Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2028

JETTA FLUID CAPACITIES 

(4)

Differential is serviced through A/T drain plug and 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)

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 G052 990A) 

(3)(5)

Drain & Refill 

2.6 Qts. (2.5L) 

Dry Fill 

7.4 Qts. (7.0L) 

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) 

2.8L 

9.5 Qts. (9.0L) 

Crankcase (Includes Filter) 

(6)

1.8L Turbo 

(7)

4.6 Qts. (4.4L) 

1.9L Turbo Diesel 

(8)

4.8 Qts. (4.5L) 

2.0L 

(7)

4.2 Qts. (4.0L) 

2.8L 

(7)

6.1 Qts. (5.8L) 

Differential 

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

(3)

.80 Qts. (.75L) 

With Tiptronic 09A Transaxle 

(3)(5)

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

(9)

2.1 Qts. (2.0L) 

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

.95 Qt. (.90L) 

 

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PASSAT 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)

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

(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 

2.7 Qts. (2.5L) 

Dry Fill 

9.5 Qts. (9.0L) 

Cooling System (Includes Heater) 

(4)

1.8L Turbo 

7.4 Qts. (7.0L) 

2.8L 

8.5 Qts. (8.0L) 

Crankcase (Includes Filter) 

(5)

1.8L Turbo 

(6)

3.9 Qts. (3.7L) 

2.8L 

(6)

6.5 Qts. (6.2L) 

Differential 

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

(3)

.80 Qt. (.75L) 

Rear (SAE 90 GL5) (MIL-L2105B Hypoid Transmission 
Oil) 

(3)

1.6 Qt. (1.5L) 

Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-90) (G 052 911A Synthetic 

2.4 Qts. (2.2L) 

 

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QUICK-SERVICE 

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS 

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (BEETLE) 

Oil) 

(7)

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

1.0 Qt. (.9L) 

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

(3)

.85 Qt. (.8L) 

(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 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.

CAUTION: 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. See CAPACITIES for VW fluid 
specifications. 

CAUTION: For model year 2001 only, on 1.9L Turbo Diesel, manufacturer 

recommends replacing camshaft timing belt at 40,000, 60,000, 80,000 and 
105,000 miles. 

Component 

Months 

Miles 

Air Filter 

48 

40,000 

Automatic Transaxle Fluid 

(1)

(1)

Brake Fluid 

24 

(2)

Camshaft Timing Belt 

 

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1.8L Turbo 

(2)

(3)

105,000 

1.9L Turbo Diesel 

(4)(5)

(2)

(6)

 60,000 

2.0L 

(2)

(3)

105,000 

Camshaft Timing Belt Tensioner Bearing 

1.8L Turbo 

(2)

105,000 

1.9L Turbo Diesel 

(4)(5)

(2)

(6)

 60,000 

2.0L 

(2)

105,000 

Coolant 

(7)

(7)

Diesel Fuel Water Separator 

(8)

1.9L Turbo Diesel 

12 

10,000 

Differential (Automatic Transaxle) 

(1)

(1)

Drive Belts 

Ribbed (Serpentine) Belt 

(2)

(9)

V Belt 

Except 1.8L Turbo 

(2)

(9)

1.8L Turbo 

(2)

80,000 

Dust & Pollen Filter For Passenger Compartment 

(2)

20,000 

Engine Oil & Filter 

(10)

1.8L Turbo 

12 

5000 

1.9L Turbo Diesel 

12 

10,000 

2.0L 

12 

10,000 

Fuel Filter 

1.9L Turbo Diesel 

(2)

20,000 

Manual Transaxle Fluid 

(11)

(11)

Spark Plugs 

(2)

40,000 

(1)

No fluid 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.

(2)

Service interval is not available from manufacturer.

(3)

On 1.8L Turbo and 2.0L manufacturer recommends checking camshaft timing belt 
condition at 60,000 and 80,000 miles.

(4)

For model year 2001 only, on 1.9L Turbo Diesel, manufacturer recommends 
replacing camshaft timing belt at 40,000, 60,000, 80,000 and 105,000 miles.

(5)

In model year 2002, 1.9L Turbo Diesel camshaft timing belt and tensioner should be 
checked at 40,000 miles and replaced at 80,000 miles.

(6)

On 1.9L Turbo Diesel, check camshaft timing belt and tensioner at 40,000 miles.

 

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