Oils, Greases & Care

Oils, greases & care for your air-cooled VW

The right care for engine, gearbox and body

An air-cooled boxer needs the right oil, gearbox and brakes need the right fluids. Here you will find everything you need for servicing, restoring and preserving your Beetle, Bus or Karmann Ghia.

Our range

• Engine oil: Castrol Classic 20W50 with high zinc content for air-cooled engines
• Additives: CAM-SHIELD ZDDP to protect camshaft and lifters, Marvel Mystery Oil
• Gear oil & greases: gear oil, assembly grease, copper paste
• Brakes: DOT4 brake fluid, brake cylinder paste, brake cleaner
• Paint & adhesive: spray cans in original VW colours, heat-resistant paint, carpet adhesive

Tip

Modern low-viscosity oils often contain too little zinc (ZDDP) for flat-tappet engines. For your Type 1 engine a classic oil such as 20W50 or a ZDDP additive is the better choice.