Product description

Classic Volkswagen engines have different lubrication requirements from modern engines. Particularly in older engines with flat tappets and conventional valve trains, reliable protection against metal-to-metal contact is essential. Many modern engine oils contain lower levels of zinc-based anti-wear additives than in the past, making a specially formulated classic car oil an attractive option.

Lucas Hot Rod & Classic Car SAE 10W-40 is a high-quality engine oil specially developed for classic cars, vintage vehicles and high-performance engines. The oil contains increased levels of zinc (ZDDP), together with phosphorus and molybdenum, to provide additional protection for camshafts, tappets, bearings and other heavily loaded engine components.

Its special formula creates a strong protective oil film that helps reduce friction and wear, even at high operating temperatures. The oil may also help maintain more stable oil pressure in older engines and reduce oil consumption.

Extra protection during periods of storage

Many classic Volkswagens are not driven every day and may remain unused for weeks or months. Lucas has therefore paid particular attention to protection against rust and corrosion. The oil contains special additives that help protect engine components during extended periods of storage.

This makes the engine oil particularly suitable for classic Volkswagens used mainly during the driving season, as well as campers and vehicles fitted with more powerful engines.

Key benefits:

✓ Specially developed for classic cars and vintage vehicles
✓ Increased zinc content (1600 ppm) for additional wear protection
✓ Protects camshafts, tappets and other heavily loaded engine components
✓ Forms a strong protective oil film, even at high temperatures
✓ Helps reduce friction, wear and heat build-up
✓ May help maintain oil pressure in older engines
✓ Helps reduce excessive oil consumption in worn engines
✓ Provides extra protection against rust and corrosion during extended storage
✓ Suitable for normal driving as well as more heavily loaded classic engines

Directions and application

This SAE 10W-40 engine oil is developed for classic petrol engines where this viscosity is suitable. It can be used during a regular oil change and provides additional protection for engines with conventional valve trains.

Important

Due to its increased zinc and phosphorus content, this engine oil is not suitable for vehicles equipped with catalytic converters or other sensitive exhaust aftertreatment systems.