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What kind of oil to use in a vw swing axle transmission on 1970 VW Beetle?

SAE 80W-90 gear oil is recommended for the VW swing axle transmission on a 1970 VW Beetle.

Here are some additional tips for changing the transmission oil in a VW Beetle:

* Make sure the car is level.

* The transmission oil should be changed every 30,000 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first.

* To drain the transmission oil, remove the drain plug on the bottom of the transmission.

* To fill the transmission, remove the fill plug on the top of the transmission and add new oil until it starts to drip out of the fill hole.

* Replace the drain and fill plugs.