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Type 1 / Beetle - Engine

The iconic air-cooled flat-four defined an era.

Specifications

Displacement
1131cc - 1600cc
Configuration
Flat 4, Air Cooled
Valve Train
Sidevalve / OHV
Fuel System
Carburetor / Fuel Injection
Oil Capacity
quarts

Common Issues

  • Cylinder crack
  • Main bearing wear
  • Fuel tank rust
  • Generator failure

Maintenance Tips

  • ✓Check cooling fan
  • ✓Use proper cam lube

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