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2002 Volkswagen New Beetle GL, 1.9 P
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle GL, 1.9 PSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 4.50 OZS. | 0.13 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.65 LBS. | 0.74 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Dry Fill | 5.60 QTS. | 5.29 L | VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 162 A2 | Lifetime filling (new fill) is for reference only. Only replace after repair. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Refill | 3.20 QTS. | 3.02 L | VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 162 A2 | Lifetime filling (new fill) is for reference only. Only replace after repair. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 4 Brake Fluid | Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | 0.80 QTS. | 0.75 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Oil | Lifetime filling (new fill) is for reference only. Only replace after repair. Part No. G 052 145 S2. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 1.9L Eng | 6.30 QTS. | 5.96 L | Phosphate free coolant G12 | DO NOT interchange or mix older G11 and G12 coolant. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 1.9L Eng | w/Filter | 4.80 QTS. | 4.54 L | SAE 5W-40. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 505 01. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the Volkswagen oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damage caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. | S |
| Power Steering Fluid | 0.95 QTS. | 0.89 L | Hydraulic Oil G 002 012 | DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 2.10 QTS. | 1.98 L | Windshield Washer Fluid: Concentrate ZVW 177 901/903/904/906 | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.