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Subject:Re: what kind of oil?
Date:Wed, 3 Apr 1996 10:24:27 -0500 (EST)

Hi Jeff

The best kind of oil you can use is fresh oil.  The weight depends
on where in the world you live.  If it's consistently below freezing
all year, I wouldn't recommend 40 weight.  If it's always warm, don't
go with anything too light.

I use straight 30 weight in my Bug.  What's important is that you
change the oil often.  Your Bug (I'm assuming it's stock, no increased
oil capacity) has a small capacity for oil, and no filter, so you
will want to keep it clean.

	TTFN
		Jay

Jeffrey Dale Will said:
> 
> Hi.  I just rebuilt my '71 bug engine and am ready to fill her
> up w/ oil.  I was wondering if I could get any input on what the
> best kind of oil to get is.  I am thinking synthetic, but don't think
> I can afford it.  Is that synthetic/natural blend any good for air
> cooled engines?  If I go w/ natural, what weight should I get?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> jeff
> 
> 
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