Volkswagen beetle 1972 User Manual

Engine oil
Always
use
a
name
brand
oil
labeled
"For
Service
MS"
or
"SD"
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.
Tho
following
table
contains
the
grading
for
oils
to
be
used
in
VW
engines:
lower than —13° F
Hot season SAE 40
Tropical climate
Cool season
SAE 30
Summer
At average outside
temperature of SAE 20 W-20
above 5° F
Moderate climate | Winter
At average outside
temperatures not SAE 10W*
If outside temperatures are continuously below —13* F use SAE 5 W°
* Avoid high speed long distance dnving when using SAE 10 W or SAE 5 W И outside temperatures rise
bove the indicated limits.
As temperatures ranges of the different oil grades overlap, briet 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.
a |
SAE
iow
Temperature ranges of SAE grades
zJ
20

Volkswagen beetle 1972 Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	beetle 1972
Category	Automobile
Language	English