[tallman10024]

My question pertains to a 1998 New Beetle Base Coupe with the 2.0L 8V gas engine and a 5 speed manual transmission.

I'm going to have the gear oil changed in the transmission. My car is 15 years with just 19,000 original miles. However, I am it's seventh owner and I'd be surprised if the transmission has ever been serviced. Is there also a front differential that should be serviced and does it use the same fluid grade and weight range as the tranny?

Thanks!

 

[D2Beetle]

I use either Red Line MT-90 or AMSOIL in all my Beetles, and all mine have the same 5 Speed, O2J Transmission.

 

[tallman10024]

Thanks!

 

[janitz]

I used the VW OEM version of the oil, but they're all 75-90 and likely aren't much different when you get down to it, so either of those two or the OEM stuff. Whichever is least costly and available.

 

[masterh]

I asked this mobile mechanic guy if he could do transmission oil change. he said 'it's manual there is no oil' lol?

anyways, can I buy some nice quality oil from autozone and bring it to the shop?

or can I just do it at the shop and get what they carry?

 

[tallman10024]

I bought gear oil online from a VW specialist and brought it to my mechanic (a VW/Audi specialist) who put it in for me. I also had them install the ECS Tuning magnetic drain plugs in both the transmission and the engine. I think I'd not use that mobile mechanic. Sounds like he doesn't know much about bugs.

 

[Smileybug]

Sounds like he doesn't know much about cars.

Fixed that for ya.

Seriously, "mobile mechanic" sounds like an idiot. I'd steer clear.

I would buy the right stuff online, etc. We've used Redline MT90 in all of our cars and it works great. Can't remember if Autozone, etc. carries it but its worth a look.