1.2L (1192cc) air-cooled flat-4, ~40 hpโ€ขRWDโ€ขMANUALโ€ขgas
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Fluid ยท Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission

for 1963 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L (1192cc) air-cooled flat-4, ~40 hp ยท RWD
Fluid Type
SAE 90 GL-4 gear oil or ATF
Spec: API GL-4
Capacity
2.1qt
1.99 L
Drain & Refill
2.1 qt
1.99 L
Change Interval
30,000 mi
48,270 km

Notes

Many owners use Type F ATF for smoother shifting. Factory spec was SAE 90 gear oil.

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