{"id":726,"date":"2025-05-17T22:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T02:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karjama.com\/brad\/?page_id=726"},"modified":"2025-06-14T21:32:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T01:32:59","slug":"2003-vw-beetle-gls","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/karjama.com\/brad\/automotive\/2003-vw-beetle-gls\/","title":{"rendered":"2003 VW Beetle GLS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2.0 litre, 4 cylinder engine with 8 valves, 115HP and manual 5-speed transmission. These are my own notes for my own vehicle. Use at your own risk. Always consult your vehicle’s official manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine<\/td>2.0 litre, 4 cylinder SOHC 8V
115 hp (85 kW) @ 5200 rpm
122 lb\u22c5ft (165 N\u22c5m) @ 2600 rpm
10.0:1 compression ratio
55L gasoline fuel capacity<\/td><\/tr>
Oil
\ufeff<\/td>		5W40<\/strong> for Canadian Climate
Oil capacity: 4.2L (with filter change)
Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W40 Synthetic Engine\/Motor Oil, 5-L
Oil Filters<\/strong>
Amsoil EAO34-EA
Mobil 1 M1-205
FRAM XG2870A Ultra Synthetic
K&N HP2009 <– CHECK
FRAM PH2870A Extra Guard
VW  06A115561B<\/strong>

Oil Drain Bolt <\/strong>
Thread: Mxx x yy x zzzz. Use xxmm socket to remove. Tighten to xx ft\/lb.<\/td><\/tr>
Wheel lug nut tightening torque<\/td>88 lb*ft<\/strong> \/ XX.X. kg*m \/ 120 N*m<\/td><\/tr>
Stock OEM Rims & Tires<\/td><\/tr>
Bolt pattern: 5x100mm
Center Bore: 57.1mm
Lug nut thread size: M14x1.5mm<\/td><\/tr>
Wheel \/ Rim Size
6Jx15, Offset:38mm (Acceptable range 30mm to 43mm)

Tires
195\/65R15<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Tire Pressure<\/td>XX psi<\/strong> \/ [TODO] kPa under all loads<\/td><\/tr>
Light Bulbs<\/td>Front low beam:
Front high beam:
Front Park\/Turn Signal\/Side Marker Light:
Rear Tail\/Stop\/Turn Signal Light: <\/td><\/tr>
Sparkplugs<\/td>Part #<\/strong>:
Gap:<\/strong>
Install Torque:<\/strong>
Thread: <\/strong>
<\/strong>Hex Tool Size:<\/strong> 5\/8″
\ufeff<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Coolant: G12 A8D (Red\/Pink)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine code: AVH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommend replacement water pumps: Gref (metal), Hepu (metal). OEM impeller is made of plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We like the INA rollers and PTFE style belts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I only buy Continental (Contitech) belts, there are kits that have OE rollers (usually INA, Graf or Geba water pumps, etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to have a new tensioner stud on hand, some kits include it, many do not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transmission code: EGT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paint Code: LGV6
Interior: WE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front Hood Emblem: 1C0-853-617-A-WV9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear Hood Emblem: 1Y0-853-630-WV9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upgraded Front Hood Emblem<\/strong>
p\/n 1C0 853 617 A WV9, 1C0 853 617 B ULM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rear Trunk Emblem (non-swivel\/no key cylinder)<\/strong>
p\/n 1C0 853 630 K WV9<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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