VW Mexico Beetles - Transmission

From 1992 on, Volkswagen didn't put a magnetic oil-screw any more in the transmission.

This magnetic screw collects little parts that float in the oil, that can be removed while changing the transmission oil to prevent damage caused by these parts.

Volkswagen doesn't give a specific km-rating for changing the transmission oil.

For the moment the K-UE club sends a writing to its members with the advise to replace the oil-plug with a magnetic one. This plug is available through the original VW dealer service. The part nr. 113 301 141 B.

The transmission contains circa 2,5 liter oil. The original oil is mineral transmission oil GL5 SAE 80W-90. Alternatively its possible to fill the transmission with semi-synthetic 75W-90 oil.

Changing the oil and replacing the oil-plug for a magnetic one can prevent for damage!