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"Klaus" - Matt & Dave's 1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Owner's Manual
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1970 Volkswagen Beetle
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Last oil change
2011-04-14 at 120,943 miles

Information

VIN1102624656
Build Date1970-02-01
Purchase Date2005-09-08
ColorCobalt Blue (L630)
Engine1584cc 57HP Air-Cooled H4
Firing Order1-4-3-2
Compression7.5:1
Transmission4-Speed syncromesh manual
Fuel Tank40 L / 10.6 gal
Axle4.125:1 Ratio, CV Axles (transaxle)
SuspensionFront Ball Joint, Rear IRS
Wheels4J x 15 safety rim wheels
TiresTubeless Bias Ply 5.60-15
Miles per Year 1,200 mi/yr (3/25/2010 – 6/17/2011)

Parts & Capacities

Lug NutsM14-1.50, 19 mm / 0 in, 149.1 Nm / 110 ft-lb
Oil2.5 L / 0.7 gal / 2.6 qt
n/a filter
Transmission Fluid2.5L (2.6qt) SAE 90 Hypoid
Brake Fluid0.25L (0.53pt)
Air Filter0.4L (0.8qt) SAE30 oil engine
Spark PlugBosch W145T1, 0.700 mm gap, Vacuum Spark Advance Distributor with Breaker Points (0.4mm gap)
PCV Valven/a
Battery12V 45Ah
Drive Belt9.1 or 9.5x900 V-belt

Dimensions

Curb Weight820 kg / 1807 lb
GVWR1200 kg / 2645 lb
GCWR0 kg / 0 lb
Max Tow400 kg / 881 lb
Length4030 mm / 158 in
Width1550 mm / 61 in
Height1500 mm / 59 in
Wheelbase2400 mm / 94 in
Front Track1310 mm / 51 in
Rear Track1350 mm / 53 in
Ground Clearance150 mm / 5 in

Maintenance Records

Date Mileage Service Notes
2011-06-17 121,371 Mileage Check
2011-04-14 120,943 Oil Change Oil looked good. Did not change screen.
2011-04-14 120,943 Lubricated Front Axle
2010-10-12 119,992 New Fuel Filter
2010-10-07 119,945 Oil Change
2010-09-28 119,901 Oil Change Replaced Strainer
2010-09-28 119,898 Oil Change
2010-09-28 119,898 Valves Adjusted All were loose, right side a tad more than left.
2010-09-10 119,898 New Carburetor Bocar/Solex 30/31
2010-05-07 119,897 Bled Brakes
2010-05-07 119,897 New Fuel Filter
2010-05-07 119,897 New Carburetor
2010-04-17 119,897 Oil Change
2010-03-25 119,896 New Tires (date approx.)