Classic Volkswagen Tune Up - MADE EASY! (VW Beetle, Super Beetle)

Keep your classic VW Bug running great by doing a tune up! This video shows you how to do an oil change, valve adjustment, installing new spark plugs and more! I'll highlight a couple tools that make this easy and fun.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Tune Up Overview, Supplies, Tools
1:54 Oil Change
3:30 Spark Plugs
4:45 Valve Adjustment
8:08 Testing Spark Plugs
9:25 Fuel Filter
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[@JasonExplainsThings]

One thing you also might want to do is check your engine timing. Here's a great video about that from Chris Vallone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWmaeoGtq86laJY

[@Kentucky4runner]

In 1976 my parents decided they did not want to raise a family in New York City. They packed up their 1971 bug and drove to Denver Colorado. (thanks to John Denver). While I don’t need or want a bug,I am forever thankful for that car and for the life they made after that big jump.

[@angelolarasantos]

Hey Jason! Nice video man, congrats. Let me tell you, I was looking for a beetle to buy, one between 1962 and 1968 but after I started watching your videos I changed my mind and last weekend I bought an amazing 1973 Super Beetle! ... I said to my wife "Sorry sweetheart, was Jason's fault I bought it, the guy influenced me strongly" she didn't really buy it, but was true... lol Oh, btw Happy Bday man!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

LOL... Well that's awesome.

[@RollingThunder808]

I had a 74 bug too.

[@jean-francoismousseau1876]

That bug is looking sweet!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks! It has some flaws and rust that needs to be fixed some day, but I'll keep it going the best I can in the meantime.

[@ChloeKuo]

Great work Jason and happiest of birthdays!!!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Chloe!

[@PNW_Bison]

Happy bday, man! Beetle is looking sharp!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks guy!

[@psychodocter]

Very nice Jason! Thank you🏆

[@Southern504]

Thank you for this video!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Hey, you're very welcome! Glad you found and enjoyed it.

[@BManer865]

Love all the bug videos! I’m learning how to work on my 72 super beetle that has been in the family since 79… gotta keep these things going!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yes!

[@neilbeasley4770]

Nice work

[@ThePeachMartini]

Happy birthday!

[@philp4842]

Happy 40th Jason. Hopefully you used ethanol rated rubber fuel line? I’ve just changed mine to that, apparently the one I purchased has a 25 year life span. Every year for the last 6 years I’ve had to swap out my R9 lines because every year they’ve had cracks in. You can also now get ethanol rated fuel pumps in the UK, it would be worth periodically undoing the studs on yours and checking the base of the pump is still packed with grease. If it’s not, the chances are ethanol has permeated the seals in the pump or you can pull your dipstick from time to time and sniff it, if it smells of fuel, oil change and a new pump👍

[@JasonExplainsThings]

All good tips! Thanks Philip. I believe the hose is rated for ethanol. Lucky for me... a new ethanol free gas station just opened up near by. That's where I'll be fueling up from now on.

[@davidsantana3237]

Hi Jason, my name is David. I recently just bought a 1973 super beetle. I saw that you use Bosch spark plugs I recently just purchased them but my wires for the spark plugs are different. Can you recommend anything?

[@davestewart9146]

Simple engines, I love it, sorry about your lens, that really sucks and big happy birthday young man 👍😁🎂

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Dave!

[@koalafan1576]

I just started a book making/binding hobby. I’d love to rebound your manual for you. If you wanted. I have done 5 case binding books (normal hard cover), 6 Japanese stab stitching and 3 Coptic stitch binding so far and am getting pretty good after watching tons of videos and trial and error in my own experience. I know it’s not hundreds but this hobby doesn’t have too much of a learning curve.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Wow! What a nice offer. I’ll consider it.

[@spencerworley5695]

That video was totally worth the $1,300 lens! Happy belated birthday!🎉

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Well, to date the video has made $4.35... but yes, it was worth it. :-) Gear breaks sometimes... part of life.

[@RainerComedy13]

Why do you prefer conventional over synthetic? Just wondering. Planning on tuning up my 73 Super soon.

[@tkskagen]

If you ever wanted a title for a "Second Channel", how about "JASON DOES STUFF"?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Yeah I consider a second channel from time to time. If I do the home DIY stuff again that's where it would go.

[@tkskagen]

@@JasonExplainsThings Hello from Bremerton, Washington Bro!

[@wadeduvall7026]

A yes, the VW Beetle. Go to vehicle for arctic climates.

[@jimihendrix1575]

Notice there's isn't a link to those spark plugs............

[@SamSamuylik]

Hey Jason, I know there's a very small chance you will see this but I want to know what you do for a living. You and I have all the same hobbies and interests, so I'm just curious🙂

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I’m actually planning a video on the subject soon.

[@steveoravetz6178]

The drain plug was an add on. Not original. We welded it on in 1974

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Nice.

[@cowthedestroyer]

back in the day when you could fix your own crap without being a contortionist and a swear after every turn of the wrench

[@reddmann2216]

Learn before you teach...anti sieze on spark plugs dont

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks for stopping by!