oil viscosity 73 Beetle

[2381Buggy]

What oil do you guys recommend using in a stock 73 rail buggy 1600 dual port? I 've been told to use straight 30w, but some say to use a much thicker oil like 20w50. Just light pasture and slow trail riding. I do have a remote filter.

[sgmalt46]

check the sticky in the performance/ engine/transmission section .
official "what oil/additives should I use" topic. 230 pages to sort through . hope you got nothing else to do today! I will start .30w is fine
that is what vw recommended .

Steve
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55 deluxe 23 window bus
64 crew cab
55 rag top beetle
66 beetle
71 square back (sold) ! good luck with it Henry!
46 beetle 552nd royal army service corps CCG

[gt1953]

I use Rotella 10 ~ 30. Run what you want as long as it has zinc in it.
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[AutoMechanic]

For your location either of the ones you listed will be fine for summertime. I personally use Valvoline 20W-50 High Zinc Racing Oil. I’m also going to try the new Castrol formula they just released called Castrol Classics that has high zinc as well.

[sgmalt46]

+ 3 on zinc ! it is missing in most motor oils. a must have for flat tappet engines in my opinion. I use valvoline mostly because it is easy to find most anywhere.
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55 deluxe 23 window bus
64 crew cab
55 rag top beetle
66 beetle
71 square back (sold) ! good luck with it Henry!
46 beetle 552nd royal army service corps CCG

[Glenn]