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Lubricants
Engine oil
The table on the right contains the grading for oils to be used in your VW
engine.
Always use a name brand oil iabeled "For Service API/SE" for the engine
of your Volkswagen.
Engine oils are graded according to their viscosity. The proper grade to be
used in your engine depends on existing climatic or seasonal conditions.
As temperature ranges of the different oil grades overlap, brief variations
in outside temperatures are no cause for alarm. It is also permissible to
mix oil of different viscosities if you find it necessary to add oil.
Transmission oil
In general all year round, the transmission of your Volkswagen requires
hypoid oil SAE 80 W or SAE 80 W/90 (multlgrade) according to MIL - L 2105
API/GL 4 specifications This hypoid oil does not have to be changed.
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Lubricant additives
If your Volkswagen is properly maintained, it is uneconomical to mix any
type of additive with fuel or lubricating oils.
When using single grade SAE 10 W ur mulli grade
SAE 5 W-20 engine all avoid nigh speed long
distance driving II the outside temoerature rlsas
above Iho Indicated limit.
Grease
1 - Multi-purpose grease with a lithium base should be used for the front
axle of the Beetle and for the door hinges on all beetle-type VW models.
2 - Dry stick lubricant should be used for the hood locks and the sliding
surfaces of the striker plates.
3-Silicone spray or petroleum jelly should be used for the battery
terminals and posts.
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