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71beepbeep - June 4th, 2004 at 07:04 PM

im getting back my engine reconditioned.
i just want to know what others recommend what oil i should use regularly..
please thankyou


BiX - June 4th, 2004 at 07:18 PM

try a search this has been done heaps of times and only recently


BiX - June 4th, 2004 at 07:20 PM

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=22603#pid174231 


68AutoBug - June 4th, 2004 at 07:23 PM

CASTROL GTX 2 ... Not Expensive...

recommended for Air Cooled Volkswagens..
Change Your Oil frequently...
Every 1500 miles... as Beetles don't have a proper oil filter...
only a strainer...
You can get a spin on filter to bolt onto VW air cooled engines

Lee -- 68AutoBug --


MickH - June 4th, 2004 at 09:51 PM

I use GTX2 as well. Used it for years in all my dubs.Everyone will have a preference though....


68AutoBug - June 4th, 2004 at 11:17 PM

I believe that any good branded engine oil will be OK..
So long as its changed frequently...

I wouldn't use Home Brand etc , but some people do!!

[apologies to $2-63 Home Brand] :):)

Lee --


pod - June 5th, 2004 at 01:28 AM

being a learner dubber myself (first beetle) ive read many posts on this and find most prefer GTX-2 so that what i`m using :cool:


68AutoBug - June 8th, 2004 at 11:45 PM

No mixing GTX2 with Bourbon :):)
its only a car :):)