Volkswagen (VW) New Beetle Convertible, 1Y (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, 1Y (USA / CAN) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 7 liter. Service intervals include checking at 20000 miles and changing at 50000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
New Beetle Convertible 2.5 (110 kW) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: 09G 6/1
New Beetle Convertible 2.5 (110 kW) (2005-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 09G 6/1
New Beetle Convertible 1.8 T (110 kW) (2002-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 09G 6/1
New Beetle Convertible 2.0 (85 kW) (2002-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Check 20000 miles
  • Code: 09G 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 1Y automatic transaxle holds 7 liters of fluid across all engine variants and model years covered in the specifications.
  • A 7-liter transaxle capacity is consistent with a combined transmission and differential housing, which is typical of front-wheel-drive transaxle designs where both units share a common fluid reservoir.
  • The 1.8 T (110 kW) and 2.0 (85 kW) variants from 2002-2005 share identical specifications, with a 7-liter capacity and a fluid check interval of 20,000 miles under normal use conditions.
  • The 2.5 (110 kW) variant introduced for 2005-2008 carries forward the same 7-liter capacity and 20,000-mile check interval under normal use conditions as the earlier engine configurations.
  • A fluid check interval, as opposed to a change interval, indicates a periodic inspection of fluid level and condition rather than a full drain and refill service.
  • The 2.5 (110 kW) variant for 2008-2010 shifts from a check interval to a change interval of 50,000 miles under normal use conditions, representing a different service action compared to the 2005-2008 specification for the same engine.
  • A 50,000-mile change interval under normal use conditions places the 2008-2010 2.5 (110 kW) transaxle service on a longer cycle than the check-based intervals specified for all earlier configurations.

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