1968
You don't!! closed system,take to auto service repair shop.
The first Volkswagen New Beetle was introduced in 1971. The original Beetle was from 1938. This car is a economy car produced by the German auto maker Volkswagen from 1938 until 2003.
Check transmission fluid level (auto) Change transmission fluid and filter (auto)
The beetle never offered a full automatic, they did make a "auto-stic" This transmission was a 3 speed and had to be shifted but there is no clutch pedal, the clutch is operated by contact points in the shifter. I am sure it would be more practical to buy a differant car with the transmission you prefer
Locally, the first place to try and find replacement parts for your VW Beetle are your local auto dismantlers . If you would like new parts , then online retailers like jbugs.com are the way to go.
A common way is to do a power braking test by engaging the parking brake, then applying the gas to see if your RPM counter registers the expected RPMs. Also, some auto shops offer free auto transmission testing.
check transmission fluid if automatic
If it won't shift out of park sometimes or all the time it probably needs a new brake light switch.
to the right of the tranni under the hood a small ball dip stick for auto tranni if manuel you must take it to a shop
An automatic transmission might be slow shifting from first to second because of low transmission fluid. You might also have damaged the gears in the transmission at the area between first and second.
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Yes it need to be in neutral brakes off steering locked straight ahead same as an auto