1.2L H4โ€ขRWDโ€ขgas
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Fluid ยท Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission

for 1956-1960 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.2L H4 ยท RWD
Fluid Type
80W-90 GL-4 or SAE 30
Spec: GL-4
Capacity
2.1qt
1.99 L
Drain & Refill
2.1 qt
1.99 L
Change Interval
20,000 mi
32,180 km

Notes

4-speed manual transaxle. Some owners use SAE 30 engine oil. Do not use GL-5.

Other fluid systems on this vehicle

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