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Removing Engine Oil on a VW Beetle

Model: Volkswagen Maggiolino MK 1 - Years 1938-1980
Part: Engine oil

Do you want to replace the oil on a Volkswagen Beetle? Follow these steps: lift the bonnet and secure it, then remove the filler cap. Raise the car on a column lift; unscrew the oil sump plugs and allow the fluid to drain into a disposal container. Using a screwdriver, remove the oil filter located inside (as shown in the video), take it out of the engine bay, and fit the new part. Finally, top up with the new fluid, using the metal dipstick to measure the oil level multiple times until you reach the ideal measurement.

Updated on 14 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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