1200 1.2 (11) with gasoline boxer-4 1.2 L 34 HP engine (1960.1–1985.12)
every 15000 km
All other modifications
every 10000 km
Brake fluid change interval
every 2 years
expand_moreEngine oil and filter change interval
1200 1.2 (11) with gasoline boxer-4 1.2 L 34 HP engine (1960.1–1985.12)
every 7500 km
All other modifications
every 5000 km
expand_moreFuel filter change interval
1200 1.2 (11) with gasoline boxer-4 1.2 L 34 HP engine (1960.1–1985.12)
every 30000 km
All other modifications
every 20000 km
expand_moreSpark plug change interval
1200 1.2 (11) with gasoline boxer-4 1.2 L 34 HP engine (1960.1–1985.12)
every 15000 km
All other modifications
every 20000 km
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Volkswagen Beetle Sedan service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Beetle Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1972 Volkswagen Beetle Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
Volkswagen Beetle Sedan First generation model years