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

Manual Transmission

for 1981 Volkswagen Pickup 1.6L I4 · FWD
Fluid Type
SAE 80W-90 GL-4 gear oil
Spec: API GL-4
Capacity
2.6qt
2.46 L
Drain & Refill
2.6 qt
2.46 L
Change Interval
30,000 mi
48,270 km
Data quality
Book-style estimate
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Notes

4-speed manual transmission; do not use GL-5, brass synchros require GL-4

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