546 Location: Iowa, USA
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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:59 am Post subject: |
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Same as exbmc mentioned. Back in the day usually 30w summer and 10w winter in the northern areas. Just use the oil that you're using in the crankcase. |
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