Volkswagen Beetle Questions Maintenance & Repair

Is 11 Miles Per Gallon Normal?

The repair shop says everything is running fine, but I get 11 miles per gallon. Is that the best I can expect?

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Oil Change

Is there a tool that screws into the oil filter drain plug that drains the filter cartridge?

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What Is The Color Code 4 A 1974 Green Volkswagon Beetle

i have one and am trying to paint it the original color but cant find the color code

Relay??

Trying to start my 67 Bug after sitting up for few years, new engine, I thought it was a relay under the hood, called ask imports say no relay. When I turn key it is making a buzzing sound. Does any...

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How Do You Change The Transmission Fluid

where is the dipstick for the transmission and how do you cahnge the transmission fluid

My 1974 Automatic Beetle Stalls Sporadically, Why Does It Do This?

the carb is set up correctly and only 2 years old, sometimes it runs fine from the start of a journey and sometimes not, its performance is not weather related, the only constant is when i have to sto...

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2006 VW Beetle Convertible Shaking

Hey, wondering if anyone has had problems with their vw beetle starting to shake/shimmy very slightly at around 50 mph. This happened a day ago after it was driven in a heavy snowstorm. Any ideas? Tha...

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The Oil Plug Came Out Of My 2000 Beetle.

I stopped and had it towed to a service station who checked it out and serviced it. They said it sounded fine but the oil light and buzzer keeps going off. Is there a reset button or is something el...

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My 1969 VW Beetle Stalls When I Come To A Stop. It Idles And Runs Fine. Why...

I have already changed the fuel filter, plugs, points, cap& rotor, . I set the timing and adjusted the valves. I also sprayed carb. cleaner inside and out of the carb. and added "Lucas" gas treatment ...

04 New Beetle

I have somehow manually activated the rear electric spoiler?

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2002 Beetle

Having a problem with a few things.. Back tail lights works until i hit the brake and then the left one goes out until I release the brake, any ideas? Also, airbag light is on. I took it to a foreign...

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2002 Beetle

I have a question..My left rear light works until I put my foot on the brake and then just the left light goes out until I release the brake. Any Ideas?

Starter Problem Turned Into...its Not Running & I Can't Figure Out Why

So as my first car i bought a used 1969 beetle...its nice to drive =P BUT...once i really need it, i ran into problems and now we can't figure out whats wrong with it nor do i have the money or transp...

Where Is The Light Dimmer Switch?

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Lost My Key, Is A 73 Easy To Hotwire Or Get A New Key For ?

What Are Suitable Replacement Tires For 69 Bug?

Hi - I know the size tires needed are 165/80TR15. But am having a hard time finding a retail outlet that carries them in store for mounting, etc. Can 175s be used? Or?? Thanks-

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Oil Filter Change

Is there a tool that screws into the filter housing that drains the oil and what is the oil capacity for this model? The owners manual is no help for this car at all.

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High Rpms

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High Rpms

my question is at crusing speeds is it normal for it to be at or around 3300rpms@70mph...this seems kinda high to me but some people say its normal cause of the gear ratio..some say no that i should h...

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