Best Oil To Use on Stock 1600cc 1974 L bug?

1,252 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 27 May 2012, 11:26 am

#904182

Doing a service on a friends bug and want to know what would be the best oil to use on a stock 1600cc TP Superbug 1974 model. Want something redilly avalible from Auto Bahn or supercheap.

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1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 27 May 2012, 4:49 pm

#904202

I used to use penrite hpr 30 on my old 1916.... It actually slowed my oil leaks dramatically. I use something else on my drag engine.

tar76 Custom Title Time!

1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 27 May 2012, 5:00 pm

#904209

another to throw in the mix ace 30

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DylanTheDubber Custom Title Time!

1,252 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 27 May 2012, 5:32 pm

#904222

Thanks Guys!

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300 posts · joined Jan 2012 · 27 May 2012, 6:14 pm

#904241

tar76 wrote:another to throw in the mix ace 30

this stuff is great

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vwo60 Veteran Volks Folk

2,036 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 27 May 2012, 6:34 pm

#904245

HPR 30 , can buy it at any motor parts shop.

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 27 May 2012, 7:00 pm

#904250

Penrite HPR 30 from me too

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 27 May 2012, 7:32 pm

#904268

been covered a few times now. try searching for previous threads.

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Special Air Service Chief "Gunna"

1,769 posts · joined Oct 2004 · 29 May 2012, 10:36 pm

#904838

HPR30 here as well.

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Topaz Slammed & Awesome Dubber

96 posts · joined Mar 2012 · 6 Jun 2012, 10:15 pm

#906380

Hey there buddiez,

Im a big fan of Penrite. Its the best thing since bugz. hehe
Have a awesome day, or night,
Sammy 🙂

Samantha 🤪

'73 Super Beetle: Fully restored, bare metal re-spray, custom interior...lovin' it 🙂

JVLRacing Custom Title Time!

1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 8 Jun 2012, 8:17 am

#906674

none of the above....Royal Purple or Nulon

narumi I'll do it tomorrow

138 posts · joined Aug 2011 · 9 Jun 2012, 1:41 am

#906825

Valvoline 20w 50,
because they're usually $20 for 5L

tar76 Custom Title Time!

1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 9 Jun 2012, 7:33 am

#906831

Is Royal purple synthetic? I remember back in the 90's the rotary boyz used it.

"Obey your Dreams"!

62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!