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Volkswagen Beetle (classic)
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All listed trims share these maintenance parts.
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Oil type, capacity and filters change between model years, so choose your year above, or from the list below, to see the exact parts and maintenance schedule for your Beetle (classic).
Volkswagen Beetle (classic) by year
19791.6L air-cooled flat-4 (fuel injected)SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19781.6L air-cooled flat-4 (fuel injected)SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19771.6L air-cooled flat-4 (fuel injected)SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19761.6L air-cooled flat-4 (fuel injected)SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19751.6L air-cooled flat-4 (fuel injected)SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19741.6L air-cooled flat-4SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19731.6L air-cooled flat-4SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19721.6L air-cooled flat-4SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19711.6L air-cooled flat-4SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19701.5L air-cooled flat-4 (1.6L 1970)SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19691.5L air-cooled flat-4 (1.6L 1970)SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19681.5L air-cooled flat-4 (1.6L 1970)SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19671.5L air-cooled flat-4 (1.6L 1970)SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19661.3L air-cooled flat-4SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19651.2L (1192cc) air-cooled flat-4SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19641.2L (1192cc) air-cooled flat-4SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19631.2L (1192cc) air-cooled flat-4SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19621.2L (1192cc) air-cooled flat-4SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19611.2L (1192cc) air-cooled flat-4SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →19601.2L (1192cc) air-cooled flat-4SAE 30 (above 32°F), SAE 10W (below); later manuals allow 10W-30/20W-50 →