Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle has been around since the 1930s, and millions of them still run today. Whether you own a classic air-cooled model, a water-cooled version from the 1980s onward, or a modern Beetle, the engine underneath needs regular oil changes to keep running. Each generation has different engine layouts and capacities, so the process varies depending on which Beetle you're working on.

These guides walk through the specific steps for your Beetle's model year—where to find the drain plug, what oil grade to use, how to access the filter, and how often to change it. You'll learn the differences between maintaining an older flat-four engine and a newer turbocharged model, plus what to watch for when the job is done.