Oil Recommendation

My daughter has a 1999 New Beetle. It is time for an oil change. What is
recommended for this vehicle in temperatures from 70-104 degrees F?

San Angelo, Texas

Bob wrote:
> My daughter has a 1999 New Beetle. It is time for an oil change. What is
> recommended for this vehicle in temperatures from 70-104 degrees F?
>
> San Angelo, Texas
>
>

I'd probably pick something like Rotella synthetic or Delvac 1, but
check and make sure that they meet the appropriate VW spec first.

good luck,

nate

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In the summer heat of Texas you may need a heavier oil. I use 20W50 in my
old VW Cabbie (1988), but check with your VW dealership for specifics.

"Bob" > wrote in message
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> My daughter has a 1999 New Beetle. It is time for an oil change. What is
> recommended for this vehicle in temperatures from 70-104 degrees F?
>
> San Angelo, Texas
What I am trying to find out is what weight I need for 100 degree temps. A
brand would be nice too. I have no VW dealers near by. I will have to call
long distance to a dealer to get this information, but I thought I'd throw
it out here tonight.

Bob wrote:
> My daughter has a 1999 New Beetle. It is time for an oil change. What is
> recommended for this vehicle in temperatures from 70-104
> degrees F?
> San Angelo, Texas

You open the owner's manual and it will tell you want it needs.
Remember that although it is 100º outside, your engine's temperature is
controlled by the thermostat and the cooling system. Once it is up to
operating temperature it may be 190º it will be that same temperature when
it is 20º or 100º outside.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

"Joseph Meehan" > wrote in message
. ..
> Bob wrote:
>> My daughter has a 1999 New Beetle. It is time for an oil change. What is
>> recommended for this vehicle in temperatures from 70-104
>> degrees F?
>> San Angelo, Texas
>
> You open the owner's manual and it will tell you want it needs.
> Remember that although it is 100º outside, your engine's temperature is
> controlled by the thermostat and the cooling system. Once it is up to
> operating temperature it may be 190º it will be that same temperature when
> it is 20º or 100º outside.
>
> --
> Joseph Meehan
>
> Dia duit

I looked in the manual, but all it says is to adjust to current conditions
and climate. It doesn't give me any recommendations for the weight.

Bob wrote:
> "Joseph Meehan" > wrote in message
> . ..
>
>>Bob wrote:
>>
>>>My daughter has a 1999 New Beetle. It is time for an oil change. What is
>>>recommended for this vehicle in temperatures from 70-104
>>>degrees F?
>>>San Angelo, Texas
>>
>> You open the owner's manual and it will tell you want it needs.
>>Remember that although it is 100º outside, your engine's temperature is
>>controlled by the thermostat and the cooling system. Once it is up to
>>operating temperature it may be 190º it will be that same temperature when
>>it is 20º or 100º outside.
>>
>>--
>>Joseph Meehan
>>
>>Dia duit
>
>
> I looked in the manual, but all it says is to adjust to current conditions
> and climate. It doesn't give me any recommendations for the weight.
>

It should have a VW spec number like 502.00 or something like that.
once you find which spec is recommended for your car do a web search and
see what oils meet that spec.

good luck

nate


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The owners manual says what oil to use. If you dont use synthetic and the
motor blows , the dealer cost is $10,000. If you have the 2.0 its this.
LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*
Synthetic 5W-40 European Engine Oil
0 To 30°F......30
-10 To 10°F......20W-20
Above 14°F......20W-40, 20W-50
Above 68°F......40
All Temps......5W-50, 10W-50, 10W-60
Below 59°F......5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40
Below 23°F......10W
If you have the 1.8 its this. LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*
Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil
Synthetic 5W-40 European Engine Oil
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
SAE 10W-40 Synthetic High Performance Motor Oil
All Temps......5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-40
If you have the 1.9 diesel its this. LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......CF-4
Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil
Synthetic 5W-40 European Engine Oil
Above 5°F......15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50
All Temps......5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40[1]
All Temps......5W-50, 10W-50, 10W-60
Below 59°F......5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40
"Bob" > wrote in message
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>
> "Joseph Meehan" > wrote in message
> . ..
>> Bob wrote:
>>> My daughter has a 1999 New Beetle. It is time for an oil change. What
>>> is recommended for this vehicle in temperatures from 70-104
>>> degrees F?
>>> San Angelo, Texas
>>
>> You open the owner's manual and it will tell you want it needs.
>> Remember that although it is 100º outside, your engine's temperature is
>> controlled by the thermostat and the cooling system. Once it is up to
>> operating temperature it may be 190º it will be that same temperature
>> when it is 20º or 100º outside.
>>
>> --
>> Joseph Meehan
>>
>> Dia duit
>
> I looked in the manual, but all it says is to adjust to current conditions
> and climate. It doesn't give me any recommendations for the weight.
>
>
>

You have 2 primary concerns.
One being the air temperature after the engine has been off overnight as an
example. The other is air temperature, engine demand, towing. stop/go
driving, and hilly terrain after the engine has run for awhile.

The radiator cools the coolant, the coolant cools the engine block and head.
The oil pan, engine block and head cool the oil. Engine coolant does NOT
directly cool the engine oil. Since the cooling is indirect from engine
coolant to the oil, the second part of the equation mentioned above is a
factor.
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Jonny
"Bob" > wrote in message
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> My daughter has a 1999 New Beetle. It is time for an oil change. What is
> recommended for this vehicle in temperatures from 70-104 degrees F?
>
> San Angelo, Texas
>

WRONG, "Engine coolant does NOT directly cool the engine oil."... engine has
an oil cooler!




"Jonny" > wrote in message
ink.net...
> You have 2 primary concerns.
> One being the air temperature after the engine has been off overnight as
> an example. The other is air temperature, engine demand, towing. stop/go
> driving, and hilly terrain after the engine has run for awhile.
>
> The radiator cools the coolant, the coolant cools the engine block and
> head. The oil pan, engine block and head cool the oil. Engine coolant
> does NOT directly cool the engine oil. Since the cooling is indirect from
> engine coolant to the oil, the second part of the equation mentioned above
> is a factor.
> --
> Jonny
> "Bob" > wrote in message
> news:reQzg.14660$PO.14313@dukeread03...
>> My daughter has a 1999 New Beetle. It is time for an oil change. What
>> is recommended for this vehicle in temperatures from 70-104 degrees F?
>>
>> San Angelo, Texas
>>
>
>