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

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Last oil change:

Information

VIN1102624656
Build Date1970-02-01
ColorCobalt Blue (L630)
Engine1584cc 57HP Air-Cooled H4
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

Parts & Capacities

Lug NutsM14-1.50, 19 mm / 0 in, 149.1 Nm / 110 ft-lb
Oil2.5 L / 0.7 gal
n/a filter
Coolantn/a
Air Filter0.4L (0.8qt) SAE30 oil engine
Fuel Filter
Spark PlugBosch W145T1, 0.7 mm 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
Ground Clearance150 mm / 5 in

Maintenance Records

Date Mileage Service Notes
2011-06-17 121371 Mileage Check
2011-04-14 120943 Oil Change Oil looked good. Did not change screen.
2011-04-14 120943 Lubricated Front Axle
2010-10-12 119992 New Fuel Filter
2010-10-07 119945 Oil Change
2010-09-28 119901 Oil Change Replaced Strainer
2010-09-28 119898 Oil Change
2010-09-28 119898 Valves Adjusted All were loose, right side a tad more than left.
2010-09-10 119898 New Carburetor Bocar/Solex 30/31
2010-05-07 119897 Bled Brakes
2010-05-07 119897 New Fuel Filter
2010-05-07 119897 New Carburetor
2010-04-17 119897 Oil Change
2010-03-25 119896 New Tires (date approx.)