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 surfdub
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| posted on October 23rd, 2012 at 08:15 AM |
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Best oil?
what is the best oil to use for a 2l kombi engine
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 matberry
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| posted on October 23rd, 2012 at 08:25 AM |
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I use and recommend ACE 30 or ACE 40 for older engines. It is by name Air Cooled Engine Oil designed specifically for our air cooled engines and
totally Australian made/owned. Unfortunately it seems the website is down presently.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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| posted on October 23rd, 2012 at 05:55 PM |
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I used Penrite but now use Fuchs from the farther land 
ace is good too
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tar76
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| posted on October 23rd, 2012 at 07:10 PM |
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I've been using ACE 30 and no probs here!
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| posted on October 23rd, 2012 at 07:21 PM |
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were do you get ACE from???
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tar76
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| posted on October 23rd, 2012 at 07:30 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by whathaveidone
were do you get ACE from???
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Thats the problem doesn't seem to be easy to get. I get mine from Matt but not sure how available it is in other states?
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| posted on October 23rd, 2012 at 09:58 PM |
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I use Gulf Western comp 50 in my slightly worked 2L. Has been working great, engine always runs cool.
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65 manx,74 camper,60 Rat beetle.....and many more to come
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| posted on October 24th, 2012 at 09:06 AM |
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http://www.penriteoil.com.au/pis_pdfs/CLASSIC%20ENGINE%20OILS%20Feb%202012.pdf
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