Engine Oil:

Important Note: First and foremost, make sure that the engine oil you use has Zinc or, use a Zinc additive. Modern oils do not have Zinc which is required for older, solid lifter engines.
• Straight 30 weight (SAE30 or HD30) is recommended for colder climates.
• Straight 40 weight (SAE40 or HD40) is recommended for warmer climates.
• 20W50 can be used in a pinch but we recommend non-multigrade oil.
• We do not recommend using synthetic oils in air-cooled VWs. Synthetic oils are composed of thinner molecules, and in our experience tend to leak more frequently.
• Engine Oil Capacity: 2.65 Qts (stock 1600cc)

Brakes Fluid:

• We recommend DOT 3 Brake Fluid unless otherwise specified.
• NEVER EVER USE DOT 5!

Manual Transmission Oils:

• Replace with 80w90 weight oil.
• Transmission Oil Capacity: 3.15 Qts

Autostick Transmission Oils:

• 3 Quarts SAE 90 Gear Oil at Transmission, & 5.25 Quarts ATF Type A (Dexron III) Oil at Torque Converter & Oil Tank.