How many quarts of oil does a VW Beetle Take?

kepoes · Post by **kepoes** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 11:30 am

Hi Everyone?
My question is "How many quarts of oil does a VW Beetle Take"

I'm going to change the oil and i want to know how many quarts i should buy, and what type. I read it would be recommended 20W-50. Bean that i live in California. That i should get that or SAE30. What do you guys think i need help..
Thank you all for the help.

fatalifeaten · Post by **fatalifeaten** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:47 pm

If your oil system is completely stock (IE no filter or additional coolers or sump), just under 3.

I run 20W50 Castrol in the desert in Phoenix so you should be fine with that.

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:34 am

I also buy oil additive with ZDDP. Modern oils are not formulated with the zinc that's important for pushrod engines.

fatalifeaten · Post by **fatalifeaten** » Tue Aug 07, 2012 12:39 am

Blue Baron wrote:I also buy oil additive with ZDDP. Modern oils are not formulated with the zinc that's important for pushrod engines.

I keep forgetting to do that.

kepoes · Post by **kepoes** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:04 pm

what type of oil's have this ZDDP Oil Additive? is it a can by its self? or is it mix in the motor oil cans at the store already? I see it online but there single cans of 4oz..

Blue Baron · Post by **Blue Baron** » Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:55 pm

fatalifeaten wrote:
Blue Baron wrote:I also buy oil additive with ZDDP. Modern oils are not formulated with the zinc that's important for pushrod engines.
I keep forgetting to do that.

I had a cam go flat once. Not fun.

kepoes wrote:what type of oil's have this ZDDP Oil Additive? is it a can by its self? or is it mix in the motor oil cans at the store already? I see it online but there single cans of 4oz..

Go to your regular auto parts store like Advance or Auto Zone and shop the oil additives, and look for one that lists ZDDP as an active ingredient. You may have to look on the back of the label to find it. One $7 bottle is good for two oil changes. If you can't find it, Google ZDDP and find it online.