VW Beetle - Super Beetle Air Cooled Transmission Fluid Change - Transaxle IRS - Swingaxle - DIY!
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Today I will demonstrate on how to change the transaxle fluid on your VW beetle. This will also apply to other Volkswagen air cooled transaxles.
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my transaxle fluid has not been changed in 30+ years. this video is appreciated, my friend.
Thank you my friend, looking forward to chatting with you soon. I must admit, I usually ignore mine for many years. Lol
Mine is going on 22+ years
Thank you for this. I knew what I was doing it was nice seeing a refresher video before I go outside and actually to it.
You’re very welcome, and thank you for watching the video and being part of this channel
Beginner VW guy here. Thanks for the simple and awesome instructions and steps. Really helps me out.
I started to watch 3 other fluid change videos and you were the first to mention to REMOVE THE FILL PLUG FIRST! Well done sir.
Thank you very much! It truly is very important to remove that first. Thank you so much for the kind comment.
Good job, Slade. The only thing I do differently is let the oil drip until it stops on the fill hole. Maybe two or three minutes, then I screw the fill plug back in. I also use a pump, cause my thumbs are weak from 44 years in the salt mines, lol.
By the way, don’t discount some of the new oils available today. I use Redline MT-90, GL4 (fully synthetic). It doesn’t cost that much more, especially considering how you don’t have to change it very often. This Redline stuff is so much better than the old, regular stuff.
You know how on cold mornings, before the transmission gets nice and warm from driving, you get that slight gear clash, or sluggishness when changing gears? This Redline is so smooth at any temperature, it completely eliminates that cold-weather sluggishness. When warm, it also shifts nice and smooth.
Just a little tip, you might want to consider next time.
Yes you’re definitely right, it’s best to let the fill plug drip for a little bit. I do agree on that. 100%
Funny you brought that up, I had an older BMW for a little while, geez I miss that car. Anyhow, I ran red line in the rear end, and also the transmission.
I noticed the rear and felt smoother, I know that sounds odd but it really did.
I didn’t know they made it in a GL4! I’m really glad you brought that up because I’m gonna look into it.
My buddy ran synthetic in his beetle and swore that it shifted nice and smooth.
I always get freaked out by synthetics in my older cars. But that’s because my brains older LOL
Yes when it is cold out which we get our share of that here in Northeast, it gets strange and put your drive in it forever.
Hey new to my beetle and appreciate you being here to help with the trans fluid change
Thanks for leaving a comment, and congratulations on your beetle.
Thank you for your detailed videos. First time Bug owner. Always been a Chevy guy, and learning VW as I go along. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks so much, and welcome aboard. Much more to come. There’s about almost 90 videos up so far, I try to keep it like an index. I am also a Chevy fan, I sold my wife’s Nova not too long ago. I think I better buy her another one. 😁
@@SladesVWBeetle Maybe she will enjoy the Bug enough to want one instead. After all, cheaper on gas and insurance 😂😂😂
@@acdcfan5672 Very true!!! She took a very deep interest in the 68. I’m sure you’ll be noticing her in some videos.... she’s in the garage a lot now 😁
@@SladesVWBeetle That’s great to hear. I think mine has drawn interest also haha. I’m currently building a 2332 Stroker to install. Hoping to have it ready for the next meet here in July. (Jim’s Custom VW Columbiana Ohio)
@@acdcfan5672 Oh wow!! That’ll haul the mail!! You’ll be able to fill it pull hard. That’s got to be very exciting.
Yeah she was in my video I think a few weeks ago the engine start one!!
Ever since then she bought some little uniform to put on with her name on it. She wants to be in videos now. 😆 She has her own channel, that she messes around with. But I think she likes the car stuff a lot more
I didn't know how to do it. This is my first Beetle.
Hopefully this video is helpful. It’s very easy to do. Just be careful while you are underneath the car. And make sure the car is sitting level.
Love your videos VW guys are a rare breed ❤ a lot of your knowledge shared in your videos has helped me building my rail buggy thank you 💯❤
Thank you Michael I truly appreciate the kind words! Just trying to keep this hobby alive. I’m glad they are helpful.
Just bought a 71 Super Beetle. You videos are my go to knowledge. Thank you so much for them.
Thank you Otis!! Welcome aboard! If you’re on Facebook brother check out our group on there.
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And thanks for the kind comment
I just bought 71 Super as well. Videos are extremely helpful!
@@lvlikeyV Thank you and congrats!!
Thank you! I am literally building my super beetle as you built yours. My 76 SB finally hit the road after 25 years of just sitting. Time for transmission fluid Change! Thank you. First time working on a car. Thank you for repeating yourself so many times, it helps!
Thank you for being here, I truly appreciate it. Yes, unfortunately I do repeat myself sometimes. I think it’s from raising kids, and of course having to repeat myself. 😁
Congrats on getting your 76 back on the road. That’s awesome! I imagine you probably have a few injection?
Thank you! I'm a DIY guy who still loves to learn after wrenching on all my cars since the mid-60's.
I've only done this once..wasn't bad..did it in the winter it took hours for it to drain..
See you on the next one..Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Oh wow, that would’ve not been very much fun in the winter time I give you credit my friend. I hope you’ve been doing well Rodney, I hope that you’re staying safe. 🍺 🇺🇸
Call it whut u need, ya showed the proper procedure. 👌 thank you muchly 🙏
Thank you
And thank you for being here Chris!
Early bugs have two drain plugs. One under the gears, one under the diff. An oil fill hand pump works best!
Man, you shoulda warned us about the sound effects- even made this old nurse blush. Sheesh!🙂🙃🤭
Truthfully, I was going to mute those parts and forgot. All joking aside, that stuff makes me squirm.
Thanks. Nice to see this done even if only to top off.
Thanks pal for all the information, my daughter has a 1972 super bettle, , and we are just getting started trying to restore it, she is 7 years old.
You’re very welcome, and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Your daughter will never forget these times!! I still remember working with my father in the garage when I was young.
Thanks for the refresher, been 40 years. :-)
You’re very welcome Ernest, thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
Just did this on my ‘68. Bought the gallon size of oil and used a small hand pump from Home Depot. Made it very easy.
I appreciate the video, never worked on a vw until now. I needed to see where the fill plug was on a project I am finishing for a lady who inherited a Ghia.
I’m glad it helped! And thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment, I truly appreciate that.
Your videos are very educational and as a beginner
Thanks very much!
another great video. I put anti seize on the plugs when I do this job to make things easier for the next guy.
I agree, I go through a lot of anti-seize. Sure makes life easier later. Thank you so much for commenting.
I don't know that's why I'm here watching your videos thanks for making this video I just recently purchased a 1969 bug
Congrats on your 1969!!
@@SladesVWBeetle thanks
@@SladesVWBeetle I'm going to look for a full oil change video I bought the gasket kit for the oil change scared to do it because I've never done it before on v w
Thanks, Mr Slade. I'm about to do my first transaxle fluid change (hopefully this week).
Outstanding!!! Just move slow!! Try and get GL4 so it doesn’t ruin the brass parts inside the transaxle!!
Thanks Slades Betty the bus has an automatic gearbox and there’s not a lot on TH-cam. Must be great having a garage all my works done on the road. Please keep the videos going as they are really instructive and enjoyable especially when you forgot the oil was still left in did it spill cos you kept your cool whilst filming lol
Haha! I really thought that was the transaxle that I already drained. What a surprise!!
I just kept rolling along and filming. LOL, I had a drain pan under it anyhow just in case there was a few drops left in it.
But I never edit my mistakes out I don’t believe in it. I am truly sorry you have to work on the road, my friend that is not fun I did it mostly my whole life, and I do feel for you. Thank you so much for being here there was much more to come. My wife made me a new logo just so you’re not thrown off if you see it on my channel at the top. People gave been asking for T-shirts and stickers so she designed me a new logo.
Great job. Glad to see you back.
Thanks Eugene, I try my best to update at least every seven days.
Thanks. Try placing bottles in a hot water sink for 15 minutes and the viscosity isn't as thick. I appreciate your videos . My dune buggy is to start today.
I didn’t know how to do it and now I do thanks Slade. Looking forward to engine rebuild.
Thanks brother!! It’s pretty basic, but a smelly job. 🙄😂
Another” hands on” and useful video thanks!
Thank you Ken.....thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Fantastic!! Have everything ready to do this for the first time, very informative!!Thank you!!!
Thank you Rich, I hope it is helpful
Hey my friend,
Happy day to you! I’m present for class!
And a happy day to you my friend! I hope you and your family are safe healthy and happy.
My first time , appreciate it.
You’re very welcome, thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.
Love the bloopers. :-)
Thanks!! 😂😂😂
Hi Slade HNY, I'll be doing mine shortly and a good reminder about keeping the vehicle level. Keep up the good work buddy 👍
Thanks for being her Steve, and part of the community. Yes I forgot to mention it until halfway through filming to keep the car level. Thanks for taking the time to comment
Thanks again for another solid tutorial.
And thank you for being here!!
You made a mistake????
I thought I did once but was mistaken. Still perfect after all these years. 😜😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂 I never edit out my mistakes. So it can get entertaining sometimes 😁
Thank you for the advice I appreciate that l did everything right but I was so mad to my self because I spelled lot of the fluid
You’re very welcome, I hope it was helpful.
Don’t feel bad, I have spilled my share of gear oil.
Sure doesn’t make the garage smell very nice. 🤦🏼♂️
Missed the beginning..but hoping you said "Make sure you can get the Fill plug out before you do anything!" dont want an undrivable empty transmission to go to the parts store to get the correct tools! Great vid tho...short and to the point!!
Thank you Scott, I try to keep the videos as short as I possibly can. Yes it is a must to get that fill plug out first. It only happened to me once and that was about 30 years ago. And I never forgot making that mistake. Thanks for being here.
Another great video Slades. I clicked as soon as I got the notification lol. Even if I already know how to do it I watch for entertainment and to help your channel out. I’ll be excited to use my 17mm hex that I ordered from Capri last month I’ve never changed fluid in one before. I have a crap load of Pennzoil 75W-90 so I will probably use that I got it on closeout at Ace Hardware for I think $2 each or something like that. Keep up the good work and videos.
That was honestly a very good deal on that Pennzoil. I would’ve bought a ton of that up. Thanks for being here I really do appreciate the support. My wife just got finished tonight designing my logo. There’s been quite a few people asking about T-shirts or stickers. So I’ll be offering those soon.
@@SladesVWBeetle yes it was a great deal. And oh boy I am excited for the shirts and stickers. I’ve been working on mine today. Still battling with the front cutting the handle didn’t help I think it’s stuck where the pin goes down so tomorrow I am going to crawl under there and see what I can figure out. I need to open the front to replace the glove box and hood cable.
Try to use cutting as your last resort. I know that’s what they say on all of the forums, but I would try my best to get it open first without doing that. On Facebook, Instagram, and a lot of comments throughout TH-cam everybody was asking if I could sell some stickers or shirts. Which really made me feel good. My wife finished the logo, I have to upload it tomorrow to the vendor. And then I’ll be putting it on the community here. When I upload a photo.
@@SladesVWBeetle excellent. You need a website to sell stuff on and post stuff on I think that would be cool. Yes I can’t stand to cut it which is part of the reason I ordered the guard for there too so I don’t have to damage the paint if it does come down to that.
Helpful video, I will be doing an oil change this weekend
Outstanding! I’m glad the video was helpful. Remember to get GL4, it’s more brass friendly with the synchronizers. If you have any questions please comment back on this.
Thanks for the post all 3 of mine need to be done!
Thanks for being here Mike!
Thanks my son. Always pick up a tid bit. Fill plug first.
Thanks very much, and thanks so much for commenting.
Always good to see dub content good work
Thank you so much I truly appreciate that!
@@SladesVWBeetle keep on going what you are doing
Full synthetic GL-4 is awesome. Smooooth shift and a bit quieter on my split case '60 transaxle.
Great work as usual! Y’all stay safe!
Thank you my friend I truly appreciate that, please stay safe!
This video was great and very informative,thanks.
Thank you Lawrence, I’m glad that it was helpful. And thank you for being here.
Great information....Just completed a drain and fill
glad I knocked mine out months ago it sucks to do in 40 degrees and lower. I feel for you
Yes it’s quite cold here now. It’s around 29° today when I went into the garage.
@@SladesVWBeetle not much different here in St.Louis it was 32 high and dropping. we will all keep on Vdubbing through the cold. Im adding a 220 heater to insure I can be in the garage 😬
Great video. Be sure to use gear oil that is bronze or brass friendly.
Yes GL4 should be used. I used what I had on hand, but this fluid will be lucky to see 50 miles, then emptied and refilled.
Great video, easy and short
Thanks 🙏 I didn’t know now I do.1969 bug
Yeah I might use straight 90 I live in a very hot area... It gets to 125° in the summer
Great Video
Thanks very much!
Thanks for all you do!
Very good information pretty neat dude great job
Thanks very much, I truly appreciate you taking out the time to leave a comment.
@@SladesVWBeetle You deserve a good comment, have a nice weekend,
And I hope you have a nice weekend also thank you!
My 56 has a grinding noise in 1st and reverse. Should I be trying to make adjustments or change gear oil. Or both?
Honestly that sounds like it could be the synchronizers.
I would try to make adjustments first with the shifter itself, and then check your coupler where the shifting tube connects to the transmission.
@@SladesVWBeetle Now I found transmission fluid coming out the left rear boot. Thanks for the reply.
My mechanic said it has lifetime fluid in my 1938 bug.
Sorry….A man is allowed to dream, right.
Thanks for your help.
This is one job I've never I've thought about doing but " Never" have never done. That has to be a nightmare with the CV joint in?. Once your done do you need to drive it a little bit and re- check? Roughly how much fluid us needed to do the job? I see you have the reverse back up switch on the side. I need to hook mine up also. As always another well done video. You will never know how many it will help out in the future. I'm jelous of this generation. We didn't have TH-cam. We had a Bentley manual and a best friend on a weekend. Well , maybe we had it better, LOL.
I think it’s a little more difficult with the CV joint in the way, but you can always use those little pump handles that go inside the bottle. It truly makes it a lot easier I could not find mine.
On an average they hold between 6-7 pints.
On that side, the driver side that’s actually a neutral safety switch.
The reverse light switches on the opposite side.
Yes I think we had a better back in the day that is my opinion. We had a manual, and had to figure things out. TH-cam is very convenient I must admit, brother, thank you for always supporting me and being there for me.
@@SladesVWBeetle safety neutral switch? Was it a autostick?. I.thank you as well for your continued support as well. Your truly a friend. Glad I have had the chance to meet you.
take a suitable wheel bolt and nut weld the nut on the bolt and you have your addapter, that's how i did it
i just got 1971 VW and didnt know thanks
And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.
Thanks again Slade. I'm fixing to do mine. EE
You’re very welcome! A lot more to come on the channel. And thank you so much for being here.
That oil smells rank! The shine on your bug is awesome. How much color sand and buff was needed? I've saved the mix video for use when I do a paint job myself.
It smells horrible! And knocked the bottle over by accident. 🙄 Thanks! I am happy with it. Just the typical wet sand and buff.
Nice job. I just got a tripod for filming on my channel lol. In front of the camera the words just dont come out right lol 😆
Thanks for being here, I just subscribed to your channel. I will check your videos out there soon as I possibly can. Yes sometimes, my brain is elsewhere while I am filming. 😁
@@SladesVWBeetle Thanks man I appreciate it.
Thank you 👍
thank you Gary! For taking the time to leave a comment.
Thanks for sharing!
Question: Do you set yourself a deadline or goal... towards the completion date.
I really never give myself a deadline, so that I can take my time and move along thoroughly. Thank you so much for being here John I truly appreciate it.
@@SladesVWBeetle Just wondering, I have never attempted a project as in depth as yours. But I do have one coming up and staying focused is my concern
I actually have a 68 sitting outside waiting to come in next. So I must admit I’m kind of anxious about starting on it. But I’m trying to make sure I button this up completely. Sometimes I lose focus, and don’t go in the garage for days. It’s probably just my personality.
It fills both the transmission and trans axle at the same time, right?
They are all one unit my friend. The transmission and transaxle is one unit so that will fill everything up.
How tight is that supposed to be?
The transaxle fill and drain plug are both 14 ft lbs.
Merry Christmas Sir 🎅
Did mine recently pulled the tire off and went in with the bottle pump. About barfed draining it. The smell is killer
The smell is horrible Garry, especially in the video I don’t know if you caught it, but I knocked the bottle over on my garage floor. 🤦🏼♂️ thanks for being here I truly appreciate it.
Thank you sir
Thank you also!
This video is totally stage, nobody's car is that clean you should have grease up to your elbows doing this lube change lol. 😂😆👍 Great job. Your car looks awesome 😎. Talk about thick oil, I put some Luces one time and I thought I was dealing with honey lol. I find using a suction gun works well it's cheap but can be a little messy. Keep up the good work.
Hey Clinton!! Oh I usually end up greasy somehow, and I still can’t figure out why when I’ve cleaned everything up. 🙄😂
I have never tried any other product yet. A buddy of mine ran synthetic and his and he swears that shifts much smoother. I have a pump that I could’ve used, but for the life of me I can’t find it now of course.
How do I get a frozen fill plug out of a 1964 beetle? Is it safe to use an impact wrench on it?
I just did my 71 standard bug. I used 75/90 non synthetic. Having a hand pump helps. Screws on top of the bottle.
I was concerned if I used synthetic I might get leaks.
Thanks for being here sir, oddly enough I have one of those hand pumps in the garage. 🙄 after I got done I realized I should’ve used it. But then again I’m just a human being. I don’t like synthetic, because if you have old seals it will clean them up and start leaking. That’s just my opinion.
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That “ human being “ thing will get you every time LOL 😆. I know from personal experience! Enjoy your vids.
Thanks!! And thanks for commenting!
ty for the info
Very welcome, and thank you for being part of the community here.
Thanks, on my first beetle project any info helps
Awesome, I hope all of the videos are helpful.
Which gear oil? Hypoid or not?
Try to use, 90W hypoid, and you could use 80W in colder climates or in the winter.
Oh no you were wrong, 😂! It’s okay, I’m wrong a lot, 😂! I forget a lot, I think it’s part of the aging process, 😂! But it’s all good!
I really think I did have a senior moment! When the fluid, I was like 🙄😂
Question: Is there anyway you can test a transmission out of a car to see if it works?
Honestly not that I’m aware of. I surely wish there was!
Can I use a little bit of gear oil to lubricate the axle seal and new O-rings etc.?
My 68 Bug has 2 drain plugs on the trans.
Just make sure to pull both of them drain plugs. And also please remember to remove the fill plug first! Because if something went wrong with the fill plug, you’re not going to get fresh fluid in.
@@SladesVWBeetle I know. I’ve serviced it many times.
@@BW-kv9wj My apologies, I misunderstood. I thought you were implying, why it had two. Thanks for being here!!
Thnak u man
Super kool video thank you….I’m dumb as sh - t
Will the gear fluid change Help with low rpm then gas and car slips with motor bounce ?
Hello , we have a Sandrail with C N C calipers, the dang bleeders are messed up . Both are broken , they are metal bleeders going into Aluminum calipers, is drilling and a ezz out our best option ??
i can see new mounts in there. did you do a vid on the trans reinstall? i can't find one
Unfortunately I didn’t. I started rushing in the end, what probably wasn’t a good idea LOL
@@SladesVWBeetle i can tell you did a heck of a lot of cleanup under there and on the trans too.
How does it not flow down due to gravity
Hey Slade, I have a transmission question for you. I have a '73 super beetle and it doesn't like to stay in reverse. If I have to back up, I have to hold it in reverse. If I don't hold it, it pops out when I release the clutch. Where would that problems root be?
Sadly that’s a common problem. So you will definitely need to have it rebuilt, or buy a rebuilt one online. What happens, is the reverse gear teeth, start rounding out. They don’t keep their sharp edge after many years of use. Which keeps them from staying in gear. I hope this was helpful.
@@SladesVWBeetle yes, thank you. Your videos are so helpful. I sat down with your carburetor rebuild video and rebuilt my carb. For someone just getting into the VW world, you are the most helpful person on TH-cam!
@@starlord2628 Thank you, your comment has made my whole day. I truly mean that. When these videos help other people, it makes me smile. Welcome aboard, and welcome to the community.
Is this process similar for autostick transmissions?
No, they are much different. They actually have a transmission pan that you would loosen up. And it takes a gasket.
What is the amount of gear oil in volume to fill one?
It is: 2.64 Quarts (2.5 Liters)
I'm not a Mechanic, but I was just curious, would it ruin the transmission if I used Transmission Oil, Coincidentally I had just changed the transmission fluid but I used transmission fluid, I've been Driving it with transmission fluid, I should be changing it to the Gear oil ASAP cause of your Video. Thanks... :●)
Hi Tony, yes you would want to change that immediately my friend. Change it over to the gear oil. Transmission fluid would definitely be too thin.
@@SladesVWBeetle Dude, Thank You... 😊
I got question how how may liter of oil you need?
Just have at least 2.64 quarts on hand.
Hoy many km should I change the transmission fluid?
It’s best to change it approximately every 30,000 miles!
My mechanic told me he doesn't recommend changing the transmission fluid because it may bring up problems in the gear! Any thoughts on that?
That's sometimes true with automatic gearboxes , not relevant to manual
How often do you change the transmission fluid or recommend to change the fluid?
Thanks for being here! It should be changed every 30,000 miles.
@@SladesVWBeetle thanks buddy
Your very welcome!!
Does anybody know what type of transmission oil you are supposed to use for a 1969 beetle?
75w/90 or 80w/90...GL4!
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