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Check Oil Type, Grade And Viscosity For Volkswagen Beetle
With the new edition of the Beetle which was first launched in 1997, VW kept it visually very similar to the original Beetle. From 2011 to 2019, the retro compact car was produced in Mexico and exported all over the world. Like the original, the Volkswagen Beetle was also available as a sedan and as a cabriolet. The special GSR model painted in yellow and black was a homage to the VW Beetle 1303 S, nicknamed the "yellow-black racer". Under the hood of the new GSR is 210hp. In addition, VW launched other special editions such as the Beetle Dune or the Beetle Denim.
A LongLife oil change interval is recommended for almost all New Beetle engines, both petrol and diesel. This means that you only have to change the oil after 30,000 kilometers or after 24 months at the latest. Only for the six-cylinder in the RSI model and for the first TDI diesel engines is the change interval 15,000 kilometers or 12 months.
Regardless of whether it is a TDI diesel or TSI petrol engine, always use an engine oil approved by the VW Group - a engine oil with specification 504 00 or 507 00 is the right choice for many Beetle engines! Make sure that the engine oil you buy can be used with your VW New Beetle by selecting the engine of your VW New Beetle and other details (eg year of manufacture) before ordering.
For all engines, you can use the tried-and-tested Castrol Edge 5W-30 LL brand oil, which also has LongLife approval. Only a small 3.5 litres of oil have to be filled in for the 1.4 litre petrol engine, the 2.5 litre five-cylinder needs the largest amount of oil with 6 litres.
Checking the oil levels of a Volkswagen (VW) Beetle engine is a straightforward process. Begin by turning off the engine and allowing the oil to settle in the pan for at least five minutes. After opening the hood, extract the dipstick and clean it with a cloth before reinserting it. After two seconds, remove the dipstick and observe the oil level of the VW Beetle by examining the dipstick. The oil level ought to fall within the MIN and MAX markers in the shaded section of the dipstick.
In the table below we have listed all the Volkswagen Beetle models that have been produced over the years and engine. For each one, we've listed out the VW Beetle Oil Type that you should use for each of the cars. You can use the search and filter to easily find the right engine oil for your Volkswagen Beetle.
| Car Make & Model | Year | Oil Grade |
|---|---|---|
| VW Beetle 1.4 16V Standard Trim Petrol | 1999, 2000, 2001 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 16V Standard Trim Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 16V Standard Trim Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 16V Standard Trim Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 Standard Trim Petrol | 1999, 2000, 2001 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 Standard Trim Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 Standard Trim Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 Standard Trim Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.8T Standard Trim Petrol | 1999, 2000, 2001 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.8T Standard Trim Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.8T Standard Trim Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.8T Standard Trim Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.9TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 1999, 2000, 2001 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.9TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.9TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.9TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 Standard Trim Petrol | 1999, 2000, 2001 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 Standard Trim Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 Standard Trim Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 Standard Trim Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 16V Luna Petrol | 1999, 2000, 2001 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 16V Luna Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 16V Luna Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 16V Luna Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 Luna Petrol | 1999, 2000, 2001 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 Luna Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 Luna Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 Luna Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.8 T Petrol | 1999, 2000, 2001 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.8 T Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.8 T Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.8 T Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.3 20V V5 Petrol | 1999, 2000, 2001 | 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.3 20V V5 Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.3 20V V5 Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.3 20V V5 Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.3 20V V5 Sport Petrol | 1999, 2000, 2001 | 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.3 20V V5 Sport Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.3 20V V5 Sport Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.3 20V V5 Sport Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 16V Standard Trim Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 16V Standard Trim Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 16V Standard Trim Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 Standard Trim Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 Standard Trim Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 Standard Trim Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.8T Standard Trim Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.8T Standard Trim Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.8T Standard Trim Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.9TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.9TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.9TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 Standard Trim Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 Standard Trim Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 Standard Trim Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.5 Standard Trim Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.5 Standard Trim Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.5 Standard Trim Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 Dark Flint Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 Dark Flint Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 Dark Flint Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.8T Dark Flint Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.8T Dark Flint Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.8T Dark Flint Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.9TDI Dark Flint Diesel | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.9TDI Dark Flint Diesel | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.9TDI Dark Flint Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 Dark Flint Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 Dark Flint Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 Dark Flint Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 16V Luna Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 16V Luna Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 16V Luna Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 Luna Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 Luna Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 Luna Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 S Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 S Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 S Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.9TDI S Diesel | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.9TDI S Diesel | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.9TDI S Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 S Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 S Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 S Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 Sola Petrol | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 Sola Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 Sola Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 10W-40 or 15W-40 or 5W-40 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.2 TSI Standard Trim Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.2 TSI Standard Trim Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.2 TSI Standard Trim Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.2 TSI Design Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.2 TSI Design Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.2 TSI Design Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 TSI Design Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 TSI Design Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 TSI Design Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 TDI Design Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 TDI Design Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.6 TDI Design Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI Design Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI Design Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI Design Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI Fender Edition Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI Fender Edition Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI Fender Edition Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 GSR Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 GSR Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 GSR Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI R Line Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI R Line Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI R Line Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 TSI Sport Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 TSI Sport Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 1.4 TSI Sport Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI Sport Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI Sport Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TDI Sport Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TSI Sport Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TSI Sport Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TSI Sport Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TSI Turbo Black Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TSI Turbo Black Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TSI Turbo Black Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TSI Turbo Sliver Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TSI Turbo Sliver Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle 2.0 TSI Turbo Sliver Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.2 TSI Standard Trim Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.2 TSI Standard Trim Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.2 TSI Standard Trim Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI Standard Trim Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI 50s Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI 50s Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI 50s Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI 50s Edition Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI 50s Edition Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI 50s Edition Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI 60s Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI 60s Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI 60s Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI 60s Edition Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI 60s Edition Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI 60s Edition Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI 70s Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI 70s Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI 70s Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI 70s Edition Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI 70s Edition Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI 70s Edition Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.2 TSI Design Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.2 TSI Design Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.2 TSI Design Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI Design Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI Design Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI Design Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 TDI Design Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 TDI Design Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.6 TDI Design Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI Design Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI Design Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI Design Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI R Line Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI R Line Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI R Line Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI Sport Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI Sport Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 1.4 TSI Sport Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI Sport Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI Sport Diesel | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TDI Sport Diesel | 2018 | 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TSI Sport Petrol | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TSI Sport Petrol | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
| VW Beetle Cabriolet Convertible 2.0 TSI Sport Petrol | 2018 | 5W-40 or 5W-30 |
1) Make sure that the VW New Beetle is parked on a level surface (no hill or slope).
2) Now switch off the engine with the ignition key or start button.
3) Now pause for about 3-5 minutes before measuring the oil level. This allows the oil from the engine to get into the oil pan.
4) Now you can open the VW New Beetle bonnet.
5) In the engine compartment you can discover the oil dipstick (ring at the top) of your VW New Beetle.
6) Pull the dipstick out of the holder.
7) Now clean the dipstick with a cloth, handkerchief or toilet paper.
8) Then guide the clean rod back into the holder made for it.
9) Now pull the stick out again.
10) The drop of oil must be between the "minimum – bottom" and "maximum – top" marks.
If this is not the case, suitable VW New Beetle engine oil must always be filled into the oil nozzle.
With the New Beetle, which has been available since the end of 1997, Volkswagen has succeeded in creating a perfect retro new edition of the old VW Beetle. Most of the modern technology came from the VW Golf IV.
This also explains why the "new Beetle" had neither a rear engine nor rear-wheel drive. All of the Volkswagen units that were popular at the time could be ordered for the New Beetle.
A high level of reliability and an excellent supply of spare parts are thus guaranteed for a long time. The special model New Beetle RSI with its 224 hp (VR six-cylinder with displacement 3.2 litres) and the racing car "New Beetle Cup" attracted particular attention. Both were only available in strictly limited numbers. The "Sport Edition" version, on the other hand, was easier to get with its up to 170 hp (front five-cylinder with 2.3 or 2.5 litre displacement).
For civilian use, there were petrol engines with displacements of 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 litres as well as the 1.8T with turbocharging. A particularly economical and powerful 1.9 litre TDI turbo diesel (90 to 105 hp) was also available.
If you strictly adhere to the oil change interval and use a prescribed engine oil, very high mileages can be achieved with every unit!
