Volkswagen Beetle
Maintenance specs for 9 variants of the Volkswagen Beetle — from 1998 to 2016.
1998–2005 Volkswagen Beetle
1.8L I4 Turbo (AWV) · FWD
150 hp / 162 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (02J)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 80,000 mi
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1998–2010 Volkswagen Beetle
2.0L I4 (Naturally Aspirated) (AEG) · FWD
115 hp / 122 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (02J)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 80,000 mi
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1998–2010 Volkswagen Beetle
2.0L I4 (Naturally Aspirated) (AEG) · FWD
115 hp / 122 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (01M)
FluidVW G 052 162
Drain & fill3 qt
Full capacity6.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 80,000 mi
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1999–2006 Volkswagen Beetle
1.9L TDI I4 Diesel (ALH) · FWD
90 hp / 155 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (02J)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeDiesel
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 80,000 mi
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2002–2011 Volkswagen Beetle
2.5L I5 (BGP) · FWD
150 hp / 170 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (09G)
FluidVW G 052 162
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity7.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidVW G 004 000
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle
2.0L I4 Turbo TSI (CCTA) · FWD
200 hp / 207 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed DSG (DQ250)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87 (Premium recommended)
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle
2.5L I5 (BGQ) · FWD
170 hp / 177 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (09G)
FluidVW G 052 162
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity7.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2013–2019 Volkswagen Beetle
1.8L I4 Turbo TSI (CPKA) · FWD
170 hp / 184 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual (02Q)
FluidVW G 052 911
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
2013–2016 Volkswagen Beetle
2.0L TDI I4 Diesel (CJAA) · FWD
140 hp / 236 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed DSG (DQ250)
FluidVW G 052 182
Drain & fill1.6 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeDiesel
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 100,000 mi
Air filter20,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi