Volkswagen beetle 1972 User Manual

Checking the engine oil level
You Ам ust ally not need additional
меча th- scheduled changes.
Fue roo you should check the oil level
ior «ma to time. To get a true reading,
be sertain the car is on level ground.
Wait at least 5 minutes after the engine.
has been stopped; give the oil time to
collect in the crankcase.
To check the oil level, take the dipstick
out and wipe it clean first. Now, insert
апа pull it out again. You have enough
68
ой
in
the
engine
if
the
oil
level
is
be-
tween
the
upper
and
lower
marks
on
the.
dipstick.
Only
add
the
amount
of
oil
nat
is
needed.
Always
select
a
well-known
brand
and
the
recommended
grade.
Details
about
the
correct
oil
viscosities
are
on
page
73.
Before
working
under
the
engine
hood
turn
off
the
engine
and
let
the
engine
cool
down
sufficiently.
If
work
has
to
be
done
with
the
engine
running,
exercise
extreme
caution
to
prevent
neckties,
jewelry
or
long
hair
from
getting
caught
in
the
V-belt.
Checking the ATF level
On vehicles with Automatic Stick Shift,
the ATF in the torque converter does not
have to be changed, but the level should
be checked every 6,000 miles, with the
engine turned off,
An ATF tank filler with a dipstick attach-
ed to its cover is provided tor this pur-
pose on the right side in the engine
compartment
Wipe the dipstick clean first before in-
serting it to take a level reading. The
fluid level should be between the two
marks on the dipstick, and should never
fall below the lower mark. Only add the
required amount of ATF. Check for leaks.
For ATF specifications, see page 74,

Volkswagen beetle 1972 Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	beetle 1972
Category	Automobile
Language	English