I have a 1966 beetle 1600 stock motor what weight of oil would be best running in 60-90 degree weather I have 20-50 in her now . but thinking of going to 30W ..
Herman the German
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Oil weight in Florida?
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15 years ago
The engine was designed for straight 30-Weight, so you cannot go wrong with that.
J.
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15 years ago
I'd say SAE 40 cause it's hot down there.
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IIrc Vw only specified altering recommended weight for extremes, mostly Arctic climates. Ok, I looked it up in a couple of original owner manuals I have:
SAE 30, 0 deg C - 40 deg C (30 deg F - 105-110 deg F) API SD. SAE 40, 15 deg C - off the scale (60 deg F - Off the scale) API SD.
The SAE 40 is listed as recommendation for warm season in Tropical climate. These recommendations cover both Type 1,2,3 and 4 engines.
The early T1's have a very slight difference in recommendations.
J.
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Was synthetic oil available when the VWs were still being made in Germany?
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I.d agree with the 40 suggestion. Down in Australia it also can get a bit hot and with 30 grade you can get the pressure light coming on. I,ve ran
20-40 for some time, no problems. John- Vote on answer
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I'm pretty sure that oil weighs the same in Florida as it does anywhere else.
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0.9 times on mars
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0.17 times
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Not to be too picky but one lb on Earth would weight about 0.38 lbs on Mars.
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Aww, I did that from memory. I'm getting old ;)