recommended engine Oil for a 1972 VW Beetle?
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Asked by MikeyI Apr 08, 2013 at 01:40 PM about the 1972 Volkswagen Beetle

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What is the commonly recommended engine Oil for a 1972 VW Beetle?

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tenspeed answered 11 years ago

The newer VeeDubs use a Euro spec oil. The '72 air cooled engine could use any of the modern oils. I would probably go with a synthetic 5W30. --- I actually have to read Bob's recommendations to see what my next oil should be. My GM oil life monitor says 30% left so I'll need a oil change in the next couple months.

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GuruWK25B answered 5 years ago

I would like to know the correct engine oil for a 1973 1200 cc beetle please.

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GuruBB9DR answered 5 years ago

I have bought a 2003 VW Beetle This car is a trip the damn engine light is on now! But I think it's because the car is wired incorrectly. Doesn't that make sense?

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Wayne answered 4 years ago

I have had VW bugs since 1959. Always used straight 30wt . That is also what the Book For VW idiots recommends. Only thing is it's hard to find It these days.

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