Bardahl ad with Squareback

Post by **Pine** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 10:36 pm

1972

Post by **Pine** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:38 pm

The name Bardahl also features on the Bus below - if that is what it does for your ride, I'm getting some pronto!

Rudi02 · Post by **Rudi02** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:14 pm

My dad believed in Bardahl like it was the best thing since sliced bread, though there were no sliced bread those day's. When he drained a ACVW engine and saw the thick Bardahl stuff in the sump plate, he smiled. Oil were not advanced those day's and anything extra helped.

Nice advert. Bring back good memories. Thanx Pine.

Post by **Pine** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:58 pm

Do they still sell Bardahl?

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:12 pm

Yes,but not in Africa.

http://www.bardahl.com/africa/distributor_africa.html

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:12 pm

Post by **Pine** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:42 pm

What is the composition of Bardahl, I mean what is it made of?

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:51 pm

Which product?

They have a wide variety of products and obviously all different.You'll have to browse the site and look at the products.There is alos a FAQ section where you can find out more.

Post by **Pine** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:52 pm

What did the original Bardahl in the Squareback ad do?

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:59 pm

I think they used an additive to the oil like PTFE today,to lessen friction and keep it running cooler.

Post by **Pine** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:00 am

They'll make you believe anything with a good marketing campaign

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:12 am

Some additives did work well,like Block leaks a couple of years ago.The had an additive that stopped leaks in the cooling system,and it worked wonders.

Blitzkrieg · Post by **Blitzkrieg** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:37 am

I need a rack as pictured in the ad, also for a Squareback, does anyone know who can make one up?

Ron&Gill · Post by **Ron&Gill** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:56 am

Chris wrote:Some additives did work well,like Block leaks a couple of years ago.The had an additive that stopped leaks in the cooling system,and it worked wonders.

So does an egg...

Clean it with Coke, if it leaks afterwards, chuck an egg in. Job done...

Post by **retrovan** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:42 am

Pine
I do know from own experience that these products were more for old cars.

The thickned stayed firm even when hot, this helped fill wear cavity's between bearings, piston & bore, and those kind of things, it gave you a silent ride, more compression, beter fual con. improve oil pressure and made the old work horse last longer.

BUT

If you put it into a new engine, it would force all clearances open and damage you ride.
What you save on the slide you loose on the roundabout.

Aircooled VW South Africa

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