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1981 VOLKSWAGEN DASHER
1.6L I4•FWD•MANUAL•gas
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Fluid · Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission

for 1981 Volkswagen Dasher 1.6L I4 · FWD
Fluid Type
75W-90 GL-4
Spec: VW G 50 (early ATF Type F also acceptable)
Capacity
3.2qt
3.03 L
Drain & Refill
3.2 qt
3.03 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km
Data quality
Book-style estimate
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Notes

020 transmission, GL-5 not recommended due to brass synchros

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