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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:27 am    Post subject: 1974 Standard Beetle Oil Change Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do not over tighten the 6 M6 nuts on the bottom of the engine. They just need to be snug.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:26 am    Post subject: Step-by-Step Procedure for Changing the Oil Reply with quote

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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