We were told by our vw service the beetle is made to have lifetime tranny fluid, therefore there is not a dipstick or a fill area. It is all self contained and has to be filled by service through the tranny drain/pan under the car.
According to the owner's manual, 4.4 quarts if the filter is changed also.
tranny is built in the motor case and is changed everytime u change oil
pick it up and look at it's little dipstick!!
The easiest fix is to go to any Jiffy Lube or quick lube and ask for the transmission service. Otherwise it is a real pain.
Change your transmission oil it happen to me . And have your mechanic check the transmission you might have metal shavings in the transmission which is really bad.
NO.
You can use the same oil that you use in your motor
Remove the transmission oil pan and valve body.
Gas: 5W30 synthetic, gasoline-rated oil. Diesel: 5W40 synthetic, diesel-rated oil.
manual transmissions don't have transmission oil !!!
Owner's manual. Actual Answer: There is no data in the owner's manual on checking or maintaining the transmission fluid level. I have a new beetle, it's leaking, and it seems the only recourse to submit myself (and my wallet) to the VW dealer - again.
It is facing to the rear end of the car on the oil pan. You will have to lift your car and get under it to be able to see it.