Volkswagen (VW) Beetle, 5C1 (USA / CAN)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Beetle, 5C1 (USA / CAN) coolant capacity ranges from 5,6 to 9 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000 miles/12 months, 40000 miles/48 months, and 40000 miles/12 months. The data covers 10 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Beetle 2.0 TDI (110 kW) (2014-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
Beetle 1.8 TSI (2013-2016)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
Beetle 2.0 TDI (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,6 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 12 months
Beetle 2.0 TSI (155 kW) (2013-2016)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
Beetle 2.5 (2013-2014)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
Beetle 2.0 TDI (2012-2013)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
Beetle 2.0 TSI (155 kW) (2012-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 12 months
Beetle 2.5 (2012-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 12 months
Beetle 2.0 TSI (147 kW) (2011-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 12 months
Beetle 2.5 (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 12 months

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