Beetle -Oil Checks

9 posts · joined Oct 2015 · 16 Feb 2016, 10:09 pm

#1023755

Hey,

Just a quick question on checking the oil. I know that you should push the dipstick all the way in when checking, and that the oil should lie between both marks

However, when "refilling" the oil, how much is needed for different "levels" on the dipstick? As in, when it is 1/2 way, how much is needed to top it up. Also, how much oil is needed to add when it is on/below both lines and empty.

I have a '71 S. Bug (1600) if that would effect anything, and thanks in advance for any replies.

Thanks, Dylan.

...On a side note, my bug just got recently "serviced", and two weeks later is now having trouble idling. The oil level is currently 1/2 way (ish, haven't checked too precisely yet), and was wondering if this would effect it.

I'll be back...

yasdnil01 Seriously Crusin Dubber

135 posts · joined Nov 2008 · 17 Feb 2016, 11:14 am

#1023758

Always double dip ya stick !...cos it gets an air lock in the tube and gives a wrong reading

Always keep the oil level at the top mark !...Cos ya only got 2.5L of oil in the sump at any one time

Add 250ml at half way should bring it to top mark

check your ignition points for burning or pitting as this will cause bad idle most likely need a new condenser

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Feb 2016, 11:59 am

#1023761

if the motor is cold, count to 20 after putting the dipstick in as the dipstick acts like a piston and pushes the oil out of the dipstick tube, if you wait for a little while the oil has a chance to creep back up the tube