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

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen Beetle, 5C1 (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,8 to 2,3 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000 miles/ 12 months and 40000 miles/ 48 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 2,3 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Beetle 1.8 TSI (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1
Beetle 2.0 TDI (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Beetle 2.0 TSI (155 kW) (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Beetle 2.5 (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1
Beetle 2.0 TDI (2012-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Beetle 2.0 TSI (155 kW) (2012-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Beetle 2.5 (2012-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1
Beetle 2.0 TSI (147 kW) (2011-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
Beetle 2.5 (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1

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