VW Classic Beetle Oil Change How To - Tips and Tricks - VW Bus - VW Baja Bug - DIY Oil Change

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[@tombuchmann8248]

Slade. Flip that board with the nails or screws over. Dont step on those. I got your back. Thanks for the video. So many have no idea.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!!!

[@PopularityContest]

That is a cool torque wrench. You went into great detail with this oil change most people I mean me never felt comfortable doing that level of oil change because of those screws.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! I just was trying to show people they can do it without worrying about breaking those studs. And of course I had a few messages asking why I never did an change video.

[@MikeMoose67]

I sure do love your attention to detail brother Slade. It helps us rookies so much more than you would ever know. This was another fantastic video. Can’t wait till the next.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much, I truly appreciate the kind words.

[@jackblack9208]

​@SladesVWBeetle thank you. This video was helpful. I'm a first time beetle owner and it's time to do an oil change. From what I can see it looked as though it was pretty straightforward and after watching your video I see that it is. However, I'm glad you made this video because you never know when there may be one little detail about something that is not apparent that can be detrimental. What is your opinion on external oil filter system? I have also seen a, I guess you would call it an extended sump that bolts in the spot where the cover and filter screen are located. They are for the purpose of increasing your oil capacity. They claim that it helps the engine to run cooler. I have a 79 super beetle and I live in south Florida. Currently I have no issues with it running hot but I was curious if there would be any advantages to using these items.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@jackblack9208 first of all thank you for taking out the time to leave a comment and watch the video. Honestly I like adding at least a 1.5 quart extra some oil pan as what I refer to it as. That little extra oil equals 4 quarts of oil which makes him run a little bit cooler. I also like the addition of an oil filter, of course it will keep the oil much cleaner.

[@jackblack9208]

@@SladesVWBeetle thank you.

[@carlossepulveda6795]

Returning back to work on my Ghia. Planning on doing the oil change this coming week. Thanks for the refresher. As far as the shifters, I had the Scat one. It was good but after a while I changed it. Out of the two you have, go with the Scat.

[@michaelyoung1901]

I burnt up my engine using full synthetic oil. I thought I was doing a good thing but found out that synthetic oil does not carry heat. So I will NEVER use it again in my VW. As for the shifters, I have an altered Scat Drag Fast shifter in Henry my 73 standard. I altered it so I could use an Ivory Hurst T Handle and a Hurst 2 finger pull handle for the reverse lock out. I looks COOL but I don't really like how it shifts. When I bought Bernadette my 73 Super, she came with an Empi clone of the old VW Hurst shifter. I really like the way it shifts. SMOOTH. I WOULD HOWEVER LIKE TO TRY ONE OF COOL RYDES CUSTOMS SHIFTERS. I'VE HEARD THAT THEY SHIFT REALLY NICE.

[@barrysteinlage6888]

Even through i saw it in the intro and you warned us again i couldn't help but laugh when it. happened

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Oh trust me I laughed while editing the film…I refuse to cut out accidents lol

[@charlesanderson0041]

Definitely appreciate the videos. Keep them coming.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Charles I really appreciate that

[@brucejackson2773]

Good refresher. Just getting back into beetles after 40 years. Forgot a few things. Thanks for what you do. I found an actual vintage Hurst for my 74 Super. Always loved that short throw.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much. I appreciate you taking out the time to leave a comment. Wow, now that was a really good find! That short throat makes a huge difference. Especially a hurst.

[@davegiller5303]

Great vid slade yet again....top stuff

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Dave!

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Thanks for the video Slade. See ya on the next one.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!

[@jeffclark3924]

I always back off the torque wrench to 0 before It goes back in the tool chest.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes!! Absolutely!! Oddly enough, all of my videos I say that in, when I’m using it. This was the first time I forgot to bring that up 😁

[@montecarlo984]

Just what I was looking for

[@1961franny]

Great video and very useful!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!

[@adamgadsby9313]

A really good video again really understandable and easy to understand

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Adam!

[@vtmiller]

Thanks as always very informative and helpful.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much!! I truly appreciate that!

[@DWaugh]

Great video. A good review of the basics is always hand. The rag trick, I have down pat 😂

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend, can you believe that happen? 🙄 I figured I might as well leave it in the video lol

[@MicBergsma]

🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@OTTO-1303]

Wire wheel VS Rag……you ain’t the only one 😉😉😉 I prefer a ball for Manual and T-Handle for Automatic, although my GTI DSG had a ball, quite nice

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I couldn’t believe that happened, those nuts went flying everywhere 🙄

[@jasonbice4815]

Thank you for the video, I have a 1970 volkswagen beetle (baha) and mine does have an external oil filter so I will do what you said about feeling the oil filter first

[@terrylane7038]

10:18. I had to laugh bud. Appreciate all your videos.

[@TheWhitetailrancher]

10mm nut driver is the tool for the job on the 6 nuts retaining the plate IMO

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yeah that’s why I said nut driver, for folks that don’t use a torque

[@kyridgejumper]

Good information Even basic information is important and will definitely help people out

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!

[@rhettoracle9679]

I'm sticking with Olive oil. It makes the manifold popcorn taste better! Nice video. Cheers

[@SladesVWBeetle]

😃😂😂

[@edguethsr.7123]

Good job

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much! This comment made my whole day!

[@terrylane7038]

I just watched for the bigger crush washer. Hasn't sure where it went as i just had the plate. Next oil change ill put my new plate on as i get it today. Next oil change will be soon as i have dented push rod tubes 😥

[@hjkgufytfyug]

Threw my oil strainer in the ultrasonic. Does wonders on cleaning the interior.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Oh heck yeah!!

[@rscruiser3533]

Thanks Slade -- it's always nice to have a refresher -- especially those small studs -- 60 in. lbs. for the Acorn Nuts ------- Boy --- the oil --- was sure dirty wasn't it ----- hopefully the oil is changed shortly after this change --- to flush the engine out ----- 2.6 quarts of oil shouldn't kill one ----------IF --- I'm --- EVER --- on the East Coast --- I'll stop in for one of your ----- 16X oil changes --- that would be great ---------- Luckly -- the little Acorn Nuts didn't go flying too far and get lost ---- that was good though ---- going from --- Cleaning - to - Polishing in a split second --- it probably surprised you when the wire wheel grabbed the rag ------ You Have A Good Weekend Too ---------- Rodney

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks for being here my friend, those acorn nuts went flying everywhere. Needless to say I had to stop filming and try to find them all lol yeah it was very dirty, I already warned him to make sure he changes it a couple of times back to back.

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Thanks for sharing. Empi shifter looks good. Have one in my 69 beetle works well. I have a motor under the drain plate there's a part of the block missing. Don't know how that happened. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Eugene I hope you have a wonderful weekend also my friend.

[@neilallison2050]

The Empi shifter, my vote, is closest to stock which I like.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Neil!

[@DWaugh]

I must say this video had me laughing out loud a few times..

[@613kc]

Cost of the cleanup. Had to stop watching when I saw the nails up in the board. Bless his heart

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yeah it was kinda funny…lol I couldn’t believe that even happened 🙄

[@davidsultan4527]

In the video (for example between 21:58 and 22:46), we see in the background next to the stereo there is a "SaveMyBug" device that warns the driver by means of the oil pressure idiot light in the speedometer when the engine oil is getting too hot - I am looking forward to a video on this product!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

hi David! I had a friend give me that. I will be sure to install, and demonstrate!

[@jimstewart6145]

nice job.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks jim!

[@pstreetgarage7304]

I switched to synthetic oil in an old Grand Wagoner I had. It really desludged the engine but also started leaking at the front and rear main seals

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes for sure!! Great oil but cleans up the older seals and then leaks

[@LibertyTalkFM]

Wow very great thorough video on changing the oil in an air-cooled engine. Is there a preferred vendor that you like that sells the gaskets & crush-washers as a kit or individually?

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

I would try both aftermarket shifters. The empi shifter, is more period correct.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

See that’s what I thought! It is more period correct!

[@chinaclipper1]

Old school Stay stock....period.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you!

[@jeffbannon1345]

Empi shifter for sure

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Jeff!

[@andrewniemann6539]

Still getting to understand my air cooled motor. First proper oil change coming soon on rebuild motor.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Sweet!! Love the air cooled!!

[@ralphmans]

1) warm up the engine a bit first? 2) why aren’t you wearing disposable gloves when draining? 3) great video like always.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes, I know! I forgot my gloves at first 🤦🏼‍♂️ warming up first is a great idea. Sometimes when filming my brain starts forgetting

[@OwhyeeVdub]

When I took my first engine apart. My drain plate had 6 gaskets hardened onto in.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Wow!!! That’s definitely not how you do it lol thank you so much for being here I truly appreciate it.

[@therussmccurdy2602]

Owyhee are you in Oregon?

[@OwhyeeVdub]

Your videos are great!!

[@OwhyeeVdub]

Idaho

[@tombuchmann8248]

Do you use a coffee can with gas and a basket to soak parts in?

[@68hitnmiss76]

I actually learned a couple things with this! I’m gonna go buy a torque wrench now. Never knew they made them for inch pounds. Also I hate to ask this you mentioned 10-30 oil is it thicker than 20/50?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I like using torque wrenches! Actually 20W/50 is thicker then 10/30

[@tombuchmann8248]

So which oil do you use? Weight and brand. Ok I'm sorry to bring the ill fated question in the open. I have empi, hurst,scat bugpack and gene berg shifters. The best with linkage and rev lockouts it seems the Hurst works best on my ghia and bugpack on my bug. Seems the others have a great deal of play.

[@anthonynkusable]

hello, let me start by thanking you for your videos. I have a crazy question, the previous owner of my beetle damaged the stud threads in the engine, in his attempt to do an 8 to 6 mm, so, can I plug somehow the holes and make new ones???

[@amyhurley4461]

Good question I wish someone would answer it

[@Ljblossom]

I watched another video and the plug was 21 mm- does it vary? 1971 with a god given plug. My opinion on the plug presence. I have to buy it and have no way to measure what is there now. As they say, pray for me. I will have to crawl under the car but it sets higher than my Prius!

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Ball shifter

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend

[@srknight]

Scat shifter is awful! Just removed mine and replaced with a vintage speed as it would not shift into 2nd at all - like night and day!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Ohhhh the vintage speed ones are the best!!

[@tombuchmann8248]

I cant believe the ratchet and the 10mm socket is not lost forever.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Ha! I keep 10mm back up sockets! LOL

[@scottblack7343]

The Empi shifter by far. The Hurst style is very drag strip-ish. Is there any reason the Castrol you showed was a 20W-50? I assume that's not a weight you run in VWs.

[@brianchisnell1548]

Valvoline VR-1 30 wt up to 100 degrees. Cold weather 20wt. Below 40 degrees. Pull screen every 3rd oil change. The engines need zinc. Awesome oil.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I was trying to show the high zinc castrol. I should have covered the weight!

[@bykr2009]

EMPI shifter for me, is the Scat shifter H pattern or an inline shifter ?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

It’s an H shifter. I think the Empi may look better

[@therussmccurdy2602]

I thought oil talk was a forbidden topic? LMBO

[@SladesVWBeetle]

It is!! 😂😂

[@gustafforsberg4006]

What do you do if the studs are loose? Loctite?

[@davidsultan4527]

I can also see this happening if the acorn nuts are seized on the studs, and when unscrewing the acorn nuts those studs begin unscrewing instead

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I have never used loctite honestly

[@kevinwest1304]

Lots of unnecceriory