System Specifications

A/C Refrigerant System, Capacities

Refrigerant R-134a, capacity


Model Quantity
New Beetle 700 g ± 50 g (24.7 oz ± 1.8 oz)

Obtain R-134a refrigerant from a local A/C supplier under one of the following names:
- R-134a
- Tetrafluoroethane
- CH2F CF3
- H-FKW 134a
- SUVA(R) TRANS A/C
- ARCTON(R) 134a


NOTE: R-134a refrigerant is packaged in different containers. Some are used only for commercial applications which are sold in cylinders using a 1/4" flare fitting. This does not connect to the vehicle fittings and servicing equipment Use only R-134a which come in containers having the correct type of service fitting.