Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle) Transaxle Oil

[Seweryn]

Hi All,

I have changed the oil in the transaxle a few times before, however which of these two oils would you buy for the Volkswagen? The VSG or TSG?

RAVENOL VSG SAE 75W-90

RAVENOL VSG SAE 75W-90 is a high performance universal transmission oil based on full synthetic components. RAVENOL VSG SAE 75W-90 is designed based on hi...

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RAVENOL Getriebeoel TSG SAE 75W-90

RAVENOL Getriebeoel TSG SAE 75W-90 is a synthetic multi-purpose transmission oil for maximum duty manual transmissions. RAVENOL Getriebeoel TSG SAE 75W-90...

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[skyactiv]

Of the two listed, I'd use Ravenol VSG because of it seems better for yellow metals.

 

[drtyler]

I would use the VSG as well. Ravenol says it is safe for synchronizers, and it will have the EP properties needed for the transaxle.

Over here, many VW owners use an 85W90 GL-4 Hypoid gear oil by Sta-Lube, but it may not be available in your location.

 

[Seweryn]

Thanks Guys.

I was on the same line with the VSG, having Valvoline GL-4 75W-90 Gear oil in the transmission at present.
That 85W-90 may be too heavy thickness wise, and also not available here.

 

[Trav]

Hi All,

I have changed the oil in the transaxle a few times before, however which of these two oils would you buy for the Volkswagen? The VSG or TSG?

RAVENOL VSG SAE 75W-90

RAVENOL VSG SAE 75W-90 is a high performance universal transmission oil based on full synthetic components. RAVENOL VSG SAE 75W-90 is designed based on hi...

www.ravenol.de

RAVENOL Getriebeoel TSG SAE 75W-90

RAVENOL Getriebeoel TSG SAE 75W-90 is a synthetic multi-purpose transmission oil for maximum duty manual transmissions. RAVENOL Getriebeoel TSG SAE 75W-90...

www.ravenol.de

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