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ENGINE OIL
Viscosity grade SAE 20 W/20 for the
1200 Transporter
and
SAE 30 for the
1500 Transporter and the 1 Tonner
is specified
for temperatures
over
freezing point.
If,
however, atmospheric temperatures below freezing point
are anticipated the use of
SAE
10W is recommended.
This
grade of oil may
remain in the engine with safety when the temperature
again rises to a
higher range.
Should
it become necessary to add oil in the period between
two
regular
oil changes,
SAE
10W oil may be used during
lasting
frost and
an oil with a higher
SAE
grading when the average temperature rises.
This
means that
the
different SAE grades can be mixed without detriment, but be
sure
to
use always the same brand
and
type
of
engine oil.
The engine does not need to be warmed up before moving off, but it is
advisable not to race the engine immediately after starting when the tempera-
ture is
low.
Only if
your
VW
Transporter
is mainly operated for short distances
during
cold
weather
is
it advisable to have the oil changed at more frequent
inter-
vals, say every 2500 km. (1500 miles), using the prescribed
HD
oil.
In
the
warmer season, oil changes in addition to those laid down
in
the
Lubricati
on
Chart
are
unnecessary
and
uneconomical.
In territories with
arctic
cli
mates
,
it
is advisable to
use
SAE 5 W oil when
the temperature
is
very
low
(approx. -25
° C/
-13
°
F). This
oil should be
changed
every 1250
km. (750 miles) and the strainer cleaned at the same time.
TRANSMISSION
OIL
The
SAE 90 oil can generally be used all the year round.
It
need only be
replaced by the
thinner
SAE 80 grade in countries with arctic climates.
THE CHASSIS
is
particularly exposed to the cold and wet weather in winter.
You are
there-
fore strongly advised to adhere strictly to our instructions for
lubrication.
If,
in addition, you spray the bottom of the vehicle with a suitable anti-corrosion
oil, as a
protection
against rusting, you will prolong the life
of
your
Trans-
porter.
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