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Oil Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs TSBs The 2009 Volkswagen Beetle takes 5W-40 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.5 quarts (filter included). Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 3, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Always use 5W-40 Full Synthetic as specified by Volkswagen — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Technical Service Bulletins196 All categories STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL WHEELS EXTERIOR LIGHTING FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL STRUCTURE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI POWER TRAIN PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS TIRES COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTENNA VISIBILITY/WIPER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT BACK OVER PREVENTION EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE SUSPENSION VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS STEERING VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2015831 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2008-08-28
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE
TT-37-09-02 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2009-05-08
VOLKSWAGEN: CONCERNS REGARDING FLUID LEAKING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AREA, INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN'S ATF INSPECTION PLUG. *PE
TB-97-10-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 2010-08-04
VOLKSWAGEN: GFF TEST PLAN, GROUND CONNECTION VERIFICATION. NEW GFF FUNCTION TEST FOR ENGINE WILL NOT START OR INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT START CONDITIONS. ENGINE GROUNDS MAY NOT BE SECURE. MODELS NEW BEETLE, CONVERTIBLE, JETTA, WAGON AND SPORTWAGEN. MODEL YEARS 2005-2010. *PE
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