is there a automatic transmission filter on the 73 super beetle
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Asked by AutoAngy Aug 10, 2017 at 04:56 PM about the 1973 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have the transmission fluid drained and the bottom pan removed, do i need to
look elsewhere for a filter or is there even one on my beetle?

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

No. VW's are fairly primitive, no oil filter either.

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AutoAngy answered 7 years ago

THANK YOU MUCH! This will save us a ton of time looking for both! So..........how is the fluid filtered then?? Of do I just change it when it needs it?

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

Changing oil more often was VW's approach. There are kits to add an oil filter but I don't know about the transmission.

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