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2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible (1Y7)

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 New Beetle Convertible (1Y7).

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible (1Y7) is a passenger-car convertible riding on the 1Y7 architecture, powered by an engine requiring 6.3 quarts of oil in viscosities of 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40, and paired with an Automatic (S6) transmission. EPA fuel-economy ratings stand at 20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. In the model’s documented reliability history, owner complaints are recorded only from 1998 through 2008—a span that peaked in 2004 with 361 complaints and hit its lowest point in 1998 with 32—so the 2010 model year sits just outside that window, meaning its position is not captured in the same dataset that tracks the nameplate’s highest and lowest complaint volumes.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.3 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy20/28/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 540 CCA battery, OE oil filter 06D115562. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 540 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-55HR16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06D115562
Engine air filter	1J0129620A
Fuel filter	6Q0201051J alt 1J0201511A
Spark plug	101905600C
Battery	000915089G alt 000915089BD
Front wiper blades	1C1955425B alt 1C1955425C
Serpentine belt	07K145933G alt 07K145933F
Thermostat	07K121119A alt 07K121113B
Cabin air filter	1J0819644A alt 1J0819648A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	165 in
Overall width	68.5 in
Overall height	56.7 in
Wheelbase	98.8 in
Curb weight	2815 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.4 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	20 / 28 / 23 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.3 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	USE G012ABG-A1 COOLANT
Engine Oil	0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	6.3 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	VW part number G052171A2
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.0-5.50

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	11 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	129 ft-lbs

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	730 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	VW
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	18 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43-1.66 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.00-5.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	540 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	48

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance	10.0
Engine Compression	130

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket	18 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	48 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake Application	WITH FN3
Rotor Runout Limit	0.001 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.866 in / 0.984 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.866 in / 0.984 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	Bolts 1-12	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees; Bolts 13; 7.3 ft. lbs.; Use new bolts. Do not lube bolts. A 2-3 mm bead of a suitable sealer must be placed on the block at the timing chain area front and back sides. Install head gasket and apply sealer on top of head gasket at the timing chain area rear only.	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

29 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

29 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi.

Every 9,300 mi	Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Convertible Top (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 50,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 7 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
941403	2014-06-04	Unknown Or Other	Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
941402	2014-03-08	Exterior Lighting	Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
921302	2013-06-07	Visibility/Wiper	Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
VWP1305	2013-03-12	Engine And Engine Cooling	Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension
921204	2012-11-02	Visibility/Wiper	Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 47 battery Vehicles taking 6.3 qt Engine oil filter 06D115562 Engine air filter 1J0129620A Fuel filter 6Q0201051J Spark plug 101905600C

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 New Beetle Convertible (1Y7) take?

6.3 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 MEETING VW SPECIFICATION 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 New Beetle Convertible (1Y7) have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the New Beetle Convertible (1Y7) get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg.