What oil for colder day's

Hey guy's,

I was wondering what type of oil to use in these cold day's.
I still have the 'summer' oil in the sump which is never refreshed.
I know it's not a wise thing but i only needed to top it once a while

Next februari the 22nd is our 'big day' and i'm using my bug as our wedding
transportation
(which i normaly only use in the summer)
The weatherforcast is predicting a nasty winter, so i think i might change
the oil?
On the other hand, i'm swapping this engine with a new one this spring...

Should i change the oil or just go for it?
My biggest fear is that the bug will break down or something like that...
:-(

Thanks in advance,
Roger

Is it garaged ?

Biggest problem is when its started from cold and the oil is thick. If its
in a garage then it isn't as bad, as it's not as cold as outside.

What sort of temps are you expecting?
What do you use as a 'summer' oil ?

When did you last change it - not just top it up ?

You know you should change it regularly dont you ?

I hope all goes well with the wedding anyway !

Rich

"bug '59" > wrote in message
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> Hey guy's,
>
> I was wondering what type of oil to use in these cold day's.
> I still have the 'summer' oil in the sump which is never refreshed.
> I know it's not a wise thing but i only needed to top it once a while
>
> Next februari the 22nd is our 'big day' and i'm using my bug as our
> wedding transportation
> (which i normaly only use in the summer)
> The weatherforcast is predicting a nasty winter, so i think i might change
> the oil?
> On the other hand, i'm swapping this engine with a new one this spring...
>
> Should i change the oil or just go for it?
> My biggest fear is that the bug will break down or something like that...
> :-(
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Roger
>
>

bug '59 wrote:
> Next februari the 22nd is our 'big day' and i'm using my bug as our wedding
> transportation

Don't know about oil, but an early "congratulations", Roger!!

Run it until hot.
Dump whatever oil you have in there.
Rinse out the trap.
Replace with 'winter' oil (Mobil-1 15W/50 is fine)
Get married

"tricky" > schreef in bericht
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> Is it garaged ?
>
> Biggest problem is when its started from cold and the oil is thick. If
> its in a garage then it isn't as bad, as it's not as cold as outside.
>
> What sort of temps are you expecting?
> What do you use as a 'summer' oil ?
>
> When did you last change it - not just top it up ?
>
> You know you should change it regularly dont you ?
>
> I hope all goes well with the wedding anyway !
>
> Rich

Hey Rich,

Had to look at the bottle to make sure what type of oil it is; Shell 15W40.
Also written: all weather oil, so there goes my question...
(look before you ask, Roger!)

I only changed the oil when i finished the bug in 2001... afterwards only
topping...
I do know it is not the way to do it, and sure will do it correct with the
new engine. The current engine also has a working engine-case heater for the
extreme cold day's (since it is originally from Sweden) the type that sticks
in the bottom of the engine where the oil filter/drain used to be. I think i
will keep it overnight under power (220v) just to be sure.

Thanks for your input, and sure hope all goes well too! 8-)

Roger

"Remco" > schreef in bericht
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> bug '59 wrote:
>> Next februari the 22nd is our 'big day' and i'm using my bug as our
>> wedding
>> transportation
>
> Don't know about oil, but an early "congratulations", Roger!!
>

thanks Remco, appreciate it.

If the bug does what it's suposed to do, i will live through the day
In my home town there is an airbase (Gilse - Rijen) with some old time
aircooled enthousiasts.... Spitfire, Harvard, Piper and some other post war
planes.
We are invited to take our fotoshoot among those planes.... COOL...
Never ocured to me that there were also Aircooled flat-four in planes.

OH, i'm one happy dude.....

Roger

"bug '59" > wrote in message
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> I only changed the oil when i finished the bug in 2001...

Motor oil has a shelf life. Change your oil.
Unless, of course, you want to start your
marriage in a very bad way.

"Just Me" > schreef in bericht
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>
> "bug '59" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> I only changed the oil when i finished the bug in 2001...
>
> Motor oil has a shelf life. Change your oil.
> Unless, of course, you want to start your
> marriage in a very bad way.
>
>

Yeah i think that is the best thing to do...
a couple of euro's for oil isn't a waste for a day full of joy.

Thanks,
Roger

bug '59 wrote:
> "Remco" > schreef in bericht
> oups.com...
> > bug '59 wrote:
> >> Next februari the 22nd is our 'big day' and i'm using my bug as our
> >> wedding
> >> transportation
> >
> > Don't know about oil, but an early "congratulations", Roger!!
> >
>
> thanks Remco, appreciate it.
>
> If the bug does what it's suposed to do, i will live through the day
> In my home town there is an airbase (Gilse - Rijen) with some old time
> aircooled enthousiasts.... Spitfire, Harvard, Piper and some other post war
> planes.
> We are invited to take our fotoshoot among those planes.... COOL...
> Never ocured to me that there were also Aircooled flat-four in planes.
>
> OH, i'm one happy dude.....
>
> Roger

Very cool!
I mentioned this to Cassandra and she mentioned you are getting a very
understanding wife. While mine is very understanding, but probably
wouldn't have let me do that one.

Nogmaals bij voorbaat onze best wensen!!

"Remco" > schreef in bericht
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> bug '59 wrote:
>> "Remco" > schreef in bericht
>> oups.com...
>> > bug '59 wrote:
>> >> Next februari the 22nd is our 'big day' and i'm using my bug as our
>> >> wedding
>> >> transportation
>> >
>> > Don't know about oil, but an early "congratulations", Roger!!
>> >
>>
>> thanks Remco, appreciate it.
>>
>> If the bug does what it's suposed to do, i will live through the day
>> In my home town there is an airbase (Gilse - Rijen) with some old time
>> aircooled enthousiasts.... Spitfire, Harvard, Piper and some other post
>> war
>> planes.
>> We are invited to take our fotoshoot among those planes.... COOL...
>> Never ocured to me that there were also Aircooled flat-four in planes.
>>
>> OH, i'm one happy dude.....
>>
>> Roger
>
> Very cool!
> I mentioned this to Cassandra and she mentioned you are getting a very
> understanding wife. While mine is very understanding, but probably
> wouldn't have let me do that one.
>
> Nogmaals bij voorbaat onze best wensen!!

Dank je, Remco (en Cassandra).
Let's keep our fingers crossed.... for multiple purposes

Roger


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