Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2027

CABRIO FLUID CAPACITIES 

With Tiptronic 09A Transaxle 

(3)(4)

Manual Transaxle 02J (SAE 75W-90 G50 Synthetic Oil) 

(9)

2.1 Qts. (2.0L) 

Manual Transaxle 02M (SAE 75W-90 G51 Synthetic Oil) 

(9)

2.4 Qts. (2.3L) 

Power Steering Fluid (Hydraulic Oil G 002 000) 

.75 Qt. (.71L) 

(1)

Approximate quantity is listed.

(2)

Use only VW recommended fluids. DO NOT use any other fluids. Components may 
not function properly when using a fluid not specified by VW and components may 
be damaged. VW does not recommend changing fluids on some components, as 
noted in table.

(3)

No fluid change required, as it is filled for life. Check for leaks and check fluid level 
at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

(4)

Differential is serviced through A/T drain plug and A/T fill tube. Differential and 
A/T share a common fluid sump area.

(5)

Only use coolant G 12, meeting specification TL VW 774 D. Identifiable by Red 
color.

(6)

When changing engine oil, add approximately .5 Qt. (.4L) less than specification 
listed. Start engine and warm coolant to 140°F (60°C). Shut engine off. Wait 3 
minutes and recheck fluid level. Add engine oil as necessary. DO NOT overfill, as 
overfilling may cause catalytic converter damage and misfire diagnostic trouble code 
to be set.

(7)

Use an API SJ energy conserving engine oil.

(8)

Use an API 5W30 synthetic or heavy duty engine oil CF4 or CG4 for diesel engines. 
After changing oil, start engine and run at idle. DO NOT rev engine. To do so could 
cause damage to turbocharger.

(9)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

Application 

(1)(2)

Quantity 

Automatic Transaxle (VW ATF G 052 162A) 

(3)

Drain & Refill 

3.2 Qts. (3.0L) 

Dry Fill 

5.6 Qts. (5.3L) 

Cooling System (Includes Heater) 

(4)

5.3 Qts. (5.0L) 

Crankcase (Includes Filter) 

(5)(6)

4.2 Qts. (4.0L) 

Differential (SAE 75W-90 G 052 145S Synthetic Oil) 

(3)

.80 Qt. (.75L) 

Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-90 G50 Synthetic Oil) 

(7)

2.1 Qts. (2.0L) 

Power Steering Fluid (Use Only Hydraulic Oil G002 
000) 

.95 Qt. (.90L) 

 

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EUROVAN FLUID CAPACITIES 

(1)

Approximate quantity is listed.

(2)

Use only VW recommended fluids. DO NOT use any other fluids. Components may 
not function properly when using a fluid not specified by VW and components may 
be damaged. VW does not recommend changing fluids on some components, as 
noted in table.

(3)

No fluid change required, as it is filled for life. Check for leaks and check fluid level 
at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

(4)

Only use coolant G 12, meeting specification TL VW 774 D. Identifiable by Red 
color.

(5)

When changing engine oil, add approximately .5 Qt. (.4L) less than specification 
listed. Start engine and warm coolant to 140°F (60°C). Shut engine off. Wait 3 
minutes and recheck fluid level. Add engine oil as necessary. DO NOT overfill, as 
overfilling may cause catalytic converter damage and misfire diagnostic trouble code 
to be set.

(6)

Use an API SJ energy conserving engine oil.

(7)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

Application 

(1)(2)

Quantity 

Automatic Transaxle 01P (VW ATF G 052 162A) 

Drain & Refill 

3.7 Qts. (3.5L) 

Dry Fill 

5.65 Qts. (5.35L) 

Cooling System (Includes Heater) 

(3)

Front Heater Only 

9.5 Qts. (9.0L) 

Front & Rear Heater With Water Heater 

17.8 Qts. (16.8L) 

Front & Rear Heater Without Water Heater 

12 Qts. (11.4L) 

Crankcase (Includes Filter) 

(4)(5)

6.3 Qts. (6.0L) 

Differential With A/T 01P (SAE 75W-90 G 052 145S 
Synthetic Oil) 

(6)

1.2 Qt. (1.1L) 

Power Steering Fluid (Use Only Hydraulic Oil G 002 000) 

1.1 Qt. (1.0L) 

(1)

Approximate quantity is listed.

(2)

Use only VW recommended fluids. DO NOT use any other fluids. Components may 
not function properly when using a fluid not specified by VW and components may 
be damaged. VW does not recommend changing fluids on some components, as 
noted in table.

(3)

Only use coolant G 12, meeting specification TL VW 774 D. Identifiable by Red 
color.

(4)

When changing engine oil, add approximately .5 Qt. (.4L) less than specification 

 

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GOLF FLUID CAPACITIES 

listed. Start engine and warm coolant to 140°F (60°C). Shut engine off. Wait 3 
minutes and recheck fluid level. Add engine oil as necessary. DO NOT overfill, as 
overfilling may cause catalytic converter damage and misfire diagnostic trouble code 
to be set.

(5)

Use an API SJ energy conserving engine oil.

(6)

Dry fill capacity given. No oil change is required, as it is filled for life. Check for 
leaks and check fluid level at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

Application 

(1)(2)

Quantity 

Automatic Transaxle (VW ATF G 052 162A) 

(3)

Drain & Refill 

3.2 Qts. (3.0L) 

Dry Fill 

5.6 Qts. (5.3L) 

Cooling System (Includes Heater) 

(4)

1.8L Turbo 

5.3 Qts. (5.0L) 

1.9L Turbo Diesel 

6.3 Qts. (6.0L) 

2.0L 

5.3 Qts. (5.0L) 

Crankcase (Includes Filter) 

(5)

1.8L 

(6)

4.6 Qts. (4.4L) 

1.9L Turbo Diesel 

(7)

4.8 Qts. (4.5L) 

2.0L 

(6)

4.2 Qts. (4.0L) 

Differential (SAE 75W-90 G 052 145 S Synthetic Oil) 

(3)

.80 Qt. (.75L) 

Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-90 G50 Synthetic Oil) 

(8)

2.1 Qts. (2.0L) 

Power Steering Fluid (Use Only Hydraulic Oil G 002 
000) 

.95 Qt. (.90L) 

(1)

Approximate quantity is listed.

(2)

Use only VW recommended fluids. DO NOT use any other fluids. Components may 
not function properly when using a fluid not specified by VW and components may 
be damaged. VW does not recommend changing fluids on some components, as 
noted in table.

(3)

No fluid change required, as it is filled for life. Check for leaks and check fluid level 
at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

(4)

Only use coolant G 12, meeting specification TL VW 774 D. Identifiable by Red 
color.

(5)

When changing engine oil, add approximately .5 Qt. (.4L) less than specification 
listed. Start engine and warm coolant to 140°F (60°C). Shut engine off. Wait 3 
minutes and recheck fluid level. Add engine oil as necessary. DO NOT overfill, as 
overfilling may cause catalytic converter damage and misfire diagnostic trouble code 
to be set.

 

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GTI FLUID CAPACITIES 

(6)

Use an API SJ energy conserving engine oil.

(7)

Use an API 5W30 synthetic or heavy duty engine oil CF4 or CG4 for diesel engines. 
After changing oil , start engine and run at idle. DO NOT rev engine. To do so could 
cause damage to turbocharger.

(8)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer. Check for leaks and check fluid 
level at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

Application 

(1)(2)

Quantity 

Automatic Transaxle 

01M (VW ATF G 052 162A) 

(3)

Drain & Refill 

3.2 Qts. (3.0L) 

Dry Fill 

5.6 Qts. (5.3L) 

Tiptronic 09A (VW ATF G 052 990A) 

(3)(4)

Drain & Refill 

2.6 Qts. (2.5L) 

Dry Fill 

7.4 Qts. (7.0L) 

Cooling System (Includes Heater) 

(5)

1.8L Turbo 

5.3 Qts. (5.0L) 

2.0L 

5.3 Qts. (5.0L) 

2.8L 

9.5 Qts. (9.0L) 

Crankcase (Includes Filter) 

(6)

1.8L Turbo 

(7)

4.7 Qts. (4.5L) 

2.0L 

(7)

4.2 Qts. (4.0L) 

2.8L 

(7)

6.4 Qts. (6.1L) 

Differential 

With 01M Transaxle (SAE 75W-90 G 052 145 S Synthetic 
Oil) 

(3)

.80 Qt. (.75L) 

With Tiptronic 09A Transaxle 

(3)(4)

Manual Transaxle 02J (SAE 75W-90 G50 Synthetic Oil) 

(8)

2.1 Qts. (2.0L) 

Power Steering Fluid (Hydraulic Oil G 002 000) 

.95 Qt. (.90L) 

(1)

Approximate quantity is listed.

(2)

Use only VW recommended fluids. DO NOT use any other fluids. Components may 
not function properly when using a fluid not specified by VW and components may 
be damaged. VW does not recommend changing fluids on some components, as 
noted in table.

(3)

No fluid change required, as it is filled for life. Check for leaks and check fluid level 
at 40,000 mile intervals. Add fluid as necessary.

 

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2000-03 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Service & Adjustment Specifications

  

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