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Best Oil To Use on Stock 1600cc 1974 L bug?
DylanTheDubber - May 27th, 2012 at 11:26 AM

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.

From Dylan

1916baja - May 27th, 2012 at 04:49 PM

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 - May 27th, 2012 at 05:00 PM

another to throw in the mix ace 30

DylanTheDubber - May 27th, 2012 at 05:32 PM

Thanks Guys!

From Dylan

69bug - May 27th, 2012 at 06:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tar76
another to throw in the mix ace 30

this stuff is great

vwo60 - May 27th, 2012 at 06:34 PM

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

helbus - May 27th, 2012 at 07:00 PM

Penrite HPR 30 from me too

barls - May 27th, 2012 at 07:32 PM

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

Special Air Service - May 29th, 2012 at 10:36 PM

HPR30 here as well.

Topaz - June 6th, 2012 at 10:15 PM

Hey there buddiez,

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

JVLRacing - June 8th, 2012 at 08:17 AM

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

narumi - June 9th, 2012 at 01:41 AM

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

tar76 - June 9th, 2012 at 07:33 AM

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