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kennyp Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:27 am

My '74 Standard Beetle did not come with the owners' manual... when doing an oil change, how many quarts of new oil are needed?

Thanks for your help.

glutamodo Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:31 am

It's 2.65 quarts. You should get a strainer gasket kit and check the oil strainer while you're at it.

By the way, there are a bunch of owner's manuals archived on TheSamba. While there isn't a 1974 included, there are many other years. Check 'em out:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/type1.php

Glenn Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:57 am

Do not over tighten the 6 M6 nuts on the bottom of the engine. They just need to be snug.

Bugs'n'Pugs Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:26 am

kennyp wrote: My '74 Standard Beetle did not come with the owners' manual... when doing an oil change, how many quarts of new oil are needed?

Thanks for your help.
Here is a step-by-step procedure for Changing the Oil by Rick Higgins of Bug Me Video.




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