What Oil for 1977 T2 2Lit. CJ engine

Hi, when I bought Cyril I was told by the PO that he used SAE30 Oil & looking in forums this seemed ok.

Just been speaking to a T1/T2 restoration mechanic and he said that's right for a 1600 but my 2Lit should use 10-40 as the 30 is too thick.

Has anyone any thoughts on this please, before I replace, my just installed, oil & filter?

 

Your mechanic is right.
Thread over.

 

2l = 15/40 Mineral

 

Oops!
off to the motor factors again then....

 

I use 10-40 in the bay

 

I use this too

 

Sae 30 should be fine - also 15w/40, 15w/50, 20w/50 & 20w/40 - these are all recommended by VW:

 

lavender oil... if its at all stressed ....

 

what he said!

 

I've never used it, but I'm sure it won't kill an engine if used once. I have always used 20w/50 or 20w/40 but as that has become harder to source 15w/40 Castrol

Just out of interest though, why is it crap?

 

Cheers @Baysearcher

 

on the subject , recomms for 79 1600 plz
Thank you
Regards
Wizard

 

Its a mongrade and as said above doesnt cope well at higher engine temps. I used to get a lot more leaks with this and I couldnt swear to it but think the engine runs cooler on the multigrade which are designed for a range of ambient and engine temps.

 

was this meant for me?

 

Yes 15/40 mineral